The Metropolitan London

We discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant called Back to Basics in Foley Street. They do fantastic fish – all completely fresh and delicious. You pick what you want from a retro chalkboard written in large letters across one wall. A word of warning though, don't get there too late because once a particluar dish is sold its crossed off the board and thats it – it's gone! A meal starts with bread and a selection of home-made butters such as anchovy and roasted red pepper. Starters include a huge bowl of fisherman's soup with generous portions of clams and king prawns. Follow this with monkfish and prawn skewers or half a lobster. There is a good wine list, well priced.Be prepared to get messy with the food, but don't worry – the charming waitress will provide you with a linen bib to protect your clothes. A relaxed service and reasonably priced. We were amazed that we had not heard about this place before – it was brilliant and we had a fantastic night.