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Three restaurants serving gold
ES Magazine5 Jun 2009
Archipelago
110 Whitfield Street, W1
(020 7383 3346; archipelago-restaurant.co.uk) 
What Zebra, crocodile and kangaroo are on the menu. And as for the décor, you are as likely to sit next to a jewelled rhinoceros as Gwyneth Paltrow and Sienna Miller, who are fans of this Aladdin's cave.
Order Siam Treasure Nest - tom yum soup with gold-covered quail's eggs and celery salt.
Costs About £40 for three courses without wine.
Best time to go It really comes alive after 8pm at weekends.
Rating 6/10
Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1
(020 7235 1200; the-berkeley. co.uk)
What Modern British classics such as suckling pig and Marcus's famed egg custard tart have earned him two Michelin stars. You may find yourself sharing the dining room with Keanu Reeves.
Order Raspberry and milk chocolate gateau, Eton mess and gold leaf.
Costs £75 for the three-course à la carte menu.
Best time to go 7.30pm on a weeknight.
Rating 8/10
Tentazioni
2 Mill Street, SE1
(020 7237 1100; tentazioni.co.uk)
What Like chef patron Riccardo Giacomini, Tentazioni oozes modern Italian charm. For 13 years it's been seducing locals and those seeking a serious spaghetti supper. Be sure to check out the regular opera nights and Riccardo's new deli just around the corner.
Order Saffron and Prosecco carnaroli risotto with gold leaf.
Costs About £30 for three courses without wine.
Best time to go Saturday night after 7.30pm.
Rating 8/10
