Best City of London Restaurants
Discover City of London’s finest dining experiences with London Best Eats. This is your go-to guide for top food spots, from hidden gems to iconic restaurants.
23 of the best restaurants in City of London
Thonglor Express
- 4.9
- £10+
- Thai
- Bloomsbury
At its core: Authentic Thai street food in the heart of London with affordable buffet options.
Otto's French Restaurant
- 4.6
- £100+
- French
- Bloomsbury
- Nominated for World Restaurant Awards
At its core: Old-school, traditional French fine dining with theatrical tableside service and antique silver duck and lobster presses.
Kung Fu Mama Covent Garden
- 4.5
- £8.85+
- Taiwanese
- Covent Garden
At its core: Contemporary Taiwanese noodle bar focusing on healthy, light dishes inspired by Taiwan's night markets.
Bouchon Racine
- 4.8
- £50+
- French
- Farringdon
- Ranked #5 in National Restaurant Awards
At its core: A traditional French bouchon inspired by the eateries of Lyon and bistros of Paris, offering classic French cuisine with uncompromising flavors.
Morchella
- 4.6
- £50+
- Mediterranean
- Clerkenwell
- Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025)
At its core: Modern interpretation of classical Mediterranean dishes using high-quality seasonal produce.
The Shoap
- 4.7
- £1+
- British
- Islington
At its core: London's first Scottish deli, cafe and bakery showcasing authentic Scottish cuisine and artisanal products.
The Eagle Farringdon
- 4.5
- £20+
- British
- Clerkenwell
- First gastropub in London (est. 1991)
At its core: London's original gastropub serving Mediterranean-inspired food with a focus on quality ingredients in a casual, unpretentious setting.
St. John
- 4.5
- £55+
- British
- Clerkenwell
- Michelin Star
At its core: Nose-to-tail dining in a converted smokehouse, pioneering the use of unusual cuts of meat with a focus on seasonal British ingredients.
The Quality Chop House
- 4.6
- £41+
- British
- Clerkenwell
- Michelin Guide: Good cooking
At its core: Historic British chophouse serving contemporary dishes with a focus on quality meat and seasonal ingredients.
Spinach & Agushi Exmouth Market
- 4.8
- £3+
- West African
- Clerkenwell
At its core: Authentic Ghanaian street food serving traditional dishes with modern presentation.