DK Travel : London : Places to eat

O’Conor Don

Genuine Irish pub serving modern European food with Irish overtones, Guinness and a good choice of whiskeys.
Patisserie Valerie

A classic Soho café with a wide range of delicious cakes and pastries: the fresh croissants make it a good place for breakfast. Its Frenchness extends to the smoky atmosphere, but there is a no-smoking area downstairs.
Patogh

Kebabs are a speciality of this Iranian restaurant that attracts a cheerful crowd. It is unlicensed, but you can take your own beer or wine.
Paul

The best patisserie in Covent Garden has authentic French fruit tarts, croissants, breads and cakes, as well as filled baguettes and real French coffee.
Paxton’s Head

A popular watering hole for both locals and visitors, this old pub caters for all tastes, with cocktails and flavoured vodkas as well as real ales.
Pengelley’s

Exquisite new Asian cuisine is created by Ian Pengelley’s brigade of world class chefs.
People’s Palace

Spacious restaurant with linen-draped tables and picture windows overlooking the Thames. Modern European food and attentive service.
Pied àTerre

Brilliant modern French cuisine is always to be found in this award- winning restaurant with a list of 850 wines.
Pizza Express

One of a chain of 80 outlets in London, this one is open until midnight, with regular jazz nights.
Pizza Paradiso

Stop here for an informal Italian lunch. This two-tiered, lively restaurant specialises in pizzas.