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Rossopomodoro - 2009 December

Rossapomodora is an outlet of an 80-strong pizza chain based in Naples founded in 1998, which has opened three outlets in London so far (from 2006; also in Covent Garden and

Roots - 2025 May

Roots is linked to chef and restaurateur Tommy Banks, who made his reputation at The Black Swan in Oldstead. Roots opened in 2018 in the centre of York in what used to be a 19th

Roots - 2023 July

Roots opened in June 2023 in the high street of Teddington in west London. It is the creation of chef and owner Mayur Nagarale, who worked as head chef at La Belle Epoque in the

Roka - 2012 August

Roka is sister to Zuma and oozes style. There is a central open kitchen with a wooden counter and seats all around this, as well as conventional tables, and the bar

Roganic - July 2011

My first meal here was in July 2011, as follows.The head chef of Roganic at the time of my first meal there was Ben Spalding, who was senior sous chef at l’Autre

Roganic - 2018 April

Editor's note: in December 2020 it was reported that Roganic would not reopen after the December lockdown in its current location, but would relocate elsewhere in London in

Roganic - 2012 August

Be aware that Roganic's lease comes up June 20th 2013, and the restaurant will simply shut at this point, so be aware of this when making reservations. Roganic is the London

Rochelle Canteen - 2015 April

Rochelle Canteen is co-owned by Margot Henderson, wife of Fergus Henderson of St John, and has a similar culinary approach. It opened in January 2006, with Margot in charge

Rivington Grill - 2009 September

The Rivington Grill is part of Caprice Holdings, so you have a reasonable idea of what to expect: a broad menu of British comfort food in a tasteful, trendy setting with a

River Cafe - 2008 December

The River Café is back and busy as ever after the fire that closed it for six months in April 2008. The main difference is that more of the kitchen has been brought to

Rivea- 2014 May

Rivea opened in May 2014 in the Bulgari hotel, in the space formerly occupied by Il Ristorante. This time Alain Ducasse has been brought in to work his magic. This is actually the

Rivea - 2014 July

At my second meal at Rivea I was able to sample quite a wide range of dishes, as we were in a group of four. The dining room had pleasingly low noise levels, at around 68

Ritz - 2023 June

The Ritz has one of the grandest dining rooms in London, dating back to 1906 and as ornate as they come, with more marble and gold leaf than you can shake a stick at. We opted for

Ritz - 2022 November

The Ritz is a regular haunt that I have reviewed many times, so please see previous reviews for the background of the restaurant, the key chefs and the wine list. This meal

Ritz - 2022 April

I have reviewed the Ritz many times, so please see previous reviews for background on the restaurant. Executive chef is John Williams and head chef is Spencer Metzger, who

Ritz - 2021 October

The Ritz has perhaps the grandest dining room in London, dating back to 1906, and is the last restaurant in London to require a jacket and tie for gentlemen. The room has splendid

Ritz - 2021 May

This was my first visit here after the winter pandemic lockdown. The dining room is as magnificent as ever, with its gilt, marble, mirrors and thick carpet, and tables are more

Ritz - 2021 early December

I have written numerous reviews of The Ritz, so please see my previous reviews for the history of the restaurant and comments on its menus and wine list. As usual, today I opted

Ritz - 2020 July

The Ritz reopened this week after lockdown, with the dining room adjusted so that there was even more room than usual between the large tables. For more about the restaurant

Ritz - 2020 August

The Ritz is a London institution that I have written about many times, so please read my previous reviews for background and details of the wine list. It is blessed with a