EXPERT OPINION: LONDON DONE PROPERLY

Chef partner at Riding House Cafes Henry Omereye on his favourite restaurants in the capital

tCLIPSTONE

This is one of my favourite local restaurants, one I never get tired of. Whilst the interiors are casual and inviting it is also classy and sophisticated. All of the dishes are served with a smile, which is something that is often hard to find in central London.

HIDE

Hide is my go to for a top-drawer special treat. The food and superb service are second to none. For me, it’s more than just a restaurant, it’s an experience. Their 7-course tasting menus are always exciting, fresh and include ingredients that you wouldn’t find in most restaurants.

This is our newest addition to our group, and the long-awaited sequel to Riding House Fitzrovia. It's such a beautiful venue and I love nothing more than relaxing between shifts at the bar with a cold beer and a portion of salt cod fritters, one of my favourite things we serve.

ROVI tMIZNON

Part of the Ottolenghi group, this is somewhere that I was thrilled to discover when they opened back in 2018. Sitting at their bar after a busy brunch shift is the perfect way to unwind. Enjoying their delicious food prepared for me is always a treat.

Miznon is a great new addition to Soho. The concept is unique and great fun. As they say themselves, each pita is unique and “it’s about recreating, not assembling”. Somehow, they manage to constantly deliver on amazing, fresh food.