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

Food + Drink

Tommy Banks's Easter recipe for hogget meatballs with mushroom sauce

Tommy Banks shares his recipe for an Easter feast with a twist

19 Apr 2025
Restaurants

Senza Fondo! now offering lasagne in a sandwich — to take away

For those who don’t want to wait three months for a table, the hatch offers a taste of what’s on offer

25 Mar 2025
Restaurants

The best fish and chips in London, from Masters Superfish to Poppies

From cod and haddock to halibut and Dover sole, there isn’t a fish that isn’t improved by being deep-fried

25 Mar 2025
Events and Things To Do

At the Museum of Brands, they pump nostalgia through the air con

This isn’t just a collection of old packaging, says David Ellis, it’s the preservation of our everyday lives

25 Mar 2025
Podcasts

Why is Rachel Reeves about to kill off the night out?

Plus, how much bottomless lasagne can one man eat? David reviews his recent trip down to Senza Fondo.

21 Mar 2025
Senza Fondo lasagna
Restaurants

London's new bottomless lasagne restaurant: how much can one man eat?

All-you-can-eat lasagne for £20 has this place booked out for three months. But is it any good? asks David Ellis

20 Mar 2025
Food + Drink

Come on barbie, let’s go party: five glorious BBQ recipes

Tongs at the ready: the city is soon to be sizzling and the heat is on. London’s well-seasoned barbecue pros plate up their fiery favourites for David Ellis

20 Mar 2025
Business

London restaurant scene braced for bloodbath as tax timebomb explodes

Restaurateurs are having to make exceptionally tough choices if they are to survive the rest of 2025

17 Mar 2025
Rachel Reeves
Restaurants

Rachel Reeves is about to kill off the night out

Either Rachel Reeves hasn’t realised she is about to wreak havoc on an industry, or she has — but perhaps doesn’t think it matters, says David Ellis

17 Mar 2025
Restaurants

Soho restaurant giving away 300 free lunches to celebrate opening

Think there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Try again

17 Mar 2025
Restaurants

83 delicious dishes in London for less than £15

Across town, a meal out is increasingly getting to a ridiculous figure — but it doesn’t always have to

17 Mar 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

The Ned launch three month, pop-up Guinness bar for walk-ins only

The Ned is promising the best pints of the black stuff inside the City

17 Mar 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: The Fox and Duck, Therfield

On the green, here is a handsome pub for its neighbours and anyone passing by, writes David Ellis

16 Mar 2025
Events and Things To Do

Six Nations 2025: Best pubs and bars to watch the rugby in London

This year’s tournament is shaping up to be spectacular. Here’s where to cheer on your team

15 Mar 2025
Events

London's best places for a tarot card reading

Who knows what might happen if you play your cards right? asks David Ellis

14 Mar 2025
Restaurants

Calong: It's hard to know what this Korean bistro is really offering

Despite a talented chef and chic surrounds, Calong seems a little directionless, says David Ellis

13 Mar 2025
Restaurants

New Thai fried chicken restaurant opening in Spitalfields Market

For its soft launch, the restaurant is giving away 500 free chicken burgers

12 Mar 2025