Chelsea & South Kensington Restaurant Guide

Chutney Mary

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Chutney Mary started out life in 1990 and without a shadow of doubt never looked back. Perhaps this is a comment on the British attitudes to Indian cuisine, and curry in particular, for when the late Robin Cook made his 'chicken tikka masala' observation he was not far wrong, and in an age when multi culturism is fashionable we could do a lot worse than concentrate on exchanges of culinary traditions.

• Address: 535 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0SZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £38.00

Papillon

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Papillon has been described as resembling an opulent townhouse in Paris, and it is by no means a bad description. There are the traditional plush banquettes, gilt and mirrors, the florists have had an absolute field day, and tables that are a credit in double clothed napery and crystal, with steak knives from Thiers, muted colours and trendy lighting.

• Address: 96 Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £45.00

Rotana Lounge

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A very stylish lounge, bar and restaurant that brings a welcome taste of Lebanese food and entertainment to south west London, open seven days a week with non-stop service. The top back restaurant has a large plasma screen that features singers and performers from the Middle East, whilst downstairs there is live music and belly dancers.

• Address: 3 Beauchamp Place, London, SW3 1NG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Lebanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £35.00

Cactus Blue

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At the quietly fashionable end of the Fulham Road, sits an impressive glass-fronted building housing a stunning, two-floor restaurant and bar with seating for up to 140. Cactus Blue boasts a separate conservatory-style area towards the rear of the building and a mezzanine dining level commanding a beautiful panorama of the bar.

• Address: 86 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Mexican
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £35.00

Bistro One Ninety Queen's Gate

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Started by Antony Worrall Thompson in the early 1990s, 190 Queen's Gate is a bustling continental - style eatery. Service starts with hearty breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner and an all day brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

• Address: The Gore Hotel, 190 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5EX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £38.00

Builders Arms, The

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In Chelsea, tucked away between the Fulham Road and the Kings Road is an attractive Georgian building known as The Builders Arms. Thanks to a successful makeover, what was once a dreary old pub has now been converted into a first class gastro pub, so much so that it won The Evening Standard pub of the year in 1999.

• Address: 13 Britten Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 3TY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £25.00

Il Falconiere

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There is a huge choice of Italian restaurants in London, some are excellent and others quite frankly that are either stuck in a time warp or over expensive and are not to be recommended; but there is only one Il Falconiere, where still - after over twenty five years - the quality and value for money is as good as ever.

• Address: 84 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 3LQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £29.00

Phoenix, The

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The Phoenix is situated in a quiet residential area on Smith Street which runs south from the Kings Road close to the Duke of York's Barracks. The pub nestles attractively with a southerly facing aspect and offers substantial terraced outdoor seating.

• Address: 23 Smith St, Chelsea, London, SW3 4EE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Bar, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £31.00

PJ's Bar & Grill - South Kensington

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We say Modern American, and somehow one tends to assume that everything that comes out of America is modern. But PJ's Bar & Grill has more than a touch of tradition about it and old fashioned might be a better description, though there's nothing creaky about the service and atmosphere which is well up to date.

• Address: 52 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 6HH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £47.00

Awana Restaurant

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With Malaysian cuisine becoming increasingly fashionable it is good to see another well set-up addition to the ranks. Awana offers traditional dishes, some with a modern twist and the décor follows the same pattern, with dark wood, silk and plenty of glass.

50% off the a la carte menu.

• Address: 85 Sloane Avenue, London, SW3 3DX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Malaysian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £46.00