chellie
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We went to Dishoom in Covent Garden. No booking but only had to wait 20 minutes. Food was fabulous. Had extra chillies for our meal
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Lucifer MorningStar
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Told you that it wouldn’t disappoint. Hoping to go there in a couple of weeks myself I can’t get enough of the place.We went to Dishoom in Covent Garden. No booking but only had to wait 20 minutes. Food was fabulous. Had extra chillies for our meal
Neilds
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Try the breakfast there, food from heavenWe went to Dishoom in Covent Garden. No booking but only had to wait 20 minutes. Food was fabulous. Had extra chillies for our meal
Mudball
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Depends on where you go in London... tons of option.
Steak... Gaucho's as a chain cant go wrong. A few of them around. If you budget stretches, then, Paternoster chop house near St Pauls. I am sure there are others.
Indian... Dishooom as chain. Now Masala Zone as a chain is pretty decent. Lots of good authentic Indian (as against just a curry house), e.g. Darjeeling express, Tamarind, Benaras etc.
Chinese.. Kung Fu noodle on Shaftsbury is fab and very affordable and you can see your noodles being made. (not chinese but) highly recommend Shoryu Ramen, the Regent Street one is brilliant
In london, you are spoilt for choices..
Neilds
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As the OP posted this in 2021, I suspect he may have eaten by now (or he is very hungry)
Lucifer MorningStar
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Has anyone tried Big Easy in Covent Garden. Heading into town this Friday and fancy going some where different, Mrs M wants to pop to Covent Garden for the Christmas market so I figured might as well eat there to and seen this place but don’t have any experience of it myself.
chellie
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No, but can recommend Ave Mario in Covent Garden.
Lucifer MorningStar
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We’ve tried Ave Mario and did enjoy but fancy something a little different and the thought of Lobster, Steak plus Mac and Cheese is making me hungry
Neilds
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If you are going anywhere near Covent Garden when the Christmas Market is on, then I would recommend booking now so you can actually get inWe’ve tried Ave Mario and did enjoy but fancy something a little different and the thought of Lobster, Steak plus Mac and Cheese is making me hungry
PNWokingham
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lunch deal at Hawksmoor is amazing value - similar at The Devonshire
Lucifer MorningStar
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Hawksmoor is lovely, not tried the Devonshire but we’re going more early evening for food after trip to Oxford St so lunch is a no go. Good suggestion though.
Just booked it it for 4pm, get some decent grub then I won’t be so miserable being dragged around the Christmas market afterwardsIf you are going anywhere near Covent Garden when the Christmas Market is on, then I would recommend booking now so you can actually get in
Mudball
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Hawksmore is good.
Earlier this week went to High Timber for some steak and wine after work. It is on the river near Blackfriar station/St Paul. It is South African and fairly decent. Only other SA theme I have been to is Vivat Baccus towards Farringdon.
Lovely SA red, but only downside was they had run out of Windhoek.
PNWokingham
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Off to Gloria for team lunch - not been before but if the pizzas look like the picture that could be a winner!
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Gloria · Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria · London Shoreditch
Italian restaurant in London Shoreditch. Enjoy our 100% Italian dishes: Neapolitan pizzas baked in a wood oven, fresh pasta, tiramisu and other specialties!
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AussieKB
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Cannot afford any meal in London, last trip it was crazy prices in the local pub in Sussex, Hampshire and Nottingham for starters.
Lucifer MorningStar
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Where are you eating in those places that you can’t afford to eat out. There’s loads of reasonably priced places in London, Certainly loads of well budgets in Hampshire as well, as long as you’re not eating in Michelin star places there bargains to be had everywhere.
YandaB
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And which counties did you visit for mains and desserts? ;-)
Red devil
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If done right can't beat a wood fired pizzaOff to Gloria for team lunch - not been before but if the pizzas look like the picture that could be a winner!
Gloria · Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria · London Shoreditch
Italian restaurant in London Shoreditch. Enjoy our 100% Italian dishes: Neapolitan pizzas baked in a wood oven, fresh pasta, tiramisu and other specialties!
Bunkermagnet
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Ive been to the Bluewater one.
Food is ok, pleasant enough. Myeldest dau's hubby and her love it there. I suppose it depends on what you want food wise. I personally don't like the industrial setting fit out, but thats just me
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Lucifer MorningStar
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To be fair that’s pretty much what we’re after nothing overly fancy, for a long day in town and just want something substantial and warming.Ive been to the Bluewater one.
Food is ok, pleasant enough. Myeldest dau's hubby and her love it there. I suppose it depends on what you want food wise. I personally don't like the industrial seeting fit out, but thats just me
Firestormgjc
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If you are in the East side of the city, The Empress in Leman street is a rather good indian
