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Babbo is daddy of a price for an Italian

05.11.09

Maybe to avoid possible future confusion, London Babbo could be renamed Papi.... more

Ice cream van lady scoops a place among the world's superstar chefs

13.10.09

London's claim to be the world restaurant capital soared in credibility today when its chefs dominated a list of the 100 future culinary superstars... more

Katie Price has another night away from the kids

01.07.09

It was another round of partying for Katie "Jordan" Price at The Dorchester.... more

Outsider is voted best restaurant in London

21.05.09

A restaurant inspired by a book by French philosopher Albert Camus has been voted the best in the capital... more

Five to try: South of France

18.03.09

Proven�al cooking is replicated faithfully at Mayfair's La Petite Maison and Le Suquet invokes the bobbing boats and sea breezes of the Riviera. ... more

High price of star quality at Kai

28.01.09

When Michelin does recognise an ethnic restaurant, it is invariably an expensive one. Kai Mayfair fits the bill.... more

Chefs celebrate as Michelin stars are dished up early

19.01.09

London's newest Michelin-starred chefs have told of their delight after being named in the prestigious guide... more

Chance to party on the cheap at credit crunch New Year

30.12.08

New Year's Eve partygoers are set to take advantage of discount tickets as promoters struggle to fill venues... more

London restaurants where you can have a lavish lunch in just an hour

26.11.08

At these restaurants you really can have a slap-up feast in just 60 minutes... more

Food

08.10.08

The credit crunch is going to be a test for restaurateurs as the capital's increasingly educated diners become more picky not only about the menu but the price tag attached to it. ... more

Best restaurants with female chefs

27.08.08

Female chefs are taking over restaurants across London. From Le Gavroche to The Connaught, here are those embracing the trend.... more

Honour the cult of H�l�ne

23.07.08

She already boasts two Michelin stars and is the model for chef Colette in Ratatouille. Now H�l�ne Darroze brings her culinary clout to The Connaught.... more

It's all on the menu

21.04.08

The food at Hibiscus is amazing � inventive and versatile, so the rigid definition of 'style' can be excused, says Mark Bolland.... more

Keep someone sweet

13.02.08

Chocolatier William Curley may not have may not have come up with the idea but, as an X Factor judge might say, he's made it his own.... more

Gary challenges Gordon for Michelin stars

23.01.08

Five London restaurants have been awarded their first Michelin stars, the industry's highest accolade.... more

The best places to eat in 2007

19.12.07

It's been quite a year for London restaurant openings. Our critic sifts out the pick of them - and some of the ones to avoid.... more

Paris bistros for lunch

12.12.07

Thanks to Eurostar, it's easily possible to get to France for lunch. Fay Maschler discovers two local bistros not to be missed.... more

The 15 Michelin star man

21.11.07

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester shows flashes of brilliance, but with a meal for six in a private room at �1,350, critic Fay Maschler is still unconvinced.... more

Our chefs at the helm

21.11.07

Fay Maschler takes a look at the home-grown chefs at the helm on Park Lane.... more

This is where I would spend my own money

10.10.07

From the finest buffalo mozzarella to fiery Sichuan hotpots and the freshest seafood, Fay Maschler names the final 25 of her top 50 restaurants.... more

Twelve-star Ramsay is king of the Michelins

09.10.07

Chef Gordon Ramsay has become the holder of most Michelin stars in the world after he conquered Manhattan.... more

Footman worth a punt

19.09.07

There's some splendid attention to detail to be found in the dishes at the accessible and not over-priced The Only Running Footman.... more

London's best Malaysian restaurants

28.03.07

Fiery, complex and suddenly cool, modern Malaysian food is finally taking over as king of the noodles. We pick seven of the best Malaysian restaurants in London.... more

Feeling the pinch at Suka

21.03.07

While easy on the taste buds, a meal at Sanderson hotel's new Malaysian restaurant is likely to put a severe strain on the ears - not to mention the wallet, says Fay Maschler.... more

Best new restaurants of 2006

20.12.06

From friendly neighbourhood brasseries to splash-out dining, the capital has witnessed some excellent openings. 2006 has been a cracking year, says Fay Maschler.... more

The best places for Christmas lunch

29.11.06

Taking the strain out of Christmas lunch
Christmas is enough hassle without having to peel sprouts. We list the best restaurants that do it for you, with all the trimmings too ... more

The best places for Christmas lunch

29.11.06

Taking the strain out of Christmas lunch
Christmas is enough hassle without having to peel sprouts. We list the best restaurants that do it for you, with all the trimmings too ... more

The best places for Christmas lunch

29.11.06

The festive season is enough hassle without having to peel sprouts. We list the best restaurants that do Christmas lunch for you, with all the trimmings too. ... more

An unsung hero

22.11.06

After years of sterling work at the River Cafe, chef Theo Randall now has a place of his own. But the Park Lane venue is a surprising choice, writes Fay Maschler.... more

Ramsay's is flipping expensive

17.10.06

Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, has been named London's most expensive. The average bill at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay comes to £117 a head.... more