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Hutong (London Bridge)

31st December 2021 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Chinese restaurant set high above London towards the top of The Shard building, fit for those wanting to be a part of glamour and glitz or needing to impress - pleasing food but heavily overpriced based on the location

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: Level 33 The Shard 31 St. Thomas Street London, UK SE1 9RY

Food Rating: 67%

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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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Rules (Covent Garden)

1st October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Historical restaurant and one of London's most iconic restaurants, dating back to 1798, serving traditional, British food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British traditional

Address: 34-35 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LB

Food Rating: 59%

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Bōkan at Novotel (Isle of Dogs)

30th September 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant on the 37th floor of the newly opened (2017) Novotel in Canary Wharf from by ex-L'Atleier de Joel Robuchon (London) chef providing some lovely moments and views for all

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: International

Address: 40 Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, London E14 9TP

Food Rating: 67%

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Smith & Wollensky (West End)

7th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

High end meats and grills venue, bespoke to a handful of American cities and London, offering brilliantly done favourites 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: Adelphi Building, 1-11 John Adam Street London, WC2N 6HT

Food Rating: 75%

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Duck and Waffle (City of London)

31st May 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

24 hour venue high above the city offering quality views & serving modern breakfast dishes all day and night

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY

Food Rating: 66%

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Maze (Mayfair)

24th April 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Tapas size dishes from Gordon Ramsay serving stylish food with Japanese and French influences - interesting wine trio-flight options and Sushi bar within the restaurant as well

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 10-13 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, W1K 6JP

Food Rating: 71%

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Oxo Tower Brasserie (Southbank)

21st February 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Toned down option to its neighbouring Oxo Tower restaurant set on the same floor, sharing the same wonderful views of St Pauls and Central London from the Southbank - pleasant enough food in a very vibrant and fun context

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH

Food Rating: 67%

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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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  • Food Rating - 74%
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Summary

Charming Victorian building.
Very good value for money.
Plenty of extras.

Intimate occasions only.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French

Address: 21 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AF

Website: Gauthier Soho

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 207 494 3111

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22nd June 2023

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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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