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Angelus restaurant
'We left desperately craving a trip to Paris…'

Angelus

Open Mon–Sat midday–5.30pm, 6pm–11pm; Sun midday 5.30pm–10pm

‘Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae – The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary’ – I’m not entirely sure why a restaurant is named after a catholic prayer. The last thing I wanted to … Read more →

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Dragoncello
Jess re-visits Dragoncello and gets 'unnervingly charmed' © Aurelio Cicalese

Dragoncello

Open Tue–Thu 7pm–11pm; Fri midday–3.30pm and 7pm–11.30pm; Sat midday–11.30pm; Sun midday–4.30pm

This was my second visit to this intimate Italian in Notting Hill run by the unnervingly charming Tobia Speranza. On my first visit the food was fantastic and the … Read more →

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El Pirata restaurant review
'Generous portion sizes presented with finesse' at El Pirata

El Pirata

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm and 6pm–11pm, Sat and Sun midday–11pm

The decor of the Westbourne Grove offshoot of this tapas restaurant is reflective of the food; combining the traditional and contemporary. We got there early and were seated near the door … Read more →

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Leong's Legends
Leong's Legends is 'great value for money with the potential to become a big hit'

Leong’s Legends

Open Sun–Wed midday–11pm, Thu–Sat midday–11.30pm

As I walked down hectic Queensway, past a greasy Burger King, the chances of finding an upmarket Taiwanese restaurant seemed ominous but as we entered the dimly-lit, sleek restaurant my initial fears subsided. My friend … Read more →

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Otto pizzeria
American-inspired cornmeal pizza at Otto

Otto

Open Mon–Sat 11.30am–11pm, Sun 11.30am–10pm

Ex-bankers Rich and Tom were recommended a cornmeal pizzeria to head to in Portland, Oregon while they were travelling around America last year (in a van called Otto). They loved the restaurant so much that … Read more →

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The Commander
'Super-fresh crustaceans is the recommendation' at The Commander

The Commander

Open Mon–Sat midday–2.30pm and 6pm–9.30pm; Sun midday–2pm and 6pm–9pm

The former ordinary Slug & Lettuce pub has now become an American-inspired porter house and oyster bar, complete with an in-house fishmonger (John Norris), a butcher (The Ginger Pig) and a … Read more →

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Island Restuarant & Bar
'A mammoth breakfast experience is not to be missed' at Island Restaurant & Bar

Island Restaurant & Bar

Open for breakfast daily 7am–11am; other meals daily midday–11pm

Breakfast is definitely my favourite meal of the day, but it is not often than I treat myself to a restaurant breakfast, let alone a three-course breakfast. For the past four … Read more →

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Masala Zone
Discover 'authentic dishes and knowledgeable staff' at Masala Zone

Masala Zone, Bayswater

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm and 5.30pm–11pm; Sat 12.30pm–1pm; Sun 12.30pm–10.30pm

Ranjit Mathrani, his wife Namita Panjabi and sister-in-law Camellia Panjabi are responsible for much-acclaimed authentic Indian restaurants Chutney Mary, Veeraswarmy and Masala Zone, the more casual of the three restaurants. We … Read more →

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Nipa restaurant
'Discover great quality, Thai ingredients' at Nipa

Nipa Thai Restaurant

Open Mon–Fri midday–2pm; Mon–Sat 6.30pm–10.30pm

Not many people seem to know about Nipa, the Thai restaurant on Lancaster Gate, probably because it is tucked away inside the Royal Lancaster Hotel above the tube station. Wednesday lunch was quiet, but that … Read more →

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