"Near: Tower of London/Tower Bridge We wonder if the serious-looking robotic guards that stand outside the Tower of London like cacio e pepe? Or if on their lunch break we’d find them sat on Tavolino’s terrace splitting a margherita before heading back to the castle. Either way, this useful Italian spot is a 12-minute walk across the river and has an excellent view of Tower Bridge. It’s all very dolce vita: expert handmade pasta matched with a heartfelt appreciation for mascarpone and the fact that it isn’t pissing it down. Unless of course, it is. In which case their roomy booths are perfect for a freshly baked focaccia-filled meal." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing