London Restaurant Festival

London Restaurant Festival is a citywide celebration of dining out. See some of the world-renowned St James's restaurants taking part below. Top Ten Cuisines This event series, exclusive to American Express card members, celebrates the top cuisines that have shaped London’s food scene. Following a welcome drink, you will enjoy a specially designed four-course dinner, hosted by some of the country’s most celebrated chefs. 1st October - Sabor Michelin-starred chef Nieves Barragan opened her own restaurant, Sabor last year, with the aim to serve traditional Spanish cuisine. In collaboration with Michelin-starred Galician chef Javier Olleros, Nieves will create a Galician inspired menu using traditional ingredients and cooking methods. 25th October - Ikoyi Ikoyi serves jollof cuisine – employing West African ingredients to classic British and Mediterranean dishes. Combining bold heat and umami with the highest quality products, the dishes are an exploration of culinary innovation and cultural diversity. Hosted by Head Chef Jeremy Chan, the menu focuses on the unique interpretations of the properties of regional ingredients. Gourmet Odyssey: Discover West End London’s most original gastronomic road trip. Your first course in one top London restaurant, your main in another and dessert in a third – with a champagne reception and wine with each course, and travelling between restaurants on an iconic heritage Routemaster bus. 13th October - BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, Texture, Milos, The Square After a champagne reception in the David Lean room at the iconic BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, you will visit some of the finest restaurants in London’s West End. Milos, recognised as one of the finest Mediterranean seafood restaurants in the world, Michelin-starred modern European restaurant, Texture and the modern French haute cuisine Michelin-starred restaurant, The Square. Restaurant-Hopping Tours Following last year’s success, we see the return of some of your favourite restaurant-hopping tours, including St James’s & Regent Street (with two sets of restaurants for this area). See just some of the incredible London restaurants involved across the tours below. It’s the best way to visit five restaurants in one day – for just £45. St James & Regent Street – British Restaurant-Hopping Tour 3rd and 6th October Duck & Waffle Local, Magpie, Stem, Fishworks, Heddon Street Kitchen - with Zonin sparkling wines. St James & Regent Street – International Restaurant-Hopping Tour 10th and 30th October Ikoyi, Sakagura, Milos, Tibits, Momo - cocktails by City of London Gin.