Three of London's best restaurants for brunch

ES Magazine
30 Jul 2009

Brush shoulders with the stars at London's best restaurants for serious brunchers

Del'Aziz
11 Bermondsey Square, SE1
(020 7386 0086; delaziz.co.uk)

What This Eastern Mediterranean boutique bakery and restaurant is a new addition to Bermondsey Square. With Lebanese, Greek and North African influences, it's just the thing for a more exotic brunch-time.
What to order Berber pancakes with honey and roasted almonds and a cup of Turkish coffee.
Cost Under £10.
Time to go Saturday at midday.
Rating 8/10

Cecconi's
5A Burlington Gardens, W1
(020 7434 1500; cecconis.co.uk)

What Serious brunchers should head to Cecconi's. Revamped by Nick Jones and now owned by Richard Caring, you might just brush shoulders with Madonna enjoying the impeccable service and a Cecconi's Club sandwich.
What to order Black truffle scrambled eggs and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
Cost £12 to £15.
Time to go Weekday mornings.
Rating 9/10

The Ambassador
55 Exmouth Market, EC1
(020 7837 0009; theambassadorcafe.co.uk)

What An unfussy, all-day café that serves Bloody Marys by the jug. Brunch includes the usual omelettes and waffles, as well as some less obvious offerings, such as nettle soup and chicken liver parfait.
Order Eggs Benedict and a passion fruit smoothie.
Cost Around £12.
Best time to go Sundays at 11am.
Rating 8/10