Archive For The “European” Category
Smart Italian in Teddington. The husband-and-wife team of Sam and Alex Berry have opened Cento Uno on Teddington High Street. It replaces another of their successful restaurants with something more accessible in this contemporary dining landscape. Its location is perfect for this smart yet casual Italian eatery. The restaurant is light and welcoming: the bar…
Special Products of The Week for Just £2. Authentic Danish bakers Ole & Steen are celebrating their famous bakes by offering a different pastry or bun every week for just £2. The exclusive ‘The Weeks Must Eat’ will be priced at £2 will continue throughout October as they feature the best of their Danish bakes….
Contemporary Food and History. The locals in Haslemere evidently appreciate having a great-value restaurant on their beautiful historic High Street. It’s Coppa Club in the Georgian Townhouse. The Georgian Townhouse Haslemere is a Grade II listed building which dates from the early 18th century. It is just the hotel to entice tourists from Central London….
Amazing 40% OFF food at all restaurants! Popular Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s has announced a massive food discount to help with back to school dining out – 40% off all food! There is FREE brunch at limited number of trial sites – no strings attached! The incredible offer has been put together by…
And it’s 30% Off the Whole Bill! This year, the popular restaurant Bella Italia, known for its delicious pasta dishes and freshly made, hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, offers the special treat to all students celebrating their big day. Students and guests can enjoy a celebratory meal of up to six people, valid exam results must be…
Free Ice Cream Giveaway. Enjoy the sweetest freebie ever with Bella Italia’s Carbonara Sundae or delicious gelato. Bella Italia, the much-loved Italian restaurant brand, well-known for its gelato carts and wide range of gelato flavours, has a special treat for this summer. The chefs at Bella Italia have crafted a limited-edition sundae inspired by one…
Fresh Pasta and Sicilian Flair. Noci is located on the river side of Richmond Hill. It’s just a short walk from the picturesque Thames where one can enjoy a pre- or post-lunch or dinner stroll. A lovely setting for this polished pasta restaurant. The space is attractive, contemporary and airy. The split levels allow for…
Harrods Dining Hall. Harrods has long enjoyed a reputation for stocking the finer things in life. There are diamonds and watches aplenty, along with almost anything that a discerning customer might desire. The Food Hall offers provisions from near and far, and all perfectly displayed. Now we have Mediterranean Grill by Assembly in the Harrods…
Doughnation Thin Crust. A new pizza destination called Doughnation has just arrived at 3 Henrietta Street in bustling Covent Garden. It occupies the ground floor of this historic townhouse where Gentlemen Baristas could once be found, and there is terrace on the piazza, too. 3 Henrietta Street is a five-storey building in the heart of…
Designed by Gordon Ramsay’s Former Executive Chef. Easter à la Côte at one of their stylish restaurants featuring the delicious £25 a head sharing menu; or celebrate Easter in style with Côte At Home’s Seasonal Spring Lamb or exquisite Roast Chicken three course dinner. Special focus on fresh seasonal ingredients highlighting the best of Côte’s…
Italian Food with Charm. It’s been more than a decade since my last visit to 40 Dean Street but it’s as good as I remember – and perhaps even better! Soho is my neighbourhood of choice for interesting independent restaurants. They are for the most part small and characterful, and 40 Dean Street has that…
Côte in Kingston. I am an unashamed supporter of Côte. ‘But it’s a chain,’ I hear my dear reader cry! Yes, it is and it’s a very good one. The food is delicious and well-presented with decent portions and all at a good price. They also offer special menus from time to time, and the…
Deliciously unmissable. A short time ago I wrote about Parador 44. That’s the superlative-inducing hotel found just up the stairs from Asador 44, its stylish sibling restaurant. Asador 44 has a convenient location just around the corner from the Principality Stadium and the castle in Cardiff. Shoppers are well-served by the wide array of independent…
Igloos and River Views Coppa Club has recently launched a new venue and it’s right on the river in bustling Putney in London. The company was founded in 2015 in Sonning-on-Thames, and they have now expanded around the home counties. Take a side street down by Putney Bridge and head to the water. Coppa Club…
… in Classy Knightsbridge It’s a not-so-crazy pizza experience at Crazy Pizza. It’s rather more a polished and smart affair with fun touches. It’s as swep-up as one can imagine but perfectly accessible for pie-lovers of all ages. Crazy Pizza is found right next to Harrods. Just exit the Underground and follow the pedestrian street….
What could be more quintessentially English than afternoon tea? A great location helps, and they don’t come much more iconic than London’s Covent Garden. Add a little French je ne sais quoi and one is looking at a rather delicious package. Covent Garden was buzzing with life before it became such a tourist hub. The…
I have said it before, and I will say it yet again – The Netherlands has amazing food! It’s not all gin and cheese, although both are very good. There is a wealth of dining opportunities in this country so why do we overlook such gastronomic treasures? I have no idea, but I think Mes…
Nestled in the historic streets of Maastricht is the Bisschopsmolen or, in English, the Bishop’s Mill. It truly was once a mill and its reputation grinds on in the guise of its bakery and restaurant. The mill was built in the 7th century and has had different roles since its construction. In the 11th century…
I have mixed feelings about Michelin-star restaurants. Yes, they can be striking and obviously the food will be memorable, but sometimes they lack soul and continuity. One has the sense that they might be trying too hard to keep that glittering accolade, at the expense of their guests. Il Gallo d’Oro Madeira has changed my…
What a wonderful island! Funchal in Madeira offers a great climate, history, creditable wines and superb food. There is a wealth of eating opportunities to cater for every taste, pocket and time of day. There are cosy bakeries, shelves groaning with both sweet and savoury treats for breakfast and late morning snacking. Bars and cafés…