Guidebook for London
Food Scene
This is my favorite "Chinese" restaurant. It is a long-time fixture in London and world famous. I suggest getting the fixed menu, but select the squid ink noodles and the shrimp with walnuts.
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Mr Chow
151 KnightsbridgeThis is my favorite "Chinese" restaurant. It is a long-time fixture in London and world famous. I suggest getting the fixed menu, but select the squid ink noodles and the shrimp with walnuts.
An excellent Italian restaurant, my favorite. Upscale, but familial. Always packed.
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Signor Sassi
14 KnightsbridgeAn excellent Italian restaurant, my favorite. Upscale, but familial. Always packed.
For an upscale but traditional high tea, check out the Wellesley.
The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London
11 KnightsbridgeFor an upscale but traditional high tea, check out the Wellesley.
For a fantasy high tea experience (Mad Hatter), check out the Sanderson Hotel team room.
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Sanderson London
50 Berners StFor a fantasy high tea experience (Mad Hatter), check out the Sanderson Hotel team room.
If you want a fusion sushi restaurant with a young, fun crowd, check out Kurobuta.
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Kurobuta Chelsea
312-314 King's RdIf you want a fusion sushi restaurant with a young, fun crowd, check out Kurobuta.
This place has amazing cakes and greater coffee and tea. It's on Kings Road where you can find tons of shopping.
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L'ETO
243 Brompton RdThis place has amazing cakes and greater coffee and tea. It's on Kings Road where you can find tons of shopping.
L'Opera of Brompton
232-236 Brompton RdAnother cute coffee / pastry shop close to Harrods.
At the top of Harvey Nichols department store, right next to Harrods, this is a great burger/lobster joint. Very reasonable at 20GBP fixed per person.
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Burger & Lobster Knightsbridge
109-125 KnightsbridgeAt the top of Harvey Nichols department store, right next to Harrods, this is a great burger/lobster joint. Very reasonable at 20GBP fixed per person.
A very reasonable Thai restaurant on Kings road. Perfect for family dining.
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Busaba Chelsea
Culvert PlaceA very reasonable Thai restaurant on Kings road. Perfect for family dining.
A new building in London with a rooftop garden, restaurant and bars
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Κήπος του Ουρανού
A new building in London with a rooftop garden, restaurant and bars
If you like cupcakes, then you must buy some here. I suggest the "Red Velvet" cupcake.
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The Hummingbird Bakery - South Kensington
47 Old Brompton RdIf you like cupcakes, then you must buy some here. I suggest the "Red Velvet" cupcake.
A nice and not overpriced restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge, across from Harvey Nichols and Harrods.
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Bar Boulud
66 KnightsbridgeA nice and not overpriced restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge, across from Harvey Nichols and Harrods.
Super close to my apartment and very reasonable, this place has my favorite burgers. The restaurant ambiance isn't amazing, but the burgers are darn good.
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen (South Kensington)
107 Old Brompton RoadSuper close to my apartment and very reasonable, this place has my favorite burgers. The restaurant ambiance isn't amazing, but the burgers are darn good.
A super inexpensive Pizza place that always has a line out front. Good for tasty, but no frills Napolitan Pizza.
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Franco Manca
144 Chiswick High RdA super inexpensive Pizza place that always has a line out front. Good for tasty, but no frills Napolitan Pizza.
Sophie's Steakhouse, Chelsea
311-313 Fulham Rd. Pretty good food and reasonable prices.
Excellent ribs and American food restaurant. Very reasonable. Huge portions. Fun for the family.
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Big Easy, Kings Road Chelsea
332-334 King's RdExcellent ribs and American food restaurant. Very reasonable. Huge portions. Fun for the family.
Essentials
This is where I do my groceries. It's a bit more costly than the Tesco down the same street, but it's higher quality and has a wider variety. It's also super close.
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Little Waitrose & Partners
This is where I do my groceries. It's a bit more costly than the Tesco down the same street, but it's higher quality and has a wider variety. It's also super close.
Sainsbury's
31 Essex PlShopping
This is the most famous (but also most expensive) department store in London. But it's a sight to see, make sure to check out the Egyptian Gallery and all the food stores. Amazing.
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThis is the most famous (but also most expensive) department store in London. But it's a sight to see, make sure to check out the Egyptian Gallery and all the food stores. Amazing.
King's Road
King's RoadA major high street for shopping in London.
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetA major shopping street in London.
Regent Street
Regent StreetA major shopping street in London.
Selfridges
400 Oxford StA nice young hip department store.
Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeA nice young hip department store in London.
Sightseeing
Borough Market
Borough High StreetA great food market in east London.
Check out this square on Saturdays. There is a wonderful food market (I go every Saturday) and the Saatchi Gallery is right next door. It's also right on Kings Road with all the shopping.
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Duke of York Square
80 Duke of York SquareCheck out this square on Saturdays. There is a wonderful food market (I go every Saturday) and the Saatchi Gallery is right next door. It's also right on Kings Road with all the shopping.
Hyde Park
A great park in London. My favorite is St. James Park.
Πάρκο του Ρίτζεντ
A wonderful park
My favorite park in London with views of the London palaces, close to Buckingham Palace.
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Πάρκο Σεντ Τζέιμς
My favorite park in London with views of the London palaces, close to Buckingham Palace.
This is a cute ice skating rink right on the grounds of the natural history museum. Perfect for a romantic or family evening outing.
Natural History Museum Ice Rink
Cromwell RoadThis is a cute ice skating rink right on the grounds of the natural history museum. Perfect for a romantic or family evening outing.
Μεγάλο Μπεν
A must see.
Πύργος του Λονδίνου
A must see.
Γέφυρα του Τάουερ
Tower Bridge RoadA must see.
Very touristy, but probably everyone should have a quick look.
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Παλάτι του Μπάκιγχαμ
Very touristy, but probably everyone should have a quick look.
It's an iconic building in the heart of the City of London (financial district)
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Καθεδρικός Ναός του Αγίου Παύλου
It's an iconic building in the heart of the City of London (financial district)
A cute shopping area. Maybe stop off for a burger at Shake Shak.
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Κόβεντ Γκάρντεν
41 James StA cute shopping area. Maybe stop off for a burger at Shake Shak.
Arts & Culture
A free modern art gallery, right on Kings Road. Best on Saturdays so one can also taste the foods in the markets of Duke of York Square.
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Σάτσι Γκαλερί
King's RdA free modern art gallery, right on Kings Road. Best on Saturdays so one can also taste the foods in the markets of Duke of York Square.
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας
Cromwell RoadA must see. Free of charge.
Μουσείο Βικτώρια και Άλμπερτ
Cromwell RoadA must see. Free of charge.
Συλλογή Γουάλας
Manchester SquareA must see. Free of charge.
Εθνική Πινακοθήκη
Trafalgar SquareA must see. Free of charge.
Drinks & Nightlife
A new and wonderful hotel with lovely views of city of London, cocktails, and a great first class steak restaurant (STK)
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ME London
StrandA new and wonderful hotel with lovely views of city of London, cocktails, and a great first class steak restaurant (STK)