Manzi's

One of London's best known and long established West End restaurants, Manzi's specialises in traditional fish and seafood dishes. The restaurant has been going since 1928 and is an equally good spot for a fishy lunch or a pre or post theatre dinner. Eat in the bistro style main restaurant on the ground floor. Expect red-checked bistro tablecloths and some rather wonderful piscine murals. What's cooking? Jellied eels, devilled whitebait, cockles, whelks and winkles, oysters, seafood platters, Dover sole, a huge variety of fresh fried or grilled fish as well as daily specials such as clam chowder or Provencale fish stew."A period piece which seems to have remained unchanged for 50 years. Decor, waiters and dishes are all old-fashioned. If you like classic fish dishes and solid portions, you'll accept the high prices. - © Evening Standard 2003 / Charles Campion" - Critic reviewAverage price - £25 - £34 (€38 - €50)Cork & Bottle44 - 46 Cranbourn StreetLondonWC2Cosy, good sized basement wine bar. A great escape from the often frantic Leicester Square. 200 wines on offer enjoyed by many for around 250 years sat in intimate alcoves.