London’s Best British Restaurants

Discover London’s finest British dining experiences with London Best Eats. This is your go-to guide for top food spots, from hidden gems to iconic restaurants.

32 of the best British restaurants in London

BRAT Restaurant

  • 4.5
  • £50+
  • British
  • 📍 Shoreditch
  • 1 Michelin Star

At its core: Rustic Spanish-inspired British cuisine with Basque influences, featuring an open wood fire grill.

Muse by Tom Aikens

  • 4.8
  • £100+
  • British
  • 📍 Belgravia
  • Michelin-starred

At its core: Intimate fine dining experience where each dish tells a story from Chef Tom Aikens' childhood and life experiences.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

  • 4.6
  • £100+
  • British
  • 📍 Knightsbridge
  • 2 Michelin Stars

At its core: Contemporary British cuisine inspired by historical recipes and culinary traditions.

River Cafe

  • 4.7
  • £1–10
  • British
  • 📍 Fulham

At its core: Traditional 1960s-style cafe serving all-day breakfasts, sandwiches and pasta dishes.

The Talbot

  • 4.5
  • British
  • 📍 Brockley
  • Travellers' Choice 2024

At its core: Relaxed gastropub with seasonal British menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients.

The Harwood Arms

  • 4.6
  • £64–79
  • British
  • 📍 Fulham
  • 1 Michelin Star
  • London's only Michelin-starred pub

At its core: A rural haven in the heart of Fulham offering the finest British produce with a focus on game and wild food.

The Black Pig

  • 4.7
  • £15+
  • British
  • 📍 Borough Market
  • Featured in The Infatuation's Best Borough Market Restaurants Guide

At its core: Artisanal toasted ciabatta sandwiches featuring slow-roasted Blythburgh free range pork shoulder finished over coals.

The Fat Duck

  • 4.7
  • £225–450
  • 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.

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.

Mae + Harvey

  • 4.7
  • £10–20
  • British
  • 📍 Bow

At its core: Neighbourhood café serving quality brunch, coffee and cocktails in East London.

Friends Of Ours

  • 4.5
  • £10–20
  • British
  • 📍 Shoreditch

At its core: Antipodean-inspired brunch restaurant serving creative, globally-influenced dishes with locally-sourced ingredients.

Saltine

  • 4.5
  • £30–49
  • British
  • 📍 Highbury

At its core: Modern seasonal British cuisine in an elegant, minimalist setting.

Filthy Buns

  • 4.6
  • £10–20
  • British
  • 📍 Kings Cross
  • National Burger Award

At its core: Award-winning gourmet burger restaurant with creative, messy, and flavorful combinations.

The Parakeet Pub

  • 4.7
  • £41+
  • British
  • 📍 Kentish Town

At its core: Wood-fired, seasonal British cuisine focusing on quality ingredients cooked over flame.

Core by Clare Smyth

  • 4.7
  • £100–265
  • British
  • 📍 Notting Hill
  • 3 Michelin Stars (2021)
  • 5 AA Rosettes
  • World's 50 Best #71 (2023)
  • Best Gastronomic Experience in Hardens Guide (2023)
  • Highest UK Restaurant in La Liste (2022)
  • Best Restaurant at GQ Food and Drink Awards
  • Service Award at National Restaurant Awards

At its core: Elegant fine-dining restaurant emphasizing natural, sustainable food with a focus on the best British produce from dedicated farmers and food producers.

The Shoap

  • 4.7
  • £1–10
  • British
  • 📍 Islington

At its core: London's first Scottish deli, cafe and bakery showcasing authentic Scottish cuisine and artisanal products.

Half Cut Market

  • 4.8
  • £20+
  • British
  • 📍 Islington

At its core: A restaurant, wine bar and shop serving seasonal, charcoal-grilled dishes with an emphasis on quality ingredients and natural wines.

Eric's Bakery

  • 4.6
  • £1–10
  • British
  • 📍 East Dulwich
  • Local Gem - The Good Food Guide

At its core: Neighbourhood bakery specializing in artisanal sourdough bread and pastries using UK-grown organic wheat.

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