The Big Smoke is a haven for foodies, with many people around the world flocking to London to try some of the finest cuisine known to man.
Since the UK shook its bland food reputation, it has caught up with the likes of France and the US to become a culinary destination for even the fussiest of critics.
But while many of the top restaurants in the capital will see you forking out a fortune for a three-course meal, there is somewhat of a thrifty food revolution going on in London.
The London Restaurant Festival takes place from 8th-27th October this year and will feature establishments for all budgets. Raising the profile of restaurants big and small in the capital, there are a host of events and special menus to be enjoyed throughout the festival. While big-name chefs such as Simon Rogan and Theo Randall are also getting involved.
But whether you’re actually planning an October trip to a London Travelodge or want to visit the capital at any time of year, you’re in for tasty treats. There are London restaurants to cater for all size appetites (and wallets.) Here are three of the best!
1. Cheap and cheerful: Franco Manca (various locations around London)
You’d think that the best pizza in London would be worth a pretty penny, but you’d be wrong, because Franco Manca is bringing Italian pizza to the capital at a quite unbelievable price.
Made from sourdough and baked in a wood-burning brick oven, it’s pizza unlike any other you’ve tasted before. And with prices starting at just £4.50, it won’t break the bank either. Crash out in our Balham Travelodge after gorging yourself on a meal just like Mama used to make (or so we’re told).
2. Mid-price munch, massive mmmmm: Dishoom (Shoreditch and Covent Garden)
If a Bombay café in the middle of London sounds like your idea of heaven, then look no further than Dishoom.
Influenced by colonial India, expect dreamy dhal, lamp chops to die for and what many people consider the finest gin and tonics in the capital. Why not explore the rest of the trendy East End by staying at our Bethnal Green Travelodge?
3. Show-stopping sustenance: Duck and Waffle (Heron Tower, Bishopsgate)
Situated on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower in central London, Duck and Waffle is a breath-taking venue for fine cuisine and the ideal place for celebrations big and small.
The restaurant is open 24/7, so whether you want to try their signature breakfast dish (the clue’s in the name) or pop in for a late night snack above the twinkling lights of London, the choice is yours.
