All the best restaurants in London

Discover London’s best restaurants this summer with London Best Eats. We’re your guide to the city’s top tables, highlighting seasonal menus and the best al fresco dining.

With weekly updates, we make it easy to find your next great meal in the capital.

160 of the best restaurants in London

YGF Yangguofu Malatang

  • 4.6
  • £20+
  • Chinese
  • 📍 Hammersmith

At its core: Customizable Chinese hotpot where diners select ingredients paid by weight and choose their preferred broth.

Hanbaagaasuuteeki

  • 4.9
  • £10+
  • Fusion
  • 📍 Victoria

At its core: Asian-inspired smash burgers featuring Japanese, Korean, Thai and Chinese flavors.

SlowBurn London

  • 4.7
  • £40+
  • Fusion
  • 📍 Walthamstow
  • Best Local Restaurant - The Good Food Guide

At its core: Vegetable-focused casual dining in a unique jeans factory setting.

Fiore Truck

  • 5
  • £25+
  • Italian
  • 📍 Forest Gate
  • Travellers' Choice Award

At its core: Authentic Italian restaurant serving fresh homemade pasta in a converted railway arch.

Kung Fu Burger

  • 4.6
  • £1+
  • Chinese
  • 📍 Chinatown

At its core: Chinese-style burgers with sourdough buns and various fillings including braised pork, shredded duck, and vegetable options.

Akub Restaurant

  • 4.5
  • £30+
  • Palestinian
  • 📍 Notting Hill

At its core: Modern Palestinian cuisine celebrating regional diversity while using locally sourced British ingredients.

Dalla

  • 4.7
  • £40+
  • Italian
  • 📍 Hackney

At its core: Home-style Italian cooking with regional specialties and fresh handmade pasta.

Taku

  • 4.5
  • £100+
  • Japanese
  • 📍 Mayfair
  • 1 Michelin Star

At its core: Authentic omakase experience with premium seasonal ingredients and exquisite sushi.

Pollini at Ladbroke Hall

  • 4.6
  • £50+
  • Italian
  • 📍 North Kensington
  • Gambero Rosso Three Fork Winner for Top Italian Restaurant, March 2024
  • Voted 'Best Restaurant' by Wallpaper*, February 2024

At its core: Seasonal Italian cuisine in a stunning Grade II-listed Edwardian building, featuring handmade pasta and traditional recipes from Emilia-Romagna.

Langan's Brasserie

  • 4.5
  • £100+
  • French
  • 📍 Mayfair

At its core: Time-tested brasserie for classic Anglo-French cuisine, with saffron walls covered in fine art.

Dear Jackie

  • 4.6
  • £100+
  • Italian
  • 📍 Soho
  • MICHELIN Guide: Good cooking

At its core: Modern Italian fine dining with reimagined classics in an opulent, intimate setting.

Taquiza

  • 4.8
  • £20+
  • Mexican
  • 📍 Peckham

At its core: Authentic Mexican street food with vibrant tacos and sharing plates, inspired by experiences in Mexico City.

Silo London

  • 4.8
  • £41+
  • Modern European
  • 📍 Hackney Wick
  • Green Michelin Star

At its core: The world's first zero-waste restaurant with a focus on sustainable gastronomy and closed-loop cooking.

Facing Heaven

  • 4.4
  • £20+
  • Chinese
  • 📍 Hackney

At its core: Vegan Sichuanese cuisine with influences from Cantonese, Yunnan and Shaanxi cuisines.

The Fat Duck

  • 4.7
  • £225+
  • British
  • 📍 Bray
  • Three Michelin Stars
  • World's 50 Best Restaurants

At its core: Innovative multi-sensory dining experience that combines science, psychology and nostalgia to create theatrical and memorable culinary adventures.

Lupa

  • 4.9
  • £30+
  • Italian
  • 📍 Highbury

At its core: Roman comfort food in a cosy neighbourhood setting.

Acme Fire Cult

  • 4.5
  • £30+
  • Live-Fire Barbecue
  • 📍 Dalston

At its core: Eco-conscious fire-fuelled eatery with a vegetable-forward approach to barbecue, collaborating with 40FT Brewery next door.

Osteria Angelina

  • 4.9
  • Italian-Japanese Fusion
  • 📍 Spitalfields

At its core: Itameshi cuisine combining Italian traditions with Japanese ingredients and influences in a relaxed osteria setting.

April Update

Our coveted top 5 continues to evolve, reflecting London’s dynamic dining landscape. DOPI 도피소 claims the number one spot with their innovative Korean cuisine, while IMA’s plant-based Japanese creations in Exmouth Market rises to second place. Trinity retains its position in the top 3, with Chef Adam Byatt’s seasonal British menu continuing to impress. New entry Akoko makes its debut at number 4, bringing sophisticated West African flavors to the list. And Juno, whose intimate omakase experience rounds out our top 5.

Traditional Tastes, Contemporary Twists: 13 Must-Visit British Restaurants in London

Featured blog post

London is a city where classic British cuisine meets modern innovation. Whether you’re into historic venues or bold, creative twists on traditional dishes, this list covers the best British restaurants to check out.

More on our top 13 British restaurants in London

Browse restaurants by cuisine

Browse restaurants by popular area

Browse restaurants by features

Get the best restaurants in your emailbox!

Subscribe for monthly curated guides to London’s most exciting eateries, food markets, and dining experiences. Fresh finds only, no stale content.

We respect your privacy. Your information is safe with us.