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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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Ballymaloe House May 2026
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Sally Abé of Teal
Nick on restaurants Abé and Abe, a winning combo at Teal

An exciting new addition to the East London restaurant scene. Above, Sally Abé. Everything is on the small side at Sally Abé’s new restaurant, Teal, a short walk from Hackney...

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Nick on restaurants A great new arrival in north London. Assorted dishes from its kitchen are pictured above by Justin De Souza. London...
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Nick on restaurants An ambitious new Chinese restaurant on Trafalgar Square. ‘What’s important about restaurants in the West End’, my friend proclaimed shortly...
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Nick on restaurants Gut surgery, followed by gut satisfaction in one of London's most distinctive dining rooms. It has become something of a...
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Nick on restaurants Paris's two-star restaurant Table, appreciated. Chef patron Bruno Verjus captures an image of a pithivier above, surrounded by his (much...
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