A Guide to the Restaurants of London, England

rt -->For a gourmet lunch at not-so-high prices, "Bibendum"
Gastronomic delights abound in London and vary fromserves up a varied feast from fish 'n chips to open
upper crust ritzy cuisine to cheap eats at a fish 'n chipravioli of lobster and samphire with girolles. "The
store. Whatever your budget may be, London will notCapital," a French restaurant that bears a two star
disappoint.Michelin recommendation, offers wonderful 3-course
Fans of Gordon Ramsay's style of cooking (madeset lunches and dinners at very reasonable prices.
famous by the reality show "Hell's Kitchen") will beTraditional pub grub at the local gastropubs is also very
happy to know that he has several restaurants set uppopular in London. Here you can get delicious food at
around London that cater to various preferences.great prices. The "Anchor & Hope" is as
Some of these restaurants include "Restaurantrenowned for its no-nonsense style of business as it is
Gordon Ramsay," "Petrus," "Gordon Ramsay atfor the food. Guests are well-advised to arrive early
Claridge's," "Boxwood Café," "Maze," "Planeas the wait for a table can be quite long as the night
Food," and "Foxtrot Oscar."draws on. (Reservations are not entertained at this
For those who would like to venture into somethingpub.) "The Atlas," another famous gastropub, offers a
more exotic, try "Tamarind"-an upscale Michelin starcozy environment with an old-fashioned charm.
restaurant that serves Indian food. Japanese food isA visit to London's best restaurants is incomplete,
served at the trendy "Roka" on Charlotte Street. Duehowever, without at least one visit to the renowned
to its strong popularity, advance reservations are an"Beefeater." More than just another opportunity for a
absolute necessity. The tasting menus offered aregood meal, Beefeater provides for an entire
often the most satisfying of all.experience that cannot be missed. Themed for
British food is best sampled at restaurants thatmedieval times, the restaurant-a torch-lit vaulted
specifically cater to that preference. "Butlers Wharfcellar-goes all out on ambience, putting out a medieval
Chop House" is arguably one of the best Englishbanquet complete with King Henry VIII, minstrels,
restaurants in the city judging by the rave reviews ittroupers, dancing wenches, jousting knights, and strolling
continues to receive despite the modest ambience.players.