Carte blanche
Away on business and hungry for something new? Try one of these relaxed, convivial restaurants
LONDON KOBA
One of London’s best-known Korean restaurants, Koba in Fitzrovia specialises in traditional table BBQ, cooked on burners in front of guests. The sense of theatre is matched by exceptional food, including many Korean specialities, complemented by an extensive list of cocktails, wine and soju.
Established in 2005 by leading Korean restaurateur Linda Lee, Koba is perfectly suited to both business and social gatherings, with excellent service, beautiful architectdesigned interiors and displays of Korean artisan ceramics.
11 Rathbone Street, London W1T 1NA +44 (0)20 7580 8825 kobalondon.com
LONDON MERE BAR & RESTAURANT
Q Mere is the restaurant of chef Monica Galetti and sommelier husband, David. Located in Charlotte Street, it’s a melting pot of cultural influences, bringing together Monica’s South Pacific and New Zealand heritage, with elements inspired by her travels and the British seasons. The split-level space creates a luxurious and relaxed ambience, with a buzzing all-day cocktail bar upstairs and a dining room, which offers elegant yet bold menus, with continually changing dishes that celebrate the very best seasonal ingredients.
Q 74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH
+44 (0)20 7268 6565 bookings@mere-restaurant.com mere-restaurant.com
LONDON PALADAR
Paladar is an award-winning restaurant, wine bar and bodega serving food and drink bursting with fresh flavours from across Latin America. Chef Jose Rubio-Guevara’s creative dishes take inspiration from Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Cuba and beyond.
Located at St George’s Circus, Paladar is just one mile from both the City of London and the Houses of Parliament. Lunch and dinner are served Monday-Saturday and the adjacent bodega offers a range of exclusively Latin American wines for sale at retail prices.
4-5 London Road, London SE1 6JZ +44 (0)20 7186 5555 paladarlondon.com