Staying local to Earls Court for Dinner? (Recommended restaurants within walking distance)
Strada (Italian) Address: 237 Earls Court Road. Average Price: £24 and under
Phone: (0)20 7835 1180
The Troubadour (British) Address: 263-7 Old Brompton Road. Average Price: £25 - £34
Phone: (0)20 7370 1434
Mr Wing (Oriental) Address: 242 - 244 Old Brompton Road. Average Price: £45 and over
Phone: (0)20 7370 4450
Slice (Modern British) Address: Travel Inn, 11 Knaresborough Place. Average Price: £24 and under
Phone: 0870 238 3304
Fratelli (Italian) Address: Marriott Hotel, Cromwell Road. Average Price: £24 and under
Phone: (0)20 7341 6205
Good Value Restaurants throughout London by Cuisine Great London restaurants where you can eat for under £10 (or even £5).
Oriental: Wagamama - Slurp your way through a healthy range of noodle dishes, soups and rice-based meals that won't break the bank. Ping Pong is an affordable but classy group of dim sum restaurants. Kingsland Road in Shoreditch is home to a string of authentic and inexpensive Vietnamese cafés. Song Que is renowned for its pho (noodle soup) and Viet Hoa is a tasty all-rounder and always busy.
Middle Eastern Delights: The Afghan Kitchen is an intimate eatery with a focus on great-tasting food. Dishes sound basic – pumpkin or chicken in yoghurt, dhal, breads – yet are anything but. The potato and chickpea dish is a must. Book ahead as this place is very popular. Some of the oldest Turkish restaurants are in Dalston. Chargrilled meats and rice accompany beautifully fresh salads and vegetables. The Mangal 2 is particularly good. You'll find branches of Tas dotted across London, each serving up an affordable array of Turkish Anatolian Cuisine. Think meze, sizzling grills, warming casseroles and fresh fish. Look out for special deals such as the two-course meal for £8.95 or share dishes from the group set menu.
Italian Greats: La Porchetta pizzeria serves huge and delicious pizzas at jaw-droppingly cheap prices. The waiters are lively and attentive and you can be as raucous as you like and get away with it. The perfect restaurant to take a large party. Other Italian favourites include Stingray Cafe in Highbury, where you can get lunch (including a soft drink) for £5.95. Meanwhile, its sister branch in Tufnell Park does a three course meal (plus a glass of champagne) for a very reasonable £12.
Burger Time: At Hamburger Union you order on entry from a cheap and cheerful menu of beef, chicken, chorizo and veggie burgers. Prices for burgers start at £3.65 (not including sides). Other options on the menu include thick chips, shakes, sides and alcohol. The Gourmet Burger Kitchen is a similar concept but with slightly higher prices and more choice. As well as the usual beef, chicken and veggie options, there are more unusual varieties like the organic wild boar burger.
Indian Treasures: Brick Lane is a hub for delicious Indian restaurants where you can eat like a king for under £15. A few of the best are the Shampan, Aladdin, the Muhib, the Nazrul and Café Naz. The Masala Zone chain serves delicious South Indian street food at affordable prices. The grand thali is the highlight here. Choose from a meat or vegetable curry. This comes served with dhal, rice, raita (yoghurt), two vegetable dishes, a poppadom, mango chutney, salad and a chapati, all for under £10. Phew!
Veggie Treats: Eat & Two Veg has been known to convert even the most avid carnivore with its simple but effective veggie food. Far from the stereotypical hippyish veggie joint, this place is stylish, airy and totally contemporary. It's just the ticket for chilled-out lunches or meat-free brunches. If you don't mind sharing tables and elbow space, try cosy veggie hideaway Food For Thought. The friendly staff serve up a daily changing menu of veggie dishes for around £5. Add in a side salad and dessert and you're still looking at less than £10!
Fish of the Day: At Fish Club you take your pick from the daily catch – caught off the shores of Mersey Island. Have your fish chargrilled, steamed, roasted or pan-fried and accompanied with chipped or mashed potatoes or sweet potato fries. Prices vary from £5.45 for beer-battered coley fillet to royal bream at £11.95, with sides as an extra. Try to save room (and a few quid) for the homemade ice cream and pudding!
For a Special Evening - Fine Dining
When price isn’t an issue and you want an exceptional London dining experience try these…
Le Gavroche (French) 43 Upper Brook Street, Marble Arch, London, W1K 7QR Phone: (0)20 7408 0881 or (0)20 7499 1826
The Landau (Modern European) The Langham, Portland Place, London, W1B 1JA Phone: (0)20 7965 0165
Clarke's Restaurant (British / Mediterranean) 124 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BH
Phone: (0)20 72219225
Corrigan's Mayfair (British) 28 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 7EH
Phone: (0)207 499 9943
Apsleys (Italian) The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London, SW1X 7TA
Phone: (0)207 333 7254
The Stafford Restaurant (British/French) St James's Place, St James', London, SW1A 1NJ
Phone: (0)20 7493 0111
One O One Restaurant (Seafood) 101 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RN
Phone: (0)20 7290 7101
maze - Gordon Ramsay (Modern French/Asian) 10 - 13 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP
Phone: (0)20 7107 0000
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