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Indian Accent (Mayfair)

19th December 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Excellent class of Indian restaurant in Mayfair with matching excellent matching menu options

Editor's note: closed June 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19 and the need to relocate.

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 16 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4HW

Food Rating: 82%

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Kutir (Chelsea)

25th July 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Refurbished former Rasoi and Vineet Bhatia location serving quality Indian cooking under Rohit Ghai

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 10 Lincoln St, Chelsea, London SW3 2TS

Food Rating: 80%

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Temple & Sons (Bank)

27th June 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Another addition to the Atherton Empire, located immediately outside the entrance to Michelin starred City Social - suited mainly for drop ins

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 22 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HQ

Food Rating: 62%

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Red Fort (Soho)

2nd December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin recommended Indian restaurant in Soho serving food influenced by and dating back to the Mughal Empire

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 77 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SH

Food Rating: 67%

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Sir Charles Napier (Chinnor)

3rd November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming, Michelin starred pub in Chinnor, Oxfordshire set within in a picturesque grounds 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Sprigs Holly, Chinnor OX39 4BX

Food Rating: 77%

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Turners @ 69 (Birmingham)

19th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin starred Birmingham restaurant serving modern dishes in a snug, evening setting

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 69 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NS

Food Rating: 79%

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Thackerays (Tunbridge Wells)

10th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Modern cuisine from a long-standing venue in Tunbridge Wells - visit and review made at time of having a Michelin star

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French

Address: Thackeray's Restaurant 85 London Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1EA

Food Rating: 76%

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Alimentum (Cambridge)

15th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Modern cooking in an equally modern restaurant serving very good value for money Michelin starred food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 52-154 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 8PB

Food Rating: 82%

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Sosharu (Farringdon)

9th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Japanese addition to Jason Atherton’s ever growing empire - this venue is due to temporarily close and be relocated in late 2017

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Japanese

Address: 64 Turnmill Street, London EC1M 5RR

Food Rating: 68%

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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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  • Food Rating - 64%
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Summary

Casual and easy feel.
All day dining.
Value for money.

Slightly aloof service.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 5 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JZ

Website: Four to Eight (Aldwych)

Telephone: +44 20 7240 0664

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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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