Here are some not too crazily pricy spots that I always recommend – ideal for bringing visiting parents to, date nights, group meals, brunch, and many more occasions. Lots more of these but I find myself constantly recommending the same bunch here:
- Fallow for dinner or a roast lunch – get the cod’s head, Chelsea tart and mushroom pate (not in that order pls)
- Hongdae pocha for a group – get the soy garlic chicken (lots)
- Pockets for lunch – best falafel pitas ever
- Bun House for steamed bao buns on the go in Chinatown – the pork ones are far superior
- Shankeys for romantic setting and Indian-Irish fusion menu
- Legare for a special occasion
- Maison Francois for brunch with vibes and gorgeous interior, or an evening meal with a hidden bar underground
- Juliet’s Tooting for best brunch in London
- Yeye’s for good value noodle soups and dumplings by Liverpool Street
- Casa do Frango for groups (any location – get the African rice and sides too)
- Noble Rot for lovely wines and food, maybe one to bring the parents to or for classy date
- Bar D4100 for excellent vibes and cheap pizza and cocktails in South East
- Fatt Punditt for crazily flavoursome dishes
- Donia for Filipino food
- Crisp pizza for London’s best pizza
- Singburi for the best Thai food
- Xi’an impression for byo and great food
- Deli boutique for best pastries in South London
- Soif for insane rotisserie chicken with gravy and chips in Clapham
- Llewellyn’s for a glorious sophisticated meal in South