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Clarendon S E R V I C E D A PA R T M E N T S Dining Polpetto 11 Berwick Street, W1F 0PL www.polpetto.co.uk Re-opened in February 2014 to much excitement Polpetto offers Venetian style tapas and describes itself as a ‘bacaro’; this is a Venetian word to describe a humble restaurant serving simple food and good, young, local wines. It is popular for its inspiring food and good value. Only downside – you can’t book! © Photography – Carol Sachs Blanchette 9 D’Arblay Street, W1F 8DR www.blanchettesoho.co.uk Blanchette is a French bistro serving simple, classic and inventive French food. The concept is based on the idea of sharing small French plates with a modern twist. Homemade terrines, oysters, cheese, whole roasted chicken and apple tart all feature on the menu. Yum! Vital Ingredient 36 Berwick Street, W1F 8RR www.vitalingredient.co.uk Vital Ingredient serves up a fantastic range of made-to-order tossed salads with has an overwhelming amount of ingredients, it is perfect at any time of day. There are no artificial additives, preservatives or colourings in their food and everything is prepared on site and then created by you. Wherever possible they practice fairtrade, low air miles, sustainable fishing and ingredients dependent on seasonality. Lima 31 Rathbone Place, W1T 1JH www.limalondon.com Lima offers contemporary Peruvian cuisine, it only opened in July 2012 and has already earned itself a Michelin star. The dining room is compact and bustling and the food is beautifully presented, delicate and colourful. The scallops, artichokes and Pisco Sours are recommended. Bar Italia 22 Frith Street, W1D 4RF www.baritaliasoho.co.uk This is Soho at its very best, full of character, bustling, unpretentious, and open 24 hours a day. This is a little piece of Italy right at the heart of Soho. There are sandwiches and pastries, however the real focus here is the coffee; the baristas will make your coffee exactly how you want it; each cup is unique to the drinker. www.clarendonuk.com Int/Mob: +44 1784 489 200