A stone's throw from London's Leicester Square, Salvadore and Amanda is a popular Spanish restaurant serving up great food and live Flamenco shows. Brooding and intimate, the menu offers a wide tapas selection as well as more Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as tuna steak and stuffed Piquillo peppers.  

Situated on Liverpool Street, Cafe Luca is a pretty restaurant and bar adorned in lots of greenery. The menu is equally appealing, including dishes like chicken shawarma, shakshuka or feta and squash salad, as well as a whole load of cocktails. 

Looking for something a little different? Head east where Liban Tapas is cooking up a modern menu of Lebanese dishes with distinctive Mediterranean and French twists. With a Parisian terrace, there's even the perfect spot for shisha and cocktails after dinner.

The Cross' first floor restaurant is a beauty of a Mediterranean spot, bringing Med-influenced to your meal out. Expect scallop crudo with seasonal citrus, truffle risotto and more across the sumptuous small plates here.

Must Day & Night is a great choice of Mediterranean-inspired restaurant bars, thanks to its menus that take you from shakshuka brunches to gnocchi and Greek salad dinners. But that's not all, as there are amazing cocktails to accompany too.

Craving Mediterranean-inspired eats across the capital? Then make sure to stop off at Megan's. Specialising in tasty grub, from the likes of shakshouka to spicy kebabs and vegan plates, these are the ideal place to dig into authentic grub. Our favourite thing? The frozen cocktails.

If the views of Barbican Lakeside weren't enough, the modern Italian cuisine on offer at Osteria will evoke the flavours of a Mediterranean coastline. With a three-course set lunch for under £20 a head, alongside their a la carte and pre-theatre menus, this central London Mediterranean restaurant is perfect for all occasions. 

From the team behind the acclaimed Salt Yard, comes this Covent Garden restaurant and bar. Often hosting pop-ups and some of London's best chefs, you'll find a two-storey tapas eatery, offering up tasty treats and delicious drinks for meat-eaters and plant-based diners alike.

Boasting a fusion of Italian and Spanish influences, Strings really does have something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood of tapas plates or real-deal pasta, you can fill up on quality food while enjoying cocktails alongside the sultry sounds of live guitar music – playing every night until 10pm. Menu highlights include cheesy empanadas and garlic seafood spaghetti. 

For authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a gorgeous setting, check out Peron No4 Med Bar & Kitchen. Just a short walk from Camden Town, this pretty eatery boasts contemporary interiors, such as unique patterns and wood furnishings, alongside a tasty menu to boot.

Located just a short walk away from Borough Market, Arthur Hooper's is a contemporary restaurant, serving the best in Mediterranean cuisine and wine. Expect high quality cured meats, cheese and fresh pasta dishes, with a heated terrace in the summer months.

Tuck into a fusion feast of Greek and Turkish cuisine at all-day bistro Sonya. The refined evening menu is championed by quality meat and seafood, and their brunch offering features exotic twists on classic British breakfast foods – best paired with organic speciality coffee. 

From Greek salads to Italian-inspired pastas, Chez Melissa is dishing out some of the best Mediterranean fare in London. Head to the chic spot and enjoy your meal, whether you're nibbling on a few tapas or going all out on your main.

This fine dining restaurant in the West End is one of the best places to eat Mediterranean food. Blending their dishes with French influences, Whitcomb's will have you feasting on the likes of filet de sole, poussin au citron and filet mignon in an elegant setting.

Bringing a slice of Spain to London, these restaurants are the perfect spot for a flavoursome meal. Got a hankering for tasty seafood or delicious vegetables? Head to Iberica where you'll find all that and more.

Salt Yard is one of the best restaurants for a taste of Mediterranean food. Situated in Borough and several other London locations, the eatery promises tapas such as oyster with green chilli, Italian beef sausage and a huge charcuterie selection.

This all-day restaurant in Canary Wharf serves up the finest Mediterranean fare, from sharing mezze plates to loaded flatbreads and delicious pilaf bowls, alongside a range of refreshing cocktails. You can even try your hand at pizza making here, with classes held almost every day.

Craving Mediterranean eats? We thought as much. So head along to Mina's on Motcomb Street in Knightsbridge for authentic grub. Whether you fancy sinking your teeth into lobster linguine or jewelled burrata with sun-ripe tomatoes and pine nuts, this pretty eatery is bound to impress.

After Spanish restaurants in London? Barrafina Coal Drops Yard, Borough and Adelaide Street are bringing exceptional private dining experiences, award-winning counter-style meals and tapas to your next time eating out.

Lokma is the Turkish restaurant near Bermondsey Street that's got you covered for contemporary cuisine from the country, spanning everything from mezze to your favourite charcoal grill dishes and baklava. But that's not all, as you can accompany your meal with cocktails and shisha afterwards.

Serving up rich Eastern and Southern Mediterranean delights all day, err' day. Enter the vibrant world of EVE, a drool-worthy plant-filled tropical oasis in Kensington with goodies like zesty shakshuka bowls and grilled seafood on the menu from sunrise to sundown. Healthy and delicious.

From the eye-catching decor, including botanical wallpaper and lush plants, to the mouthwatering menu of tapas, Andrea Adams Court offers a slice of the Med right here in the City of London. Bag a table to delve into tortilla, pork belly and classic cocktails.

Out of the top Mediterranean restaurants in London, Hackney Coterie is a firm favourite for the great choice of wine to accompany and, of course, the delicious food. Think harissa onglet, trout rillette and seasonal veg to munch through.

Boasting squid stuffed with spicy rice through to raw blue belly prawns, Pizarro is a brilliant venue for traditional Spanish fare. Along with fresh Mediterranean food, the stylish haunt also has a wide selection of wines to choose from. Not your thing? There are cocktails too.

Located just a short walk away from Greenwich Park, The Hill is a contemporary Mediterranean style eatery serving a selection of tapas small plates with a Latin American twist. Decorated with warm terracotta walls and charming wooden furnishings, this is the perfect cosy spot for a midweek dinner.

Rüya in Mayfair provides a full insight into contemporary cuisine from the Anatolian region of Turkey, spanning all the way from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea. Ingredients are seasonally chosen in collaboration with a select group of British farmers and suppliers, with dishes spanning Somon (sumac cured salmon with pink peppercorn and dill yoghurt) to İçli Köfte and Börek (filo-wrapped feta with carrot, courgette and walnut). The menu is complemented by an equally sophisticated brass and wood-accented interior.

The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa is an excellent choice of Mediterranean restaurant, especially if you're after a waterfront spot or alfresco terrace to enjoy your meal at. Expect delish dishes, views of the moored boats and a holiday vibe in the warmer months.

Fronting a state-of-the-art charcoal grill, this gorgeous Soho restaurant cooks up a Mediterranean storm. From smoked bream carpaccio to pork belly with a Basque cider glaze, you'll have more than enough options to pair with one of their excellent cocktails. 

Tapas plates with a view? Yes please. Garden Rooftop is a stunning spot overlooking central London, flaunting boho chic decor and pretty pink plants across the venue. As for the food, you can expect everything from smoked salmon carbonara and aubergine parmigiana to grilled Tuscan sausages.