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2 for 1 deals, 50% off, a free glass of champagne - the offers keep coming in across the capital's restaurants. One restaurant, the Little Bay in Farringdon, is even offering food for free if the customer doesn't want to pay - you only pay for what you think the food is worth.

The deals are not just confined to high street chains and small independent restaurants, even Michelin starred restaurants in London are also offering bargain deals to beat the recession.

Marco's, Stamford Bridge

At Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club, Marco's Restaurant is hosting a series of Bangers & Mash and Fine Ale nights to lure in thrifty punters.

The restaurant, a joint venture between Marco Pierre White and Chelsea Football Club, opened to rave reviews offering delights such as foie gras and grilled Dover soul but can sausage and mash reallyÌýappeal to the Chelsea elite?

Livio Italiani, General Manager of Marco said: "The offer is aimed at people who visit Stamford Bridge and for those who live nearby - not just football fans of the club. By choosing a British classic and a choice of English ales it offers fantastic value for money"

The Bangers & Mash and Fine Ale nights (£10.50) will be available on the evenings of 17th – 21st February (lunchtime as well on the 17th).Ìý

Philip Howard, owner The Square, Mayfair

Fine Dining Meal Deals

At the two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Square, owner and chef Philip Howard is offering an upmarket meal deal for £30 rather than the usual £75. ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ London reporter Ayshea Buksh visited the restaurant and also asked the diners of Mayfair if they're still fine dining. Click on the link below to watch the report.

Antony Worrall Thompson

Recession hits celebrity chef

For some restaurants trying to beat the recession has come too late. Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has had to close several restaurants after going into administration. ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ London's Sarah Harris met with Antony Worrall Thompson, watch the report by clicking on the link below.

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