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Not Starred But Recommended

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Beck at Browns (Mayfair)

12th April 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Wonderful Mediterranean cooking and hospitality in the main restaurant of Browns Hotel

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Address: Browns Hotel, Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP

Food Rating: 82%

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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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Four to Eight (Aldwych)

1st July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Easy going all-day dining Italian restaurant in theatre land

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 5 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JZ

Food Rating: 64%

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Pizzicotto (High St Kensington)

31st May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Black Pizza and Prosecco in Kensington within authentic, family-owned, Italian restaurant

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 267 Kensington High St, London W8 6NA

Food Rating: 69%

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Pizzarium Bonci (Rome)

27th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

No reservation, neighbourhood pizzarium serving world-stage level pizza 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Pizza

Address: Via della Meloria, 43, 00136 Roma, Italy

Food Rating: 83%

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Cacio & Pepe (Rome)

27th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Neighbourhood outdoor restaurant  serving quality pasta 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Giuseppe Avezzana, 11, 00195 Roma, Italy

Food Rating: 74%

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Gusta Pizza (Florence)

13th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Fast, pizza establishment on the southside of the Arno river in Florence

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Pizza

Address: Via Maggio, 46R, 50125 Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 71%

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Cucina Torcicoda (Florence)

12th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming option in Florence that has multiple areas for different occasions with some good, straighforward options.  

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Torta, 5, Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 62%

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Novikov (Mayfair)

19th September 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Slick venue in Mayfair offering a choice of two dining rooms with their own cuisine (Chinese on ground floor and Italian on the lower section) complete with basement nightclub to keep oligarchs and celebrity watchers happy

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Asian and Italian

Address: 50A Berkeley St, London, W1J 8HA

Food Rating: 73%

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Sirocco at The Lebua Hotel (Bangkok)

26th October 2014 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Set on the roof of one of the tallest hotels in Bangkok (the same used for lanscape view scenes in The Hangover II) serving surprisingly noteworthy Italian dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 1055/111, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Food Rating: 74%

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  • Food Rating - 74%
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Summary

Incredible view.
Wonderful setting.
Good produce.

Price wise, it takes itself too seriously.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 1055/111, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Website: Sirocco at The Lebua Hotel (Bangkok)

Telephone: +66 2624 9555

Recent Visit – 1 Star

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8th March 2025

Recent Visit – 2 Stars

Brooklands by Claude Bosi (Hyde Park)

16th May 2024

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

L’Assiette Champenoise (Reims)

22nd June 2023

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

Dishoom (Covent Garden)

5th November 2022

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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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  • Bleecker Burger (Bloomberg Arcade) 1st May 2025
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