London’s restaurant whisperer, in your WhatsApp.

Discover London’s hidden gem restaurants
with The Skillet.

Tell The Skillet what you’re craving, where you are, and who you’re with. Get smart, local restaurant recommendations with direct booking links — all over WhatsApp.

Get local restaurant recommendations tailored to your mood, budget and area.

Chat with The Skillet via WhatsApp — no app installs, no logins.

Find hidden gems beyond the obvious lists and tourist traps.

Easy links to booking on the spot via your favourite platforms.

Start on WhatsApp 💬

Free to use • London-focused • No endless scrolling.

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The Skillet

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WhatsApp

Hey, I’m in Shoreditch with two mates. We want somewhere fun with great small plates.

Got you. 🍽️

Try Brat or Manteca tonight — both walkable. Want direct booking links?

Yesss, send me something around 8pm.

Here you go:

  • Brat – book on SevenRooms
  • Manteca – book via their site

Tap to open booking pages.

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How The Skillet works

No endless scrolling, no generic lists. Just a quick chat and a handful of spot-on restaurant picks with easy booking links.

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Tell The Skillet your vibe

Share your location, budget, who you’re with, and what you’re craving. That’s it.

2

Get local, curated picks

The Skillet suggests a small set of hand-picked restaurants nearby: hidden gems, neighbourhood spots, and buzz-worthy openings.

3

Tap to book & go eat

Each pick comes with easy links to booking (restaurant sites, OpenTable, etc.), plus handy notes on walk-in potential.

Why London eats with The Skillet

It’s like the friend who always knows where to go — but faster, and available 24/7 inside your WhatsApp.

📍 Hyper-local recommendations

From Marylebone gastropubs to Hackney wine bars and Notting Hill sushi, The Skillet speaks your neighbourhood.

🕵️‍♀️ Find hidden gems

Go beyond the obvious. Discover tiny counters, tucked-away pubs, and local favourites that don’t always show up on generic lists.

Frictionless booking

No hunting for links. Get direct booking options with each recommendation, including notes on walk-ins vs reservations.

Chat-first experience

Chat with The Skillet on WhatsApp.

No new app. No new account. Just start a chat, say “Where should I eat tonight?” and let The Skillet do the rest.

  • Works anywhere in London — from Notting Hill to Hackney, Soho to Peckham.
  • Ask follow-up questions: “What about somewhere quieter / date-y / vegan-friendly?”
  • Save your favourites and share picks with friends in two taps.
💬 Chat with The Skillet on WhatsApp

Tip: bookmark the chat so it’s always a tap away when you’re hungry.

Try asking things like:

You → “I’m near London Bridge, want a fun place with great small plates for 4 people tonight.”
You → “Saturday lunch in Notting Hill, somewhere good for sushi and cocktails?”
You → “Cosy neighbourhood spot in Archway or Highgate, budget ££.”
You → “Date night in Marylebone, gastropub vibes with great wine.”