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Lima (Holborn)

18th April 2014 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

London's only Peruvian Michelin starred restaurant looking like nothing of the sort from the outside next to a computer shop on Rathbone Place, but serving minimalist and carefully designed food with good value lunches

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Peruvian

Address: 31 Rathbone Place, Marylebone, W1T 1JH

Food Rating: 63%

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Brasserie Chavot (Mayfair)

12th October 2013 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP - CLOSED AS AT OCT 16

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: French

Address: 41 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YF

Food Rating: 85%

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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Etoile (Paris)

15th June 2013 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sexy dishes within a romantic and stylishly designed restaurant with trademark Robuchon décor and signature dishes with detailed design

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: French

Address: 133 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France

Food Rating: 84%

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The Ivy (West End)

22nd March 2013 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Iconic British restaurant set in Theatre land of London's West End and has been newly refurbished as of 2016 - bustling atmoshpere with a fun vibe and traditionally done food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 1-5 West St, London WC2H 9NQ

Food Rating: 73%

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Yauatcha (Soho)

6th May 2012 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michelin starred Chinese option within the heart of bustling Soho, showing mixed results on service but very good track record on cocktail and snack options in the downstairs bar if you do not have time for dinner

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 15-17 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 0DL

Food Rating: 76%

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Gauthier Soho (West End)

2nd May 2011 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Highly intimate dining room in a converted home within Soho serving carefully mapped out menus with bonus surprises - very good value for money pre-theatre menu for its surrounding West End options

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French

Address: 21 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AF

Food Rating: 74%

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The Fountain at Fortnum Mason (St James’)

13th January 2008 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully designed restaurant on the ground floor of Fortnum Mason's food halls

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Brtish Traditional

Address: 181 Piccadilly, St. James's, London SW1A

Food Rating: 65%

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  • Food Rating - 65%
    65

Summary

Alluring interior.
Comfort food done well.

Usually long waiting list if dropping in.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Brtish Traditional

Address: 181 Piccadilly, St. James's, London SW1A

Website: The Fountain at Fortnum Mason

Telephone: +44 20 7734 8040

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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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