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Chiltern Firehouse (Marylebone)

22nd July 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully converted firestation to 5 star boutique hotel with elegant and charming interior with unique snacks and quality brunch / traditional dishes from Nuno Medes.

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: 1 Chiltern Street, Marleybone, London W1U 7PA

Food Rating: 79%

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Restaurant Sat Bains (Nottingham)

20th July 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Creative dishes and menu format at long-standing 2 Michelin starred restaurant set in an obscure location (underneath a motorway bridge) but serving some delicate and fun food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2SA

Food Rating: 80%

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Blue Duck Tavern (Washington DC)

28th May 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Reestaurant within the Hyatt Hotel of Washington DC and one of the very few Michelin starred venues of the city serving breakfast and brunch as at 2017

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: American

Address: 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Food Rating: 48%

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The Dabney (Washington DC)

27th May 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred venue to Washington DC as of 2017 serving food that is as fun as the layout and atmosphere inside

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: American

Address: 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Food Rating: 82%

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Kiln (Soho)

9th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly opened (as at Oct 2016) walk-in, no reservation restaurant serving Northern Thai dishes through tao cooking

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Thai

Address: 58 Brewer St, London, Soho W1F 9TL

Food Rating: 74%

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The Coach (Marlow)

22nd November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

No reservations, second Marlow installment from Tom Kerridge's Hand and Flowers team serving simple yet powerfully pleasing dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 3 West St, Marlow SL7 2LS

Food Rating: 79%

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The Star Inn (Harome)

12th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michelin starred, thatched pub with a definite buzz and some nicely done favourite dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: The Star Inn Harome, nr Helmsley North Yorkshire YO62 5JE

Food Rating: 75%

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Hemsley & Hemsley Cafe (Selfridges, London)

1st October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sustainable food Café on 3rd floor of Selfridges, London brought by the Hemsley sisters

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Sustainable

Address: 400 Oxford Street, 3rd Floor, London W1A 1AB

Food Rating: 51%

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Polpo (Soho)

16th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Ventian-inspired chain from Russell Norman, serving easy dishes in a fun environment 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Ventian

Address: 41 Beak Street London W1F 9SB

Food Rating: 70%

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Bocca di Lupo (Soho)

15th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Slick-looking Italian restaurant with counter dining and ability to speak directly with chefs as a result

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 12 Archer Street, London, W1D 7BB

Food Rating: 63%

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Summary

Easygoing yet aesthetic feel.
Good service.

Nothing remarkable identified food wise.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 12 Archer Street, London, W1D 7BB

Website: Bocca di Lupo (Soho)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 207 734 2223

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Recent Visit – 3 Stars

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6th June 2025

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

The Garden at The Corinthia Hotel (Westminster)

11th April 2026

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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