Le Gavroche

Named after the street urchin from Les Miserables, Le Gavroche the restaurant is anything but humble. Chef Michel Roux, Jr. inherited the venerable venue in 1991 and has succeeded in not only maintaining the kitchen’s reputation, but building upon it. The finest French cuisine splits the menu’s real estate with fish and seafood, and everything […]

Jamie’s Italian

Jamie’s Italian Leicester Square brings Jamie Oliver’s much-loved Italian cooking to the centre of London’s West End. Located just steps from Leicester Square’s theatres and cinemas, and within easy walking distance of Covent Garden, Soho and Trafalgar Square, it’s perfectly placed for pre-theatre dinners, post-cinema meals and laid-back lunches in central London. At Jamie’s Italian, […]

Hélene Darroze at The Connaught

Hélène Darroze’s three-star kitchen is deeply personal, with menus built around exceptional producers and seasonal sourcing. Each dish tells a story, often referencing the farmers and artisans behind the ingredients. The cuisine blends French tradition with global influences, resulting in bold yet refined flavors. Set within the Connaught Hotel, the experience is intimate and luxurious, […]

Gauthier

Gauthier brings about feelings of old London thanks to its setting in a classically timeless townhouse in the SoHo district. The floors of dining throughout the building treat diners to varied experiences and delicious cuisine from the basement kitchen. The French fare at Gauthier comes from the intuition and instinct of the chef’s team, with […]

Bob Bob Ricard

Bob Bob Ricard offers its glamorous clientele a delectable combination of English and Russian dishes. Discerning diners can enjoy the luxurious and quiet atmosphere of the all-booth dining room (children under the age of 12 are not permitted). In contrast to the staunch elegance of the dining room, Bob Bob Ricard also offers a more […]

Babbo

Located in a quiet and beautiful space at the heart of the Mayfair district, Babbo is an easy sell for Italian cuisine while in London. The warm interior provides a perfect complement to the hospitable feel of a family-run trattoria. Head Chef Carlo Scotto brings authenticity to the menu with a bevy of century-old family […]

Westminster Abbey

The Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster is a large, Gothic church in the namesake borough of London. It is the traditional venue for royal coronations, burial ceremonies and home to King Edward’s Chair. The bells and organs here are quite famous, and have lent themselves to many royal weddings. Many relics of these […]

Trafalgar Square

Located in central London, Trafalgar Square commemorates a British Naval victory in 1805, and is a wide open public space built around a central tower. The tower is guarded by four lion statues, and there are several other statues elsewhere in the square. Also in the square is a gorgeously-lit fountain, and a Christmas tree […]

Tower of London

The Tower of London, formally known as Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, has served as both a prison and a palace throughout its history. Today the Tower is a World Heritage Site, attracting more than two million visitors a year from all over the world. There are actually several towers on the building, which […]

Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge is one of London’s iconic architectural pieces, named for the nearby Tower of London. The bridge has been part of the London landscape since 1894, and the design is the result of a public competition. The bridge is 800 feet long, and features two gigantic towers that are each more than 200 […]