Clos Maggiore - (Near Westminster, london)

MARK NIEMIERKO A sensational return. Simpson’s is back and London is better for it. An unmistakable, yet understated energy fills the building. Fabulous food, proper atmosphere and a sense of occasion, naturally. What made the evening particularly wonderful was seeing so many familiar faces from the London hospitality world working the floor. It felt like a gathering of the industry’s greats coming home. Simpson’s is magnificent.

Sanj Visited Christopher’s for lunch and dessert to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and as always, it didn’t disappoint. The food was lovely — we had the chicken burger, and the sauce was especially flavourful and really brought the dish together. The real standout, though, was the brioche French toast — consistently excellent and easily one of the best desserts on the menu. It was a nice touch having ‘Happy Birthday’ written on the plate, which made it feel special, even if it’s a shame they don’t do the sparklers anymore. The atmosphere was great, as it always is — lively, buzzing, and full of energy, which adds to the overall experience. A reliable spot for good food, great desserts, and a celebratory lunch.

Christopher Villegas If you enjoy eclectic, odd, unconventional places in London, this checks all the boxes. Starting from the street, you can already tell this place is going to be special. When you open the door, your first reaction should be WOW! It reminds me of being on stage and backstage all at once. If there is room in one of the box seat tables, ask for them as you get a fantastic vantage point of the entire restaurant. The food is delicious and does follow the Mediterranean inspired menu. Some of the items are large enough to enjoy on their own without having to do the preset course. The bathrooms have explicit and sexual visuals so if you’re bringing kids, be ready to do some explaining. There are usually live performances daily and typically in the evening hours. Plan accordingly. They also cater to large parties so depending on time/date, they might be completely booked. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when it came to ordering items off the drink and food menu. There is a tribute area to Richard, who seemed to be the spirit of the restaurant. If you have some time, be sure to look at the tribute area near the entrance.

namrata sain This is situated in the nice silent corner of Covent garden, with good seating area and high chair friendly. They have kids menu and vegan friendly options. A must visit for pan Asian food for family as well as dates!

Nel Kerai Absolutely fantastic food. Every dish had a twist with different inventive sauces providing a great variety of rich flavours, without heavy creaminess. Ice cream cone chaat and candy floss dessert delivered playfulness and originality. Grand yet homely interior with nostalgic memorabilia giving it a comfortable feel. Service was 10/10 with food orders arriving quickly and our waiter was very attentive and informative. A memorable celebratory experience.

Michael’s Reviews ★★★★★ We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Smith & Wollensky. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. The two of us shared the jumbo shrimp cocktail (although not as jumbo as I expected) and the classic Wollensky salad, followed by a Kansas cut sirloin and a beautifully cooked USDA Prime steak—everything was outstanding and perfectly prepared. The service was attentive and polished, and the atmosphere had that timeless, classic Smith & Wollensky feel. To make the evening even more special, the staff surprised us with two glasses of champagne and a small cake to celebrate our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch. Overall, a lovely dining experience and a perfect place for a special occasion in London.