Dining in London

Ah, London. No city in Northwestern Europe is more packed with shared historical memory than this town upon the Thames. And when a day of breathing in history comes to a close, there is a veritable galaxy of fine dining opportunities for the hungry traveler to take advantage of.

The Oxo Tower Restaurant, located at Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London, South Bank SE1 9PH, serves up cuisine crafted with top quality ingredients and innovation. This restaurant boasts one of the finest views of the river to be had and feature live jazz entertainment.

If you crave the bold flavors of Thailand during your stay in London, head on down to the Soho Thai, found at 27-28 Saint Anne's Court. Their authentic Thai cuisine won a "Prime Minister's Award" from the royal Thai government, served in light and airy atmosphere decorated in an understated Oriental style.

The Ivy, located at 1-5 West Street in London's West End, is one of London's most chic restaurants, serving up modern British cuisine to the trendy set. Reservations are required.

For an Eastern taste at very reasonable price, you should find your way to the Wong Kei restau, found at 41-43 Wardour Street in London's Chinatown. The portions and quality of the food you get are almost incredible for the price, and the legendarily brusque staff is part of the experience.

For that Belgian bistro experience, one should definitely make it to the Belgo, located at 50 Earlham Street. The atmosphere is fun, the food tasty and filling, and there is an endless variety of Belgian beers available to wash it down with.

Le Gavroche, found at 43 Upper Brook Street in Mayfair, is widely regarded as one of the finest if not THE finest places for classic French dining in London. The exquisite cuisine is expertly crafted under the direction of Chef Michel Roux‎. Reservations are required.

Yauatcha Ltd, found at 15 Broadwick St, specializes in fine Chinese dining, and is the show case for chef Alan Yau, who Britain's first Michelin star for his Chinese cooking.