Top City of London Restaurants

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23 of the best restaurants in City of London

Thonglor Express

  • 4.9
  • £10+
  • Thai
Authentic Thai street food in the heart of London with affordable buffet options.

Bloomsbury

Otto's French Restaurant

  • 4.6
  • £100+
  • Nominated for World Restaurant Awards
  • French
Old-school, traditional French fine dining with theatrical tableside service and antique silver duck and lobster presses.

Bloomsbury

Kung Fu Mama Covent Garden

  • 4.5
  • £8.85+
  • Taiwanese
Contemporary Taiwanese noodle bar focusing on healthy, light dishes inspired by Taiwan's night markets.

Covent Garden

Bouchon Racine

  • 4.8
  • £50+
  • Ranked #5 in National Restaurant Awards
  • French
A traditional French bouchon inspired by the eateries of Lyon and bistros of Paris, offering classic French cuisine with uncompromising flavors.

Farringdon

Morchella

  • 4.6
  • £50+
  • Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025)
  • Mediterranean
Modern interpretation of classical Mediterranean dishes using high-quality seasonal produce.

Clerkenwell

The Shoap

  • 4.7
  • £1+
  • British
London's first Scottish deli, cafe and bakery showcasing authentic Scottish cuisine and artisanal products.

Islington

The Eagle Farringdon

  • 4.5
  • £20+
  • First gastropub in London (est. 1991)
  • British
London's original gastropub serving Mediterranean-inspired food with a focus on quality ingredients in a casual, unpretentious setting.

Clerkenwell

St. John

  • 4.5
  • £55+
  • Michelin Star
  • British
Nose-to-tail dining in a converted smokehouse, pioneering the use of unusual cuts of meat with a focus on seasonal British ingredients.

Clerkenwell

The Quality Chop House

  • 4.6
  • £41+
  • Michelin Guide: Good cooking
  • British
Historic British chophouse serving contemporary dishes with a focus on quality meat and seasonal ingredients.

Clerkenwell

Spinach & Agushi Exmouth Market

  • 4.8
  • £3+
  • West African
Authentic Ghanaian street food serving traditional dishes with modern presentation.

Clerkenwell

Dans le Noir ? London Restaurant

  • 4.5
  • £65+
  • European
Dining in complete darkness guided by visually impaired waitstaff, offering surprise menus that challenge sensory perceptions.

Clerkenwell

Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte

  • 4.5
  • £30+
  • French
Traditional French bistro serving a set menu of steak-frites with secret sauce since 1959.

City of London

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