El Cenote: Mexican Food Done Incredibly Well
Calling all Mexican food enthuisaists! Think deliciously fresh guacamole paired perfectly with the crunchiest nachos. Enchiladas stuffed with perfectly stringy cheese and chorizo, seasoned just-so. El Cenote brings the classic…
Spanish Chef Masterclass: Omar Allibhoy Makes Spanish Food Look Easy
Join me as I uncover the secrets of traditional Spanish cuisine from Omar Allibhoy: the Madrid-born chef who has been trying to convince Brits to cook tapas for over fifteen years, and had a shot at teaching me how to make paella…
Doña
Hackney’s pink and red Mezcal heaven, Doña, has recently branched out from their basement cocktail bar to open a ground floor restaurant. Set up by Thea Cumming and Lucia Massey, Doña wants to provide “a safe space for all”, and…
El Bar de Cavita
In the dark, incense-filled basement of Cavita Restaurant is El Bar de Cavita. The room is atmospheric - there’s enough background noise for it to feel both busy and intimate, and the low lighting lends itself to an ambiance of…
Decimo
Located on the top floor of the Standard Hotel in King’s Cross, Decimo is a show stopper from start to finish. Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, proud holder of a Michelin star, blends Spanish and Mexican cuisine to create a uniquely…
Bar Esteban
As a local to the area, Bar Esteban is my go-to for tapas. Deceptively spacious and simply but elegantly decorated, this spot screams Crouch End, with Aesop soap in the bathroom and stylish Salvador Dalí business cards. With a…
Ibérica
Ibérica will fill you to the brim with delicious tapas, both classic and contemporary.
Pizarro
José Pizarro’s SE1 restaurant is a delicious, easy meal that balances culinary flair with well-loved classics.
Morito
Morito is a charming tapas bar in Exmouth Market, serving top-notch cocktails and an array of tasty dishes.
Lima London
Lima London is a fine dining experience with a promising menu full of variety.
Made in Brasil
Amaranta Wight revisits London’s iconic award-winning Brazilian restaurant in Camden – a much-needed tropical oasis that is still going strong after 20 years.
Chakana - Michelin Standard Peruvian in London Fields
Could Chakana be London's best Peruvian restaurant? More than just another on-trend eating house in the capital, Amaranta Wright finds world class cuisine from the Inca nation in the heart of Hackney
Barrafina
Barrafina offers a delicious dining experience in locations dotted across London, with a variety of menus and ambiances. At the Borough Yards restaurant, we enjoyed a truly delicious set of dishes that left us looking forward to…
Pachamama - Chic Peruvian-British Fusion
Nestled in a Marylebone basement, you’d be forgiven for failing to spot Pachamama as you pass. If you did, however, you’d miss out on a flavourful, varied culinary experience and some particularly delicious cocktails.
Chicama: Peruvian dining with a modern twist
Stepping off the bustling King’s Road into beautiful Chicama, you are met with a soft pink interior and bouncy background music. With innovative cuisine and attentive service, Chicama is a wonderful dining experience.
Zapote: elegant Mexican dining in London
Located in vibrant Shoreditch, Zapote provides a beautiful space, dedicated service and an impressive dining experience.
'Paella' by Omar Allibhoy
In his self-confessed love letter to Valencia, Chef Omar Allibhoy unveils his passion for Spain's national dish along with insider knowledge and tips you need to produce a perfect panful of glorious tastes and textures,…
'The Latin American Cookbook' by Virgilio Martinez
Danica Katich delves into a masterpiece of research, commitment to food and ode to cooking and sharing by one of Peru’s most magnificent chefs
Zuaya
A 'real' Latin fusion experience and delicious transportation to South America – perfect for the middle of a dreary London week.
'Tu Casa Mi Casa' by Enrique Olvera
Enrique Olvera, the world-renowned chef behind Mexico City’s Pujol and New York’s Cosme, has collaborated with three Mexican chefs for his first home cooking book “Tu Casa Mi Casa”. Marketed as “Mexican recipes for the home cook…
Paladar, SE1
Paladar offers an up-market experience without being pretentious or losing its Latin soul and strikes the right balance between quality, authenticity and atmosphere.
Escocesa
A marriage made in heaven as Spain 'a la Escocesa' finds its niche in Stoke Newington
Last Nights of Havana
Escape into the elegant and vibrant spirit of 1940s Cuba and its cultural and culinary delights at 'Last Nights of Havana' !
Pisqu, Fitzrovia
Such is the richness of its cuisine, there is always room for one more Peruvian restaurant in London, especially when you have a head chef who performs his duty with love and pride. Amaranta Wright remarks how Pisqu ticks the…
Gaucho, Smithfield
The chandeliers give the cowhides a definite impression of city opulence than Gaucho's den, but the authentic tastes of the Pampa (and more) are unmistakable and comforting.
Casita Andina, Soho
Heart-warming dishes that evoke Cusco's deliciously intense and cosy cuisine, make a perfect night out for a romantic winters evening in London.
Bar Esteban, Crouch End
North London's Quirky Crouch End is home to a charming Catalan-Basque-Scottish infused Spanish restaurant, buzzing with personality and ambition
Marlon’s Kitchen Supper Club - A Colombian Chef in London
Supper Clubs are all the rage in London and Latino supper clubs hosted by London’s plethora of superb Latin American chefs are no exception. Corina Poore visited Marlon’s Kitchen in Fulham and emerged enlightened and inspired as…
Señor Ceviche in Fitzrovia
Señor Ceviche reaches maturity with its more sophisticated sister restaurant in Fitzrovia
Tapas Revolution
Madrid meets the British high street with Omar Allibhoy's Tapas Revolution
Peyotito
Finally, Mexican food as it was always meant to be eaten, becomes part of London's quality dining repetoire
The Charm of Old-School Spanish
If you like unpretentious class and great food, then Mayfair's back street secret Spanish hideout is for you, says Amaranta Wright
Spanish Made Simple by Omar Allibhoy (Quadrille)
Avoid Jamie's Spanish controversies, and get the real deal with Omar Allibhoy's journey through the best and most authentic Spanish dishes