Somewhere to eat in London

Scottland · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:05

I'm off to London for a couple of days, I fancy going somewhere with the Mrs for something to eat.

Somewhere that's nice, friendly with a good atmosphere and good food (any kind really). We're staying in the City area, near Tower Hill station - so somewhere fairly central would be ideal.

Any ideas folks?

Thanks

Yamahahahahaha · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:06

Ciao Bella.

http://www.ciaobellarestaurant.co.uk/

Scottland · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:19

Cheers, will take a looksy

caff · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:23

This is close to where you're staying - great Thai food,, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere except on busy Friday nights, fantastic seafood.

http://www.toptable.co.uk/venues/restaurants/?id=2226

gumbald · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:23

Take her up the Oxo Tower.

caff · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:26

gumbald said:
Take her up the Oxo Tower.

Hehe. Food is quite good up there though

If you're looking for a reasonable (say £10-15) but tasty lunch out somewhere, go to the restaurant at the top of the Tate Modern. Great views across London, as good as the Oxo Tower.

mysticsniper · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:29

gumbald said:
Take her up the Oxo Tower.

I went there with my woman last year. Quality place, quality food. She will be impressed.

Jimbeam3678 · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:52

Rumours ?? Near covent garden very very nice

shifty_uk · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:54

La Skip.

Voltar · 7 Jan 2009 at 22:56

Depends what you're looking for more specifically and your vague budget.

I'd be happy to help recommend a few places and there are some other people on here who are always very useful with this exact topic.

caff · 7 Jan 2009 at 23:15

Some people aren't fussed so long as it's decent food and close to the hotel to stagger home after a bottle or two of wine.

Others fuss over web reviews and the material used on the flipping napkins...

Scottland · 7 Jan 2009 at 23:32

Voltar said:
Depends what you're looking for more specifically and your vague budget.

I'd be happy to help recommend a few places and there are some other people on here who are always very useful with this exact topic.

Just looking for somewhere we can relax and have a good time really. Food wise, as long as the menu is quite varied it should be ok.

I'll check out some of the ones mentioned above, cheers.

theNude · 8 Jan 2009 at 13:22

Pie & Mash shop

neilw · 8 Jan 2009 at 13:44

There's a Burger king near Tower Hill Station

DB_SamX · 8 Jan 2009 at 13:52

If on a budget, there are 2for1 offers online for restautants on HotUKdeals etc.

Jamesdavid3 · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:01

Planet Hollywood!

Great place to eat + theres so much stuff to look at in there

Lysander · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:02

gumbald said:
Take her up the Oxo Tower.

Jokes aside, that was probably my favourite place out to eat. I've been to some great restaurants but Oxo took it for me. Loved the food, the setting and the atmosphere.

jamoor · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:06

Something reasonably is that noodle bar accross the road from Kings Cross, it's concerningly cheap!

CaptainComedy · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:56

There is a brilliant japanese restaurant by me - they make the BEST chicken ramen

and its only 5.90!just off charring cross road onold compton street. I love it I do. I love it.

just so you know - the spoon on the right is one of those chunky ones - the bowl itself is a LOT and I feel great after it

caff · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:01

jamoor said:
Something reasonably is that noodle bar accross the road from Kings Cross, it's concerningly cheap!

I used to work round there, and saw their staff feeding the pigeons in the morning

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