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 highlights something the Brits lack but the French have in spades – and it’s not French cuisine. This week – and with apologies to BBC’s The Fast Show –...
Nick Lander
Sunday 18 January 2026
• 1 min read
Nick on restaurants
More Seville highlights
Three more reasons to head to this charming city in southern Spain. As we left Confitería La Campana, which first opened its doors in Seville in 1885, JR said something...
Nick Lander
Sunday 11 January 2026
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This article was also published in the Financial Times. No sooner had I walked through the door of Le Central...
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This article was also published in the Financial Times. Joe Bastianich, with whom chef Mario Batali has opened over 20...
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This article was also published in the Financial Times. Over breakfast with friends at Maialino in the Gramercy Park Hotel...
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