London Best Eats: Your Definitive Guide to the Capital's Best Restaurants
Navigate London's top culinary destinations with London Best Eats. We pinpoint the city's finest dining, from beloved local gems to iconic, award-winning establishments.
Our expertly selected directory is your go-to resource, featuring weekly updates, fresh recommendations, and the detailed insights you need to discover a truly memorable meal.
142 of the best restaurants in London
Bone Hoxton
- 4.6☆
- £40+
- American
- 📍 Hoxton
At its core: Simple elegance focusing on high-quality beef short ribs and unlimited pommes frites.
Don't Tell Dad
- 4.7☆
- £20+
- British
- 📍 Queen's Park
At its core: Neighbourhood bakery and restaurant serving seasonal French and British dishes with carefully sourced ingredients.
La Palombe
- 4.9☆
- £51+
- French
- 📍 Kensington
At its core: Neighbourhood bistro specializing in French cuisine with a focus on wild, foraged ingredients and wood-fired cooking.
The Lavery
- 4.9☆
- £50+
- French
- 📍 South Kensington
At its core: Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine in a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse.
Dumbo Shoreditch
- 4.7☆
- £10+
- French
- 📍 Shoreditch
At its core: Minimalist Parisian smashburger joint focused on quality ingredients and simple execution.
From The Ashes BBQ
- 4.5☆
- £20+
- American
- 📍 Hackney
At its core: Sustainable smokehouse cuisine focused on whole animal butchery and live fire cooking techniques.
Patio Pizza
- 4.8☆
- £10+
- Italian
- 📍 Kingston upon Thames
- Top 20 Pizza Places in the UK - The Times
At its core: New York-Neapolitan fusion pizza with thin, crispy base and chewy crust.
Maison François
- 4.6☆
- £41+
- French
- 📍 St James's
- Michelin Plate
At its core: A modern French brasserie serving traditional classics using seasonal produce in an elegant St James's setting.
Empire Empire
- 4.6☆
- £50+
- Indian
- 📍 Notting Hill
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
At its core: A nostalgic celebration of food, art and music inspired by Punjab and Northwest Indian cuisine with a 1970s disco theme.
Mauby
- 4.8☆
- £25+
- Caribbean
- 📍 Brockley
At its core: Seasonal Caribbean-inspired small plates in a relaxed, welcoming neighborhood setting.
Gymkhana
- 4.5☆
- £100+
- Indian
- 📍 Mayfair
- Two Michelin Stars (2024)
- One Michelin Star (2014-2023)
At its core: Contemporary Indian cuisine inspired by elite clubs of India, featuring tandoor and chapatta sharing dishes using seasonal British ingredients.
NIJŪ
- 4.6☆
- £100+
- Japanese
- 📍 Mayfair
- MICHELIN Guide: Good cooking
At its core: Katei Ryōri - traditional Japanese home-style cooking made for sharing.
Flour & Grape
- 4.5☆
- £9+
- Italian
- 📍 Bermondsey
- Travellers' Choice 2024
At its core: Fresh handmade pasta and Italian wine specialist on bustling Bermondsey Street.
Chet's
- 4.4☆
- £25+
- Fusion
- 📍 Shepherd's Bush
At its core: A Thai-Americana spot combining the fragrant flavours and smoky textures of Thailand with comforts from the classic American diner.
The Ninth
- 4.6☆
- £100+
- Mediterranean
- 📍 Fitzrovia
- One Michelin Star
At its core: Elegant French Mediterranean-style cooking using top quality seasonal ingredients with a focus on sharing plates.
Calong
- 4.9☆
- £35+
- Korean
- 📍 Stoke Newington
At its core: Korean and European inspired dishes using seasonal British ingredients.
Speedboat Bar
- 4.7☆
- £30+
- Thai
- 📍 Chinatown
At its core: A vibrant celebration of Bangkok's Chinatown food culture with high-octane flavors and energetic atmosphere.
Spizza
- 4.9☆
- £1+
- Italian
- 📍 London Bridge
At its core: Authentic Neapolitan pizza made fresh to order.
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.
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