Best Restaurants in London

This Shoreditch eatery is constructing a formidable reputation when it comes to serving up exquisite food and drink. Everything you'll encounter on the menu is freshly prepared on site using the finest produce and each & every dish comes to the table having been carefully constructed. The focus here is on grilled meats and seafood - be sure to try their renowned steak!

One of the best restaurants in the City of London, the Botanist serves a tasty and modern British-cum-European menu, alongside a varied selection of drinks. Come here for quirky interiors, gorgeous food and one the best atmospheres in London, any time of day.

The City may be home to some of London's best restaurants, but there's a name that stands (literally), head and shoulders above the rest. Part of the beloved ETM group, join Aviary not only for luxury dining but themed cocktails and rooftop drinks overlooking the city.

Get a taste of Peruvian cuisine at the stunning LIMA London in Fitzrovia. With its neighborhood feel, vibrant flavours and contemporary decor, the open kitchen and outdoor seating makes the restaurant a perfect choice for date night, chilling with mates or dinner with the parents.

The Powder Keg Diplomacy has become a bit of a Clapham institution for great food and drinks in glorious Victorian and truely British colonial setting. Have a night to remember and join the buzzing dinners of this South London gem.

Blues Kitchen brings the heat and punchy flavour of the American South to Brixton. Alongside the whisky-laced cocktails served by the bar staff and the great live music on stage, guests can gorge themselves on delicious barbecue food, including slow-cooked brisket, hearty ribs and pulled pork burgers. 

From well-known chef Marcus Wareing, The Gilbert Scott is the British restaurant housed within the legendary St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Perfect for group dinners and meals with friends, there's an impressive menu, as well as, private dining and a chef's table experience.

Desperate to try some of the finest French dining in London? You may have just stumbled right across it. A stone's throw away from St Paul's, Cigalon isn't just bound by stunning interiors and fine wine, their Provencal inspired dishes are more than just to die for.

Join the London suits for a spot of breakfast, lunch or dinner in the heart of the city. Chiswell Street Dining Rooms provides the best honest British food on comfortable settings; perfect for a business meeting.

The in-house restaurant of the iconic Savoy Hotel, this gorgeous spot on The Strand offers one of the finest dining experiences in the city. Offering sublime plates of steak, fresh oysters, fine wines and signature cocktails, it'll give you a taste of the celebrity lifestyle to say the least.

Housed in a Grade-II listed Georgian townhouse, The Harcourt offers an opulent, comfortable dining experience in the heart of Marylebone. With five rooms featuring a mish-mash of stunning artworks and contemporary design, ease into this slick space and survey a modern European menu with a nod to their Scandinavian heritage. Accompanying this is an intriguing cocktail list and a vast wine menu for drinks.

Head to Gordon Ramsay's Pétrus for an unforgettable evening within a Michelin star spot. Having held a Michelin star since 2011, the sleek Knightsbridge restaurant clearly knows what it's doing, serving up an incredible menu of European-inspired plates alongside an extensive selection of fine wines.

Head to Marylebone where one of London's most exciting restaurants is serving up a sublime menu of dishes inspired by contemporary European fare, as much as Scandinavian and Japanese.

Nestled in the heart of Farringdon, this quirky restaurant combines an unusual eating concept with a delicious menu for the ultimate experience. You won't be able to see what you're eating but you know it'll taste good.

Head over to Islington to find the gorgeous Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings. Spread over several floors, the venue is a leafy, airy and light affair with a garden room and conservatory. Food is seasonal and British while the cocktail menu is filled with juicy concoctions. 

Located in Covent Garden, Tredwells is the Marcus Wareing restaurant that sees elevated chicken dumplings, moreish scallop tortellini and roast dinners matched with special edition Champagne and thirst-quenching wines.

Housed in the glamourous May Fair Hotel, this stunning restaurant serves a selection of Spanish and Italian dishes, alongside Mexican and Peruvian staples. Dine in the stunning open dining area, or go all out in the lavish private dining room.

Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary history of Rome, the minds behind Craft bring you Palatino. Acclaimed chef Stevie Parle will be serving star dishes such as fresh pasta, whole fried artichokes and chicken and pistachio meatballs, with an extensive menu of wine to wash it all down with. 

Restaurant Ours combines a luxury dining experience with a relaxed setting to create one of the best restaurants in London. You'll be able to dine surrounded by stripped-back interiors, with exposed brickwork wooden furnishings in a spacious room, all while dining on a menu packed with delicious European food.

Brought to Covent Garden by the ever famous Cinnamon group, Cinnamon Bazaar is one of the most noted restaurants in the heart of the city. Boasting some of the best Indian plates in the business, colourful interiors and Mr Lyan cocktails, no nights here are ever wished away. 

Looking for Italian restaurants in London? Head to Park Lane where Theo Randall Restaurant is cooking up breakfast, lunch and dinner with tasting menus, vegan options and more. Think fresh taglierini pasta topped with truffles, wood-roasted turbot and more.

From a sumptuous set menu that includes the likes of marinated quail breast and Herdwick lamb, all the way through to your own private dining room that'll see you feasting on roast scallops and lemon meringue, Marcus Wareing's self-titled Knightsbridge restaurant should be on your list.

Not only does this restaurant bring you delicious British inspired food, but its training kitchen helps the homeless to develop the skills and motivation to find employment through a unique apprenticeship program.

The famous Pizza Pilgrims team shift their focus to West India Quay. Armed with the freshest ingredients and old recipes, the team have created a reputation for themselves when it comes to delivering amazing Neapolitan pizza dishes. If that wasn't enough, there's also a 16-player foosball table and huge plasma screens to keep you entertained. Grab your mates, grab a huge slice and relax on one of their cosy chesterfield sofas.

When it comes to pairing wine with your meal, there's no restaurant quite like Humble Grape. Found across London, not only do the interiors flit between contemporary, classic and industrial, the plates are seasonal, high-end and paired with the finest bottles. 

Love your prime cuts of meat? Head to temper where you can feast on premium rib-eye, fresh fish and honey sriracha wings, all cooked over an open flame and served in an intimate, luxurious setting in the heart of the City.