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Where to eat before the opera
Published 19 May 2023

A night at the opera calls for a perfectly picked restaurant to set the evening off in style. Whether you're heading to the Royal Opera House, Royal Festival Hall or for the opening of the season at Opera Holland Park, here are eight excellent spots to sustain and entertain.

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