Welcome to my restaurant reviews site

Living in London for five years, my dining experiences have ranged from fantastically good through mediocre to downright dangerous. Here I share my exciting and dramatic adventures in London’s restaurants

List of restaurants reviewed in chronological order (*= not in London), newest on top:

Tuesday 23 March 2010: Chez Gérard Covent Garden (French)

Friday 26 February 2010: The French Café (French)

Wednesday 24 February 2010: Bistro1 Covent Garden (Mediterranean)

Thursday 18 February 2010: Pizza Express Wimbledon (Pizza)

Wednesday 10 February 2010: The Fat Delicatessen

Monday 4 January 2010: Loch Fyne (Seafood)

Thursday 24 December 2009: Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Burger)

Tuesday 22 December 2009: Tokiya (Japanese)

Friday 18 December 2009: Saki II (Japanese)

Thursday 17 December 2009: Carluccio’s (Italian)

Wednesday 16 December 2009: Bellevue Rendez-vous (French)

Tuesday 15 December 2009: The Anchor (Pub)

Thursday 10 December 2009: Long Bar Raffles Hotel Singapore*

Wednesday 9 December 2009: Brizo Restaurant* (International)

Monday 7 December 2009: Cafe Supunsa Thai Cuisine* (Thai)

Saturday 5 December 2009: Chameleon Japanese Restaurant* (Japanese)

Friday 4 December 2009: Quayside Seafood Restaurant* (Seafood)

Thursday 3 December 2009: Z’en Japanese Cuisine* (Japanese)

Wednesday 2 December 2009: Brizo Restaurant* (International)

Friday 13 November 2009: Boulevard Brasserie (French)

Monday 9 November 2009: Le Bouchon Bordelais (French)

Wednesday 4 November 2009: The Duck (pub)

Monday 2 November 2009: Gazette (French)

Thursday 29 October 2009: Le Martin-Pêcheur* (Belgian)

Sunday 25 October 2009: Samourai* (Japanese)

Thursday 22 October 2009: The Prince Albert (pub)

Monday 19 October 2009: Simpson’s-in-the-Strand (British)

Friday 16 October 2009: Joe Allen (American)

Tuesday 13 October 2009: Bedford & Strand (Bistro)

Sunday 11 October 2009: Le Vauban* (French)

Thursday 8 October 2009: San Cezari* (Pizzeria)

Tuesday 6 October 2009: La Renaissance* (French)

Thursday 1 October 2009: L’Auberge Provençale* (French)

Sunday 27 September 2009: La Gravette* (French)

Thursday 24 September 2009: Le Righi* (French)

Monday 21 September 2009: Le Petit Prince* (French)

Sunday 20 September 2009: Chez Marguerite* (French)

Thursday 17 September 2009: Le Flambeau* (French)

Thursday 17 September 2009: Banana Leaf Canteen (Thai)

Tuesday 15 September 2009: Zizzi (Italian)

Monday 14 September 2009: the Ship Inn in Mousehole* (Pub)

Sunday 13 September 2009: Carnon Inn Table Table* (Pub)

Saturday 12 September 2009: The Godolphin Arms*

Friday 11 September 2009: Camelot* (pub)

Wednesday 9 September 2009: The Long Room bar & hotel (Pub)

Saturday 5 September 2009: Peninsula* (Italian)

Friday 4 September 2009: Yao Ching* (Chinese)

Thursday 3 September 2009: La Cigale Montmartre* (French)

Wednesday 2 September 2009: Peninsula* (Italian)

Friday 28 August 2009: Café du Village (French)

Wednesday 26 August 2009: Little Japan (Japanese)

Monday 24 August 2009: White Cross (pub)

Tuesday 18 August 2009: The Rose and Crown (pub)

Friday 14 August 2009: Tokiya (Japanese)

Wednesday 12 August 2009: Bucci (Italian)

Tuesday 11 August 2009: Rodizio Rico (Brazilian)

Monday 10 August 2009: Spice Village (Pakistani)

Friday 7 August 2009: Prix Fixe Brasserie (French)

Thursday 6 August 2009: Macaron (French pâtisserie)

Thursday 6 August 2009: Toku (Japanese)

Wednesday 5 August 2009: Bodean’s (BBQ – American)

Tuesday 4 August 2009: Amaranth Thai Market (Thai)

Monday 3 August 2009: Pizza Express Wandsworth Common (Italian)

Friday 31 July 2009: Le P’tit Normand (French)

Thursday 30 July 2009: Akasiro (Japanese)

Wednesday 29 July 2009: Lahore Karahi (Pakistani)

Tuesday 28 July 2009: Bellevue Rendez-vous (French)

Monday 27 July 2009: Bugatti Pizzeria (Italian)

Thursday 23 July 2009: Bucci (Italian)

Monday 20 July 2009: Limoncello (Italian)

