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crunchy haddock with chipsand mushy peas. £.9 Porchester Road, W2.% 020 7229 4161.: mrfish.uk.comË Bayswater. Map B1.pIEr 1Venue number two for thisabsolutely excellent, smartand modern eaterie. As wellas scrumptious battered fish,look out for healthier grilledoptions, a great range ofsides and well-made nonfishyoptions. ££.66-68 Haymarket, SW1.% 020 7930 4800.: pier1fishandchipshop.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.SEaSHELLStick with classics such asfish and chips, or go for moreelegant dishes of grilled fishor pan-fried king scallops.Don’t forget to sample theproper English desserts. ££.49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1.% 020 7224 9000.: seashellrestaurant.co.uk Ë Marylebone.Map A3.FrenchL’aTELIEr DE jöELrobucHoNThis venue from über-chefJöel Robuchon pitchescasual eating at twoMichelin-star level. L’Atelieroffers walk-in dining.La Cuisine on the firstfloor has a longer menuwith restaurant seating.Extraordinarily good food,well worth the price tag. £££.13-15 West Street, WC2.% 020 7010 8600.: joel-robuchon.comË Covent Garden.Map B5.cLoS maGGIorEExquisite dining room withone of the best wine listsin London, featuring morethan 2,300 bins. The foodis also spectacular, withcombinations like codwith sea urchin risotto andsamphire. Set menus startat just £19.50. £££.33 King Street, WC2.% 020 7379 9696. : closmaggiore.com Ë CoventGarden. Map C6.rouSSILLoNSmart, elegant and verydistinctive restaurant withan emphasis on maximisingflavours and creative useof vegetables – though nota vegetarian restaurant,non-meat eaters will be inheaven. Look out too forscrumptious dishes likeguinea fowl with creamedleeks and morels. £££.16 St Barnabas Street,SW1. % 020 7730 5550.: roussillon.co.ukË Sloane Square. Off map.moN pLaISIrGoing strong for more than25 years, this family-ownedspot is quintessentiallyFrench from the décor tothe menu. Rich classics likeFrench onion soup, steaktartare and coq au vin hitthe spot. ££.21 Monmouth Street, WC2.% 020 7829 7000.: monplaisir.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.pEarLSuperb and highlyimaginative French cuisinewith international influences,from acclaimed chef andculinary innovator JunTanaka. A deeply glamorousdestination for dates andbusiness. Closed Sun. £££.252 High Holborn, WC1.% 020 7836 7243.: pearl-restaurant.comË Holborn. Map B6.woLSELEy, THEThe magnificent Piccadillydining room sets the scenefor this famous brasserie,which feels like being onthe Orient Express. Theglamorous crowd dines onhigh-end comfort food, fromcaviar to schnitzel and fries.Daily from 07.00. £££.160 Piccadilly, W1.% 020 7499 6996.: thewolseley.comË Green Park. Map C5.GastropubsbouNTIFuL cow, THEA public house devotedto beef, serving excellentsteaks (choose from fillet,ribeye, sirloin and T-bone,as well as steak tartare)DINING & NIGHTLIFEJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |105