Best Dishes in London
203 restaurants to explore
Restaurants in London
203 restaurants40 Maltby Street
Wine Bar·Bermondsey·$$
Sophisticated seasonal wine bar in a Bermondsey railway arch famous for excellent natural wines.
A. Wong
Chinese·Pimlico·$$$
Two Michelin stars for 30-dish tasting menu — Shaanxi bao, Anhui fermented seabass, dim sum that redefined fine Chinese.
Abu Zaad
Syrian·Edgware Road·$
One of the few Syrian restaurants on Edgware Road — big sharing platters, grilled meats and affordable mezze.
Addis
Ethiopian·King's Cross·$$
Traditional Ethiopian dining in King's Cross known for authentic spiced stews and communal injera feasts.
Afghan Kitchen
Afghan·Angel·$
Tiny cash-only Islington canteen with yogurt-rich stews that cost under £12.
Agora
Greek·Borough Market·$$
A high-energy Greek 'souvla bar' in Borough Market with wood-fired flatbreads and rotisserie meats.
Akoko
West African·Fitzrovia·$$$
Michelin-starred West African fine dining where ceremonial hand washing begins an unforgettable tasting menu.
Akub
Palestinian·Notting Hill·$$$
Palestinian fine dining in Notting Hill where a crowdfunding campaign backed a chef's singular vision.
Al Kahf
Somali·Whitechapel·$
Lowkey Somali restaurant tucked away off Whitechapel Road serving authentic slow-cooked meat and generous platters.
Aladin
Indian·Brick Lane·$
A long-standing Brick Lane institution known for its award-winning curry and BYOB policy.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
French·Mayfair·$$$$
Three Michelin stars of classic French luxury — the Dorchester's flagship where ingredients get the single-focus treatment.
Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal
French·Mayfair·$$$$
Two-Michelin-starred modern French dining with extreme technical precision and a love for luxury ingredients.
Alhaji Suya
Nigerian·Brixton·$
Northern Nigerian takeaway kiosk famous for tender suya meat skewers and fresh yaji spice.
Amazonico
Latin American·Mayfair·$$$$
Jungle-themed Mayfair blowout with pan-Latin sharing plates, Peruvian sushi, and tableside Wagyu.
AngloThai
Thai·Marylebone·$$$$
London's only Michelin-starred Thai restaurant — British farm ingredients cooked through a Thai lens by a half-Thai, half-British chef.
Apollo Banana Leaf
Sri Lankan·Tooting·$$
Humble BYOB Sri Lankan restaurant in Tooting serving authentic curries and kothu for under £10 per main.
Arabica Borough Market
Eastern Mediterranean·Borough Market·$$
20-year Borough Market staple serving smoky Eastern Mediterranean meze under a Victorian railway arch.
Arch Deli
Deli·Leytonstone·$$
A charming neighborhood delicatessen and wine bar in a Leytonstone railway arch.
Arepa & Co
Venezuelan·Brixton·$
Venezuelan arepas and cachapas in Brixton Village — one of London's longest-running Latin American market stalls.
Arlington
European·St James's·$$$$
The rebirth of the iconic Le Caprice in St James's, serving timeless European classics.
Arôme Bakery
Bakery·Covent Garden·$$
Artisanal bakery in Covent Garden blending traditional French pastry with innovative Asian flavors.
Babur
Indian·Forest Hill·$$$
A sophisticated South London staple in Forest Hill known for refined Indian cuisine and innovative flavors.
Bali Bali
Indonesian·Covent Garden·$$
Authentic Indonesian dining in Covent Garden known for its traditional Rijsttafel and fragrant curries.
BAO Soho
Taiwanese·Soho·$
Queue-for-hours Taiwanese bao counter where fluffy steamed buns and bigger plates punch above their £12 price point.
Barrafina Soho
Spanish·Soho·$
Barcelona-style tapas counter where £6-9 dishes and crispy-perfect croquetas justify the crowds.
Bask Street Boys
Basque·Seven Dials Market·$
London's first dedicated tortilla bar in Seven Dials Market serving bold Basque flavors.
Beigel Bake
Jewish·Spitalfields·$
24-hour institution dishing out 3,000 salt beef beigels a day for under £7
Berenjak
Persian·Soho·$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand Persian kebabs and mezze on Romilly Street — Tehran-style without the hype.
Bergamot Cafe
Persian·Shepherd's Bush·$$
Authentic Persian café in Shepherd's Bush known for traditional brunch platters and unique fusion lattes.
Bistro Aix
French·Crouch End·$$$
Classic, intimate French dining in Crouch End from a Ducasse-trained chef.
Bistrotheque
French·Bethnal Green·$$$
Unmarked warehouse bistro serving French-accented British classics and famous weekend brunches.
Blacklock
Steakhouse·Shoreditch·$$
East London chophouse grilling premium chops and steaks over charcoal.
Bleecker Burger
American·Victoria·$
Award-winning burger joint using dry-aged, grass-fed beef and simple toppings—named UK's best burger in 2024.
Blue Nile
Eritrean·Finsbury Park·$$
Authentic Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in Finsbury Park known for generous communal platters and tangy injera.
Brasserie Zedel
French·Soho·$$
Grand Art Deco Parisian brasserie serving French classics at excellent value with live music.
Brat
Basque·Shoreditch·$$$
One-Michelin-star Basque grill where £3.50 smoked cod's roe toast and whole turbot define open-fire cooking.
Brigadiers
Indian·City of London·$$$
Indian BBQ in Bloomberg Arcade from the Gymkhana team — tandoor lamb chops, live sport, and cocktails on tap.
Brockley's Rock
Fish & Chips·Brockley·$
Award-winning fish and chip shop in Lewisham known for its massive portions and extensive menu.
Brooklands by Claude Bosi
British·Belgravia·$$$$
Two-Michelin-starred modern British dining with French flair and panoramic views of the London skyline.
Brutto
Italian·Farringdon·$$
Raucous Florentine trattoria with gingham tablecloths, £5 negronis, and 800g T-bones that don't apologize.
Bun House
Chinese·Soho·$$
Instagram-famous Cantonese steamed buns with gooey salted egg custard, Chinatown's grab-and-go bao specialist
Cadet
French·Stoke Newington·$$
Walk-in wine bar where the charcutier makes his own pate en croute and the blackboard menu changes daily.
Cafe Cecilia
British·Hackney·$$$
Max Rocha's canalside neighbourhood restaurant — Irish heritage meets River Cafe training, Guinness bread in everything.
Cafe TPT
Cantonese·Chinatown·$
Cantonese street food spot in Chinatown where roast meats and curry come for under £10.
Casa Cannoli
Italian·Hackney·$
Sicilian cannoli filled to order with sheep's milk ricotta — the Saturday market stall Hackney locals queue for.
Casa Malevo
Argentinian·Bayswater·$$$
Neighbourhood Argentinian parrilla where the empanadas are hand-shaped and steaks are cut to order.
Casse-Croûte
French·Bermondsey·$$$
Tiny 20-seat French bistro with gingham tablecloths and daily-changing menu.
Cay Tre
Vietnamese·Soho·$
Vietnamese street food on Dean Street — pho, clay pot fish, banh cuon, honest prices, always packed.
Chestnut Bakery
Bakery·Belgravia·$$
Award-winning artisanal bakery in Belgravia famous for the UK's best croissant.
Chet's
Thai·Shepherd's Bush·$$$
Buzzy Thai-Americana fusion in Shepherd's Bush famous for pineapple fried rice and 'Waterfall' lamb.
Chick'n'Sours
Fried Chicken·Haggerston·$$
Next-level fried chicken in Haggerston known for creative flavor combinations and sour cocktails.
Chishuru
West African·Fitzrovia·$$
Michelin-starred West African restaurant where every sauce is astounding and the cooking is fearless.
Coqfighter
Fried Chicken·Soho·$$
Melbourne-inspired fried chicken sandwiches in squishy sesame buns, born from a South London flat.
Core by Clare Smyth
British·Notting Hill·$$$$
Three Michelin stars with Clare Smyth's British essentials and playful modernism in Notting Hill.
Da Terra
Contemporary·Bethnal Green·$$$$
Two-star blind tasting menu in a Bethnal Green hotel where Brazilian-Italian roots drive every course.
DakaDaka
Georgian·Mayfair·$$$
Modern Georgian open-fire cooking and natural wine bar in the heart of Mayfair.
Darjeeling Express
Indian·Soho·$$
Asma Khan's Kolkata-to-Soho home-cooked Indian spot — momos, hoppers, keema toasties, no fusion.
Deeney's
Scottish·Leyton·$
Scottish-inspired café in Leyton famous for the 'Macbeth' haggis toastie.
Dim Sum Duck
Cantonese·King's Cross·$$
Tiny King's Cross spot famous for handmade dim sum and crispy roast duck.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
British·Knightsbridge·$$$$
Two-star history-nerd restaurant where every dish cites its century — Meat Fruit is the one everyone orders.
Dishoom King's Cross
Indian·King's Cross·$$
Bombay comfort food in a restored Victorian railway shed — bold curries and house black daal cooked 24 hours.
Diyarbakir Kitchen
Turkish·Harringay·$$
Celebrated ocakbasi (charcoal grill) on Green Lanes - the best Turkish grilled meats arguably on the street.
Donia
Filipino·Soho·$$$
Modern Filipino with refined technique, first Michelin Bib Gourmand Filipino restaurant in the UK.
Dosa N Chutny
South Indian·Tooting·$
Authentic South Indian dosa house in Tooting offering crispy dosas and housemade chutneys at unbeatable prices.
Dough Hands
Pizza·Nunhead·$$
Time Out's 7th best pizza in the world — thin-crust, NYC-style pies from a pub kitchen in Nunhead.
Dover Street Counter
American·Mayfair·$$$
Refined 1950s LA-style counter dining in Mayfair, serving refined American diner classics.
Duck & Waffle
Modern European·City of London·$$$
24-hour rooftop restaurant on the 40th floor with views and the signature duck and waffle dish.
Dudley's
Brunch·Walthamstow·$
Walthamstow brunch spot where the chilli folded eggs and Dogfather bun have a local cult following.
Dumplings' Legend
Chinese·Chinatown·$$
Handmade dim sum specialists making 8,000 dumplings daily - Xiao Long Bao are some of the best outside China.
Durak Tantuni
Turkish·Turnpike Lane·$
London's original tantuni joint: spiced lamb wraps for £4, open until 2am on Turnpike Lane's Turkish row
Dusty Knuckle
Bakery·Dalston·$
Dalston bakery famous for potato sourdough, toasties, and social enterprise bread-making.
E. Pellicci
Italian·Bethnal Green·$
Grade II-listed Italian-British cafe since 1900 — Art Deco interior, cash-only, homemade pies.
Eat Vietnam
Vietnamese·Deptford·$$$
Family-run Vietnamese bar-b-grill in Deptford with charcoal grilling and inventive takes on phở, banh xeo, and bun.
Edera
Italian·Holland Park·$$$
Sophisticated Sardinian-influenced Italian dining in the heart of Holland Park.
Etles
Uyghur·Walthamstow·$$
Walthamstow's only Uyghur restaurant—Silk Road cuisine where Turkish meets Chinese, humongous portions for £10-15
Evelyn's Table
Modern European·Soho·$$$
Michelin-starred 12-seat counter in a beer cellar — five Japanese-French courses for £135.
