The Best Central London Restaurants

Lansdowne

Address: 90 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 8HX
Telephone: 020 7483 0409

Although it?s slightly more relaxed than The Engineer nearby, the Lansdowne?s clientele is clearly Primrose Hill?s aristocracy. They come here ? in droves at the weekend, although weekdays aren?t much quieter ? for the lunchtime stonebaked pizzas & the ever-changing menu, chalked up on the obligatory blackboard. Food can range from the simple & comforting ? sausages & mash or grilled sardines with parsley & lemon ? to the marginally innovative or exotic ? almond gazpacho or papardelle with chicken livers. The common denominators are the hearty portions & the Mediterranean flavours. Eat downstairs for the buzz or upstairs in the restaurant for a calmer experience. The Lansdowne?s wine list is particularly interesting, with many unusual bottles on offer. Service can be a problem, especially on a busy evening, when it can be ?a bit dizzy? or even ?arrogant?.