From starters and mains, to sharing plates - NOPI serves a celebrated menu of seasonal flavors. Eat in the conventional dining room, or in the basement - a space comprising sharing tables that sit in view of the open kitchen.
Small plates paired with natural wines. Naughty Piglets is, as the owners themselves describe it, "an English [bistro] with a French accent." Whether dining or drinking, the venue impresses. Do note: booking is essential.
Multi-functional space next to the Maltby Street Market. Foremost a restaurant and bar, the venue also sells hearty sandwiches, artisanal foodstuffs, organic produce, and wine. A true neighborhood hotspot.
Classic French bistro in the middle of London's West End. Food is served throughout the day - from casual breakfasts and brunches to more formal dinners. Evening jazz performances create a great pre-theatre atmosphere.
Italian eatery defined by opulence and glam. The atmosphere is lively and the portions are generous. Visit early or make a reservation - the venue is highly popular from opening until close.
Italian fare that is generous in both flavor and portion size. Boasts a familial ambiance and has been serving for 40 years.
Whilst bedrooms at Dean Street Townhouse are Soho House members only, tables in its restaurant are not. A place for sophisticated lunches and dinners - perhaps a negroni at the bar too. Really though, the venue fits most occasions.
Rustic Spanish restaurant with amazing wine recommendations. The kitchen takes influence from Basque-style cooking and prepares dishes over an open wood fire grill. Good food and stellar service in a stylish locale.
Proven Indian cuisine in a Bombay-style setting. Alongside its King's Cross restaurant, Dishoom has locations throughout London. A place to order in bulk and share amongst friends. Open morning till night.
Handmade pasta made daily. Campania is a cosy, well-decorated spot serving up dishes from the south of Italy. Of course, each meal is also complimented by the stellar wine list. Grab some pasta to cook at home if just passing by.
Not many restaurants in the city offer real Basque cuisine. Donostia does traditional yet unique pintxos & tapas. Try the Arriza, monk fish served with black rice, and the cordero, succulent lamb cutlets grilled to perfection.
The first of three London locations. 28-50 in Marylebone offers an extensive wine list that has been thoughtfully curated to pair with a selection of seasonal European plates. The venue itself is stylish and refined.
Busy French brassiere in Covent Garden with an intimate atmosphere and a wide range of menu options. At the heart of London's West End, making it an ideal spot for pre or post-show dining. Afternoon tea is also a popular draw.
Soho-based wine bar and restaurant cooking seasonal eats from an everchanging menu. The dishes are diverse and pair well with the venue's selection of wine vintages. Embrace the intimate atmosphere for dinner and drinks.
Upscale dining and drinks with panoramic views of the surrounding skyline - Aqua is located on the 31st floor of London's tallest building, The Shard. Best to dress smart and book well in advance.
Bloomsbury-based eatery pairing hearty cuisine with fine wines. Expect modern European cuisine. Open for both lunch and dinner - have a seat outside when the weather allows, or simply enjoy the laidback interior.
From the founders of the "Noble Rot" food and wine magazine, this restaurant and wine bar offers seasonal French-British fare. Both this restaurant and its sibling venue, located in Soho, have won awards for their wine lists.
Westerns Laundry is a modern restaurant and wine bar that receives rave reviews for its Spanish influenced menu. Expect seafood small plates in a low-key, industrial setting - pair a few dishes with a glass, or bottle, of natural wine.
Sophisticated dining in a converted factory space - the whitewashed walls make for an industrial-chic atmosphere. The French-influenced menu has plenty of variety and focuses on simple flavors done well. Weekend brunches are popular.
Representing Portuguese wine and cuisine in London. Bar Douro's London Bridge location - another in Finsbury - is set within a railway arch and offers indoor-outdoor dining. Order a mix of small plates to share around the table.
Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, Aubaine is a charming French brasserie on Dover Street. Located near some of the most affluent parks, squares, and gardens in the area.
With a focus on its Argentinian charcoal grill, this restaurant offers a selection of meat from around the world. Guests are welcomed through a floral entrance and can enjoy live music during their meal. An opulent dining option.
Relaxed Filipino fusion spot with a BYOB policy - visit on Mondays to avoid some steep corkage fees. The restaurant also has garden seating for London's sunny days. A great place for social dining.
Interior design meets culinary experience. The brainchild of a chef and a designer, Coal Office is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant anchored by a rustic-chic aesthetic. Visit for food and admire the setting - a dual-threat space.
Italian cuisine served in a well-to-do setting. Daphne’s is a neighborhood staple and is open for lunch and dinner. If visiting during the day, request a table in the bright and airy conservatory. A refined option.
