Top 10 Places to Eat in London

With a 1950s American diner them, The Diner in Covent Garden has all you need for a great meal out in central London. Sit in the restaurant's plush leather booths, order one of their gourmet burgers and wash it all down with a cocktail or boozy shake.

Champions of all things Deep Southern Americana and of the Blues persuasion, the Blues Kitchen in Camden slam together the gluttony of BBQ foods with the good old fashioned fun of soul, funk and jazz music. However you take your meat: slow-cooked, smothered in sauce or on the rib, Blues are always on point with an almighty finger-lickin' feast. 

Residing in the lush lands of Kensington, Goat DINE is a restaurant that fuses New York foodie fashion with Italian cuisine where you'll find authentic wood fired pizzas and grilled meats served to a backdrop of industrial style. Falling somewhere between a loft space and a swanky eatery, Goat is is a taste of laid-back luxury. 

An imperial palace of Chinese cuisine and Dim Sum plates, Opium is a must for anyone wandering Chinatown looking for a hidden gem. A pastiche of oriental charm and contemporary aesthetics, sup on some masterful mixology that fuses Asian spices with classic cocktails and then tuck into sumptuous foods.

Specialising in delivering fantastic cuts of meat, Meat People is a fantastic spot to grab a delicious bite to eat. Beautifully decorated, the team of mixologists offer up a number of fantastic fruit and spice infused cocktails, while the chefs have worked tirelessly to offer a menu of delectable culinary treats. From mouth-watering steak to seasoned swordfish, all of their ingredients are locally sourced from the finest farms and butchers in Britain.

Wringer & Mangle is an east London eatery brought to London Fields by Gerry Calabrese. Based in a former industrial launderette, the venue has plenty of artistic flair and one of the best open-air terraces for the warmer months. Head chef Oison Coyle has struck a perfect balance between healthy and downright delicious options; choose between lighter bites, burgers, steaks, chicken and grilled fish dishes, or come on Sunday where roasted meats and veggie dishes are on the cards.

Doused in English elegance and conjuring the charm of the countryside, The Botanist is a hybrid of ultra stylish interiors and traditional British cuisines mastered with a Modern edge. Serving dishes of a gourmet seafood persuasion, you can tuck into everything from classic fish and chips to a scallop & shrimp burger. 

Rosa's Thai Cafe has become a bit of a London institution and their tenth outpost in West Hampstead is serving up everything they're known for. Head to North West London to try Asian inspired dishes such as Beef Mussaman curry and Pad Thai in an intimate and lively setting.

The award winning eatery Cinnamon Kitchen had to be in our top 10. Famous for their innovative approach to Indian dining, people come to dine under the cheffing prowess of celebrity chef Vivek Singh from all over the world. Their mantra is simple - fine dining that manipulates classic regional flavours with unique Modern infusions. 

A palate of Indian spices and authentic flavour meets a contemporary culinary craft to create one of London's finest Asian dining destinations. Think luxuriant interiors where a bespoke pebble-washed bar and Champagne Mezzanine frames the restaurant space for something of an opulent feel. Elegant eats and tailored tipples are how it goes here.