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Grace Dent | The Guardian picks

3 restaurants recommended by Grace Dent | The Guardian

Italian · Islington · Highbury

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Trullo

Fifteen years of unwavering excellence have made this the gold standard for grown-up Italian dining, anchored by a beef shin ragù that's become legendary in its own right. Chef Conor Gadd's refined approach to Italian cooking creates the kind of candlelit, deeply satisfying meals that justify the restaurant's enduring reputation.

Georgian · Mayfair

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DakaDaka

Charred British meats and vegetables meet Georgian spice at this fire-powered kitchen, backed by a sommelier's expertly chosen Georgian wine list that charts centuries of winemaking tradition. The rowdy, high-energy dining room channels a Tbilisi dive bar—all live flames, loud traditional music, and the kind of atmosphere that demands you stay late and eat more.

Italian · Covent Garden

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Burro

Burro channels classic Italian sophistication with richly textured dishes that feel both refined and deeply satisfying—the Venetian chicken liver paté is a masterclass in understated elegance. It's the kind of old-school establishment that reasserts proper standards in a neighbourhood better known for tourist traps.

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