"Verdict: Kol is an upmarket Mexican restaurant in Marylebone that revolves around a buzzing open kitchen. Clay-coloured plates and bowls hit tables with a brief explanation—squeeze the prawn heads, garnish with flowers, smash the crispy pig’s skin—but things still feel laid-back. Sink into a rust red booth in this warm, terracotta dining room and get ready to photograph every dish that comes your way. Subscribers get first dibs on reservations 24 hours earlier than mere mortals. Know that lunchtime reservations are pretty easy to get with a few day’s notice, otherwise, bookings are released a couple of months in advance. There’s also the Mezcaleria bar downstairs, which is easier to book and welcomes walk-ins too." - jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
