Al-Farid

Tucked by Cathedral Yard, Al-Farid does Moroccan and Lebanese cooking in a dining room that commits fully - lanterns, carved wood, low light. It is the kind of room that makes a Tuesday dinner feel like an occasion.

The tagines are the reason to come: slow-cooked, properly spiced, served without shortcuts. Add mezze to share and mint tea to finish, and the Cathedral is right there when you step back out.