London’s Best Outdoor Seating Restaurants

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

69 of the best Outdoor Seating restaurants in London

Leytonstone Tavern

  • 4.5
  • £20–30
  • British
  • 📍 Leytonstone
  • Street Food Championship Winner 2022
  • National Burger Awards Finalist 2023

At its core: Independent neighborhood pub and dining room focusing on sustainably sourced, ethically reared produce paired with craft beers and ciders.

OMA

  • 4.7
  • £33+
  • Greek
  • 📍 Borough Market
  • Michelin star

At its core: Greek-inspired cuisine with Levantine influences, focusing on seafood and Mediterranean flavors.

Claro London

  • 4.8
  • £60+
  • Mediterranean
  • 📍 St. James's

At its core: Farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine with a modern British twist.

Hanbaagaasuuteeki

  • 4.9
  • £10–20
  • Fusion
  • 📍 Victoria

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

Patio Pizza

  • 4.8
  • £10–20
  • 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.

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.

Briciole

  • 4.5
  • £20+
  • Italian
  • 📍 Marylebone
  • Travellers' Choice 2024

At its core: Traditional Italian trattoria, café bar and deli under one roof offering authentic dishes from across Italy.

Tsiakkos & Charcoal

  • 4.7
  • £20–30
  • Greek
  • 📍 Maida Vale

At its core: Traditional authentic Greek Cypriot food cooked over charcoal in an open kitchen.

Holy Smokes BBQ London

  • 4.6
  • £10–20
  • American
  • 📍 Bow

At its core: A compact, takeaway-focused eatery in Bow specializing in authentic, slow-smoked Halal American-style BBQ, including brisket, ribs, and gourmet burgers..

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.

Italia Uno

  • 4.7
  • £1–10
  • Italian
  • 📍 Fitzrovia

At its core: Authentic Italian café serving fresh homemade pasta and sandwiches in a casual, traditional 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.

Pollini at Ladbroke Hall

  • 4.6
  • £50–79
  • 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.

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
  • £20–30
  • Mexican
  • 📍 Peckham

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

Acme Fire Cult

  • 4.5
  • £30+
  • Fusion
  • 📍 Dalston

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

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.

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