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Title: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Valiant on 17 August, 2011, 02:14:19 am

I fancy a nice romantic meal with Lyn, suggestions for nice places in London? £150 budget. Both meat eaters.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Kim on 17 August, 2011, 02:56:10 am
£150  :o

You could probably buy a whole cow for that...
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: rafletcher on 17 August, 2011, 01:17:11 pm
One of the Gaucho chain of Argentinian places? - very meaty.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: why1040 on 17 August, 2011, 01:39:59 pm
I second the Gaucho recommendation!  Incredibly good!  :)
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Charlotte on 17 August, 2011, 01:43:49 pm
Andrew Edmunds
46 Lexington Street, Soho

If you can get a table at short notice, it's just about the most romantic restaurant I know in London.  I'm told that the meaty food there is rather good, too.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: interzen on 17 August, 2011, 01:56:21 pm
I second the Gaucho recommendation!  Incredibly good!  :)
Thirded! (although I've only experienced the one in York)

Mmmmm .... steak!  :)
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: adonymous on 17 August, 2011, 02:09:08 pm
www.thehawksmoor.co.uk

Went there for a group meal a couple of months ago.  Fantastic steak and the best pork belly I've ever had as a starter.  Not cheap, but superb quality.  Seven Dials one extremely central for Covent Garden / W End.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Valiant on 17 August, 2011, 02:44:18 pm
No tables at Edmunds. Candlelit/Homely would be preffered over ultra modern.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Jaded on 17 August, 2011, 02:54:45 pm
(Ultra modern) asian - Tamarind, 20 Queen Street
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Jacomus on 17 August, 2011, 03:05:17 pm
Not homely, but it does have a lovely intimate atmosphere in the evening. The Terrace in Piccadilly Circus - http://www.tastecard.co.uk/restaurant.php?id=937&address=SW1A%202JR&qty=50

The food is absolutely mouthwatering.

For a brilliant homely/classical place, look at http://www.lechardon.co.uk/ - We have eaten in the Dulwich and Clapham ones. They look nothing like their photographs on the inside! The decor is a little cliche, but tasteful at the same time.  Exceptional French quisine.


If you can get yourself to EC1 before 1730hrs today, you would be welcome to borrow my Taste card to swipe 50% off your food bill from either of the above restaurants = moar food! :D
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Valiant on 17 August, 2011, 03:41:34 pm
O.oh :D I haza tastecard, never used it though lol.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: mike on 17 August, 2011, 03:53:49 pm
Not Gaucho, I've been there with clients a couple of times and always been underwhelmed, feels too much like a chain restaurant.


Bocca di Lupo in Soho would get my vote.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: her_welshness on 17 August, 2011, 05:11:17 pm
Not Gaucho, I've been there with clients a couple of times and always been underwhelmed, feels too much like a chain restaurant.


Bocca di Lupo in Soho would get my vote.

I second the Bocca di Lupo, a friend of a friend owns that resturant and it is the Italian place to go to in the West End.

Also, Hix Oyster & Chop House (next to Smithfield Market). Roast above Borough Market is wonderful too.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: citoyen on 17 August, 2011, 05:30:01 pm
£150  :o

You could probably buy a whole cow for that...

Not eaten out in London recently, have you?

Seconded to Charlotte's recommendation of Andrew Edmunds, though I've not eaten there myself for some years.

d.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Jacomus on 17 August, 2011, 05:32:25 pm
Not Gaucho, I've been there with clients a couple of times and always been underwhelmed, feels too much like a chain restaurant.


Bocca di Lupo in Soho would get my vote.

I second the Bocca di Lupo, a friend of a friend owns that resturant and it is the Italian place to go to in the West End.

Also, Hix Oyster & Chop House (next to Smithfield Market). Roast above Borough Market is wonderful too.

Mmmmmm Hix *drool*
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: geraldc on 17 August, 2011, 05:52:11 pm
Atelier Robuchon
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: jezzasnr on 17 August, 2011, 05:56:12 pm

http://www.pouleaupot.co.uk/ (http://www.pouleaupot.co.uk/)

just lovely!
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: peliroja on 18 August, 2011, 06:43:38 pm
£150  :o

You could probably buy a whole cow for that...

Not eaten out in London recently, have you?

d.
Our last meal out in London cost £22. For three people.  :smug:
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: her_welshness on 18 August, 2011, 06:47:06 pm
£150  :o

You could probably buy a whole cow for that...

Not eaten out in London recently, have you?

d.
Our last meal out in London cost £22. For three people.  :smug:

Macdonalds FTW  ;)
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: peliroja on 18 August, 2011, 06:51:34 pm
Nope, this was delicious bhel poori, in huge quantities.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: Valiant on 18 August, 2011, 06:58:17 pm
We went out for a walk and go soaked so ended up at The Hartley Pub, which is under new management. Lovely food was had :) Infact surprisingly good. Whole bill including starters, mains, cocktails and wine came in at just over £30.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: citoyen on 19 August, 2011, 12:47:38 pm
Nope, this was delicious bhel poori, in huge quantities.  :thumbsup:

Sounds good. Where was that?

I used to go to Diwana Bhel Poori on Drummond Street for cheap and plentiful bhel poori and dosas when I worked up that end of town, but I rarely find myself in the area now. Not sure it would be my choice for a romantic dinner for two though.

d.
Title: Re: Dinner for two tonight in London
Post by: her_welshness on 19 August, 2011, 02:07:48 pm
Nope, this was delicious bhel poori, in huge quantities.  :thumbsup:

Sounds good. Where was that?

I used to go to Diwana Bhel Poori on Drummond Street for cheap and plentiful bhel poori and dosas when I worked up that end of town, but I rarely find myself in the area now. Not sure it would be my choice for a romantic dinner for two though.

d.

Ooh I used to live on Drummond Street and loved going to Diwana Bhel Poori.