David Ellis

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David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both

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David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both

Restaurants

Tom Brown at the Capital: He's showing off — and it suits him

Brown is operating at a level rarely witnessed, says David Ellis, he just needs to hold back a little

22 Apr 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

David Ellis at the Farm Shop wine bar: The only £5 wine in Mayfair?

David Ellis joins the Barbour-and-a-cashmere scarf set downstairs at the Groucho owner’s latest venture

6 Mar 2024
Restaurants

Is the UK's priciest steak really worth £760?

It serves beef that’s never been in Britain before, and the chef cooks by ear. David Ellis tries the country’s most expensive steakhouse

4 Mar 2024
Restaurants

Bistro Freddie team announce next move with Crispin at Studio Voltaire

The project sees the Crispin brand head south of the river for the first time

4 Mar 2024
Food + Drink

Hairy Biker Dave Myers helped unbutton the stuffy world of TV chefs

Myers, alongside “Si” King, helped change the face of British cooking

29 Feb 2024
Restaurants

Why everyone's obsessed with Bistro Freddie

Dominic Hamdy tells David Ellis  why his tiny corner of EC2 is every foodies’ new favourite — and what’s coming next

28 Feb 2024
Sambal Shiok
Restaurants

30 must-try dishes at famous London restaurants

Some restaurant dishes become timeless, each a flagstone in London’s culinary landscape. Here are 30 to start

27 Feb 2024
Restaurants

London’s 20 best cheap restaurants, as chosen by top chefs

Tightening the purse strings shouldn’t mean the end of glorious meals out

27 Feb 2024
Food + Drink

Can a meal kit revolutionise your dinner?  

DIY gourmet fare delivered to your door with idiot-proof instructions — but is it really the best way to dine, asks David Ellis

26 Feb 2024
Food + Drink

How to make the pot-au-feu from The Taste of Things

Your new life in rural France awaits

23 Feb 2024
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Acclaimed bar Oriole to return in summer, following three-month pop-up

Forced to close in 2022, the popular bar finally makes its return

21 Feb 2024
Restaurants

Maison François team announce sibling site in Borough Market

Expect French classics with an international influence

16 Feb 2024
Travel

Is Gleneagles the ultimate minibreak?

The legendary Scottish hotel is 100 years old — and will never go out of style, says David Ellis

15 Feb 2024
Restaurants

William Drabble to open site inspired by Queen Victoria’s head chef

Don’t call it a comeback, he’s been here for years

15 Feb 2024
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

The best bars for a Valentine's Day date in London

Whether you want to curl up in one of London's most romantic hideaways or are just looking for somewhere to drink away the awkwardness, London has you covered, says David Ellis 

14 Feb 2024
Restaurants

How the Dover became the hottest table in town

It launched without a party, doesn’t do influencers and the food is as simple as can be. David Ellis on the restaurant making it look easy

7 Feb 2024
Restaurants

London's newest Michelin-starred restaurants

It was an outstanding evening for Gymkhana and The Ledbury

6 Feb 2024
Restaurants

Michelin Green stars 2024: St Barts only London restaurant to win

Out of six winners, St Barts was the sole London winner

5 Feb 2024
Restaurants

Myth-busting Michelin: everything you need to know about the guide

The Guide has long been the source of gossip. But what stacks up, and what's idle chatter?

5 Feb 2024