Best Restaurants in London - Gastronomic Experiences

Having the means to travel is a great privilege

Therefore, experience it all, the architecture, culture and food. Without a doubt, London is the most dynamic restaurant destination globally.

The city is the most connected globally, with five international airports, including the world's busiest, Heathrow. You can understand why people from every nation have flocked to start businesses to escape war-torn regions or oppression.

Settlers bring new ideas of fashion and music and inspire food cultures. This is why visitors should consider London a top-notch culinary destination.

We wanted to get your taste buds going by teasing you with a list of only five top London restaurants. We have fifty on our database and will be delighted to share them with you when booking tours of London.  
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1. Core by Clare Smyth
92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN
Tel: 020 3937 5086  - https://www.corebyclaresmyth.com/
'Core by Clare Smyth' is an elegant fine dining restaurant that emphasises natural, sustainable food sourced from the UK's most dedicated farmers and food producers.
Core also has two tasting menus next to the a la carte menu. One focuses on classic dishes, and the other is a more seasonal-based dish.

2. Sabor
35 – 37 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BR
Tel: 020 3319 8130 - https://www.saborrestaurants.co.uk/
This restaurant is a combination of two restaurants in one. Downstairs, you have The Counter, an intimate Spanish tapas bar where the chefs prepare the small plates. Upstairs is El Asador which offers a more rustic feeling. The menu focuses on sharing dishes cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. On the ground floor space, there is a separate bar area.

3. Brat
4 Red church St, London E1 6JL
https://bratrestaurant.co.uk/redchurch-st/
The menu at Brat has strong Basque influences, as a family-run restaurant in Getaria inspired the restaurant. Besides Turbot, Brat also serves smoked cod, grilled peas, oysters, and more. But their best meals aren't complete without a piece of meat or fish grilled to perfection on an open wood fire grill, as that is their speciality.

4. A Wong
70 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1DE
0207 828 8931 - https://www.awong.co.uk/
Next to the familiar and well-known Chinese kitchen, A. Wong also presents a tasting menu that showcases dishes from all regions—pointing out the 14 international borders of China, each offering different cuisines. Lunchtime is a perfect moment to try the dim sum on the ground floor while overlooking the open kitchen.

5. Mere
74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 268 6565 - https://mere-restaurant.com/
Galetti gained fame for being a judge on Masterchef: Professionals and runs this restaurant with her French husband, David. Since 2017, Mere has served quality dishes inspired by the French cuisine with an occasional nod to the South Pacific because of Galetti's time living in New Zealand.

6. 40 Maltby Street
Ropewalk Bermondsey SE1 3PA
Tel: 020 8076 9517 - https://www.40maltbystreet.com/ 
Housed within the warehouse of Gergovie wines, 40 Maltby Street serves small plates using seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your meal with a drink from their extensive list of affordable wines. The menu changes regularly, with 12 new dishes written on the chalkboard each day.

7. Hide
85 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NB
T: 020 3146 8666 - https://www.hide.co.uk/
At Hide, you can choose a meal out of their a la carte menu with seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers and suppliers from across the UK. Up the spiral staircase, you can enjoy a meal with a view of Green Park. Once you go down to the basement, you can have a drink in the bar 'Below'. 

8. Noble Rot Soho
2 Greek St, Soho, London W1D 4NB
Tel: 0207 183 8190 - https://noblerot.co.uk/soho-information
For dinner set in a historic location, Noble Rot Soho is the place to be. Enjoy a delicious grilled hake or a slow-cooked beef shin in the same place where her political enemies plotted the downfall of Thatcher.

9. The Quality Chop House
88-94 Farringdon Rd. London, EC1R 3EA
Tel: 020 7278 1452 - https://thequalitychophouse.com/
The Quality Chophouse specialises in meals with meat. Especially steak is worth a try! They also have a wine bar and store and a butcher shop next door. 

10. Ikoyi, London
1 St. James's Market, London, SW1Y 4AH
+44 (0)20 3583 4660 - https://ikoyilondon.com/
Mainly focusing on sub-Saharan West African kitchen, Ikoyi's menu is a large collection of spices and African ingredients. Their tasting menu is served 'blind' based on seasonality. It has dishes such as squid, smoked scotch bonnet with fermented rice and a blue poppy seed waffle.

11. Frog by Adam Handling
34-35 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HG
Tel: 0207 199 8370 - https://www.adamhandling.co.uk/ 
A very personal approach. Customers face the kitchen, chefs come to your table, and you can interact with every team member. Every dish has a story behind it.

12. Silo
Unit 7 Queens Yard, Hackney Wick, London E9 5EN
Tel: 0207 993 8155 - https://silolondon.com/
A restaurant that has eliminated waste production by choosing to trade directly with farmers, re-usable delivery vessels and choosing local ingredients that themselves generate no waste.

13. St John
They have four restaurants in total in London: 
Borough corner: 180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LH
Smithfield: 26 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4AY
Neal's yard bakery: 3 Neal's Yard, Seven Dials, WC2H 9DP
Bread and Wine: 94-96 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZ
Tel: 020 7251 0848 - https://stjohnrestaurant.com/
St. John's has several restaurants in London and even a winery in the South of France. For decades they have served quality food while respecting the whole animal and reducing food waste.

14. Da Terra
8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF
Tel: 020 7062 2052 - https://daterra.co.uk/ 
The menu in Da Terra showcases the Italian and Brazilian roots of Chef Rafael Cagali, combining ingredients from both dishes. Take most out of the meals with a 10-course tasting menu combined with a glass of wine.

15. The French House
49 Dean Street, Soho, London, W1D 5BG
Tel: 020 7437 2477/2799 - http://www.frenchhousesoho.com/
The French house has declared their restaurant a no-phone, no-music, no-telephone and no-machine zone. The menu is small but very delicious and different each time. This is an excellent location for those craving a good conversation and a fun evening.

16. Kol
9 Seymour Street, Marylebone, London W1H 7BA
Tel: 020 3829 6888 - https://kolrestaurant.com/
Kol uses British ingredients to make delicious Mexican dishes, brought over sustainably, aside from tortillas, chillies and chocolate. Enjoy your meal in the Oaxaca-inspired dining room overlooking the kitchen.

17. Frenchie
16 Henrietta Street WC2E 8QH London
Tel: 020 7836 4422 - https://www.frenchiecoventgarden.com/
Like its Parisian counterpart, Chef Greg Marchand calls Frenchie a 'modern French Brasserie. The dishes are both typical British meals and typical French meals. Their signature dish is the bacon scone with maple syrup and Cornish clotted cream.

18. Claude Bosi at Bibendum
81 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6RD
44 (0)20 7581 5817 - https://claudebosi.com/restaurant/
Claude Bosi originates from Lyon in France and takes that origin with him in the kitchen. The chef combines old-school French cooking with modern techniques to create the delicious meals that appear on the menu.

19. Kiln
58 Brewer St, London W1F 9TL
https://www.kilnsoho.com/
Kiln is not just your average Thai restaurant. This former National Restaurant of the Year presents small, carefully cooked Thai and grilled food plates. They use high-quality ingredients such as fish sourced from Cornish dayboats and meat from UK producers. It often uses parts of the animal that do not typically make it on the plate.

20. Muse, London
38 Groom Place, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BA
Tel: +44(0)203 301 2903 - https://www.musebytomaikens.co.uk/
Tom Aikens is one of the UK's most acclaimed chefs. His life experiences and key moments inspired Aikens to create this creative menu with quality ingredients.

21. The Ritz
150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7300 2370 - https://www.theritzlondon.com/dine-with-us/the-ritz-restaurant/
Dining at the Ritz is a full experience. Enjoy one of the fine dishes made by Michelin-star chef John Williams, surrounded by gilt mirrors, gold chandeliers and a pink colour palette.

22. The Guinea Grill, London
30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London, W1J 6NL
020 7409 1728 - https://www.theguinea.co.uk/
As one of London's finest steak houses, the Guinea Grill has served quality meals with the best beef in the UK and sustainable fish from British day boats since the 1940s.

23. Flor, London
1 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
020 3967 5418 - https://flor-bakery.com/
Located on Borough Market, Flor offers produce and provenance-led dishes made from high-quality produce from Europa and Asia. Besides these delicious meals, the kitchen also makes bread and viennoiserie available to eat in and takeaway.

24. The River Cafe
Thames Wharf Rainville Rd, London W6 9HA
+44 (0)20 7386 4200 https://www.rivercafe.co.uk/#Restaurant
The River Café serves some of the best Italian dishes in London, combined with fine wines and a riverside location. The menu includes a wide variety of pasta, meat and fish dishes and pizza out of their neon pink pizza oven.

25. SOLA, London
64 Dean Street, London W1D 4QQ
Tel: 020 373 07883 - https://www.solasoho.com/
At Sola, you receive high-end California style cooking by Chef Patron Victor Garvey and Head Chef Salvatore Greco from Sicily, Italy.

26. Bentley's
11-15 Swallow St, London W1B 4DG
Tel: 020 7734 4756 - https://www.bentleys.org/
Bentley's is the place to go for delicious seafood meals. They have been serving the best oysters and fish & chips in London since opening in 1916. 

27. Brawn
49 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG
Tel: 0207 729 5692 - https://www.brawn.co/
Brawn Is known for its delicious Mediterranean small plates with an 'all things pork' section. Brawn serves these meals in a stylish and inviting dining room.

28. The Clove Club
Shoreditch town hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7729 6496 - https://www.thecloveclub.com/
The Clove Club is a relaxed fine dining restaurant set in the historic rooms of the Grade II-listed Shoreditch town hall. Chef McHale created a tasting menu inspired by his Scottish heritage but had influences worldwide.

29. Luca
88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH
Tel: 020 3859 3000 - https://luca.restaurant/
On St. John Street in London, you can find Luca with an incredible Italian menu. Made with high-quality British and Italian seasonal ingredients and accompanied by a wine list that has some of the biggest names in Italian wine.

30. Perilla
1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, N16 9BS
Tel: 0207 359 0779 - https://www.perilladining.co.uk/
At Perilla, you receive a modern interpretation of classical European flavours. They welcome their guests in an informal and relaxed dining room in Newton Green.

31. Gymkhana
42 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JH
Tel: +44(0)20 3011 5900 - https://gymkhanalondon.com/
As one of London's high-end Indian restaurants, Gymkhana inspired its interior from the elite clubs of India, where members of high society would eat, drink, socialise and play sports. In this setting, you can enjoy refined yet punchy North Indian dishes.

32. The Harwood Arms
Walham Grove, London SW6 1QP
Tel: 020 7386 1847 - https://harwoodarms.com/
The Harwood Arms is known for game and wild food made with the best British produce. This London pub is the only one with a Michelin star.

33. Maison Francois
Greater, 34 Duke Street St James's, St. James's, London SW1Y 6DF
Tel: 020 3988 5777 - https://www.maisonfrancois.london/
Think of a classic French Brasserie image, and you get a good first impression of Maison Francois. The perfect place to enjoy French cuisine in a chic setting.

34. Trinity
4 The Polygon, Clapham, London SW4 0JG
Tel: 0207 6221199 - https://trinityrestaurant.co.uk/
Chef Adam Byatt opened Trinity in 2006, located in Clapham Old Town. The menu consists of Seasonal dishes with modern influences served in a stylish monochrome dining room.

35. The Grill at the Dorchester
Park Lane, London W1K 1QA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 8888 - https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/london/the-dorchester/restaurants-bars/the-grill-at-the-dorchester/
The Grill at The Dorchester menu interprets modern-day British grill by young talent Tom Booton. At only 26 years old, he became the youngest head chef in the restaurant's history.

36. Helene Darroze at The Connaught
Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3147 7200 - https://www.the-connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/helene-darroze-at-the-connaught/
Meals at the Connaught are seasonal produce sourced from British farmers, makers and growers carefully chosen by Head Chef Helene. While you choose three courses from the £75 menu, several supplements such as lobster or rum baba are also available.

