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Jay Rayner

Jay Rayner is the Observer's restaurant critic and a feature writer. His most recent book is Nights Out At Home. He keeps an archive of all his journalism at jayrayner.co.uk

December 2024

  • Chef proprietors of the Maida Grill House in Salford in front of their food counter and kitchen

    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    2024 restaurant roundup: looking back on the year’s culinary highs

  • The Don, 20 St Swithin's Lane, London EC4, for Jay Rayner's restaurant review, OM, 20/11/2024. Sophia Evans for The Observer

    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    The Don, London: ‘The expectation was for something warmer’ – restaurant review

  • ‘A huge, elegant block of a space’: Claro, London.

    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    Claro, London: Many of the dishes are wonderful, but the endless emails are a real pain – restaurant review

  • Hachi Japanese BBQ restaurant, Brewer St, Soho, for Jay Rayner's restaurant review, OM, 13/11/2024. Sophia Evans for The Observer

    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    Hachi Japanese BBQ, London: ‘Proper fun’ – restaurant review

  • Happy eater
    I’ve made Christmas lunch for the past 30 years. Now I want a year off

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  • Jay Rayner on restaurants
    Desi Yew Tree, Wolverhampton: ‘Part of the brilliance of Desi pub culture’ – restaurant review

November 2024

  • Jay Rayner The Guardian The Martlet Kitchen 04 11 2024 3453

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    The Martlet, Rochdale: ‘A victory of professionalism’ – restaurant review

    Civic pride meets glorious cooking at a remarkably fair price
  • Once bittern: Hugh Corcoran and Lady Frances von Hofmannsthal in the dining room.

    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    The Yellow Bittern, London: ‘Leaves you muttering about school dinners’ – restaurant review

    A new destination in Kings Cross turns its back on mod cons to cater to a fantasy of past times

    • Happy eater
      What’s the silliest question you can ask a restaurant critic? (And yes, I have the answer)

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    • Jay Rayner on restaurants
      Joseph’s Brasserie, London: ‘Let’s celebrate’ – restaurant review

    • Jay Rayner on restaurants
      Mauby, London: ‘Exactly the vibe you want’ – restaurant review

October 2024

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    1 York Place, Bristol: ‘Does the job beautifully’ – restaurant review

    The eclectic menu here wanders right across Europe – but diners will want to stay right where they are
  • Maroto, 4 Were Street, London W1, for Jay Rayner's restaurant review, OM, 04/10/2024. Sophia Evans for The Observer

    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    Maroto, London: ‘I really can’t recommend it’ – restaurant review

    The experiment with five flavours at this Brazilian-inspired place will leave diners feeling only bitter

    • Happy eater
      When pubs and restaurants close, our culture is a casualty

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    • Jay Rayner on restaurants
      Stage, Exeter: ‘Just know it’s all bloody good’ – restaurant review

    • Jay Rayner on restaurants
      Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, London: ‘Things that no one needs’ – restaurant review

September 2024

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    18, St Andrews: ‘Smells of newly pumped testosterone’ – restaurant review

  • Goldies, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London, for Jay Rayner's restaurant review, OM, 10/09/2024. Sophia Evans for The Observer

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    Goldies, London: ‘Celebrate its arrival’ – restaurant review

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    Jay Rayner on restaurants
    Tharavadu, Leeds: ‘It’ll make you profoundly happy’ – restaurant review

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    Toasted nori on Pot Noodle, sea salt on supermarket mousse… behold, I am the king of snacks

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