Restaurant Rec near Green Park Tube - London

[Sweet Willie]

Hello,

meeting up with some folks in London. One of whom works very close to the Green Park Tube stop.

Would like to dine in this area (Mayfair, I believe?) but don't have a clue where.

Only requirements are it must be casual (slacks, shirt, nothing more dressy than that) and no Italian.

Would prefer ethnic or something w/local flavor.

Thanks in advance.

Willie

Edited September 17, 2003 by Sweet Willie (log)

[Jon Tseng]

Noura, posh Lebenese is somewhere down that way

In the old Enron building, I believe - overlooking Liz R's back garden

Could be work a look

J

[Jonathan Day]

Fakhreldine

85 Piccadilly

Tel 020 7493 3424

Lebanese. Used to be dire, but has improved a lot and is now garnering some very positive reviews. Some tables with pleasant views over Green Park. Great local flavour...

[Spam]

La Rascasse at Cafe Grand Prix on Berkeley Street - revolting interior but very good food according to some recent reports.

Berkeley Square Cafe is supposed to be fun, but haven't been.

Restaurant 1837 at the Browns Hotel, Albermale St - reviewed by Ramsey in the Standard yesterday.

Chor Bizarre - Albermale Street - if you thought Cafe Grand Prix was bad, the interior here is even more naff, but it is Ismail Merchant's favourite curry house apparently.

Then if you are prepared to walk a little further, you will hit Conduit Street (via Cecconi's - not of interest to you because its italian) - Sketch, Deca, Noble Rot ... Mayfair has its fair share of good places.

[Winot]

Is Tamarind still round there (20 Queen St)? Would satisfy your ethnic request - Posh Indian (1 Michelin star). Might be a bit dressy though. I went a few years ago and thought it good but overrated.

There's a cheap noodle place in an old bank near the Ritz - great location average food. Also a more expensive place in the same building I believe.

W.

[circeplum]

There's a cheap noodle place in an old bank near the Ritz - great location average food.  Also a more expensive place in the same building I believe.

W.

china house. just bought by corbin and king, the guys behind the ivy/caprice rennaissance. hurrah!

went to fakhreldine last week. pretty good. you can max out on mezze for a reasonablish amount. rammed with tourists, though.

m

[Tonyfinch]

Just over the road is Embassy. Not ethnic but good French.

[macrosan]

Not ethnic but good French.

I think French is ethnic

[Andy Lynes]

You could probably get away with slacks and a shirt in Fleur in St james Street (was the old Petrus).

[Scott]

Mirabelle!

[Gary Marshall]

langans brasserie, still buzzy, good service, food can be a bit hit and miss but a good place for an informal night out. You'd struggle not to enjoy yourselves there.

probably what qualifies as 'local colour' for the area

[Gavin Baxter]

Langan's also has grouse (with the usual bits) for GBP 19.50. Anyone seen cheaper?

Gavin

[Andy Lynes]

Its on at the new Petrus lunch menu (£26.00 for 3 courses) for a £6.00 supplement.