Nick on restaurants
Nick Lander – aka Mr Jancis Robinson – was the Financial Times restaurant critic from 1989 to 2022. Now, every Sunday, he writes about restaurants exclusively for us. To stay abreast of his reviews – which are free for everyone to read – sign up for our weekly newsletter.
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Nick's favourite meal of the week
What is it about Saturday lunch? A tale of one enjoyed at Mayfair’s latest opening. Very fancy! It has been my favourite meal of the week for over 40 years...
Nick Lander
Sunday 21 December 2025
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Nick's most memorable restaurants of 2025
Nick Lander
Sunday 14 December 2025
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For the first time, Nick answers the question most frequently put to him. A version of this article is published...
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Nick muses on a life without restaurant-going in an article that is also published by the Financial Times.
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This review appears as a matter of record only. The restaurants described are, sadly, closed until further notice.
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Nick falls for one of Sonoma's most famous restaurants. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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A brave new Greek restaurant in Charlotte Street – very unlike the old White Tower. A version of this article...
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Nick meets Spain's culinary hero. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times.
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