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Hi thread, So my dad is taking me and my sister out for a posh dinner as a Christmas present. We're looking for something pretty upmarket (my sister is in this for wearing a posh frock as much as the food) that does a good tasting menu in London or Oxford, preferably fairly classical European. As suggestions for "you must go here" or "don't go here"? Thanks!
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Feb 9, 2013 18:34
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Cool, thanks guys! The Ledbury is very probably the absolute upper limit as far as price goes, but hey, I'm not paying 
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Feb 9, 2013 21:01
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Suprise birthday dinner at the Hawksmoor tonight 
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Aug 9, 2013 20:32
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Anyone recommend a decent first date type restaurant, preferably Italian in London? Hilariously vague I know. I guess on the cheaper end of London prices.
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Sep 22, 2014 21:16
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Loving Africa Chaps posted:Where in London? Well, we're coming at it from either side, so pretty much "in the middle-ish". Preferably not too far from public transport.
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Sep 22, 2014 22:03
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Cool, thanks for the help, shame about the Italians. In that case, any other date type favourites you guys have in the area?
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Sep 22, 2014 23:04
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Loving Africa Chaps posted:I'm horribly spoilt having a restaurant and a butchers/cookshop in the family so haven't been elsewhere a huge amount recently. Was the italian suggestion because she likes it or because you just want a slightly romantic place to go? The former. That said, love of all things food is a significant shared interest, so really anywhere good is good.
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Sep 22, 2014 23:32
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Thanks for the help everyone
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Sep 23, 2014 21:01
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Most half decent butchers will do haggis these days. Hell, I'm pretty sure I've seen some in supermarkets, though I don't think I'd eat a supermarket one.
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Feb 19, 2015 20:56
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sweek0 posted:Hawksmoor in Spitalfields (their full fat old fashionends are amazing) Yeah, I love these
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Mar 14, 2015 17:04
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Can anyone recommend a decent brunch spot? Coming in from Waterloo and heading towards museums tbc, so not too fussed about area. On my phone, so struggling to pick brunch off the map. Cheers
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Jun 20, 2015 11:07
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sweat poteto posted:Heading North to British Museum or out West to V&A, Natural History, Science etc? There's a Fernandez & Wells near both. Yes! Lovely, thanks
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Jun 20, 2015 13:38
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Short notice, can anyone recommend somewhere first date-y round London Bridge please? Coffee or wine bar or similar. Preferably not too pricey as we're both NHS types. I saw Monmouth coffee in the OP, but other options gratefully considered.
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Dec 21, 2015 23:18
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Nvm, have redirected to soho
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Jun 11, 2016 14:07
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If we're going Michelin, the Square is amazing.
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Aug 18, 2016 11:49
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Anyone recommend a decent spot for a blind date near Waterloo-ish? Thinking coffee... The map in the OP doesn't have anywhere particularly close.
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Oct 5, 2016 21:37
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Brand New Malaysian Wife posted:Scooter Cafe near Waterloo is cute and laid back. Also has cats! Sold! Thanks
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Oct 6, 2016 11:37
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HI everyone, What're the go-to recommendations for a blowout place to go at the moment? The Ledbury comes highly recommended, what else is there? Doesn't have to be European, but a tasting menu is a must.
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Aug 5, 2017 12:36
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Nephzinho posted:The Clove Club tasting menu really was outstanding. You can get some of the standouts on the bar menu though, like the pine fried chicken. Ooh. That sounds lovely. Thanks for the recommendations everyone!
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Aug 5, 2017 20:11
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Jeza posted:I realise this guy has probably gone ahead and had a great time somewhere, but if anybody else is wondering the same thing, the best tasting menu I've had anywhere in London, possibly anywhere, is Vineet Bhatia London - formerly Rasoi. Basically flawless, a total breath of fresh air from the general Modern/French proliferation. It was amazing from start to finish. My only complaint was that the service was overly attentive for my tastes (possibly me being oversensitive and British). As in, they will try and put your napkin on your lap for you. Uh, no thanks good chap. We're off to Umu on the recommendation of a friend of my dad, but I will definitely add that to the list, thanks!
