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The Alchemist - Truffle, tater tots and prawn popsicles or maybe it was lollipops

The Alchemist

4.3(105 reviews)
2.3 mi•Covent Garden, Strand
•££

We had a spectacular time here! I would have loved to try every single drink on their very…read moreextensive menu! I have been to two different locations, but they were both gorgeous spots, like the look and vibe is top notch. The drinks? Kitschy and weird as hell. Do they taste good though? Live up to the price and the hype? YES. 1000% The drinks are fun and funny and most have some sort of little quirk...color changing, in a weird vessel, tasty sweet garnishes, etc. But they also all taste amazing. Some are a show to watch them being made, some are diy mixed at the table by you. I was brought here the first time by a family friend who lives in London, and when I returned a year and a half later, with our hotel around the corner from an Alchemist, I made ALL my friends on the trip go here on our first night. And we all returned at least once more during our week in the city. Service was good and patient with our large group, food was decent...I simply have had an amazing time every time I have gone to the Alchemist and if there was one in my hometown I would be out of house and home giving them all my money. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

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45 Jermyn St - Beef Wellington

45 Jermyn St

4.5(55 reviews)
1.8 mi•St James's
•£££

While researching for a Beef Wellington restaurant to take my boyfriend as a part of our London…read morebucketlist, I identified 45 Jermyn St as best value. I made a reservation online with Seven Rooms. The address is in the business' name. To get to this restaurant you can take the Piccadilly line and exit Piccadilly Circus and it's less than a 10 minutes walk over. We headed to the area a little early to explore Piccadilly Circus and Fortnum and Mason next door. Upon entering, there is a coat check that can take our outerwear or backpacks. The card they gave us for our belongings were really fancy. Then we were seating at a cozy half booth. Since we knew what we wanted, we were able to quickly order when our server came around to take our orders. We wanted the Beef Wellington for 2 (£99.50) that comes with sides of Dauphinoise Potatoes and Green Beans in Peppercorn Sauce. We were surprised to be told it would be a 40 minutes wait time for the Beef Wellington due to the tableside sauce making, and it seemed like only one person was performing this task. We got some bread to start, but I didn't want to eat too much cause it would ruin my appetite for the main attraction. I also ordered a glass of Massale Pinot Noir (£15.25) and asked that it would be brought out when the food was ready. When the food was finally ready the tableside service was a fun show. All the ingredients were premeasured for the tableside chef, and he showed us every single ingredient he put it. Then he skillfully cut up the wellington without cracking or denting the crust. He mentioned starting out in pastry so he has some moves. The meal was a fantastic treat and the sides were much appreciated. The dauphinoise potatoes and green beans paired well with the wellington. The beef was cooked perfectly medium rare and evenly. The whole experience was definitely a treat. I would recommend it if you're looking to try a beef wellington... After experiencing the Sunday Roast in London, I would say the Sunday Roast experience was less expensive for equivalent or greater enjoyment. Nevertheless this is one of the better value establishments if you are looked specifically for a beef wellington experience.

Our food was absolutely delicious. I did a little research for Beef Wellington and 45 Jermyn St…read more came up as serving a very delectable BW, so I made reservations and we were on our way. It's at the end of the street on the corner, so don't let an Uber drop you off in the middle of the street and make you look for 45. The waiters were very nice, patient and attentive. There was a waitress who showed us each ingredient she used to make the sauce for our Beef Wellington. At the end she flambayed our sauce and we poured it on the Wellington. I didn't really feel like it added anything significant in flavor to it. The restaurant is nice and I agree with other critiques; you can go in casual but you're better off dressing nicely. I would definitely eat there again. They had a delicious potato augratin and garlic green beans.