37. Pollen Street Social
8-10 Pollen Street, Mayfair, London W1S 1NQ
Tel: +44 20 7290 7600 - https://pollenstreetsocial.com/
Chef Jason Atherton has restaurants worldwide, but Pollen Street Social in London is his first. Atherton has created a wonderful tasting menu with dishes made using British-grown ingredients and classical cooking techniques.

38. Lyle's
Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ
Tel: 020 3011 5911 - https://www.lyleslondon.com/
At Lyle's, the menu changes daily depending on the season. Dishes are simple but often made with ingredients you're unlikely to find in other dining rooms.

39. Wander
214 Stoke Newington High St N16 7HU
Tel: 02072497283 - https://www.wanderrestaurant.com/
Australian chef Alexis Noble creates dishes inspired by recent travels through America, Asia and Europe. The kitchen makes these dishes with quality products from small-scale suppliers.

40. Decimo
10 Argyle Street, London WC1H 8EG, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 3981 8888 - https://www.decimo.london/
On the tenth floor of The Standard in London, you can find Decimo. This restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy quality Mexican meals with a grilled supplement on the side and a mezcal out of their large selection. All while overlooking the London skyline.

41. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
68 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HP
Tel: 0207 352 4441 - https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/restaurant-gordon-ramsay/
At the signature restaurant owned by famous chef Gordon Ramsay. Diners can choose out of four menus containing meals made with super-premium ingredients for which the restaurant gained a reputation.

42. Paradise
61 Rupert Street, London, W1D 7PW
https://paradisesoho.com/
Paradise offers contemporary Sri-Lankan dishes based on family recipes influenced by Portuguese, Malay, South Indian and Dutch cuisine. Aside from traditional Sri-Lankan dishes, some creative, non-traditional alternatives are on the menu with authentic flavours.

43. Launceston Place
1A Launceston Pl, London W8 5RL
Tel: 020 7937 6912 - https://www.launcestonplace-restaurant.co.uk/
Launceston has an original way of presenting its British dishes by serving them on a chequerboard so guests can move the pieces to create the meal they want. This allows guests to make their personal tasting menus.

44. Manteca
Manteca, 49-51 curtain road, London, EC2A 3PT
Tel: 020 7033 6642 - https://www.mantecarestaurant.co.uk/
As a nose-to-tail Italian inspired restaurant, Manteca focuses on whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pasta, wood-fired bread and their in-house salumeria.

45. Cafe Deco
43 Store Street London, WC1E 7DB
Tel: 020 8091 2108 - https://www.cafe-deco.co.uk/
Located in a compact, laid-back venue in Bloomsbury, café Deco offers hearty lunches and dinners accompanied by a robust wine list. Their wine list is very extensive due to their partnership with 40 Malty Street, featuring numerous small growers and producers of English Sparkling wine.

46. 7 Saints
7 All Saints Road London W11 1HA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7460 8566 - http://7saints.co.uk/
Saints, located in Notting Hill, serves its guests small dishes with seasonal products. Their menu has mostly European meals with an emphasis on ultra-seasonal produce. The menu changes weekly but has some classics such as wild garlic and burnt broad bean risotto or dry-aged rump cap with crispy oyster. 

47. Chez Bruce
2 Bellevue Rd, London SW17 7EG
Tel: +44 (0)20 8672 0114 - https://www.chezbruce.co.uk/
The menu is a collaborative effort between the two chefs, Matt Christmas and Bruce Poole. They aim to produce top-notch modern food based loosely on classical and regional French Mediterranean cuisine.

48. Akoko
21 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 3LP
Tel: +44 (0)207 3230593 - https://akoko.co.uk/
Akoko, which translates to 'time' or "the first' in Yoruba (spoken in West Africa), serves elevated West African dishes paired with international wines. Their Nigerian chef, Aji Akokomi, pays homage to Nigerian culture by using traditional cooking techniques.

49. Caractere
209 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EA
Tel: 020 8181 3850 - https://www.caractererestaurant.com/
Caractere offers French and Italian cuisine at its finest, all made with local British produce.