Nick on restaurants
Nick Lander – aka Mr Jancis Robinson – was the Financial Times restaurant critic from 1989 to 2022. Now, every Sunday, he writes about restaurants exclusively for us. To stay abreast of his reviews – which are free for everyone to read – sign up for our weekly newsletter.
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Nick's favourite meal of the week
What is it about Saturday lunch? A tale of one enjoyed at Mayfair’s latest opening. Very fancy! It has been my favourite meal of the week for over 40 years...
Nick Lander
Sunday 21 December 2025
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Nick's most memorable restaurants of 2025
Nick Lander
Sunday 14 December 2025
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