Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin London’s dining scene is heating up for summer, and there’s something for everyone. Belvedere Holland Park Belvedere Holland Park Lesley Lau For a secret garden date night: Belvedere Holland Park For an under-the-radar date, away from prying eyes, it has to be Belvedere Holland Park . Hidden in West London’s Holland Park—known for its Japanese koi garden and semi-wild peacocks—this is a true neighbourhood gem.
While the restaurant was relaunched in 2022, there’s a newly appointed Head Chef Antonio ‘Lello’ Favuzzi, with a résumé that includes stints at The Wolseley (a London institution) and at the members-only Mortimer House. In an eye-catching space of towering palms, stone Tuscan-inspired fireplaces and glowing lantern lights, this is the place for earthy, Italy-forward fare like black fig salad with smoked ricotta (a must-try starter); perfectly cooked veal chops; and silky langoustine carpaccio, served with a bright smack of citrus. Housed in the middle of the gorgeous restaurant, the restaurant’s bar is a perfect spot for a pre-prandial Belvedere Spritz, made with sparkling Soave wine from Veneto, plus refreshing blood orange and peach soda.
Samba Room right Johnny Stephens left Steven Joyce For glittering views: Samba Room by Sushi Samba Sushisamba has been a long-standing fixture in London; however, the restaurant’s new cocktail lounge Samba Room gives fans a reason to return to this Japan-mee.
