Restaurants Worth Writing About
From historic brasseries and neighbourhood pavement tables to grand hotel dining rooms, every review here is a first-hand account of eating well across Europe. We focus on the tables we return to, where good cooking, attentive service, and a memorable setting take priority over passing culinary trends.
Our reviews and curated city guides centre on the destinations we know intimately. In Paris, that ranges from Belle Époque dining beneath the frescoes of Le Train Bleu and three Michelin-starred cooking at Le Cinq to dependable neighbourhood bistros such as Les Capucines and Café Ruc. Across London, we seek out heritage dining rooms and classic table service at institutions like the Savoy Grill, whilst our Berlin coverage takes in high-end boulevard dining overlooking the Brandenburg Gate at Brasserie Quarré.
Further south, we cover long terrace lunches and sunset dinners along the French Riviera, from clifftop dining looking out over the Mediterranean at Les Remparts in Èze to classic seafood bistros across Nice. Every piece provides straightforward, practical detail on what to order, real-world prices, and dress code
Café de la Paix Review: Is This Historic Paris Restaurant Worth the Visit?
Few dining rooms in the French capital carry the heritage of Café de la Paix, set opposite the Opéra Garnier with listed Second Empire interiors that have welcomed diners since 1862. But does this famous Paris restaurant still deliver the sense of occasion its reputation promises? From classic French dishes and dress code expectations to an honest assessment of service and value, here is our full review of dinner inside one of the city's most recognisable salons.
Les Capucines Review: Dependable Parisian Dining
Finding a genuinely dependable Parisian restaurant on a Sunday evening is not always straightforward. Tucked along the Grands Boulevards near Palais Garnier, Les Capucines offers proper people-watching, fresh seasonal food under Maître-Restaurateur standards, and an impressive wine list without the rigid formality. Here is our full review of an unhurried dinner in central Paris.
Café Ruc Review: A Relaxed Paris Favourite
Café Ruc is on of our go-to Paris restaurants for an unhurried, dependable dinner. Positioned opposite the Comédie-Française, near the Louvre. it pairs classic French cooking and red velvet seating with front-row pavement people-watching.
Here is our review after twenty years of visits, covering what to order, dress code expectations, and real-world prices.
Dining Review: Brasserie Quarré at the Hotel Adlon Berlin
Read our honest review of Brasserie Quarré at Berlin's legendary Hotel Adlon. From gold-leaf currywurst and oysters to a classic Wiener Schnitzel, discover what it's like to dine at this historic landmark, and find out if the high end dining is worth it.
Tully’s Coffee: The Café Chain You’ll See Everywhere in Japan
If you travel through Japan for even a few days, you will start noticing the dark green signs of Tully’s Coffee appearing everywhere. From busy city streets to Shinkansen stations, the café chain has become a familiar sight for commuters and travellers alike. Originally founded in Seattle but now firmly part of Japan’s everyday café culture, Tully’s offers a reliable stop for coffee, pastries and a quiet break between journeys.
Five of London’s Oldest Restaurants Still Serving Today
From Covent Garden to St James’s and the Strand, these are some of the oldest restaurants in London still open today. Restaurants that match modernity with heritage for an unforgettable dinner.
Savoy Grill Review: Classic Cooking at One of London’s Oldest Restaurants
A London dining institution since 1904, the Savoy Grill remains one of the city’s most recognisable restaurants. This is our detailed review from December 2025, covering the dining room, the menu, what we ate and drank and was it worth it?
5 of the the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris
Paris has no shortage of restaurants, but only a few truly combine history, atmosphere and architectural detail. This selection brings together the grand dining rooms we know well and the classics high on our list for a future trip.
Dining at Hywel Jones. A Michelin Starred Experience at Lucknam Park
A Michelin starred dinner in one of Wiltshire’s finest country house hotels. Elegant dishes, warm service, and the highlight of our long weekend at Lucknam Park.
Emberwood Bath: Glowing Potential at the Francis Hotel
Emberwood brings a glow of modern brasserie style to the Francis Hotel in Bath. Dinner showed promise and polish in equal measure, but the kitchen’s heavy hand and uneven service suggest the flame needs a little fanning.
Le Cinq – Avis du restaurant étoilé du George V à Paris : menu, ambiance et dress code
Avis sur Le Cinq, le restaurant étoilé du George V à Paris. Un regard sur le menu, l’ambiance et le dress code pour profiter pleinement de cette adresse gastronomique.
The Best Places to Eat in Bath (Autumn 2026)
From Bathonian breakfasts to elegant dinners, these are our favourite places to eat in Bath right now, updated for 2026.
A First Night Favourite: Dining at Maison de la Truffe, Paris
Less than ten minutes from Sofitel Le Faubourg, Maison de la Truffe is our go-to for a relaxed first-night dinner in Paris. Truffles optional, charm guaranteed. Read the full review and see why this has become a ritual stop in our Paris weekends.
Le Cinq Paris Review: The 2026 Dress Code & Dining Guide
A refined, first-hand review of our dinner at Le Cinq — the three Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons George V in Paris. An evening of elegance, flavour, and flawless hospitality.
An Afternoon at Le Train Bleu: A Paris Restaurant Review
A Parisian dining room like no other. From gilded ceilings to Champagne carts and crêpes flambéed at the table, here’s our full review of Le Train Bleu.
Les Remparts Èze Review: Dress Code, Menu & Riviera Views
High above the Riviera, Les Remparts is the relaxed terrace restaurant at Château de la Chèvre d’Or in Èze. This is my honest review of the food, service and atmosphere, with details on the 2025 menu, dress code, prices and how to book, plus plenty of golden-hour photos. Updated July 2025.
Where to Eat in Nice: A Foodie’s Favourites (2022 Edition)
A personal dining guide to Nice, France—first shared in 2022 and still full of favourites we return to every year. From carousel breakfasts at Le Negresco to sunset dinners at La Réserve, these are the places that made our Riviera stays delicious.