The West End
Few are disappointed by the mostly French fare on offer – mussels, salade niçoise, duck confit – at this handsome brasserie, where there's the odd nod to…
Must-see restaurants in London
The West End
Temper doesn't do things by halves: this restaurant under a Soho street has a 6m-long fire pit running down the middle, and prides itself on being a …
The West End
Cichèti – Venetian bar snacks akin to tapas – are all the rage in their watery homeland's backstreet bàcari (wine bars), and ebullient Polpo brings a…
The West End
The first of a small empire of ramen bars in the UK, Shoryu is busy, friendly and efficient, but has a no-bookings policy. Fantastic tonkotsu (pork-broth…
The West End
This intimate, triangular wine bar and restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows near Oxford St is a favourite of clued-in shoppers and concertgoers …
Notting Hill & West London
Kicking off with a standalone pizzeria in Brixton Market before rolling outwards in all directions, Franco Manca's formula of deliciously aromatic thin…
The West End
A good spot for a meal at the National Gallery, accessible either internally or from St Martin's Pl, this cafeteria-cum-cafe-restaurant offers both self…
Notting Hill & West London
As you'd expect, the tacos are the thing here, and they're just as they should be: fresh, rich and comforting. Starting life as a stall on Portobello Rd,…
The West End
Another offshoot of one of London's most venerable celeb-spotting venues, this outpost has a lovely front terrace full of greenery, traditional interior…
The West End
This colourfully decorated bodega serves some of the most authentic Peruvian food in town. Start with cancha (large crunchy corn kernels) and move on to…
The West End
Established in 1798, this posh and very British establishment lays claim to being London’s oldest restaurant. The menu is inevitably meat-oriented – Rules…
Notting Hill & West London
This slender American-style diner tempts with a long counter and red-leather booths, to amplify cinematic links with the adjacent movie theatre. The…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
The ambience at this fish and chip restaurant is a stylish cut above the rest and the fish – fried or grilled – is delightfully succulent. The fish,…
The West End
Tapas are always better value in Spain than in London, but the quality of the food at Barrafina justifies the extra expense. Along with gambas al ajillo …
Notting Hill & West London
Peacock-blue-fronted Kerbisher & Malt serves up sustainably sourced, delectable, battered or grilled coley, haddock, pollock, cod and plaice that has made…
North London
Cheery Addis serves pungent Ethiopian dishes such as ayeb be gomen (cottage cheese with spinach and spices), ful musalah (crushed fava beans topped with…
London
On the rooftop of the candy-striped building at the busy Bank junction is this phenomenal French restaurant, with an extensive (and expensive) wine list…
London
The august Royal Exchange provides a fitting setting for this bar-restaurant from Fortnum & Mason, London's poshest department store. Oysters and caviar…
Notting Hill & West London
Popular for its all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet and evening à la carte menu, which draws the West London vegan crowds, this North End Rd restaurant has a…
The West End
Decorated in vintage communist kitsch, Baozi Inn serves quality northern (Beijing- and Chengdu-style) street food, such as dan dan noodles with spicy pork…
London
Centred on a 5m-high artificial cherry-blossom tree, this highly stylised Andrew Wong restaurant, more informal than his Michelin-starred spot in Pimlico,…
The West End
Another in the cooking-as-theatre genre (chefs sweat in an open kitchen behind a long, narrow bar, watched by stool-perched diners), Kricket turns out…
North London
In this lovely, light-filled pub, elegantly turned out in dark wood and whitewashed walls, you'll find a meaty menu of international dishes, all imbued…
London
This distinguished cellar has a self-serve buffet on par with its storied wine selection. Ask self-effacing owner Peter to help select a bottle from the…
The West End
A delightful respite from the lawless pavements of Oxford St, this exuberantly decorated and welcoming restaurant focuses on high-quality Lebanese…
The West End
With a bustling open kitchen that's never shy of flavour, Roti Chai does a roaring trade in Bombay-style bhel puri (puffed rice with tamarind), dhokla …
Notting Hill & West London
With four restaurants in town, this cool-looking eatery defies its negative feng shui location (behind the Hammersmith Apollo, off Hammersmith flyover)…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Head chef Ian Rudge's faultless preparation is the cornerstone of the much-lauded carnivorous menu at the Rib Room, satiating Knightsbridge diners with…
The West End
A pocket of pure Americana on a quiet street in Fitzrovia, Passyunk Avenue is a classic dive bar straight outta Philadelphia. The walls are draped with…
The West End
The setting may seem demure at this superb restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett (a protégé of Gordon Ramsay), but when producing sublime…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Counting Roman Polanski among its diners, this popular South Kensington restaurant has been serving a heart-warming range of vodkas and wholesome Polish…
Kensington & Hyde Park
A Spanish dining fixture in South Kensington for over 25 years, this award-winning restaurant is notable for its fine tapas as well as affordable and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Featuring a buffet of street food stalls, graffiti-covered Dinerama is one of the best places in Shoreditch to find outdoor eats. Seating is communal and…
North London
Flavour-of-the-month chef, Israeli Assif Granit, has this as his latest venture. This wonderful restaurant is housed in the mid-19th-century Fish & Coal…
London
London's oldest seafood restaurant, Sweetings dates from 1889. The experience hasn’t changed much, with its small dining area, terrazzo floor, narrow…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Aromatic Kazan gets repeated thumbs up for its set Turkish meze, shish kebabs and kulbasti (rosemary-rubbed grilled fillet of lamb). Flavours are rich and…
Notting Hill & West London
Named after the delightful Sino-European-styled stone gateways that line the lǐlòng lanes of Shanghai, Shikumen (pronounced shh-koo-murn) serves up an…
The West End
Down an unpromising staircase near Holborn Tube station lies this authentic Korean joint, all timber screens and monochrome photos of the homeland. Tables…
North London
One of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants in London, Diwana specialises in Bombay-style bhel poori (a tangy, soft and crunchy ‘party mix’ dish, £3.95)…
London
One floor below Duck & Waffle, Sushi Samba is a vivacious blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine that dishes up spot-on sushi rolls, churrasco…
