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Mayfair & Central West

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Dabbous (Bloomsbury)

30th March 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP CLOSED AS ART 2017

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 39 Whitfield St, Bloomsbury, W1T 2SF

Food Rating: 89%

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Dishoom (Kingly St)

13th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Alleyway branch of Dishoom in the Carnaby St area serving the same winning formula dishes as with all Dishooms

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 22 Kingly Street London W1B 5QP

Food Rating: 64%

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Hakkasan (Mayfair)

7th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sister restaurant to Hakkasan Hanway Place (Tottenham Ct Rd) serving quality modern and traditional Chinese dishes in a stylishly and dimly lit setting, mostly suited for younger, vibrant crowds

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 17 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QB

Food Rating: 81%

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L’Etranger Restaurant (South Kensington)

29th January 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Neighbourhood restaurant off Gloucester Road serving French-Japanese fusion food with an impeccable wine list, but sadly did not hit the mark for me in any other way

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French with Japanese influence

Address: 36 Gloucester Road London SW7 4QT

Food Rating: 56%

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Wild Honey (Mayfair)

5th January 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Cosy, leather seated Mayfair restaurant from Anthony Demetre, ideal for Michelin starred set lunches and pre-theatre meals being among the best value one can gain in London. Promoted to 1 Michelin star in the 2022 Guide.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Wild Honey, 12 St George Street, London, W1S 2FB

Food Rating: 81%

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Marcus (Knightsbridge)

28th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully crafted dishes by Marcus Wareing in the equally wonderful and stylish setting of The Berkley Hotel.  Knightsbridge elegance, all round at its best. 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: French

Address: The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL

Food Rating: 90%

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Social Wine & Tapas (Marylebone)

18th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Lovely tapas restaurant serving instantly pleasing dishes in a suave, yet causal setting - great downstairs / basement hideaway

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 39 James Street, London W1U 1DL

Food Rating: 75%

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Umu (Mayfair)

3rd December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sophisticated and quiet yet warm, Mayfair (Japanese) restaurant with elegant cuisine and corresponding price tags for its dishes.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Japanese

Address: 14-16 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6LX

Food Rating: 76%

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Kitchen W8 (Kensington)

21st November 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Neighbourhood restaurant in Kensington with extremely good value for money set menus at lunch and early evening.  Ideal for pleasant lunches and more notable evening occasions. 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Kitchen W8
11-13 Abingdon Road
London W8 6AH

Food Rating: 75%

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Amaya (Knightsbridge)

14th November 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully situated 1 Michelin starred Indian restaruant serving some fine dishes in a light and airy setting with tandoori ovens and kitchen on display, suited for those who don't mind trying different Indian dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Indian

Address: Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT

Food Rating: 73%

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Summary

Charming arcade location probably not very well known.
Numerous choice on set menu.
Stylish yet unpretentious.

Not many traditional "British-Indian" dishes available.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Indian

Address: Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT

Website: Amaya

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7499 8881

Recent Visit – 1 Star

Flauto di Pan (Rovello)

25th September 2025

Recent Visit – 2 Stars

Row on 5 (Mayfair)

14th May 2026

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

Frantzén (Stockholm)

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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