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.
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.
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.
Tasting-menu-only spot exploring global spices through hyper-seasonal British ingredients like aged beef and line-caught fish. The dining room sits inside a Brutalist building, with warm copper walls and a fully open kitchen.
Jewel-toned Mayfair dining room serving modern Peruvian plates alongside Pisco infusions and loud music. Meals start with tableside guacamole and fresh ceviche before DJs turn the space into a heavy party late into the night.
Angela Hartnett’s fifth-floor Italian restaurant inside the Royal Opera House. The dining room buzzes with the pre-theatre crowd, here for seasonal Emilia-Romagna dishes and views across Covent Garden's piazza.
Vibrant Mayfair spot serving regional Mexican classics with British ingredients. The central comal is the room's heart, firing off house-milled corn tortillas for sharing plates of pork carnitas and ribeye costras.
Intimate 13-seat omakase counter built for a theatrical dining experience. Chefs prepare and plate a 16-course menu directly for guests, pairing dishes with a deep list of rare sakes imported directly from Japan.
Gallery-grade dining room sitting above a Mayfair pub, paved with a commissioned mosaic and hung with genuine Warhols. Rich British classics like lobster pie land on the tables.
Chef-driven tasting menus served inside a discreet, art-filled Mayfair townhouse. The cooking blends French technique with Sri Lankan heritage – much of the produce comes directly from the restaurant’s own farm.
Intimate fourteen-seat dining room run by a two-person team – one chef and one host. Modern French tasting menus are plated from a tiny kitchen, visible through a small window.
Intimate Marylebone dining room serving a fixed tasting menu of Thai flavors built from the British larder. The space is tight and energetic, with chili and charcoal smoke drifting from the open kitchen over packed tables.
Victorian dining room channeling a classic tavern, serving European bistro dishes and strong cocktails from a central bar. Live piano and jazz music fills the space on weekends; reservations are tough to get.
