London - Travel Blogs & Travel Guides: 2023

REVIEW: Flat Three Restaurant, Holland Park, London

Time for dinner at Flat Three Restaurant in Holland Park.

With a Scandi-Japanese-Korean fusion menu, an open kitchen, and a love of foraging, Flat Three is one of London’s intriguing hidden gems.

As I ventured through an understated doorway on Holland Park Avenue, and downstairs to the restaurant, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The room I entered was a sophisticated basement – simple décor, elegant table settings and glassware all working with the original structure of the room. Within the archways were intimate alcoves, perfect for seating small groups. I took my place, and prepared for the main entertainment.

Time to make my own Magnum at London’s Magnum Pleasure Store.

*This store has now closed but I’ve left the content live.*

Hi… I’m Chloe. Self-confessed foodie. Lover of gourmet. Possessor of the ultimate sweet tooth. A standard day may start with cake… but that’s ok, right? So when an invite arrived in my inbox entitled: Magnum Pleasure Store, I hit reply and planned my visit.

The luxurious pop-up store is located in the heart of Covent Garden, right next to the Royal Opera House. I heard it was popular… and could see for myself when I spotted a queue snaking out of the door.

Wanderlust Chloe Magnum Pleasure Store London 17

From the beautiful views from London’s Sky Garden to the delicious food at the restaurant, time to review Darwin Brasserie.

Thinking of visiting MeatMISSION? Find out more about the food, the prices, the service and my verdict!

My first piece of advice if you’re considering visiting MeatMISSION? Don’t go unless a) you’re hungry, and b) you’re prepared to get really messy!

Tucked around the back of one of London’s busiest squares on a Saturday night, is MeatMISSION. It’s not difficult to find – just put your nose in the air and you’ll be led towards the mouth watering smell of burgers frying.

The Artichoke in Amersham is Michelin starred dining, without the Michelin star – or the impossible booking procedure.

**I returned to The Artichoke for dinner more recently for a special anniversary dinner. I’d recommend clicking through to read my latest review here. **

The restaurant sits in the heart of a beautiful old town high street, which is full of luxury delis, old-fashioned pubs and a few standard chain restaurants. Without being pretentious, it is easily the best restaurant in the area.

Serving refined Modern European cuisine, the food is creative, delicious and stunning to look at. On my visit, I sampled the Lunch Tasting Menu – a £38 five course menu. I chose to accompany it with the £18 wine flight.

The meal started with an amuse bouche which was a small spoonful packed full of complex flavours. Roasted salsify, toasted hazelnut soil, chervil emulsion, truffle gel and sweet cicely… all in one delicious mouthful! The freshly baked rolls containing salty ham were also heavenly.