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To ask for recommendations for lovely but not too pricey restaurants in London with teens?

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mysadoldarse · 18/11/2024 11:50

It's my 40th in a few weeks time. I've got DCs 14 and 16 and I'd love to go to a lovely restaurant that's special but that won't bankrupt us! My preference would be Italian, so a place that does delicious pasta for me but pizza for the DCs. I'm up for other options, though. The DC will eat burgers, steak, dim sum / noodles. They're quite meat focussed, I'm afraid!
Central or east London would be best for us.
Who's got some great suggestions for me?

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Echobelly · 18/11/2024 12:30

Another vote for Zedel, impressive but not super pricey.

For interesting food, Lima Floral is not super fancy looking (though still lovely) but one of our favourite West End eateries. Delicious Peruvian food.

MidnightPatrol · 18/11/2024 12:28

What about going to one of the restaurants in the shard? The views make it a special experience, and it doesn’t need to be too expensive.

JassyRadlett · 18/11/2024 12:28

If Ave Mario is booked up, what about Circolo Popolare?

TheSecondMrsCampbellBlack · 18/11/2024 12:21

North so maybe no good but Trullo

Trullo

https://www.trullorestaurant.com/

BourbonsAreOverated · 18/11/2024 12:20

mysadoldarse · 18/11/2024 12:16

I love both of these places but not quite the vibe I want for my birthday. Thanks though.

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Yeah they are great places for a day trip but not necessarily a birthday meal

pizza pilgrim and bao London are nice though
Canary Wharf pizza pilgrim is a great one for the teens with arcades and games downstairs.
Bao King’s Cross is near coal drops yard so has the cool factor. One of theirs (can’t remember which) has a karaoke room you can book

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 18/11/2024 12:17

Bancone is great, actually reasonable £ for London and have several restaurants. Yummy negronis and wine by the carafe too.

Second Lina stores too

We're off to London in December and may try Flat Iron

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mysadoldarse · 18/11/2024 12:16

BourbonsAreOverated · 18/11/2024 11:58

more quick eat than relaxing restaurant, but interesting with teens nonetheless

https://www.thisissoho.co.uk/eat-and-drink/kingly-court/

this has loads of different restaurants even cheese on a conveyor belt like sushi, but cheese
I appreciate you didn’t mention cheese

and this place is phenomenal Italian food
secretldn.com/mercato-mayfair-italian-food-hall/

I love both of these places but not quite the vibe I want for my birthday. Thanks though.

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mysadoldarse · 18/11/2024 12:15

Skykidsspy · 18/11/2024 11:55

Flat iron for steak is great value.

Flat Iron is a family favourite! I want something a bit fancier for this occasion, though.

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mysadoldarse · 18/11/2024 12:14

theeyeofdoe · 18/11/2024 11:56

Ave Mario in Covent Garden is nice.

Booked up, sadly

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DaveWatts · 18/11/2024 12:11

Not Italian, but the Delauney is always great

BourbonsAreOverated · 18/11/2024 11:58

more quick eat than relaxing restaurant, but interesting with teens nonetheless

https://www.thisissoho.co.uk/eat-and-drink/kingly-court/

this has loads of different restaurants even cheese on a conveyor belt like sushi, but cheese
I appreciate you didn’t mention cheese

and this place is phenomenal Italian food
secretldn.com/mercato-mayfair-italian-food-hall/

Kingly Court

Soho's open-air courtyard and playground for flavours. Home to international and critically acclaimed restaurants, underground bars and more, Kingly Court is a Soho foodie favourite.

https://www.thisissoho.co.uk/eat-and-drink/kingly-court

theeyeofdoe · 18/11/2024 11:56

Ave Mario in Covent Garden is nice.

Skykidsspy · 18/11/2024 11:55

Flat iron for steak is great value.

BourbonsAreOverated · 18/11/2024 11:54

https://baolondon.com
is really good each branch has a slightly different quirk.
as is https://www.pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/canary-wharf/
the downstairs of the Canary Wharf one has a few arcade games

there’s also a few food halls whose names I will remember in a minute! But more quick eat than relaxing meal

Home Page - BAO® - Official Site

There are some things in life worth queueing for – and that includes the delicious eponymous BAO buns at London's cult favourite restaurant - BAO.

https://baolondon.com

sweetpickle2 · 18/11/2024 11:54

Brasserie Zedel is one of the best restaurants in Central for value vs fancyness (although it's not any of the cuisines you've mentioned but has a varied menu with lots of meat options!)

ComtesseDeSpair · 18/11/2024 11:54

Lina Stores. It’s a small chain, with a few dotted around central London, but unlike most chains some operate individual menus.

Wibblywobblybobbly · 18/11/2024 11:53

Coya in the City is lovely. Good meat options for the DC. Lovely decor.

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