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Modern European
BALTIC
Delicious Eastern European
dishes, from Polish and
Russian soups, pickled fish
and dumplings, to hearty
Hungarian stews. Jazz on
Sunday evenings. ££.
74 Blackfriars Road, SE1.
020 7928 1111.
balticrestaurant.co.uk
Ë Southwark. Map C7.
BELGO CENTRAAL
Sample delicious, steaming
plates of mussels, duck,
pork belly, steaks and more.
Expect a vast variety of beers
(from blonde to banana
flavour) and some of the
best fries in London at this
popular Belgian chain. ££.
50 Earlham Street, WC2
(and branches). 020
7813 2233. belgorestaurants.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
THE DELAUNAY
The latest eatery from the
Wolseley team. Situated
in Theatreland, the interior
and menu are inspired by
Europe’s grand cafés. Dishes
include schnitzels, moules
frites (mussels with French
fries) and steaks. Mon-Fri
from 07.00; Sat from 08.00;
Sun from 11.00. ££-£££.
55 Aldwych WC2.
020 7499 8558.
thedelaunay.com
Ë Temple. Map B6.
EL PIRATA OF MAYFAIR
The buzzy atmosphere attests
to the quality and value of the
Spanish tapas here. Try the
chilli prawns, bean stew and
patatas bravas. Closed Sun.
A second branch, El Pirata
De Tapas (115 Westbourne
Grove, W2. 020 7727
5000), has sleeker décor and
equally good dishes. £.
5-6 Down Street, W1.
020 7491 3810.
elpirata.co.uk
Ë Green Park. Map C4.
PARAMOUNT
High up in the towering
Centre Point building, this
restaurant offers food as
awesome as the views.
Expect modern European
cuisine like wild sea bass
DINING
From light bites to luxury
with caviar cream. Head
to the viewing gallery bar
afterwards for cocktails and
360-degree panoramas of
the city. £££.
Centre Point, 101-103
New Oxford Street, WC1.
020 7420 2900.
paramount.uk.net
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
R.S. HISPANIOLA
Enjoy excellent
Mediterranean cuisine and
fantastic views aboard
this restaurant ship, which
is permanently moored
opposite the London Eye.
Choose from the à la carte
menu, or graze on traditional
plates of Spanish tapas. ££.
Victoria Embankment,
WC2. 020 7839 3011.
hispaniola.co.uk
Ë Embankment. Map C6.
SARASTRO
Situated in the heart of
Theatreland, this eatery has
incredible décor. Enjoy live
opera during Sun lunch, plus
Sun and Mon evenings. Enjoy
Mediterranean cuisine with
a Turkish edge from its wallmounted
opera boxes. ££.
126 Drury Lane, WC2.
020 7836 0101.
sarastro-restaurant.
com Ë Covent Garden.
Map B6.
THE WOLSELEY
The magnificent dining
room sets the scene for this
famous brasserie, a step
back in time to the era
of grand Viennese cafés.
High-end comfort foods,
from caviar to schnitzel
and fries. A great place for
celebrity spotting. Daily,
from 07.00. £££.
160 Piccadilly, W1.
020 7499 6996.
thewolseley.com
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
Seafood
MICKEY’S FISH & CHIPS
This restaurant and takeaway,
five minutes walk south of
Borough Market, is a real
find. Try one of 10 types of
fish battered or grilled, plus
salads, burgers, kebabs,
mixed grills and more. £.
AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
at the award winning
THAI POT
since 1992
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Awarded:
Authentic Thai Food –
Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
4 stars –
Master Chef UK
Thai Select Award –
Department of Export
Promotion, Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
1 Bedfordbury,
Covent Garden,
London WC2N 4BP
behind ENO, Coliseum,
Ë Charing Cross Station
(Covent Garden exit)
4 stars restaurant at 2 stars price!
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