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Style/Ambiance: Reinventing the perception of Indian food in Britain, Amaya presents a sophisticated Indian dining experience with their glamorous setting and excellent kebabs. Refined yet casual, the tasting menu provides a convivial meal to be shared and enjoyed. With unusual curries and complex marinades, the authenticity of the dishes set Amaya apart, mixing royal recipes... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: In the heart of London’s elite Mayfair, surrounded by designer boutiques, this restaurant is the epitome of glamorous dining in the capital. Following the success of the original Hakkasan, which helped transform London into the gastronomic wonderland it is today, Hakkasan Mayfair offers an ultra-luxe version with sultry lighting, ebony lattices and waitresses in... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: Among the designer shops and boutiques of fashionable Knightsbridge, star chef Daniel Boulud has created a gourmet hotspot in the form of Bar Boulud. Set in the renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boulud blends classic French bistro dishes and contemporary flavors with style and energy. With an impressive wine list and vibrant atmosphere, Bar Boulud has... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: Critics and culinary devotees travel across the world to sample the outstanding, impeccably British menu at St. Johns. Situated in a former smokehouse with simple, whitewashed walls, owner Fergus Henderson’s no-nonsense vision of ‘nose-to-tail’ eating has resulted in imaginative and daring dishes that hark back to the rich, rustic history of the country. Guests... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: Chocolate brown leather sofas, bold marble Corinthian columns and orbs of lights encased in glass—the decoration of this renovated Victorian hotel gives Massimo an air of old-world grandeur laced with the chef’s Italian influences. Created by distinguished interior designer David Collins, it provides an elegant and relaxed space, away from the bustling London streets... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: One of the top hang-outs in London’s glossy Knightsbridge area, Zuma often attracts a celebrity clientele and is a firm favorite of elite chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal. Inspired by his travels in Japan, Rainer Becker combines the casual and shared dining of the Japanese ‘Izakaya’ with the sophistication of modern fine... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: First established in Delhi in 1959, Moti Mahal’s English incarnation enjoys a plum spot in London’s West End and makes a fine ambassador for the original. The tasting menu takes inspiration from the Grand Trunk Road—the ancient route linking present day India, Pakistan and Afghanistan—with wine pairings giving a well-judged nod westward. Highlights include... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Michelin Stars in Monaco are hugely competitive, so for Chef Patrick Raingeard to have bestowed Mandarine with one of them after three years of its opening is a staggering achievement. Raingeard dedicates time and precision to the menu’s simple style, personally sourcing all the ingredients according to the season. The design of... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Yoshi has recently added yet another Michelin Star to Joël Robuchon’s already impressive list. It is his first attempt at Japanese cuisine and has wowed critics in partnership with Executive Chef Takeo Yamazaki. Modern menus offer clean dishes using the best nuances of Japan’s flavors and fresh produce. The décor is as... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Joël Robuchon is the world’s most ‘starred’ chef having now earned a staggering 26 of these prestigious Michelin awards. Monte Carlo accounts for two of these stars, impressing the judges with Mediterranean dishes such as the langoustine ravioli with truffles and quail caramelized with apple purée and truffles. This dining experience is... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: After a complete transformation, Le Vistamar reopened in Hôtel Hermitage in September 2010 with a slick interior and new menu. Chef Joël Garault earned his reputation by emphasizing the joy of fresh locally caught fish, for example the rockfish soup made from fish caught by Gerard Rinaldi, the last of Monaco’s fishing... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: On the top floor of the Hôtel de Paris, Le Grill has a sliding roof that reveals not only the Rivera’s skies but also panoramic views of the principality. But it is the cuisine that is the main appeal of Le Grill, it has, after all, been awarded a Michelin Star. Though... View Article

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