PA Life’s editor headed to TOZI Restaurant & Bar in London’s Victoria for an immersive Italian experience. We dined on cicchetti and enjoyed expertly crafted cocktail classics and smooth Italian wine in a lively atmosphere… Tozi means ‘a close-knit group of friends’ in Venetian slang and it’s a perfect name for this vibrant restaurant that […]
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TOZI Restaurant & Bar for a genuine Italian dining in London
Restaurant Review: art’otel Hoxton’s thriving art scene
PA Life visited art’otel Hoxton’s signature restaurant, The Brush East London Grand Café, nestled in the heart of Hoxton’s thriving art scene. This bold hotel has been given a funky aesthetic by the renowned artist D*Face, whose subversive works fill every corner, from the walls to the halls. The café exudes a sleek, luxurious ambiance, […]
Restaurant review: The Ox, Clapham neighbourhood gastropub
PA Life’s editor escaped the winter weather to enjoy a hearty lunch at what’s fast becoming one of Clapham’s best loved gastropubs – The Ox. This South West London gem has undergone an extensive renovation during 2024 before opening its doors in October, joining the family of pubs with the the Rose & Crown in […]
Restaurant Review: Kapara, London’s best kept secret
This weekend, our feature writer visited London’s best kept secret, Kapara in Soho. Spending a Christmassy Saturday evening tasting her way around the Middle East with exotic tapas style dishes and signature cocktails, all designed by the iconic chef Eran Tibi. Tucked within the lively heartbeat of Soho, one of London’s most enchanting districts, lies […]
Restaurant Review: A journey through the streets of Asia UBA London
PA Life visited UBA London, a blend of east London’s dynamic spirit with the ‘exotic allure’ of Pan Asian flavours. We booked a Wednesday evening, a mid-week luxury to enjoy as we head into the dark winter months. The restaurant is located, very appealingly just a 10 minute walk from London Liverpool Street, in the […]
Preview of Christmas menu at NYnLON Hyatt Regency Blackfriars
PA Life had a chance to sample the Christmas menu at Hyatt Regency Blackfriars‘ NYnLON restaurant, ahead of the launch on December 1st. The hotel opened recently in a beautiful Grade II listed building on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, a great location just by Blackfriars Bridge… What’s the Christmas menu […]
Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond amongst the best of modern Indian dining
Our Editor enjoyed a taste of India at the newly opened Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond, South West London’s leafy neighbourhood… Vivek Singh, the man behind some of London’s most popular Indian restaurants, including The Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen, has opened Cinnamon Bazaar in the leafy suburb of Richmond. From a Bazaar breakfast with spiced […]
Restaurant review: EVE in Kensington
PA Life visited EVE in Kensington to try out the relative newcomer, opened in September 2023, that’s already made its mark in this foodie neighbourhood by becoming a firm favourite with the locals. We could see the appeal as soon as we stepped into the warmly coloured and welcoming lobby. EVE is located in a […]
Restaurant review: elevated dining at one of London’s best skyline restaurants
Our Editor spent a beautiful summer evening at Bōkan in Canary Wharf, enjoying sun-downers on the 39th floor rooftop bar, followed by a fine dining experience two floors down at one of London’s best skyline restaurants. London is not shy of skyscrapers and rooftops and when it comes to admiring views across the city, there’s […]
Restaurant review: The Grill by Tom Booton at the Dorchester
The Dorchester has welcomed the next chapter at its renowned restaurant The Grill with executive chef Tom Booton taking over at the kitchen and making history as the first chef to have a restaurant named after them at this legendary London hotel. Essex-born chef Tom Booton, one of London’s most exciting talents, has crafted a […]
Restaurant review: Tattu London, the contemporary Chinese to dine in now
How to describe Tattu London, the new contemporary Chinese restaurant by Tottenham Court Road station? The restaurant, located in Outernet in the Now building, opened in 2022 and has already made its stamp on the London foodie scene. Opulent, sophisticated yet relaxed are the first words I’d use, says our Editor who dined at this […]
Dining at In Horto – home to wood-fired dishes in London SE1
Our Editor spent a cosy a Saturday evening dining at In Horto, located in the new Southwark Quarter. It’s the latest restaurant venture from the tvg hospitality group. The location is a fantastic open air courtyard close to London Bridge. Off the alfresco seating area are a number of restaurants. In Horto is definetely a […]
Restaurant review: South America comes to YOPO at The Mandrake
Our Editor paid a visit to experience Fitzrovia’s sought-after, exclusive destination restaurant and bar YOPO at The Mandrake. The multi award-winning boutique hotel, renowned for its fusion of amazing art, culture and design, has re-opened with newly evolved design and a new menu . The creative force behind YOPO is the critically acclaimed Executive Chef […]
RESTAURANT REVIEW: HUSH MAYFAIR
Our Editor visited Mayfair for a dinner and cocktails evening at one of its most popular dining destinations. Hush is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet courtyard just behind Bond Street and has long been a favourite of those in the know and celebrities wanting to dine in peace. The restaurant […]
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Carlo Scotto’s Amethyst in Mayfair
Carlo Scotto’s new restaurant Amethyst is a gastronomic experience worth adding to your black book under ‘exceptional dinners and lunches’. Our Editor ate her way through the 12-course tasting menu. I was really looking forward to dining at the much praised Neapolitan chef Carlo Scotto’s new restaurant in the heart of Mayfair’s fine-dining scene. Carlo […]
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Aquavit London – A delicious taste of Michelin starred Nordic cuisine
Aquavit is the name of a tasty Scandinavian spirit – and also of a Swedish-inspired restaurant opened a few years ago in London’s St James’s. PA Life went along to try both for a recent lunch meeting… The Aquavit restaurant in New York has received all sorts of praise in recent years, so we were […]
Tried & tasted: Northbank
A riverside setting, seasonal ingredients and exquisite cocktails provide the foundations for Northank, a restaurant that prides itself of serving fresh fish since its inception in 2007. Jade Burke dines out in the venue to experience its mouth-watering offering. If you’re after a dinner with a view then look no further than London’s Northbank restaurant […]
Tried & tasted: Statement restaurants
Finding a stand-out restaurant among a sea of venues in the city can be a tricky task. To help, we’ve highlighted four statement restaurants that boast exceptional interior and design elements to make guests’ jaws drop. HIDE Piccadilly, London 0203 146 8666, 85piccadilly.co.uk Three floors make up the recently opened Hide, which includes two restaurants […]
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