London Restaurant Tips by nhcram

Restaurant Name: Texas Embassy

Great atmosphere. A good selection of cocktails which you can have before being seated which is ideal when it is busy.
The portion sizes are American so beware! Never made it to the dessert yet!!
Waiting staff are very helpful and friendly.
Can be very busy so be prepared to wait on occasions.

Favorite Dish: The fajitas are lovely and you get all the side dishes you need to make a really god fajitas.
Check out their web site for the full menu.

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 020 7925 0077
Address: Coxspur Street, London
Directions: 5 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square.
Website: www.texasembassy.com

Restaurant Name: The Ritz Hotel (Palm Court)

Enjoy a British tradition and treat yourself to tea at The Ritz. There are 3 sittings that can be reserved; 1.30pm, 3.30pm or 5.30pm. During the week a pianist plays and at weekends a harpist.
They serve lovely finger sandwiches consisiting of smoked salmon, poached salmon, turkey, egg and cress and salt beef.
These are followed by the most delicious cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam and pastries. Various teas or coffee. the cost might seem high at ?32 per person but considering your plate is refilled when it looks empty it is in fact good value.
Jeans are not permitted and men must wear collar and tie.
The atmosphere is one of decadence and should be enjoyed at least once in ones life.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 020 7300 2306
Address: Piccadilly, London
Website: www.theritzlondon.com

Restaurant Name: Chiquito

After a long day in London we ate in this trendy Leicester Square Mexican restaurant.
We had to wait for a bout 35 minutes for a table but we were given a pager to let us know when the table was free. We waited in the busy bar and drank a couple of the lovely Margueritas!!

Favorite Dish: I had the Marinated chicken with bacon and cheese on top which was served with Mexican rice and salad.
We were both too full for desserts but I did notice that they serve fried ice cream so we will have to go back again to try that.

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: Leicester Square
Directions: Next to The Odean cinema!!

Restaurant Name: OX Tower Braserie

I was lucky enough to have an all expenses paid trip to London with a colleague. We had to meet and entertain two people from Mexico and we were free to take them anywhere, but, at short notice it proved difficult. I chose the Brasserie at the Oxo Tower and they loved it. We were lucky enough to get a table on the terrace and the views over the Thames were beautifiul.
The food was excellent but I have to say the service was very slow.
The place was packed with diners and when we left at 12.30am people were still eating!
I would certianly come here again although it was very expensive. Thank goodness I wasn't paying!

Favorite Dish: We shared starters of Osso Bucco and grilled sardines and there was plenty for the four of us.
I then had the lamb with aubergines and courgettes in a pesto sauce which was excellent. I managed to squeeze in an Ameretto pana cota with roasted apricots. I thought Iwas in pudding heaven mmmm

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Theme: Other
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 020 7803 3888
Address: Barge House Street
Directions: South Bank of the Thames
Website: http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page128.asp

Restaurant Name: HAZ restaurant

This large and well lit restaurant is only a few minutes from Liverpool Street Station. If you want a romantic dinner by candlelight then this place is not for you. It does however offer excellent Turkish cuisine and the prices are really good. There re a couple of set menus and A la carte is also available.
Ther service is second to none. All the staff are very attentive from the second you walk in.

Favorite Dish: I had the humous to start and then I had Iskender which is amixed grill with yoghurt.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 020 7929 7923
Address: 9 Cutler Street London E1 7DJ
Directions: Cross the road from Liverpool Street station and the restaurant is tucked away behind Devonshire Square.

Restaurant Name: Hamburger Union

We don't normally do hamburger places but I was in need of the loo and this was the nearest place!!
It was clean and service excellent. Well priced and perfect for lunch. The burgers tasted of meat and not gristle which makes a change.
The best Greek salad I have ever had too!! £19 for two including drinks

Favorite Dish: I had the greek salad and Chris the burger and chips. Chunky chips too!!! The salad was really fresh and excellent.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0207 379 0412
Address: 4 Garrick Street
Directions: Covent garden

Restaurant Name: Lee Ho Fook

There are plenty of chinese restaurants in and around Gerrard Street and we took ages to make our minds up as to which one to choose. There was a newspaper advert in the window of this one and we decided to give it a try. No table clothes and basic decor abound. It was excellent. Good food and a good price too.

Favorite Dish: We started with vegetable spring rolls and crispy aromatic duck followed by Crisp Pork and three meats and noodles. The bill for the two of us came to £23.10 including drinks. Very good I think for central London

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0207 734 0782
Address: 3-4 Macclesfield Street London W1V 7LB
Directions: China Town area