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  • Red Sea

    African

    The variety of African food available can be overwhelming, so here are our recommendations.
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  • Best views

    Rise above it all at a restaurant with a great view: rooftop or riverside, but always romantic.
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  • British

    British cuisine has never been so widely lauded - and here's why.
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  • Business lunches

    Here's our pick of the best places to wine and dine when there's business on the menu.
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  • Chinese

    Whether you're looking for light and delicate Cantonese cooking or fiery Sichuan delights.
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  • Dates

    Looking to impress on a first date? We round up some of the capital's most striking restaurants.
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  • Dim sum at Yum Cha

    Dim sum

    We've parcelled up the best places serving up the Chinese speciality.
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  • Dining alone

    Eating out solo? Find the best restaurants for dining alone in London.
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  • Fisher's

    Fish and chips

    Crisp, golden batter; moist, succulent fish; perfect mushy peas and fluffy chips.
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  • French

    Discover everything from haute cuisine institutions to charming neighbourhood bistros.
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  • The Compass

    Game

    If you're tempted by the earthy seasonal flavours of partridge, grouse, woodcock or venison, read on.
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  • Indian

    From restaurants serving classic Moghul food to modern interpretations of pan-Indian cuisine.
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  • Indian on a budget

    Whether you are after no-fuss Punjabi-style or the perfect dosai, we've tracked down the city's best Indian restaurants.
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  • Franco Manca

    Italian

    From rustic plates of pasta to finely crafted regional specialities, discover the best Italian in the city.
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  • Grilled skewers at Bincho

    Japanese

    Whether you're looking for shrines to sushi or a full-blown kaiseki experience.
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  • Korean

    From central London to the Korean hotspot of New Malden, find the best Korean cuisine around.
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  • Late-night dining

    Find the best places to eat after-hours in the capital.
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  • Mexican

    Great Mexican food is alive and kicking in the capital, and there's not a sombrero or tequila slammer in sight.
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  • Franco Manca

    Pizza

    Enjoy this delicious Italian delight in all corners of the capital.
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  • Romance

    Find the perfect place for couples or somewhere to celebrate an anniversary.
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  • Solo dining

    This city is home to some excellent eateries for solo diners.
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  • Thai

    Thai restaurants have sprung up all over the city in the last ten years and now rival the ubiquitous Indian curry house for proliferation.
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  • Vanilla Black

    Vegetarian

    A new generation of vegetarian and vegan restaurants featuring fine dining non-meat menus.
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  • Stein's

    Waterside dining

    Discover restaurants where the food is as good as the scenery.
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