Fallow
British·St James's·$$$
Zero-waste kitchen that went viral for corn ribs and now draws crowds for its whole cod's head.
Fish, Wings & Tings
Caribbean·Brixton·$$
Vibrant Caribbean cooking in Brixton Village known for legendary cod fritters and spicy jerk chicken.
Fonda
Mexican·Mayfair·$$$
Santiago Lastra's contemporary Mexican with British ingredients — lobster al pastor and truffle quesadillas in Mayfair.
Fryer's Delight
Fish & Chips·Holborn·$$
Retro 1968 chippy in Holborn where fish fries in beef dripping and nothing's changed in 50 years
Ganapati
South Indian·Peckham·$$
Proper South Indian home cooking in a tiny Peckham side street -- dosas, uttapam, and thalis done right.
Gaucho Piccadilly
Argentinian·Piccadilly·$$$$
Argentinian steak flagship in a former ambassador's townhouse, with tableside cut explanations and 30+ Malbecs.
Gelupo
Gelato·Soho·$
Sicilian-style gelato made fresh daily opposite Bocca di Lupo restaurant.
Golborne Deli
Mediterranean·Notting Hill·$$
Buzzy Mediterranean and Italian-inspired café on Golborne Road famous for build-your-own brunch.
Good Friend Chicken
Taiwanese·Chinatown·$
Authentic Taiwanese street food in Chinatown famous for cheese-filled 'Volcano' chicken.
Granger & Co
Australian·Notting Hill·$$
Australian all-day cafe famous for fluffy ricotta pancakes and legendary scrambled eggs.
Guacamoles
Mexican·Peckham·$$
Hand-pressed tortillas and 17-spice birria at a Peckham market stall — FT called them London's best tacos.
Gymkhana
Indian·Mayfair·$$$
Two-Michelin-star Indian fine dining — tandoori lamb chops the size of your hand, biryani with wild muntjac.
Harwood Arms
British·Fulham·$$
London's only Michelin-starred pub, specializing in British game and wild produce.
Hawksmoor
Steakhouse·Seven Dials·$$$
Dry-aged grass-fed beef grilled over charcoal with seafood sides — carnivore temple in Covent Garden.
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
French·Mayfair·$$$$
Three-Michelin-starred personalized French dining where each course is built around a single star ingredient.
Hera
Greek·Stratford·$$$
Glossy upscale Greek in East London — charcoal grill, live music nights, and a cocktail bar the size of a small island.
HIMI
Japanese·Soho·$$$
London's first neo-izakaya with pristine fish, charcoal-grilled skewers, and crispy fried chicken on Carnaby.
HOKO Wonton Noodles
Hong Kong·Seven Dials Market·$
Authentic Hong Kong-style wonton noodles in Seven Dials Market with a rich dried-flounder broth.
Holborn Dining Room
British·Holborn·$$$
Grand British brasserie famous for handmade pies, from breakfast through late supper.
Humble Chicken
Japanese·Soho·$$$$
Thirteen-seat omakase counter in Soho that went from casual yakitori to two Michelin stars in under four years.
Hung's Chinese Restaurant
Chinese·Chinatown·$$
Chinatown stalwart specializing in roast duck and noodle soups - open until 4am on weekends.
Hutong
Northern Chinese·London Bridge·$$$$
Opulent Northern Chinese dining on the 33rd floor of The Shard with panoramic London views.
Iberia Georgian Restaurant
Georgian·Pimlico·$$$
Authentic Georgian cuisine with iconic khachapuri and khinkali just outside Pimlico tube.
Ikoyi
West African·St James's·$$$
Two Michelin stars with Jeremy Chan's West African-inspired, umami-rich tasting menu in St James's.
Japes
Pizza·Camden·$$
London's leading Chicago-style deep-dish pizza specialist in the heart of Camden.
Jollof Mama
West African·Seven Dials Market·$
Authentic West African street food at Seven Dials Market known for the 'African burrito' and smoky jollof rice.
