London Restaurant Tips by teafortwo

Restaurant Name: Any branch of Garfunkels

These places are pure tourist traps and serve dreadful food - a friend of mine got food poisoning from there. There are far better places to spend your cash than here.


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Theme: Steakhouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter

Restaurant Name: Brick Lane

Anyone who thinks that fish and chips is our national dish needs to take a trip to Brick Lane on a Friday night! Whilst British food may be a bit of a non-starter, at least we have the Empire to thank for saving our stomachs.
There are so many great Indian restaurants to choose from - just follow your nose! Most are pretty cheap and cheerful - great for a night out after the pub. I particularly like the Standard. Fine dining it isn't, but you can get a tasy filling curry . If you carry on walking to the bottom of Brick Lane there are a couple of great all night Bagel bakeries - the last legacies of the areas Jewish ancestry. Great for a late night snack - join the queue of clubbers and cab drivers.


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Theme: Indian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: Brick Lane
Directions: Whitechapel or Aldgate East Tube.

Restaurant Name: Belgo

Belgo can be a fun night out but it has been a victim of its own success - you have to wait for ages to get a table and the service is sloppy. The quality can also be a bit hit-or-miss.
Not a good destination for a romantic date - more for boozing with your mates (the beers are particularly good).


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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Covent Garden (& various locations around London)