Joanna James
Revered as a truly global food lover's hub, the British capital is home to its fair share of award-winning eateries. From Michelin starred diners to crowd pleasers here are the city's top restaurants.
Located down the same road as The Dairy restaurant close to Clapham Common, The Manor is one of London's new favourite restaurants for discerning diners. Managed by the same outfit, The Manor dishes out meals worthy of a lord in its luxurious setting. With seasonally available ingredients cultivated on the rooftop garden of The Dairy as its supplier the fresh and creative menu items of The Manor are nothing short of inventive with their unique appearance, unusual texture and unbelievable impact on the palette. Must-try items on the menu include its sourdough bread which is served with a warm sack of grains at the base to keep the bread deliciously soft and tender and butter, whipped to perfection.
The brainchild of the now famous Salt Yard Group which manages some of London's finest eateries including the Dehesa, Opera Tavern and the Salt Yard, Ember Yard just maybe the group's best addition to the London food scene yet. Combining Spanish and Italian cuisine in a creative manner while staying true to traditional fare the restaurant specializes in charring and smoking techniques that have rendered a unique flavour to the dishes.
Earning the award for the country's top eatery at the National Restaurant Awards the Gymkhana is no ordinary curry hub in the heart of Mayfair. As a Michelin starred establishment, the venue is the brainchild of Jyotin and Karam Sethi who manage the equally successful Trishna in Marylebone. Touted to offer diners the culinary wonders typical of Days of the Raj sports hubs in during India's colonial period the venue is a must-visit highlight that is not just reserved for curry fanatics touring London.
Located in the bustling confines of Soho, The Palomar has arguably become the toast of London's fine dining scene since its inception. Regarded as the top restaurant in all of London by some food critics the venue is the sister restaurant of Machneyuda, a Jerusalem eatery that is known far and wide as a stellar fine dining hub in the country. With a menu that displays strong and robust flavours inspired by Spanish, Israeli and North African cuisine the dishes on offer at The Palamore also boast tangy overtones and herbs typical of Italian and Levant dishes. With an open kitchen as its focal point, diners will be surprised at the affordability of its price points given the wealth of cuisines of on offer. Reservations are a must at this popular eatery where the Jerusalem inspired Polenta is one of its hero dishes. Visitors based at the Berjaya Eden Park London Hotel or near any restaurants in Bayswater London will enjoy easy access to the hotspot.
Tipped to be one of London's truly British dining superstars The Truscott Arms functions under the magical hands of Chef Aidan McGee who prepared mouth-watering traditional British fare with a twist. Known for its generous portions the restaurant's roast dinners are ranked among the city's best dining options for Sundays. Served on wooden platters the eatery employs premium local ingredients grown in Britain to prepare succulent favourites.
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