The Meet In The Middle Restaurant Guide: Where To Eat If You’re Coming From Opposite Sides Of Town - London - The Infatuation

"Everyone’s answer to ‘let’s just meet somewhere in the middle’ is Soho, even if one of you lives in Edinburgh. But, because of the winning combo of the Victoria and Northern lines, if one of you lives in Angel and the other lives in Brixton, it’s actually true. So, if you both agree to meet in Soho, Duck Soup should be your choice. This restaurant and wine bar on Dean Street doesn’t feel like another central spot. For starters, it’s relaxed and intimate enough that you can actually hear your friend speak. Then there’s their eclectic menu, with dishes like grilled aubergine, and the bobby beans with charred potato, walnuts and parsley from the kitchen. Or, if it’s a ‘quick catch up’, code for ‘more booze, less food’, then they’ve got you covered with grown-up ‘nibbles’ like salame campagnolo or a half a dozen oysters." - heidi lauth beasley