Josephine
French·Chelsea·$$$
Claude Bosi's neighbourhood French bistro on Fulham Road, built on childhood memories of his grandmother's cooking.
Kaipiras
Brazilian·Kilburn·$$
Proper Brazilian boteco in Kilburn with feijoada, moqueca, and stupidly cold beer.
Kiln
Thai·Soho·$$
Michelin-starred Thai grill where clay pots, woks, and open fire create fiery authentic dishes — no typical UK Thai curries.
Kizana
Japanese·Battersea·$$$
Quiet Battersea neighbourhood sushi spot punching well above its weight — halal certified, truffle-heavy rolls.
KOL
Mexican·Marylebone·$$$
Michelin-starred Mexican fine dining in Marylebone by Santiago Lastra, blending British ingredients with Mexican soul.
Koshari Street
Egyptian·Covent Garden·$
Cairo street food in Covent Garden: lentils, pasta, rice and crispy onions for £6, remarkably filling
Koya
Japanese·Soho·$$
Walk-in only Japanese udon bar — English breakfast udon, pork miso, cult specials, queues round the block.
Kricket
Indian·Shoreditch·$$
Modern Indian on Charlotte Road — Keralan fried chicken, £20 lunch thali, Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Kudu
South African·Marylebone·$$$
South African braai restaurant in Marylebone — whole grilled fish, dry-aged steaks, and fire-cooked meat.
La Palombe
French·Kensington·$$$
Michelin-listed neighbourhood bistro celebrating the Pyrenees and Basque Country cooking in Kensington.
Lahore Karahi
Pakistani·Tooting·$
Tooting's original BYO Pakistani curry house — family-run since 1995, karahi curries and fresh naan until midnight.
Lahpet
Burmese·Shoreditch·$$
A contemporary take on Burmese cuisine in Shoreditch, famous for its showstopping tea leaf salad.
Lai Rai
Vietnamese·Peckham·$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand Vietnamese on Rye Lane — prawn lollipops, neon lights, and bia hoi energy.
Le Bab
Middle Eastern·Soho·$$
The original posh kebab shop — Michelin-trained chefs grilling free-range meat in Soho's Kingly Court.
Levan
Contemporary European·Peckham·$$$
Peckham's bistronomy star — Comte frites, seasonal European plates, and a serious Jura wine list.
Leydi
Turkish·City of London·$$
Selin Kiazim's modern Turkish in a dusky-pink hotel dining room — mangal grill, generous meze spreads, and express lunch deals.
Lima Fitzrovia
Peruvian·Fitzrovia·$$$
Michelin-recognised Peruvian fine dining celebrating ceviche and coastal technique in Fitzrovia.
Limin
Caribbean·Southbank·$$
UK's Best Caribbean Restaurant 2024 with island vibes and jerk chicken on Southbank's Thames terrace.
Lisboa Patisserie
Portuguese·Notting Hill·$
Traditional Portuguese pastry shop in Little Portugal where pastel de nata costs under £2.
Lucky's Hot Chicken
American·Seven Dials Market·$
Authentic Nashville-style hot chicken at Seven Dials Market with serious spice levels.
Lyle's
British·Shoreditch·$$$
Michelin-starred hyper-seasonal British cooking where the daily menu changes based on what the market offers.
Madhu's
Punjabi Indian·Southall·$$
Michelin Guide Punjabi restaurant in Southall — family recipes with a Kenyan twist since 1980.
Mambow
Malaysian·Clapton·$$
Modern Malaysian with exhilarating chilli heat and rotating small plates, no signage, worth the hunt.
Mangal 1
Turkish·Dalston·$$
The original Turkish ocakbasi in Dalston since 1991, famous for charcoal-grilled lamb and boisterous BYOB dining.
Mangal 2
Turkish·Dalston·$$
Charcoal-grilled Turkish kebabs with squeaky hellim cheese — the carnivore's no-frills den since 2000.
