London Fitzrovia Restaurant Guide

“David Moore runs a tight ship to maintain standards” and his “comfortable” Fitzrovia townhouse represents “perfection” for its many fans on account of its “unfailingly impressive” cuisine, “awesome” wines, and “good but not overly solicitous service”. There’s an undertow on ratings however, from sceptics who are slightly less wowed – they say “it’s not a bad place, but for these prices perhaps a bit, well… beige”. The griping is from a small minority though – overall this remains one of London’s highest-achieving foodie temples. (There has been a lot of change afoot here post-survey. Popular sommelier and co-owner Mathieu Germond announced he was to leave to establish nearby Noize, and in September 2017 chef Andy McFadden moved on, with Asimakis Chaniotis moving up within the ranks.)

“Really good venison” is the star turn at this Fitzrovia two-year-old specialising in Scottish game (much of it from the family estate of owner Andy Waugh), delivering “very tasty, gamey flavours for not terribly high prices”. Having started out as a street stall, the venture now has a second branch at Devonshire Square, near Liverpool Street.

Especially by the standards of West End Italians, this traditional-ish, fish-focussed Fitzrovian is a favourite for a good number of fans, inspiring consistent feedback across the board.

Fans say “top burgers” (using rare-breed meat) and an extensive cocktail-menu accompaniment are the highlights at this small town-house conversion in Fitzrovia. Survey feedback has its highs and lows, but the best reviews are enthusiastic: “I will be back!”

This Rome-based chain is inspired by Japanese sushi-bars and serves “tasty small plates of Italian food”. The five “efficiently run” London branches, from South Ken to Canary Wharf, provide a “surprisingly good experience… so long as you like mozzarella or burrata”.