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45 Jermyn St - Dinning room

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45 Jermyn St - Dressed crab

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Big Easy - Kansas City Style Extra Meaty Spare Ribs

Big Easy

3.6(158 reviews)
0.4 mi•Chelsea
•££

Join the queue in this spectacular venue where diners are made to keep up with the best of the best…read morerestaurants. This restaurant is the backdrop to my weekend pinnacle back and at the moment it remains West London's most infamous hotspot. Big Easy is placed on King's Road in Chelsea World End, although I only get excited about getting there once a wider audience has quietened down. I am impressed by its vastly and deep southern charm, not necessarily scene among the many restaurants embracing legendary areas to embrace their clients. Get familiar with this restaurant because it's close by and is proactively working in ways that signify this type of menu is sharply on the rise providing the supply and interest in events that keep people living their barbecue and deep fried marketing management. I am still a little bit taken aback by the extensive price increase but overall the beautiful medieval backdrop and dining once your food has arrived is quite naturally compensating.

We came here on New Year's Day for a recovery dinner and it was definitely average…read more We ordered an assortment of barbecue and lobster, the barbecue was very dry and needed to be covered in the table sauce that was hard to come by. The service was very poor, after we finished eating the waitress asked if those who ordered lobster needed seafood crackers. We had to beg for her to bring water and then at the end she tried to take a 40 pound tip.

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Big Easy - Half 1   1/2 Lb . Lobster

Half 1 1/2 Lb . Lobster

Big Easy - Where would we all be without getting in front of the old cabin's even older entrance to the gateway of a new and improved menu.

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Where would we all be without getting in front of the old cabin's even older entrance to the gateway of a new and improved menu.

The Abingdon - Curried chicken

The Abingdon

4.2(64 reviews)
1.4 mi•Kensington
•£££

Walking home from a great meal at Jacuzzi on Kensington High Street to our hotel Ember Locke on…read moreCromwell Road, we were magically drawn to this delightful outdoor row of sharp looking cozy tables awaiting someone to enjoy the peaceful time between sunset and dark. Crisp navy cushioned benches with throw pillows and lit candles set the mood. We each had a lovely dessert and a cocktail. Our server was animated and engaging, we enjoyed our time here and would return again and again if we lived in the area. Such a great area !

We made an early reservation (6:15) but got there a bit earlier and enjoyed a round at the pub side…read moreof the restaurant. Quick warning to early birds, this also tends to be when families also dine. (We had a few excited young friends as well as a few unhappy/hungry/tired friends seated around us.) Between us and our dinner mates we've raised a total of 11 children - so it didn't phase us, but something to keep in mind. The pork chop was absolute perfection. I couldn't decide which sauce to choose, so Marta, our server, brought all three. (The peppercorn one was my fave, followed by the Bérnaise.). My date had the curry and really enjoyed it. (So much so that I only had a small forkful of the sauce, he cleaned his plate!) The booth was cozy for our party of 4. Easy to catch up and comfortable to sit for a bit. Great spot!

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The Abingdon - Gorgonzola and Pear Tortellini

Gorgonzola and Pear Tortellini

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Macellaio RC

Macellaio RC

4.8(6 reviews)
2.2 mi•Clapham Common

Beautiful intimate restaurant with great service. I got the ribeye, potatoes, bone marrow butter,…read moreand lemon merengue pie. Everything was delicious. The ribeye was cooked perfect and cut like butter. The flavor on it was also perfect. I liked how the potatoes were cooked but they could have used a little more seasoning. The lemon merengue pie was absolutely delicious too and came along with a nice presentation. I highly recommended this place.

We had reservations for two at Macellaio RC tonight, and the food completely surpassed all of my…read moreexpectations. I don't typically like to go out to restaurants for steak as I feel like I can cook a pretty great one myself at home, but this place was highly recommended by my girlfriend's coworker. I'm very glad we came, because this was arguably the best steak dinner I have ever had in my life! We ordered the Steak Tartare, Liver, and 700g of the T-Bone steak to share. (This was way too much food for two people, but 700g is the minimum order for T-Bone). We ate so much meat today, I feel like I need to go vegetarian for a day just to balance my body out. Still, every single item was fantastic. The Liver with the roasted onion puree may have been the standout. It was incredibly tender and flavourful, and I don't normally even like to eat liver. The T-Bone steak was also amazing, buttery smooth such that I felt like I could have cut it with a spoon. Service was great as well, with the wait staff being incredibly attentive and kind. Will definitely be returning to Macellaio RC in the future!

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