Marcella
Italian·Deptford·$$
Deptford's neighbourhood Italian — handmade pasta in two sizes, all-Italian wine list, and a 29-pound Sunday set menu.
Masa Tacos
Mexican·Seven Dials Market·$
Authentic Mexican tacos at Seven Dials Market using house-made heirloom corn tortillas.
Meraki
Greek·Fitzrovia·$$$
Sophisticated Greek dining in Fitzrovia focusing on chargrilled meats and island-inspired small plates.
Miga
Korean·Hackney·$$
Family-run Korean restaurant with refined takes on classic dishes in a minimalist Hackney space.
Monga
Taiwanese·Chinatown·$
Taiwan's famous fried chicken chain — giant chicken fillets and popcorn chicken in Chinatown.
Moor Hall at Claridge's
Contemporary British·Mayfair·$$$$
Three-star chef Mark Birchall's London residency at Claridge's — Lancashire produce meets Mayfair polish.
Morito
Spanish·Clerkenwell·$$$
Cramped Exmouth Market tapas bar with deep-fried rabbit and spiced lamb plates.
Morley's
Fried Chicken·Peckham·$
South London's fried chicken institution since 1985 — over 100 shops, open past midnight.
Mountain
Basque·Soho·$$$
Michelin-starred Tomos Parry's wood-fired Basque cooking with whole animals and bold smoke — sharing plates in Soho.
Myrtos by Asimakis
Greek·South Kensington·$$$
Refined Greek fine dining in South Kensington from Michelin-starred chef Asimakis Chaniotis.
Napoli On The Road
Italian·Chiswick·$$
Europe's top-ranked pizzeria with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and a rotating seasonal menu.
Naughty Piglets
Modern European·Brixton·$$$
Natural wine bar with rotating guest chefs — the menu changes every month, the wine list stays brilliant.
Noble Rot
British·Bloomsbury·$$
Atmospheric wine bar with slipsole fish and £26 three-course lunch in a Bloomsbury townhouse.
Noodle & Beer
Chinese·Chinatown·$$
Bold, spicy Sichuan noodles in a sexy basement - open until 4am Thursday-Saturday.
Ognisko
Polish·South Kensington·$$$
Elegant Polish and Eastern European dining in South Kensington with an iconic outdoor terrace.
Okan
Japanese·Brixton·$
Tiny Japanese canteen in Brixton Village serving Osaka-style okonomiyaki and yakisoba under a tenner.
OMA
Greek·Borough Market·$$$
Michelin-starred Greek restaurant at Borough Market with clay-pot braises and in-house baked flatbreads.
OshPaz
Uzbek·Covent Garden·$
Rare Uzbek dumplings and plov in a Covent Garden food hall — one of London's only Central Asian stalls.
Otto's
French·Holborn·$$$
Classic French fine dining in Holborn with theatrical tableside service and unashamed richness.
Padella Borough Market
Italian·Borough Market·$
The queue-for-an-hour pasta place where eight handmade dishes cost under £12.
Park's Kitchen
Korean·Ealing·$$
Authentic, family-run Korean restaurant in Ealing famous for hot stone bibimbap.
Peckham Bazaar
Balkan·Peckham·$$$
Pan-Balkan restaurant with grilled octopus, courgette fritters, and daily-changing small plates.
Petersham Nurseries
Modern European·Richmond·$$$$
Greenhouse restaurant in Richmond where seasonal British-Italian cooking meets a garden nursery setting.
Phoenix Palace
Cantonese·Marylebone·$$
Sprawling 300-dish Cantonese restaurant near Baker Street -- weekend dim sum trolleys are the draw.
Pizza Pilgrims
Pizza·Soho·$$
Authentic Neapolitan pizza specialist in Soho known for its signature double pepperoni and spicy honey.
Planque
French·Haggerston·$$$
Tiny railway-arch neo-bistro in Haggerston where the menu changes daily and the wine list is the real draw.
