Nandos :D :D :D :D

Try Gazette, either Battersea or Balham, French & v.v.good, excellent food & extensive wine list

Again, I know Saturday is long passed but some places to try in the future which are local (fairly local):

http://www.albertstable.co.uk/

I know it's in Croydon but I love this place. it is also really easy to get to on public transport (5 mins from South Croydon and 10 mins from East/West Croydon) and the food is fab.

- Upstairs on Acre Lane is nice but very limited menu

- Brixton Village has loads of fab restaurants. I really like a Japanese place called Curry Ono.

To be honest, i don't like many of the restaurants around Northcote Road although the best I think is Soif on Battersea Rise (its sister restaurant near Charing Cross is very nice too http://terroirswinebar.com/)

If you want something in central London which are nice but fairly casual ie you don't need to be dressed to the nines, I really like the following:

- 10 Greek Street
- Zuma
- Wild Honey

I took my partner to 'trader Vic's' in park lane hilton hotel on Saturday for his birthday. The service was great and food delicious with lots to choose from. A very busy restaurant with bar and live singer who was amazing. It's right next to Hyde park if you wanted to pip into winter wonderland first!

We were at The Dairy in Clapham Old Town last night. Really enjoyed it but not a cheap night just so you know - :o

I know Saturday has passed and hope you found somewhere delicious!

The Chicken Shop has finally opened on Tooting High Street - down towards the traffic lights to St George's - I haven't tried it but if it's as good as the original in Highgate should be a hit :P

No reservation policy tho'...

you're probably better off staying local because I doubt you'd get in anywhere decent in central London.

Boqueria on Acre Lane is really good. And I've never been but have heard good things about Upstars too

check my post about the Lavender!

Bar Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental is really good! Casual, great food and service....

I was at L'Etoile last night - Charlotte Street and had a lovely time! Great to be in the centre of our fab city occasionally. Do beware the traffic in was awful, 45 mins in a cab. Other favourites of mine in the West end include Fino and Bamboo - also Charlotte Street - you can guess were I worked pre NVN :D

Or try Eight over Eight on the Kings Rd if you don't want to go quite as far.

Enjoy x

Looking for a new restaurant to go to tonight. Preferably somewhere away from Northcote/Abbeville Roads where we always seem to find ourselves. Clapham old town maybe or Central London? Easily accessible by tube or bus is a plus and something casual as opposed to fancy (business casual is as dressed up as I feel like getting tonight.)

Anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks!