David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both
David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both

From the Golders Green classics to competing shops in Brick Lane, here's where to find London's best bagels

In total, diners have donated more than £15million since StreetSmart’s inception 27 years ago

Unusually for a critic, a role that naturally inspires enemies, Vines maintained friendly relationships with chefs and writers across the globe

This latest AI invention benefits no one but the very greediest, says David Ellis

Once you’ve cheered on the runners, amble on down to one these spots for a light refreshment

Plug in and play, says David Ellis

It’s as if the owners actually want you to have fun, writes David Ellis — can you imagine?

Brown is operating at a level rarely witnessed, says David Ellis, he just needs to hold back a little

Satan’s Whiskers owner Kevin Armstrong has built the cocktail list

The celebrity credentials are impeccable, but it’s the food, wine and picturesque setting that make the Billet one of the country’s most perfect pubs, says David Ellis

Paris, NYC? One-trick ponies compared with our city’s brilliance

London's oldest Japanese restaurant seems to be unknown to everyone but A-listers, says David Ellis

There’s nothing more traditional for Easter than lamb. Here, chef Richard Corrigan shares his favourite recipe

Love them or hate them, Spoons aren’t going anywhere. Here’s our pick of the best in central London
A favourite of the Le Manoir team, the Lamb is a biscuit box pub with big boy wine, says David Ellis

What’s the secret behind Super 8’s growing list of A-lister restaurants?

Nima Safaei has opened a restaurant that could fit every bill, says David Ellis

Darts, pool and interactive shuffleboard await

It looks as if someone attempted to open The Dover using their pocket money, says David Ellis, but Tasca at Câv offers beautiful food and fair prices

More than 300,000 people are expected to attend
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For those who don’t want to wait three months for a table, the hatch offers a taste of what’s on offer