Once an unofficial refuge to Poles who fled during the 1940s, Daquise is a restaurant with a rich history. Expect a refreshing menu of Polish dishes - make sure to try the wild boar and rabbit meat.
Book early for this Japanese venue - 28-seats isn't many, and they fill up fast. Founded by former Nobu chefs, the food is well-honed and comprises fresh European produce. The Wagyu beef and Tar-Tar chips get plenty of attention.
A Viennese restaurant on Marylebone High Street. With a menu and interior design to evoke a traditional Austrian ambiance - chopped liver, kasespatzle, and wiener schnitzel headline the classic dishes.
Homestyle, family food. Self-proclaimed as a "no-borders kitchen". Operating with an instinctive style of cooking, and serving dishes inspired by immigrant cuisines and cultures from South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, and Britain.
Family-owned restaurant serving modern Middle Eastern cuisine in Central London. Think harissa chicken, kubaneh bread, and delicate seafood. Make a reservation, as queues for the 16-seat chef's counter are common.
Elevated gastropub serving a variety of gins, craft beers, and a rotational menu of British cuisine. The Lady Ottoline is as equally suited to a composed meal as it is an evening of drinks and conversation. Visit for both.
Texas-style barbecue kitchen inside the Burnt Faith Brandy House. Offset smokers turn out brisket and burnt ends until sold out, with tables set in view of the large copper stills.
Mayfair seafood institution split between a bustling ground-floor oyster bar and a formal upstairs dining room. Shuckers work fast at the marble counter, while the heated terrace stays full year-round.
Cozy Brockley dining room serving generous plates of traditional Kelantan cooking. Batik-covered tables fill with slow-cooked rendang and blue nasi kerabu during the BYOB dinner service.
Tiny East Dulwich rotisserie serving expertly roasted chicken and rich pepper butter. The 16-seat walk-in room runs on a tight menu of half birds, chicken fat potatoes, and margaritas rimmed with crispy skin salt.
Family-run Thai stall serving generational recipes from an open kitchen in the Tower Bridge food hall. The signature Pad Thai is the essential order – its sauce simmers for more than four hours.
Peckham pizzeria serving "Bri-talian" pies that pair light, fermented dough with seasonal British produce. A marble sharing table fills the brick-lined room, facing an open kitchen turning out crispy, blistered bases.
Riverfront dining room and heated terrace sitting right at the foot of Tower Bridge. Outdoor fire pits warm the riverside lounge, while the glass-walled interior fills up for steaks, cocktails, and direct views of the Thames.
Tiny Bermondsey corner bistro with 20 seats, red gingham tablecloths, and tables pushed close together. The daily blackboard menu sticks to three classic French starters, mains, and desserts paired with an all-French wine list.
Lively ground-floor Greek spot on the edge of Borough Market running heavily on walk-ins. Communal tables stay packed for fresh flatbreads, dips, and spit-roasted meats pulled off a massive central charcoal rotisserie.
Wood-fired European cuisine served in a shabby-chic aesthetic. Alongside its Borough Market venue, Elliot's has a restaurant in Hackney. Both locations offer impressive wine lists to pair with their seasonal menus.
Wood-fired kitchen in Borough Market cooking small plates and sourdough pizza over an open flame. The stripped-brick room stays busy all evening, pouring a serious list of natural wines.
Borough Market restaurant serving village-style Sri Lankan food from a central, open-fire kitchen. Counter seats have a direct view of the charcoal grill – from king prawns to simmering black pork curry.
Lordship Lane fixture serving traditional Indian and Pakistani staples since 1982. Large birthday groups and locals sticking to regular orders fill the cozy dining room.
Midnight-blue Peckham bistro pouring natural wines alongside modern European tasting menus. The open kitchen turns out plates of Comté fries to a steady post-disco soundtrack.
Peckham Caribbean takeout counter running a traditional jerk pan for 24-hour marinated chicken and lamb. Fresh curry goat and massive stuffed dumplings go straight into heavy to-go boxes.
Bustling Peckham railway arch and gravel courtyard serving unapologetically spicy Thai food. The menu splits straight down the middle, mirroring hand-pounded meat curries with exact plant-based versions alongside draft Singha.
Deptford food counter slinging massive portions of Irish-Chinese takeaway classics. Heaping salt and chilli spice bags and curry-drenched 3-in-1s land on tables across a shared Creekside space with a pool table in the back.
Tiny Guyanese takeaway in Herne Hill wrapping hot curries in fresh, handmade rotis. Parcels of slow-cooked goat, oxtail, or pumpkin dhal puri cross the small counter, bound straight for nearby Brockwell Park.
Down-to-earth Coldharbour Lane izakaya serving everyday Osakan street food. The spacious, retro-styled dining room runs on savory okonomiyaki, fried noodles, and cold highballs.
