Stanley Tucci, Charli XCX and Dua Lipa have one thing in common: A passion for exceptional food. With all three based in London, here are three of their favorite places to eat.
Singer, songwriter and actress Dua Lipa is well-versed in London's restaurant scene, regularly highlighting her favorite spots In her cultural newsletter Service 95. Her top tip is Westerns Laundry, the sister restaurant of the nearby Primeur, which serves Spanish-inspired cuisine and specializes in fish and seafood. Small plates, long tables and an ever-changing menu – if that isn't enough, you'll be sold by the time you try the Rum Baba.
Gymkhana, a two-star North Indian restaurant in London's Mayfair, is not just at the top of Dua Lipa's list, but is also a favorite of pop star and full-time "brat", Charli XCX. With British Raj aesthetic, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Serving a large selection of traditionally prepared dishes, the tandoori masala lamb chops and the goat mehti keema stand out in particular.
American actor and author Stanley Tucci is no stranger to Italian cuisine. Known for his numerous supporting roles – including an iconic performance in The Devil Wears Prada – Tucci is not only a passionate cook, but also a true connoisseur. Having lived in London for over 10 years now, he knows the restaurant scene there like no other. His favorite Italian restaurant? The Sartoria on Savile Row. Under the direction of top Calabrian chef Francesco Mazzei, who also popularized Nduja in England, the restaurant entices with southern Italian dishes such as lasagne pastachina and lobster tagliolini. Tucci and his spouse, Felicy Blunt, are so enthusiastic about Mazzei's cuisine that they even asked the chef to cater their wedding in 2012.
