The West End
This simple, bustling place just off Piccadilly Circus is one of the most affordable conveyor-belt Japanese places in town. The offerings are pretty…
Must-see restaurants in London
The West End
We wouldn't normally include what is essentially a fast-foot joint (albeit one with a twist), but this branch of the popular local Pret a Manger chain is…
Dean Street Townhouse Restaurant
The West End
Afternoon tea in the restaurant next door (separate entrance) to the Dean Street Townhouse is olde-worlde cosy, with its velvet-upholstered furniture and…
The West End
London's seemingly insatiable appetite for burgers has taken a slight detour at this branch of an award-winning mini chain. Along with four versions of…
North London
The good value and tastiness of Chilango's Mexican fare is no secret among Islingtonians on a budget. Burritos come bursting to the seams with your choice…
London
Though it may look like just another City pub from the street, the White Swan is anything but typical. The smart downstairs bar serves excellent pub food …
The West End
This spacious place just up from the Royal Opera House is one of the best Indian budget options in London. Thoroughly modern in design, it serves up meals…
London
The delightful Norman crypt below the Wren-rebuilt St Mary-le-Bow is now an atmospheric cafe-restaurant offering fresh seasonal meals for breakfast and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
A pillar of Kingsland Rd's 'Pho Mile', this no-frills, hospital-green Vietnamese joint has been feeding hungry local Vietnamese families and visitors from…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
One of the more upmarket options along Kingsland Road, Viet Grill is a low-lit, modern restaurant set over two floors with a buzzy atmosphere and colonial…
London
Don't be put off by the long lunchtime queue of office workers stretching out the door; the Vietnamese street-food specialists at City Càphê quickly…
The West End
This glatt kosher deli-restaurant on the has all the Ashkenazi favourites: gefilte fish, latkes and the famous salt beef. For more complicated (and…
The West End
Right at the very heart of town, the anchor restaurant at the National Gallery seems to have run out of steam in recent years, offering a filling but…
North London
Although the Stag in Belsize Park s a fantastic pub for craft beer, it's known in North London for its outstanding food: the Sunday roast and beef-and-ale…
The West End
An exotic alternative to the ubiquitous coffee chains nearby, Istanbul import Kahve Dünyası brews up authentic Turkish coffee, creamy sahlep (a hot milky…
The West End
This colourful and upbeat cantina serves modern, enlightened versions of all the favourites (fajitas, enchiladas, tacos) as well as some more inspired…
The West End
The Store St branch of this popular mini chain retains all the features that have made Busaba Eathai a roaring success: sleek Asian interior, large…
Kensington & Hyde Park
With its all-day service, this upmarket cafe has found an excellent niche between the museum district of South Kensington and the shopping vortex of…
London
With enviable Tower Bridge views, the riverside terrace at this all-day restaurant is the spot to nab. In winter, outdoor tables are encased in geodesic…
London
Gordon Ramsay's foray into the City makes us wonder whether he thinks he's in hipster East London. It's a huge warehouse-like space in One New Change with…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For the Wright Brothers, the oyster is their world: they operate the Duchy of Cornwall oyster farm on Prince Charles' estate. This chic dining bar serves…
North London
Don't expect cutting-edge decor or faultless service, but this South Indian restaurant is a great bet for an affordable vegetarian meal in Hampstead. It…
The West End
The brick-vaulted cafe and restaurant in the crypt of St John's, Smith Square is a lovely spot for a coffee, drink or dishes such as roast duck breast or…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cây Tre serves up all the fresh and fragrant classics to a mix of Vietnamese diners and Hoxton scenesters in a simple but nicely decorated and tightly…
The West End
One of the more attractive and very central places for conveyor-belt sushi, Sushi Hiroba has seating on two levels done up in traditional decor. On the…
The West End
Still baking 'chewy biscuits with chunks not chips' (and minting money) after more than three decades, Ben's still has London's attention. There will…
The West End
Legendary among London carnivores for its mouth-watering and flavour-rich steaks from British cattle breeds, the very masculine Hawksmoor’s sumptuous…
The West End
A favourite cafe on Lincoln's Inn Fields, the Fleet is good for lunch (quiche, soup, sandwiches) and for coffee at any time. But weekend brunch is our…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
Adjacent to Wimbledon Windmill, these tearooms can supply tea, caffeine and sustenance after legging it around Wimbledon Common; come for breakfast, pies,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This deli-cafe assembles lip-smacking banh mi (filled baguettes with fillings such as spicy roast duck or crispy pork belly) to eat in or take away, as…
London
With an enormous map of the Iberian peninsula on one wall, there's no doubt you're in a Spanish restaurant. All the usual tapas classics are present and…
The West End
Run by cafe chain Benugo, the Cellarium is the only place in Westminster Abbey to grab a bite to eat. Part of the original 14th-century Benedictine…
London
This cafe in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral offers a selection of cakes, pastries and sandwiches as well as afternoon tea. Cooked meals kept warm under…
London
Bea’s made its name with its signature cupcakes, so it was only natural for it to offer a full afternoon tea (£27) too. This branch of the Bloomsbury…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Tucked away on up-and-coming Calvert Ave, this independent grocery shop doubles as a cafe.
