Results tagged “restaurant”

The co-owner of a new Brazilian barbecue restaurant at Westfield Stratford City is insistent on what he believes is the correct spelling of the country's name.

Restaurateur David Ponte, who opened Cabana with business partner Jamie Barber five weeks ago, said he was not just being pedantic, but that the argument sums up the whole restaurant.

It's played host to American presidents in its time but you don't have to be George Bush Sr or Jimmy Carter to enjoy the tranquility of Lainston House Hotel.

Originally a 17th Century country house it's been a hotel for 30 years and is widely regarded as one of the best in the county and it's perfect for a weekend retreat from the hassles of London life.

ITALIAN
Obika Mozzarella Bar and Restaurant
4/5

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Cheese is the star ingredient at this impressive new restaurant in the West Wintergarden, bringing a taste of Italy to the Wharf.

Buffalo mozzarella will be the star of the show as Obika launches in Canary Wharf this weekend.

The Italian mozzarella bar and restaurant in the West Wintergarden is holding a soft launch from tomorrow until Wednesday with all food at half price. The official opening will be next Thursday.

RESTAURANT
Iberica Canary Wharf
Spanish
4/5

IN A NUTSHELL
Sharing and daring is the name of the game at Iberica Canary Wharf.

Canary Wharf's newest restaurant is bringing a splash of Spanish sunshine to the area.

Iberica officially opened in Cabot Square this morning, bringing an intriguing take on traditional Spanish food. Under the guidance of Michelin-starred executive chef Nacho Manzao, the open kitchen at Iberica Canary Wharf will be run by chef Cesar Garcia.

RESTAURANT
Plateau - Chocolate Week Tasting Menu
4/5

IN A NUTSHELL
Plateau's Allan Pickett serves up a special menu that proves to be dark and lovely, and not a deep fried Mars Bar to be seen.

Snatching a slice of the unseasonably hot weather we dined outside at Cantina del Ponte, overlooking Tower Bridge on the banks of the Thames.

With the bridge lit up against the evening sky, the view alone was worth the trip and if you are looking for a slightly more wallet friendly alternative to next door's Le Ponte de la Tour, this place does not compromise on quality.

Customers at Jamie's Italian will be doing their bit for charity if they eat their fish.

The popular restaurant chain, which has an outlet in Canary Wharf, will donate £1 from every order of sea bass made from this month to the Jamie Oliver Foundation, which the celebrity chef started to educate and engage people with good food.

INDIAN
Aniseed
4/5

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The name has changed but the former Rogue Trader restaurant in Westferry Road is still dishing up top quality curries.

A passion for cheese has landed Plateau's head chef the top prize in a national competition

Allan Pickett who took over at the Canary Wharf restaurant earlier this year won the London round of Vive le Cheese with his recipe for Poached Pear and Bleu d'Aurvergne.

A new pizza and pasta restaurant is set to open in Jubilee Place Mall.

Wildwood, which features a menu of grilled food, past and stone-baked pizzas, is to take over the unit vacated by Indian restaurant Tiffinbites last week. The new restaurant is expected to open in early summer.

FINE DINING
1901, Liverpool Street
5/5

IN A NUTSHELL
The spectaular meal of wine and cheese in a Grade II listed building is a winner.

It's tough to stay at the top of the restaurant business these days but chef Allan Pickett is determined to keep Plateau at the cutting edge.

It has long been one of the flagship restaurants in Canary Wharf, and Pickett, who joined as head chef last summer, is determined to maintain Plateau's status.

ITALIAN
Strada, West India Quay
4/5

IN A NUTSHELL
It might be part of a chain, but that doesn't stop the food and character of this newly-opened restaurant standing out from the crowd.

Achieving the delicate balance between overbearing waiters and good old fashioned service is tricky but at La Pont de la Tour they have it down to a fine art.

Charming staff glide between the tables making conversation and ensuring you never need to top up your own glass.

Leon is giving customers an early bit of festive cheer to reward Wharfers who have braved the elements to get to work.

The restaurant chain, which has an outler in Cabot Place West, is offering a "snow-buster" deal of a £5 hot box with a lemonade or quencher, a saving of £3 on the usual price.

VIETNAMESE
Cafe Sen Vietnamese Brasserie
4/5

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A hidden gem on the Isle of Dogs, delivering top-quality Vietnamese food at highly affordable prices.

With splodges of ketchup, a dollop of mushy peas, drowned in gravy or soaked in vinegar - we all have our favourite way of enjoying the great British institution that is a fish and chip supper.

In a quest to find the perfect recipe for the much-loved dish, chefs from Marriott Hotels across the country took part in a culinary challenge, pitching their recipe ideas against one another, with the winning recipe rolled out across all of Marriott Hotels' UK menus.

It bills its product as a "proper hamburger" and Byron is planning to take a big bite out of the Canary Wharf restaurant market.

The specialist burger chain opens on June 21 in Cabot Place, on part of the site vacated by Chilli's last Summer. Founder Tom Byng is confident it will prove a hit with diners.