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Aug 19, 2017 19:18
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Artificial Idiocy posted:Any recommendations for a good place for craft beer near Brixton area for a first date this Thursday? Want to stay south due to the looming threat of tube strike plus London cocktail week. I really enjoyed the boxpark - good first date food too
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Oct 2, 2017 18:02
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Artificial Idiocy posted:When you guys say box park do you mean Pop Brixton? I do like that place and the weather shouldn't be too bad Thursday. Yeah
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Oct 3, 2017 10:44
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Had a rather lovely bowl of pho in Banh Banh in Peckham Rye last week. Not life changing or anything, but bloody tasty for £8. Also did Cafe On in Clapham, was as good as all the reviews say. Only downside was they had “cash only” on the board, so I didn’t order too much, but then they took cards. I wish I’d ordered more 
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Dec 5, 2017 20:18
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I liked Cafe On in Clapham and it's had a bunch of nice reviews, though not sure how recent. Can't remember if they do soup dumplings but their menu is online.
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Jan 22, 2018 23:40
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drat, I'm away for the 28th. You can get to quite a lot of the coast in ~1hr which is maybe your best bet for good seafood, and is also super English.
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Jul 16, 2018 20:08
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What's wrong with Osaka?
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Jul 29, 2018 20:47
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The Frankfurt of Japan is very descriptive, thanks.
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Jul 29, 2018 22:54
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Bear in mind also how much restauranteurs getal screwed by no shows at the moment. It prevents that problem completely
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Jul 30, 2018 18:05
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I really like the chicken potstickers from the Japanese stall, slathered in soy and chilli oil.
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Aug 22, 2018 17:22
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Spuckuk posted:Okay what's the best burrito in London since I'm here for the weekend and have a powerful urge. Ehhh. London's not great for Mexican/tex mex, unless someone wants to correct me. Please someone correct me
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Nov 24, 2018 11:54
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There is Santo Remedio on Tooley Street, but it's very much modern Mexican and sit down stuff rather than burritos
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Nov 24, 2018 12:34
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My office is going to Simply Indian near Borough Station, which is apparently tiny (~25 seats) and byob with no corkage. They liked it enough to go back after last year, and it does a bunch of less seen South Indian stuff.
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Nov 27, 2018 14:29
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Went to Tayyabs last night. Was ace.
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Feb 13, 2019 10:48
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I need to try Mr Bao, I walk past it so often
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Feb 14, 2019 14:46
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El Grillo posted:I love this little Bao cafe in Soho: Greek Street is lowkey one of my favourite streets in London, the Japanese knife shop has a great sharpening service, there's a top notch whisky bar/shop, and amazing wierd and retro clothes shop, and now the Bao place.
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Feb 15, 2019 10:07
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Mammalian posted:I've wanted to get my Hiromoto Gyuto sharpened for a while now, but the idea of carrying my giant knife around the streets of London and saying "boss I'm getting it sharpened init" perturbs me I wrapped mine in a towel and shoved it in a backpack. Probably not as nice as yours... Also it's Soho, they're used to weirdos.
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Feb 15, 2019 11:17
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I really want to try Ikoyi, and all the reviews I've read of it have been great.
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Feb 21, 2019 21:48
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Less where to eat, more where to drink. My friends and I are celebrating handing in our masters theses on Friday, and looking to get casual food and then drink. Preferably not too pricey. Looking vaguely central/south of the river, given where we're all coming from. Suggestions? Mercato Metropolitano and Peckham Levels were considered, but we've done them on previous occasions.
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Sep 4, 2019 19:22
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BizarroAzrael posted:Given your dismissed options, one of the BoxParks? Ah, good call.
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Sep 5, 2019 15:43
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Also good, thanks!
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Sep 6, 2019 12:11
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