Top London Restaurants

Sat only a few paces away from the bustling Trafalgar Square, Walkers of Whitehall is a quaint restaurant that specialises in serving traditionally cooked British gastro grub. Their team of chefs have worked tirelessly to produce a diverse menu composed of brilliantly balanced plates and succulent meat that's been cooked over an oak wood fire. From cumin leg of lamb to bavette steak with chimichirra, you'll definitely find something to your liking at this Central London restaurant.

Any foodie worth their salt will have heard of ETM and as such should be pretty excited by their rooftop Aviary, located in Finsbury Square. Not only does the quirky spot have a gorgeous roof terrace, perfect for sipping cocktails and watching the sunset, but they also serve a delicious, seasonal, British fare.

If you're a game fan wondering where to have dinner in London, then The Jugged Hare is absolutely for you. Fitted with a 'theatre' kitchen fronting an eight-spit rotisserie and a charcoal grill, this excellent city gastropub serves seasonal British game and wild fish plates. There's mouth-watering steaks, cheeseburgers and fried duck eggs too, with a liquid menu that focuses on expertly selected wines and British cask ales.

Restaurant Ours is one of the best London restaurants by combining a relaxed aesthetic with a fantastic food menu to create a truly unique space. Exposed brickwork and gentle wooden furnishings combine with an open space to create a truly relaxing atmosphere, while the menu of delicious European food will keep your belly more than satisfied.

If you're looking for an impressive restaurant in the West End, then this Covent Garden eatery should be on your list. With a strong selection of tapas, carefully sourced meats from around the country and an impressive wine list, Opera Tavern has everything you need for a dreamy dinner in London.

M Restaurant is a multifaceted venue serving up a delicious array of treats that any restaurant connoisseur should try. Alongside many private rooms and a cocktail bar, they've got a 120-cover grill restaurant, where they serve up their signature dish: steak. Here you can choose from cuts carefully selected from six different countries.

With stunning views, a fresh and seasonal menu and a celebrity chef at the helm, The BBQ Club is an unmissable summer pop-up. Taking place on Southbank, the venue is two floors of cooking goodness with Green Egg BBQs, a five-course menu and an honesty bar.

Tucked away next to a gorgeous Georgian courtyard in Westminster, TH@51 is the stunning spot offering up unique cocktails inspired by the world's landscapes alongside international fusion dishes. Think bhaji bao or Moroccan poke washed down with a Sahara desert drink.

Head on over to Berenjak Borough for a carefully curated menu of Iranian grub. Nestled in London Bridge, this joint slings out mangal barbecue, doner rotisserie and flaming tanoor delights, with stunning interiors to match.

Looking for top Spanish restaurants in London? ArrosQD has you covered. Think fine dining fare from Valencia, washed down with a range of carefully-selected wines. Better yet, this swanky spot uses open fire cooking techniques for all its tasting menus and tapas.

London's best riverside pub? The Gun has certainly got to be right up there. Housed in a Grade II listed, 19th century building, this gastropub serves seasonal British grub and quality wines with views stretching out across the water to the O2 Arena and Canary Wharf. Come during the summertime for dinner and drinks in their waterside alfresco area.

Having won international acclaim at their New York venue, Aquavit is coming to St James in London and bringing the same Michelin-Starred dining experience with them. Expect top quality, Nordic-inspired food along with a gorgeous setting.

Steaks are king here, offering up a selection of mouth-watering cuts supplied from master butcher and Royal warrant holder Aubrey Allen. Even if they aren't your thing, there's a wonderful array of British dishes, as well as amazing cocktails served from their stylish bar.

Okay, you caught us. We've strayed from the top London restaurants blueprint ever so slightly to make room for The Last Tuesday Society; a bizarre museum celebrating the wonderful quirks of humanity that really has to be seen to be believed. Take in an exhibition of the weird and the wonderful, and round off your stay with some cocktails and a mixture of hot and cold snacks to finish.

Hoppers King's Cross is a glorious dining destination, slinging out high-acclaimed Sri Lankan fare in a beautiful setting. Not only is this joint trendy on the inside, but also offers a pretty riverside terrace, where you can tuck into tasty grub washed down with beers and cocktails.

After Caribbean restaurants in London? Antillean is just the ticket. Settle down in its swish Southwark space for flavoursome menus influenced by the multi-cultural heritage of the West Indies. If you want the full experience, there's live music for that too.

Located on Finsbury Square, Burdock serves a delicious roster of seasonal sharing plates. The venue is split in two, from the lively bar with craft beer, through to the restaurant which has a cool industrial vibe. They also serve a mouth-watering selection of innovative cocktails.

Looking for the top Spanish restaurants in London? Make sure you pop Iberica on your list. Whether you're in Victoria or Farringdon, you can rest assured these guys are serving up stunning tapas plates in beautiful surrounds, with plenty of vino to sip on too.

This top London restaurant comes to Chancery Lane with a feel for French cuisine. Plating up only authentic Provencal dishes and using suppliers in Southern France, Cigalon keeps to the fine, classic lines of French cuisine and to much acclaim. Head here and experience their exceptional menu for yourself. 

Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Opium makes a name for itself with deliciously light Dim Sum parcels, washed down with creative signature cocktails. Start with a quiet drink in the Apothecary Bar - with its spirits dispensed into authentic Chinese medicine bottles - then enjoy a dinner spread featuring barbecue pork buns and lobster dumplings aplenty. De-licious.

With the same comfort as your best mate's home, Coin Laundry welcomes diners with open arms and empty stomachs. The Clerkenwell restaurant has an interior of exposed wood and warm hues throughout the decor. The menu houses gourmet twists on otherwise known classics. Plenty of savory pies, cauliflower cheese steak, and other hearty dishes surface the menu to win over your heart and your stomach.  

Coupling great cocktails, delicious dishes and an idyllic interior into one venue, Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings is a top restaurant in North London that draws in crowds from across the capital. Perfect for anyone looking for a restaurant for a birthday dinner, the menu of delicious food and stunning interiors will make this a birthday you won't forget in a hurry.

Drake & Morgan offers a relaxing antidote to the hustle and bustle of London life. Handsomely set over two floors with luxurious leathers and vibrant splashes of emerald green, come for a meal featuring grilled octopus, halloumi burgers and butternut squash ravioli. Craft cocktails are a specialty and there's a bottomless brunch to be taken advantage of come Sunday afternoon.

Boasting beautiful interiors and decor, Isibani is a great shout when it comes to decadent dinner nights. You can wolf down food inspired by the streets of Nigeria, from jerk chicken tacos to lobster bisque and scrumptious yam dumplings.

Not to be confused with a table-tennis focused hangout, Ping Pong is in fact one of the most stylish and chic restaurants in London. With a chic design and laidback vibe, share around seasonal, bite-size dim sum delights complemented perfectly by a range of fresh cocktails and theatrical flowering Chinese teas. One of our favourite restaurants for dim sum in London.

Boasting stunning interiors, crackin' cocktails and mouthwatering Spanish plates, Pizarro has made it onto our top restaurants in London list. Not only will you be able to watch the tapas dishes being cooked in the open kitchen, but you'll be able to enjoy them in the gorgeous space.