Friday 17 July 2009: Côte restaurant (French)

Monday 13 July 2009: Zizzi (Italian)

Sunday 12 July 2009: Pizzeria Fiorentina (Italian)

Saturday 11 July 2009: Le P’tit Normand (French)

Friday 10 July 2009: Gastro (French)

Thursday 9 July 2009: Miyajima (Japanese)

Wednesday 8 July 2009: Pizza Metro (Italian)

Tuesday 7 July 2009: Hop & Spice (Sri Lanka)

Monday 6 July 2009: Mirch Masala (Curry)

Sunday 5 July 2009: The Devonshire (Pub)

Friday 3 July 2009: Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Burger)

Thursday 2 July 2009: Harrison’s (British)

Wednesday 1 July 2009: Banana Leaf Canteen (Thai)

Tuesday 30 June 2009: Zizzi (Italian)

Monday 29 June 2009: Wahaca (Mexican)

Sunday 28 June 2009: Le Vauban* (French)

Saturday 27 June 2009: San Cezari* (Pizzeria)

Friday 26 June 2009: Franco Manca (Italian)

Wednesday 24 June 2009: The Pepper Tree (Thai)

Tuesday 23 June 2009: Tokyo Diner (Japanese)

Monday 22 June 2009: Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Burger)

Saturday 20 June 2009: Landhaus Bacher* (Austrian)

Friday 19 June 2009: Orpheus* (Greek)

Thursday 18 June 2009: Wetherspoons Pub (Pub)

Tuesday 16 June 2009: Pizzeria Rustica (Italian)

Sunday 14 June 2009: Tokiya Sushi Bar (Japanese)

Saturday 13 June 2009: Terroirs (French)

Thursday 11 June 2009: Lamberts (British)

Tuesday 9 June 2009: Double Espresso (Italian)

Monday 8 June 2009: Vimar* (Fish)

Saturday 6 June 2009: Les Crustacés* (Fish)

Thursday 4 June 2009: The Ship Tavern (Pub)

Tuesday 2 June 2009: Pizza Metro (Italian)

Sunday 31 May 2009: Akasiro (Japanese)

Saturday 30 May 2009: Al Mirage (Indian/Pakistani)

Thursday 28 May 2009: Kolam (Indian)

Tuesday 26 May 2009: Bellevue Rendez-vous (French)

Saturday 23 May 2009: Okawari (Japanese)

Sunday 17 May 2009: Rick’s Café (European)

Saturday 16 May 2009: Franco Manca (Italian)

Friday 15 May 2009: Hazuki (Japanese)

Thursday 14 May 2009: Cattle Grid (steakhouse)

Wednesday 13 May 2009: Donna Margherita (Italian)

Tuesday 12 May 2009: Kings Head (Pub)

Monday 11 May 2009: Nambu Tei (Japanese)

Sunday 10 May 2009: Chez Lindsay (French/Breton)

Saturday 9 May 2009: Ukai Sushi (Japanese)

Friday 8 May 2009: Bellevue Rendez-vous – was Mini-Mundus (French)

Tuesday 5 May 2009: Last Rummet* (Pub)

Monday 4 May 2009: Pizzeria Sette Bello (Italian)

Monday 4 May 2009: Belgo Clapham (Belgian)

Sunday 3 May 2009: The Ship Tavern (pub)

Saturday 2 May 2009: Pizzeria Rustica (Italian)

Monday 27 April 2009: Akasiro (Japanese)

Sunday 26 April 2009: Chez Clément Elysée* (French)

Saturday 25 April 2009: La Place* (French)

Saturday 25 April 2009: Café Marco Polo* (Italian)

Thursday 23 April 2009: Pizzeria l’Arlequin* (Italian)

Monday 13 April 2009: Akasiro (Japanese)

Monday 13 April 2009: Marquess of Anglesey (Pub)

Sunday 12 April 2009: The Ship Tavern (Pub)

Saturday 11 April 2009: Buona Sera (Italian)

Thursday 9 April 2009: The County Arms (Pub)

Wednesday 8 April 2009: Albannach (Scottish)

Wednesday 8 April 2009: Loch Fyne (Fish)

Monday 6 April 2009: Akasiro (Japanese)

Sunday 5 April 2009: The Fish Club (Fish)

Saturday 4 April 2009: Limoncello (Italian)

Friday 3 April 2009: Pizza Express Wandsworth Common (Italian)

Thursday 2 April 2009: Akasiro (Japanese) again!

Wednesday 1 April 2009: Akasiro (Japanese)

Friday 27 March 2009: Fire and Stone (Italian)

Tuesday 24 March 2009: Al Mirage (Pakistani)

Sunday 22 March 2009: Pizzeria Rustica (Italian)

Saturday 21 March 2009: Tide End Cottage (Pub)

Wednesday 18 March 2009: Toku (Japanese)