Poon's
Cantonese·Strand·$$$
Amy Poon's Cantonese restaurant at Somerset House — magic soup, wontons, and claypot rice rooted in family legacy.
Ramen Moto
Japanese·Fitzrovia·$$
Japanese ramen specialist in Fitzrovia famous for silky, foamy chicken white broth.
Ranoush Juice
Lebanese·Edgware Road·$
Edgware Road's late-night shawarma and juice counter — part of the Maroush group, open until 3am every night.
Rhythm Kitchen Stratford
Caribbean·Stratford·$$
Authentic Caribbean and Jamaican cooking in East London, famous for its charcoal-grilled jerk meats.
Rochelle Canteen
British·Shoreditch·$$$
Daily-changing menu of British and European classics in a Victorian school bikeshed — around £45 per person.
Roti King
Malaysian·Euston·$
Cult Malaysian street food near Euston—queues are inevitable but roti with beef rendang is worth it.
Royal China Club
Cantonese·Marylebone·$$$
Gold-standard Cantonese dim sum in Marylebone -- the premium sibling of the Royal China chain.
Sabor
Spanish·Mayfair·$$
Michelin-starred Spanish tapas counter where suckling pig roasts in a custom oven — £16 dishes, no reservation needed.
Sarap London
Filipino·Mayfair·$$$
Modern Filipino cooking from Chef Budgie Montoya, famous for show-stopping lechon pork belly.
Seashell of Lisson Grove
Seafood·Marylebone·$$
London's most famous fish and chips landmark since 1964, serving hand-battered line-caught fish.
Seto
Japanese·Camden·$
A hidden, family-run Japanese gem in Camden famous for rustic ramen and perfect gyoza.
Shoryu Ramen
Japanese·St James's·$$
Hakata-style ramen specialist in London famous for rich, 12-hour pork bone tonkotsu broth.
Simpson's in the Strand
British·Covent Garden·$$$$
A historic British landmark revived by Jeremy King, featuring silver-trolley roasts and classic grills.
Singburi
Thai·Shoreditch·$$
London's most-loved Thai restaurant, now in Shoreditch with a test kitchen menu that changes daily.
Sketch (The Lecture Room & Library)
French·Mayfair·$$$$
Opulent three-Michelin-starred French dining where each course is a theatrical multi-plate presentation.
Smoking Goat
Thai·Shoreditch·$$
Bangkok-style barbecue and Thai 'drinking food' in a buzzy Shoreditch late-night spot.
Soif
French·Battersea·$$$
Elegant modern French bistro in Battersea known for seasonal small plates and natural wines.
Sollip
Modern European·Bermondsey·$$$
Michelin-starred Korean-European fine dining — daikon tarte tatin, beef tartare, so-tap rice, refined geometry.
Song Que
Vietnamese·Shoreditch·$$
Kingsland Road's pho queen: beef broth simmered for hours, packed nightly, under £15 a bowl
Sonora Taqueria
Mexican·Stoke Newington·$$
Northwestern Mexican taqueria from a Netil Market legend, now permanently in Stoke Newington with paper-thin flour tortillas.
Speedboat Bar
Thai·Soho·$$
High-energy Thai-Chinese dining in Soho known for fiery stir-fries and late-night drinks.
Spice Village
Pakistani·Tooting·$
Tooting's coal-grill Pakistani street food spot — started as a 15-seat takeaway, now a multi-site operation.
St. John
British·Clerkenwell·$$$
London's original nose-to-tail restaurant — bone marrow and Eccles cakes since 1994.
Stampa
Italian·Mayfair·$
Roman-style pasta house in Mayfair with budget-friendly handmade pasta and espresso for under £10.
Sushi Tetsu
Japanese·Clerkenwell·$$$
Seven-seat sushi counter — 20 courses of edomae sushi, chef Toru's omakase, the best sushi in London.
