Brilliant restaurants in London - recommendations wanted

[CheekyGirl]

I love J Sheekey. It' consistently good and has a lovely vibe and not at all stuffy. (It may be tricky to get a table at short notice...) You don't say what kind of food you like, but Pearl in Holborn has a superb (I think Michelin-starred) chef, and really friendly service. Passione (Italian) on Charlotte Street is lovely, and the service is first rate.

[louisiana]

I was going to suggest Sheekey too (I'm a fish nut), but it is a little on the formal side...One can't imagine anything more raucous than a hushed tone in there. But the food is fab :)

[Jimbo]

Pop down to the New Piccadilly Caf? Restaurant..... Its not stuffy and it is good value for money. You will fall in love with the laminated menus and the formica-topped tables.

[BarryRoad]

If you want some adventurous cuisine, try Bacchus in Hoxton. It's really, really good. I went there last week. Get the steak, it's not your usual steak!

[benjaminty]

Arbutus in Soho... and quite smart without being too stuffy (hmm maybe a little). Moro in Exmouth Market also v v good.

[badger]

Completely agree with benjaminty - Arbutus and Moro my two favourite restaurants in London. beauty of Moro is that it's opposite a small tablefootball bar.

[Incitatus]

I'll third that, Moro was my fave but in the last year Arbutus has stolen my heart, not just the food but the concept of buying only a third of a bottle of any of their wines (for a third of the price) makes for much fun if there's only two of you.