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THE IVY CHELSEA GARDEN

CHELSEA

We adore the lovely terrace and fragrant garden at this ritzy,

'any-occasion' King's Road favourite, and you all seem to agree

with us. "� e perfect summer restaurant to hit on a hot day",

announces Alana F, who relished her brunch, while Katherine

L delights in "the total 'Chelsea' feel". Others, meanwhile, praise

"great service", "quirky cocktails" and the desserts.

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BARRAFINA

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

We've long marked out Barrafi na as an immensely popular

collection of tapas joints, but the group also has staying power,

judging from recent comments. Joann G adores the "superb

seafood" and "sublime suckling pig and ham croquetas" at

Soho's branch, while Natasha G singles out the razor clams and

Mozambique prawns ("a must") in Adelaide Street. Praise for the

service is widespread, with Jacqui B and Brendan S lauding the

"knowledgeable staff who go out of their way to look after you"

and Shayan S adding "you never feel rushed".

DUCK & WAFFLE

CITY

Admiration is universal for this 24-hour City high-fl yer, with

Alana F enthusing "I love to take people there to fi nish off an

evening". � e spectacular views from the 40th fl oor get special

mention, as do "spot on"

drinks (Martina M) from

the permanently busy

bar. Many come here for

the duck on waffl e house

speciality: "crunchy and

tasty" (Ana L). Prices are

high, though Federica C

cites the "fantastic service"

in mitigation, and Sonia

M points out "you pay for

the good service and food".

"A special treat" concludes

a smitten Alexandra S.

HOPPERS

SOHO

After lamenting the queuing that has become inevitable outside

Soho's no-reservations restaurants, Laura C is full of praise for

this red-hot Sri Lankan newcomer from the owners of Gymkhana

and Trishna: "those curries were full of fl avour and spice" and

"the shrimps are a must-have". Margaux S is also a fan, admiring

the "delicate and proper Sri Lankan food, full of fl avours and

fragrances, but always perfectly balanced". Hop on down.

BALTHAZAR

COVENT GARDEN

'� e best dauphinois potatoes' is what attracts James G to Keith

McNally's French bistro - modelled on the NYC original - but

he's not alone in his appreciation. We dig the magnifi cent dining

room and the exemplary cocktails, and as Harry L explains this is

'a real bistro if you're in a hurry and a lovely restaurant if you have

more time'. Kelly S agrees: 'I love the decor, the staff , the food'.

'A great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner' chimes Natalie W.