Best Unique Restaurants In London

This quirky restaurant really does have you eating in the dark, for an experience which is designed to heighten the senses and change perceptions. Go for the delicious food and stay in the lit bar afterwards for cocktails.

You could definitely call Mercato Metropolitano unique, however the term restaurant might not quite fit the bill for this food hall - more like a plethora of restaurants all under one giant roof. Hosting more than 48 food stalls serving up options from around the world, this Elephant and Castle spot also delivers on the drinks front, offering up craft brews, wine and cocktails.

This rustic restaurant oozes charm, with a huge selection of wines from around the world alongside a Spanish tapas menu. Grab your favourite co-workers for after-work drinks, take your other half, or visit at the weekend with mates, as this city bar is great for any occasion.

Bringing its signature fire and flair to London, Hell's Kitchen can be found within The Cumberland Hotel near Marble Arch. Inspired by the hit TV show, this iconic restaurant showcases the very best of Gordon Ramsay's recipes.

There's a premium menu to get stuck into, featuring the likes of braised short rib with cauliflower puree, lobster risotto and half-roasted chicken. Plus, the chef's table allows you to watch as they prepare a six-course tasting menu for you.

Situated near Bank Station, The Libertine is a beautiful underground bar. A unique haunt for date night, the venue whips up everything from blackened chicken and fresh oysters to scrumptious plant-based burgers and miso aubergine.

If you want to do something totally unique, step on board Bustronome which combines fine dining with stunning views of London from a glass-topped double decker. Ideal for unique dates or quirky birthday parties, this will be a truly special way to dine and see the city. 

The Seashell of Lisson Grove is as eccentric as they come, boasting beautiful but bizarre nautical interiors. Alongside an elevated menu of traditional fish and chips, you'll find moules mariniere, popcorn cod and a delectable assortment of puddings.

A stylish cabaret-style restaurant in Soho, INCA is a fine dining haunt with a party twist. Expect plenty of theatrical glamour, with sultry, low-lit interiors that are adorned with gold. The entertainment isn't all that's special about this place though, as the menu is pretty enticing too - from tempura shrimp dragon maki to charred lamb chops with sweet potato or miso-grilled aubergine.

By far one of the most unique dining experiences around, Supperclub.tube can be found in Walthamstow - inside a disused London Underground carriage from 1967. They maintain the original interiors and signs of the tube, while head chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño whips up a delicious Colombian-style menu, inspired by her time working in top restaurants across London and Colombia. Dishes may include chorizo empanadas, braised beef short rib and more, with a cracking selection of wine and fizz to wash it down.

Located behind a nondescript jade green door, Opium is a secret restaurant oozing sultry vibes. And while the cocktails are a showstopper in themselves, the food menu features lip-smacking dim sum, seafood and vegetable platters alongside a load of tasty snacks.

With its generous helpings of American cuisine and DJs spinning the decks into the early hours of the morning, Blues Kitchen Shoreditch is a great place for unique dining in London. Paying homage to the Deep South, food is a meat-filled affair and there is more than 100 types of bourbon to get the hoedown started. 

Whether you want to float on the Thames while relaxing under pastel pink umbrellas, soaking up the sun and the great views from their alfresco terrace, or dine in a secret garden-inspired cafe in Marylebone, the Daisy Green Group promises all sorts of unique destinations across the city.

These Australian-inspired venues serve up all-day menus, paired with a cracking range of coffee and cocktails. Expect dishes like blueberry buttermilk pancakes, panko-crusted halloumi or a full Bondi breakfast, while admiring your quirky surrounds.

One of the most gorgeous dining rooms in London, 14 Stories is fronting foliage-decked interiors and plates almost too pretty to eat. Tuck into an extensive menu of gorgeous British plates, washed down with cleverly-constructed cocktails and and excellent wines.

Albert's Schloss Soho is an unconventional but extra fun hotspot decked out in alpine-inspired decor, complete with cosy benches and plenty of logs. Here, you can savour goodies like schnitzel, currywurst, and standout burgers while sipping on beer and cocktails, all while soaking in the entertainment throughout the week.

Quirky places to eat in London don't get much better than The Candlelight Club, a clandestine 1920's supper club. Guests are invited to a secret location to dine and dance the night away, dressed up in their best flapper dresses, fedoras and braces. Each unique venue is lit entirely by candlelight and expert mixologists create dangerously delicious concoctions.

If you're after dinner and a show all in one, you can't go wrong with a trip to London Cabaret Club. You'll find this place in Holborn, close to The British Museum, hosting amazing burlesque performances themed around everything from Copacabana to Roxie Rocks Chicago. There area number of dinner packages to go with your seat reservation, starting from as little as £80 for a gourmet three-course meal and a night full of entertainment. As for the menu, dishes range from spring greens risotto to roasted rump of lamb with pea puree.

Using the world's first interactive ordering service which is beamed onto your table, this unique London restaurant gives visitors complete control of their dinner. Find Inamo in Covent Garden and Soho whipping up their signature Asian fusion food.

When it comes to memorable dining experiences, you can always count on Barge East for something truly unique. Immerse yourself in the luscious foliage of their garden and terrace space, which comes complete with views of the river and sublime sustainable dishes. 

Sarastro in Covent Garden is a theatrical dining experience like no other, set in a flamboyant former pub adorned with velvet drapes, opera box seating and props from nearby West End theatres. Open since 1996 and named after a character from Mozart's Magic Flute, it serves a Turkish-Mediterranean menu featuring dishes like pan-seared scallops, akcabat kofte, grilled sea bass and stuffed aubergine.

Guests are treated to live entertainment Thursday through Sunday, with themed performances ranging from Motown and Latin to opera, all enjoyed from intimate booths that resemble theatre boxes. With its opulent décor, lively atmosphere and rich musical heritage, Sarastro is perfect for pre-theatre dining, special occasions or anyone seeking a truly unforgettable night out.

The ETM group are known for their one off and special venues and this time they're taking things up a level with rooftop Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, located in Finsbury Square. Take to the spacious roof terrace to sit back on one of the slick sofas and sip cocktails or gorge yourself on the hearty British fare in the glass-encased restaurant.

Following the success of their touring food truck Archie, The Cheese Bar is a permanent venue in Camden Stables that serves non-stop cheesy goodness. Get stuck into Cropwell Bishop, bacon and chutney sandwiches, gooey fondue or even a cheese-infused dessert, all of which aim to support cheese producers all over London. To wash it down? A huge range of refreshing craft beer.

Sketch has been around since 2002, opened by chef Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur Momo Mazouz - with a menu that's inspired by Gagnaire's eponymous three-star restaurant in Paris. Expect elegant decor in every room of this spacious venue, as well as some of the most photographed toilets in London. The quirky Mayfair joint has a whole lot of different dining areas inside, including a three Michelin-starred restaurant and a more relaxed brasserie.

For something totally unique, check out Le Petit Chef: a quirky experience brought to you by the London Cabaret Club. This global sensation is a fully animated fine dining adventure, with a French bistro soundtrack and a tiny CGI chef that cooks your dinner right in front of you, while battling moles and giant sea monsters to do so. Their multi-course menus start from £119 per person, including a bottle of wine, with dishes like lobster and king prawn risotto or beef fillet on the cards.