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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nobu is a name anyone who loves food knows about. Located minutes from Old Street station, this stunning restaurant has an array of exquisite Japanese food, ranging from sushi, to plates like Yellowtail with jalapeno or Black Cod Miso. There's also a bar serving up an excellent array of signature cocktails.

There's more than a touch of Imperial Britain to Mews of Mayfair's dining room. A space featuring antique maps, original beams and views of the kitchen, it's a lavish and unique spot in which to retire and enjoy some relaxed dinner and drinks. Mews offers the feel of a member's club without a joining fee; serving fine food and exceptional wines in stylish surroundings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you're looking for a location that'll impress, head to this Mayfair spot. Not only are the interiors a sight for sore eyes, but the menu - filled with the likes of anticuchos, tacos and cazuelas - is one of the best for Peruvian food in London. 

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. 

Housed in an old Georgian townhouse and stretching across five inviting floors, Bird of Smithfield is a great option for private dining in London. Make the second floor function room your own; it's a space equipped with glass tables, tweed chairs and chic interiors, with market fish and steak of the day served on a menu alongside shepherd's pie and spiced vegetable & lentil fritters.

Having won over London with its delicious brand of Spanish food, Camino is opening a new site in Shoreditch. Expect the usual mix of plates, along with cava, craft beer and light and easy cocktails.

Towering over Soho just so happens to be one of the most dashing and opulent drinks and dining spots in the city. From brooding curtains to rich colours, Six Storeys is not only the place to indulge, it's the place for after-work cocktails, seasonal British cuisine and fine wine. 

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. 

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.

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.

When it comes to some of the best restaurants in London, it's always good to see innovation pushing forward. Promising just that, Inamo Camden boast one of the most interesting dining experiences in the city as you order from interactive tables and dine on some of the best Asian plates in the city. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Located in the heart of Fitzrovia is a stylish and swish restaurant that puts a new spin on Indian dining. Lokhandwala is a swish cocktail bar and restaurant full of Prohibition vibes with stripped back decor; work your way through their Indian tapas which are perfect for sharing.

Following on from the critical success of their sister venue in Soho, Cinnamon Kitchen is simply one of the best places for Asian food in London. Head chef Vivek Singh and the team in the kitchen serve innovative, flamboyant modern fare that won't fail to impress. Tuck into a feast of grilles, locally-sourced meats and a hearty choice of vegetarian options at this prized Liverpool Street restaurant.

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.

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. 

Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary history of Rome, the minds behind Craft and Rotorino 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. 

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.

From the team behind Soho's massively popular Ceviche comes Andina. Opening in Shoreditch, the quirky spot is full of fun, from the Games Room which hosts cookery lessons, through to the Pisco bar. The menu is also a winner with Peruvian classics of ceviche, grill dishes and street food.

Based in the ever-bustling Old Street, Ceviche is a fun South American restaurant that showcases the best flavours that Peru has to offer. From mouthwatering cuts of grilled meat to fresh ceviches dishes, the team of chefs use a range of fresh ingredients to recreate traditional recipes that all pack a punch. Complete with a handful of craft beers and a small collection of cocktails, there are few better places to enjoy South American food in London.