Embrace Dining Alone in Restaurants In London This Year
Step into a culinary revolution!
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Once covered in old-world anticipation, dining solo has shed its outdated stigma. No more fumbling with the phone or hiding behind books. A fresh wave of gastronomes seeks a unique sensory experience, one only found in solitary indulgence. For them, it’s a mindful celebration, free from calendar juggling and small talk. They relish the freedom to savour exactly what they desire, with every sense adjusted to the symphony of tastes before them. Are you, ready to embark on this solo culinary adventure? Here are five sensational spots beckoning you to try it for yourself.
The counter at Holm is ideal for dining solo, Somerset
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The Counter: Where Culinary Craftsmanship Meets Solo Dining Adventure, the visionary behind Holm, invites you to a one-of-a-kind solo dining experience. Engage in lively conservations with the talented chefs as they craft and serve your meal. Here, they have patterned with local farmers and growers to curate a vegetarian tasting that’s a true tribute to the West Country’s rich offerings. Picture indulging in Westcombe ricotta and Pitney Farm Market Garden’s freshest maitake mushrooms. It’s not just a meal, it’s a culinary journey.
The Jazz Hangout Caia, Notting Hill
At Caia, chefs cook over open flames, the cocktail list brims with vermouth-tinged and disco plays out on vinyl. Take a seat at the counter and go through a menu that stars pickle-spiked duck’s eggs, barbeque pork belly and smoky peaches.
The Cosy Bistro Cadet, Newington Green
At Cadet, you will find the charm of a Parisian cave-a-manger. Think candlelight, warm service, and a daily specials board (try the monkish with lemon-leaf butter). The founders know their natural wines and the talk of the town is Geoge Jephson’s pâté en croûte. Plus, solo diners benefit from the walk-in policy and a wide choice of wines by the glass.
The Sushi Spot, Koyn, Mayfair
The Brainchild of founder Samyukta Nair. Spread over two floors, an ex-Nobu chef leads the culinary journey. Downstairs, the robata grill offers a fiery spectacle, featuring must-try hojicha-smoked lamb.
The Manhattan-inspired, Edinburgh Nato
For a serene solo experience, head to the cosy Mount Fuji-inspired corner on the ground floor. Here, a stunning metamorphic-marble sushi bar serves up delights like tempura lobster rolls and Sakura Negronis. Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, Noto, steered by chef-owner Stuart Ralston, channels New York inspiration into dishes perfect for sharing or self-indulgent solo snacking. Imagine getting lost in swirls of meringue-topped chocolate, miso, and hazelnut.
Pro tip: Sit at the bar, sipping on low-intervention wine or house kombucha, for the ultimate experience.
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