Tacos Padre
Mexican·Borough Market·$$
Chef from Pujol Mexico City hand-butchers whole animals daily for slow-cooked tacos at Borough Market
Taro
Japanese·Soho·$$
London's oldest Japanese ramen chain with bowls under £15, communal seating in bustling Soho
Tayyabs
Punjabi·Whitechapel·$$
Legendary BYOB Punjabi institution in Whitechapel since 1972, famous for char-grilled lamb chops and chaotic group dinners.
Tempo
Vietnamese·Bethnal Green·$$
Eric Wan's first permanent restaurant after years of pop-ups — Southeast Asian sharing plates and natural wine under a Bethnal Green railway arch.
The Baring
British·Islington·$$
Michelin-noted Islington pub where a former Dabbous head chef turns out quail shish and Sunday roasts.
The Clove Club
British·Shoreditch·$$$$
Two Michelin stars in Shoreditch Town Hall — British ingredients cooked with precision in a Michelin-starred setting.
The Devonshire
British·Soho·$$$
Soho's restored gastropub where steaks and suet puddings come with Guinness pours and tableside flambé.
The Gate
Vegetarian·Hammersmith·$$$
A pioneering vegetarian sanctuary in Hammersmith serving creative, global plant-based cuisine.
The Good Egg
Middle Eastern·Stoke Newington·$$
Vibrant Middle Eastern and Jewish-inspired brunch spot in Stoke Newington famous for shakshuka.
The Ledbury
British·Notting Hill·$$$$
Three Michelin stars with Brett Graham's modernist British cooking and house-raised animals since 2005.
The Marksman
British·Hackney·$$
Michelin Pub of the Year 2017 serving seasonal British pub food with serious technique.
The Ritz Restaurant
French·St James's·$$$$
Two-Michelin-starred classical French dining in one of the world's most opulent dining rooms.
The River Café
Italian·Hammersmith·$$$
Iconic Thames-side Italian with Ruth Rogers' chocolate nemesis cake and a daily-changing menu since 1987.
Tiella
Italian·Bethnal Green·$$$
Homestyle regional Italian trattoria from Chef Dara Klein, famous for its Pugliese-inspired pastas.
TOAD Bakery
Bakery·Camberwell·$
Cult Camberwell bakery with flaky croissants and seasonal pastries made by former Ottolenghi bakers.
Tollington's
Spanish·Finsbury Park·$$
Casual Spanish-inspired seafood bar in Finsbury Park in a former iconic chippy.
Trullo
Italian·Highbury·$$
Highbury's legendary pasta place — hand-rolled daily, beef shin ragu that cooks for eight hours, no fusion.
Villa Mamas
Middle Eastern·Chelsea·$$$
Refined Middle Eastern and Bahraini dining in Chelsea known for home-style comfort and traditional flavors.
Voodoo Ray's
Pizza·Dalston·$$
NYC-style pizza by the slice - thin crispy bases, inventive toppings, open until 1am weekends.
Wong Kei
Chinese·Chinatown·$
550-seat Chinatown fortress pumping out wonton noodles and roast duck for £10, four floors of unapologetic efficiency
Wood and Flames
Pizza·Leyton·$
Wood-fired pizza in East London open until 11pm — big portions, small prices, halal menu.
Xi'an Impression
Chinese·Highbury·$$
Authentic Xi'an street food with hand-pulled noodles that reviewers call conversation-cancelling.
Yard Sale Pizza
Pizza·Walthamstow·$$
Award-winning East London pizza chain born in a Clapton back yard -- the Walthamstow branch has the best terrace.
Yauatcha
Chinese·Soho·$$$
Michelin-starred dim sum teahouse that also does European patisserie — a Soho institution since 2004.
Zeret Kitchen
Ethiopian·Camberwell·$$
Arguably London's best Ethiopian restaurant - authentic stews and injera in a buzzy Camberwell spot.