513149 Fri Apr 25 19:21:13 -0700 2008 7 42 U.K./Ireland 0 3630873 Hi all you chowhounds My husband and I have an opportunity to eat anywhere in London with a business client and her husband. We wanted to give his client a couple of restaurants to choose from. So far my husband picked the River St Cafe and I don't remember the name, but he said it is the best Indian restaurant in London. I also found Zuma, Amaya and Maze. We are are all fairly young (in our 30s) and don't want anything too stuffy - just a great food experence in a nice atmosphere - cost for this one night doesn't matter :) The dinner is on a Sunday, and it seems that could be an issue for some restaurants. I already eliminated some (hibiscus, the ambassador). Any help is appreciated thanks! Fri Apr 25 19:21:13 -0700 2008 186964 torontotaste 1 3631446 Hi there, If your husband is suggesting Benares GO! http://www.benaresrestaurant.com/ As you can see from their site it's got a Michelin star, and head chef Atul Kochhar is rather famous and very respected here. Another restaurant I'd suggest is Pont de la Tour as the food is excellent and the views are amazing. At present our friends are raving about Hush Brasserie. St Johns also has an excellent reputation. It's also worth browsing Top Table as you can get some amazing deals -http://www.toptable.co.uk/. Hope this helps! Sat Apr 26 06:43:01 -0700 2008 3630873 187035 Spankie 2 3637193 thanks so much - it is very helpful..I will check out top table too. Only 2 more weeks until we are in London! I will report back. Mon Apr 28 12:42:45 -0700 2008 3631446 186964 torontotaste 1 3633224 Hi There, Zuma is great if you like Asian Fusion cookery, there other restaurant is called Roka and i think the food there is better than Zuma, in fact its my wifes favourite restaurant and best ever meal. i had a great lunch at Theo Randall in the Intercontinental Park Lane recently, good regional italian food from a chef who used to be at the River Cafe. Hope these help. Sun Apr 27 01:51:34 -0700 2008 3630873 184938 Cookie Boy 2 3637205 thanks so much - I will add Roka to the list! Mon Apr 28 12:43:57 -0700 2008 3633224 186964 torontotaste 1 3633637 Hi, For some great no nonsense food, goto St John's Bread and Wine in Farringdon. Excellent food. The chef Fergus Henderson is into Nose to Tail Eating. Check out the website. Enjoy dave Sun Apr 27 08:50:27 -0700 2008 3630873 187358 mzungu 2 3637206 thanks Dave! Mon Apr 28 12:44:27 -0700 2008 3633637 186964 torontotaste 1 3639260 Locanda Locatelli is great - lovely glamorous room, fab italian food and wine list. Nahm - extraordinary and pricey Thai is an amazing experience and open on sunday night - if you don't make it there try one of the Busabaeathai places on your own credit card. Have a great trip. Tue Apr 29 07:07:22 -0700 2008 3630873 182867 juneavrile