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 on restaurants
Alta, an oasis of calm – for now
A new restaurant in one of central London’s busiest fast-food nuclei is strongly Spanish-influenced. Brave the crowds on Regent Street and Carnaby Street in London’s West End; ignore the charms...
Nick Lander
Sunday 30 November 2025
• 1 min read
Nick on restaurants
How restaurants have changed since 2000 – part 2
Nick Lander
Sunday 23 November 2025
• 1 min read
Nick on restaurants
How restaurants have changed since 2000 – part 1
Nick Lander
Sunday 16 November 2025
• 1 min read
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The pleasure of trackside dining in the western Languedoc. Above, Tania Monnou of L’Art & Gourmand.
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The Mecca of street food where Europe meets Asia.
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