posted 29 Sep 2014 21:16, edited 29 Sep 2014 21:16
Top ten british.
The City
Angler, South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, EC2M 2AF
Perched atop the South Place Hotel near Moorgate, Angler has netted a Michelin-star for its sustainable seafood from British waters and fresh, seasonal produce. Tweeting eaters gave oceans of rave reviews to Angler, with @StephenInk providing a fairly definitive review: “The food was amazing. Best food ever.”
Bread Street Kitchen, 10 Bread St, EC4M 9AJ
Chef Gordon Ramsey does not have a kitchen nightmare on his hands here. Using home-grown, seasonal produce for British classics with international flair, tweeting diners at this City hotspot love the food and excellent service. In fact, diners like @isobelstanley are on a first name basis with staff: “A fantastic meal @breadstkitchen …Thank you to Erion, Tom and all the staff for another lovely night & delish food.” Now that’s personal service!
Duck and Waffle, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
Not only is Duck & Waffle in our #TwizooFinds Top 10 for British cuisine, it’s also truly one of the highest restaurants in the UK. (On the 40th floor of the Heron Tower!) @DanielleAHine was one of the tweeting eaters who didn’t waffle when it came to praise: “J’adore the Duck & Waffle and the cinnamon/apple dessert: TO DIE FOR.” Clearly, she managed to live to tell the tale and, like so many tweeters, had a lot of love for Duck & Waffle.
Close, or not too far from Millennium Bridge
Northbank Restaurant and Bar, Millenium Bridge, 1 Pauls' Walk, EC4V 3QH
Near the bridge once known as the “Wobbly Bridge,” there’s nothing shaky about the Northbank, with a focus on quality British suppliers for meats and more, along with New York cocktails and a fab terrace with Thames views. Lunch al fresco got an enthusiastic endorsement from @gemmajones32: “@NorthbankLondon lovely lunch yesterday on the terrace. Great food, great service!! We will be back!!”
OXO Tower, Oxo Tower Wharf, SE1 9PH
With stunning vistas to match its excellent offerings, the iconic OXO Tower rises up to its customers’ expectations with modern British food, creative cocktails and a fab wine list. @stephenwmarr summed it up nicely: “Wonderful dinner tonight. Excellent wine. Fabulous view.”
Hackney
Shane’s on Chatsworth, 62 Chatsworth Rd, E5 0LZ
With a focus on British game and fish and fresh, often foraged, ingredients, Shane’s is a foodie favourite. The service (and Shane) are just as wonderful as the cuisine. @miss_harryjones tweeted: “Best meal I've had in ages. Incredibly tasty, super nice waitress & even met the delightful Shane!”
King’s Cross
T.E.D. Restaurant, 45-51 Caledonian Rd, N1 9BU
Another king of British cuisine is T.E.D. Restaurant, located in King’s Cross. Showcasing tastes of seasonal Britain, T.E.D. stands for “Think. Eat. Drink.” a philosophy that embraces a more ethical approach to where food and drink come from. Many tweeters were inspired to note the tasty + ethical approach, with @jellymalin giving a specific menu item shout-out: “Amazing pan-fried monkfish with artichoke.” While you may not be able to try the monkfish if it’s not in season, tweeting eaters seem sure that good, ethically sourced British fare is always on the menu at T.E.D.
Spitalfields
St. John Bread & Wine, 94-96 Commercial St, E1 6LZ
This more casual Spitalfields outpost of Fergus Henderson fame draws rave reviews from tweeting diners, offering experiences that transcend mere eating. As @lovefood_jason tweeted: “You filled my belly and soul with joy tonight. Roe and sorrel. My lord. Thanks to all.” A full belly and a soul full o’ joy. It doesn’t get much better than that.
The Strand
The Strand Dining Rooms, Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, WC2N 5EJ
With a European twist on British cuisine, everyone seems to agree that dining at the Strand is pretty grand. Just steps away from Trafalgar Square, this centrally located London favourite got a lot of happy eating and tweeting. @LauraJHyatt tweeted: “Try good British dining with @StrandDining this week – I recommend the lamb.” Mmm. Lamb.
Around London
Hawksmoor, Several locations around London
Many of Hawksmoor’s locations have put their steak, erm, stake in the ground as London’s best place for steak. British steak, that is. Featuring beef from native British cattle breeds, diners rave about the quality of Hawksmoor’s food and service. Quite a few meat-loving tweeters celebrated birthdays at Hawksmoor and @CynthiaWongster was one: “Thank you for the best bday dinner a hungry girl could dream of! All restaurants should follow your lead in graciousness!”