POSH INDIAN/CINNAMON CLUB and other London, United Kingdom Restaurant Reviews

Cinnamon Club/Westminster Library

Restaurant Name: Cinnamon Club

This is a wonderful place - a former library and some of the rooms still have books to add some charm. The service is very good and we enjoyed the Indian/fusion dinner very much although it was in January when special prices were available. Check www.london-eating.co.uk to see if the special deal is still on.

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Theme: Indian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$41 and up » Currency Converter
Address: Great Smith St.
Directions: Behind Westminster Abbey

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MONMOUTH COFFEE COMPANY: THE BEST COFFEE!!

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on Sep 8, 2008

Monmouth Coffee

Restaurant Name: MONMOUTH COFFEE COMPANY

Cross the street and try to find this coffeehouse near the Borough Market. You can sit and enjoy the best coffee instead of standing and drinking it in the Market itself.

Other great coffee to be found at Flat White in Soho (their other shop is Milk Bar). It gets rave reviews as does the Nordic Bakery also in Soho for great breads, cinnamon buns etc.

Favorite Dish: This Monmouth Coffee Company cafe is the big younger sister of an established favourite in Covent Garden. It has marginally more space here, which lets it go beyond pure-play coffee beans and filter coffee, to add a big table for bread and jam, plus assorted other savouries and pastries.

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Borough Market

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THE BEST OF LONDON: WINNERS FROM TIME OUT MAGAZINE

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on Oct 8, 2005

Restaurant Name: THE BEST OF LONDON

Here is the list of winners from the 2005 Time Out survey of experts. I've included the closest rail or Tube stop so you can get an idea of the restaurant's location. I hope it helps in the tiring search for good places to frequent in London - not easy as there are so many.

Best New Restaurant: Maze (Bond St.)
Runners Up: Amaya (Knightsbridge)
Bluebird Dining Rooms (Sloane Square)
The Food Room (Battersea Park)
The Ledbury (Westbourne Park)

Best Al Fresco: Peterham Nurseries (Richmond)
Runners Up: Le Coq D'Argent (Bank)
Curve (Canary Wharf)
Garden Cafe (Baker St)
Inn the Park (St. James)

Best Cheap Eats: Fish Club (Clapham Rail)
Runners Up: Abeno Too (Leicester Square)
Isam (Angel or Highbury)
Ottolenghi (Angel or Highbury)
Santa Maria del Buen Ayre (Liverpool)

Best Burger: Hache (Camden Town)
Runners Up: Fine Burger Co. (Angel)
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Clapham Rail)
Hamburger Union (Covent Garden)
Ultimate Burger (Holborn)

Best Local: Chez Kristor (Hammersmith)
Runners Up: Bistrotheque (Bethnal Green)
The Farm (Fulham Broadway)
Morel (Clapham Common)
Wizzy (Parsons Green)

Best Vegetarian:Noura Central (Piccadilly)
Runners Up: Kathiyawadi (Rayners Lane)
Little Earth Cafe (Chalk Farm)
Mangosteen (Gipsy Hill Rail)
Salt Yard (Goodge St.)

Best Gastropub: The Gun (Canary Wharf)
Runners Up: The Bull (Highgate)
The Greyhound (Clapham Rail)
The Pig's Ear (Sloane Square)
The Princess (Old St.)

Best Family: Gracelands (Kensal Green)
Runners Up: Crumpet (Clapham rail)
Eddie Catz (Putney Bridge)
Tas (Tottenham Court)
Tootsies Grill (South Kensington)

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Theme: Other

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Brick Lane: ANYONE FOR INDIAN FOOD?

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on Oct 13, 2005

FAMOUS BAGEL SHOP

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Restaurant Name: Brick Lane

If you're looking for a huge selection of Indian, curry places - this is the place to go and find a fairly inexpensive meal. I also found a store selling 'beigels,' and the line went out the door. They're cheap and pretty tasty, although don't expect them to taste like the ones found in NYC! We also came across a man playing a mean piano.. Sunday is a great day to stroll down either after or before a stop at Spitalfields Market.

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Theme: Indian

Address: Brick Lane
Directions: Nearest Tube is Shoreditch
Website: http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/home_feat_local_bricklane.asp

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NEW WORLD: NEW WORLD - DIM SUM

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on Apr 19, 2006

Restaurant Name: NEW WORLD

New World seems a popular choice for many people wanting a Dim Sum meal in Chinatown. I think there are cheaper places, but this is one of the only old-fashioned restaurants where girls are wheeling around the usual carts full of goodies. We had a good lunch - moderately priced for London. As usual, the drinks cost almost as much if not more than the food!

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30 » Currency Converter
Phone: 0871 3327 466
Address: Chinatown - near Leicester Square
Directions: 1 Gerrard St. In the middle of the block ...

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PRET A MANGER: GOOD SANDWICHES - GOOD PRICE!

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on May 10, 2006

PRET A MANGER - WARDOUR ST>

Restaurant Name: PRET A MANGER

People often ask where to find a tasty AND economical meal in London. One of my favorite spots is Pret A Manger. They are located all over London and the price is right. There are many interesting ingredients in the sandwiches and wraps - my favorite is the Hoisin Duck Wrap. One can also find salads, desserts and drinks.

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Theme: Fast Food
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: ALL OVER LONDON
Website: www.pret.com

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Patisserie Valerie: POPULAR CHAIN FOR ALL MEALS

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on Feb 13, 2007

Soho Location

Restaurant Name: Patisserie Valerie

The Patisserie Valerie chain can be found all over London. They serve very good breakfasts plus lunch and dinner, not to mention French breads, pastries and wonderful hot, Belgian chocolate. One of the more outstanding of the group is their Soho location close to the theatre district and Shaftsbury/Chinatown. Best of all, the prices aren't exorbitant - at least for London.

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Theme: French
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20 » Currency Converter
Address: Old Compton Street - Soho
Directions: Near Shaftsbury (See Google Map of London) Many other locations
See the website for hours and history.
Website: http://www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/

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HAOZHAN: MODERN CANTONESE

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Restaurant Name: HAOZHAN

Haozhan in London's Chinatown is a great spot for lunch or dinner. It's easily found and the modern Cantonese cooking is delicious and upscale. The menu also includes some Malaysian dishes - all presented very nicely. I often stop in for their lunch special which is 3 courses for �8.

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30 » Currency Converter
Phone: 0207 343 838
Address: 8 Gerrard Street in Chinatown

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CHECK OUT CHOWHOUND.COM

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on Jan 12, 2009

This website has great ideas for where to eat in London.

www.chowhound.com
(UK & Ireland)

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Website: www.chowhound.com

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CHECK OUT CHOWHOUND.COM

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