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Dishoom (Covent Garden)

5th November 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Delightful Indian option and Bombay Café-esque diner that serves quality dishes for reasonable prices

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 12 Upper St. Martin’s Lane London WC2H 9FB

Food Rating: 65%

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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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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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Terroirs (Charing Cross)

14th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing wine bar and eatery a minute's walk from Charing Cross

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Address: 5 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW

Food Rating: 70%

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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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Tredwell’s (West End)

16th April 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Superb, value for money option from Marcus Wareing serving delightful food including one of the nicest desserts available in London - consistent cooking overseen by 'Lady Tredwell' (Chantelle Nicholson)

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 4a Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9NY

Food Rating: 80%

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Kopapa (Covent Garden)

20th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP - CLOSED AS AT JUN 16

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: International

Address: 32-34 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9HA

Food Rating: 76%

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The Duck & Rice (Soho)

16th October 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Unique pub with Chinese food and gorgeous log fires in upstairs restaurant and downstairs pub area - great for the snacks alone with their home micro-brewed lager

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 90 Berwick St, London W1F 0QB

Food Rating: 77%

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The Big Easy (Covent Garden)

29th May 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Popular, chain American diner, best suited for large parties and very casual meals with an obviously winning formula but distinctly a case of being: it is what it is for food 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American Diner

Address: 12 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NA

Food Rating: 39%

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The Ivy Market Grill (Covent Garden)

18th April 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sister brasserie (to the iconic Ivy restaurant) placed immediately adjacent to Covent Garden main square - pleasing options for any part of the day

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 1 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PS

Food Rating: 60%

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Summary

Refined yet casual.
Serene atmosphere.
All day dining and counter dining.

Some simple, technical errors.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 1 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PS

Website: The Ivy Market Grill (Covent Garden)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 3301 0200

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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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