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Where to Dine
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Le GAVROChe
Maitre d’: David Galetti
Phone: +44 (0)20 7499 1826
Email: bookings@le-gavroche.com
Address: 43 Upper Brook Street, W1K 7QR
Website: www.le-gavroche.co.uk
Cuisine: Classic French
Style/Ambiance: Led by two generations
of the culinarily-gifted Roux family, this
traditional French restaurant sets the
standards of cooking and service by which
others are judged. It was the first UK
restaurant to be awarded one, two and three
Michelin stars, and has hosted among its
diners Hollywood royalty Eva Gardner, Charlie
Chaplin and Robert Redford. Guests at this
restaurant can expect to taste French classics
with a modern twist, in calm, comfortable,
yet undeniably glamorous surroundings
reminiscent of a French country manor.
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RIVeR CAFÉ
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The RIVeR CAFÉ
Head Chef: Ruth Rogers
General Managers: Charles Pullen and Vashti Armit
Phone: +44 (0)20 7386 4200
Address: Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6 9HA
Website: www.rivercafe.co.uk
Cuisine: Italian
Style/Ambiance: Refurbished in October
2008, this classic London gem returned with
a vengeance, serving robust, seasonal dishes
inspired by the owners’ passion for Italy and
their experience living and cooking there.
The interior is contemporary, airy and light,
with the addition of an outdoor terrace
overlooking the River Thames, making
The River Café a buzzing hotspot particularly
during the summer months. Significant new
additions include a private dining room,
kitchen table within the kitchen zone, and
state-of-the-art cheese store. Come here
for divine Italian specialities in a chilled out,
no-frills environment.