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DINING & NIGHTLIFE“The Show After The Show”Located in the heart of theatreland can befound one of London’s most spectacularrestaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat forthe palate but for the eyes and ears aswell. Dine in the flamboyant operaticsurroundings and feast upon the finearray of Mediterranean dishes.Every Sunday matinee and Sunday andMonday evenings there are live operaperformances from up and coming stars,not only from the Royal and NationalOpera but from all over the world as well.On Thursday evenings enjoy live swing &Motown with West End star Colin Roy.A pre and post theatre menu is alsoavailable at £14.50 for two courses.Private function room for all occasionsavailable for up to 300 guests.126 Drury Lane, London, WC2Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666www.sarastro-restaurant.comE: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.comheaven). Look out too forscrumptious dishes likeguineafowl with creamedleeks and morelmushrooms. £££.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.WOLSELEY, THEThe magnificent Piccadillydining room sets the scenefor this famous brasserie,which feels like being onthe Orient-Express. Theglamorous crowd dine onhigh-end comfort foods, fromcaviar to schnitzel and fries.Daily from 07.00. £££.160 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7499 6996. thewolseley.comË Green Park. Map C5.GastropubsBULL AND LAST, THERather brilliantly situatednext to Hampstead Heath,this wildly popular pub, witha striking yet simple interior,serves sophisticated andhearty English fare. Tryoctopus carpaccio and wellhungsteak. ££.168 Highgate Road, NW5. 020 7267 3641. thebullandlast.co.ukË Gospel Oak. Off map.GUN, THEFantastically located, topnotchgastropub with anenviable reputation, housedin an 18th-century buildingin the midst of the modernenclave of Canary Wharf. ££.27 Coldharbour, E14. 020 7515 5222. thegundocklands.comË Canary Wharf.Map inset.HARWOOD ARMSThis gastropub has aMichelin star for itsspectacular British food,but the Harwood retainsa laid-back atmospherereflecting its pubroots. Expect seasonalshowstoppers such as duckbreast and sausage withbeetroot tart, and top localingredients. ££.Walham Grove, SW6. 020 7386 1847. harwoodarms.comË Fulham Broadway.Off map.IndianAMAYAThis streamlined and sexycontemporary restaurantappeals to the glam crowd.The Michelin-starred foodis light but packed withwonderfully exotic flavours– watch it being cooked inthe open kitchen. Perfect forpost-shopping bites. £££.19 Motcomb Street, SW1. 020 7823 1166. amaya.bizË Knightsbridge. Map D4.BOMBAY BRASSERIEWhen it opened in 1982,this elegant eaterie usheredin a new era of Indiancuisine in London. It stillleads the pack with attentiveservice, great décor anddelicious light cookingincluding lamb shanks insaffron curry – finished withgold leaf. Well-priced for itsquality. ££.140 Courtfield Road, SW7. 020 7370 4040. bombaybrasserielondon.com Ë GloucesterRoad. Off map.CHUTNEY MARYThis west London institution,in a very pretty room andconservatory, offers agourmet tour of seven Indianregions, with unusual dishessuch as pan-fried sea basswith fenugreek and tamarind.No lunch served Mon-Fri. ££.535 King’s Road, SW10. 020 7351 3113. chutneymary.comË Fulham Broadway.Off map.8484 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|February 2012