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Best restaurants in Fitzrovia
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date: 2026-05-07T09:55:44.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover the olive London team's favourite tried-and-tested places to eat in Fitzrovia, from intimate wine bars to traditional Valencian cuisine and Korean charcoal BBQ
encoded: Looking for Fitzrovia restaurants? Check out our ideas for eating and drink in London's Fitzrovia, from Charlotte Street to Wells Street and beyond. Next, discover the best restaurants in Marylebone, best restaurants in Kings Cross, best restaurants in Soho and the hottest new London restaurant openings. Our expert's personal recommendations "My wife works near Fitzrovia so it’s our go-to for a midweek catch-up. Koba’s Korean feast excites us for the dakgangjeong: crunchy fried chicken glazed with glossy honey-soy glaze. And at Roka, my wife's all-time favourite dish, the yuzu miso black cod, is so good that she plans her diary around visits. Luso is our more intimate option but there’s nothing quiet about the suckling pig jowl: it shatters like glass." Keith Kendrick, olive team member Best places to eat and drink in Fitzrovia Honey & Co. Great Portland – for deli goods and wine Honey & Co on Great Portland Street brings together the best of Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich’s previous ventures, offering Fitzrovia a flexible, modern wine bar and dining room with a distinctly Middle Eastern spirit. The menu is designed around an excellent wine list — think fresh Lebanese pét-nat or amber Georgian rkatsiteli — paired with vibrant small plates like tangy pea and mint purée with pickled shallots and chilli lavoush, or tuna crudo with fermented chilli and tahini. The intimate burgundy and ivory dining room invites guests to linger over standout bottles such as a Spanish Clos Lojen Bobal or a classic German Riesling, alongside dishes like pork tenderloin skewers with cherry relish or citrusy wild sea bass with fennel and orange salad. Finish with a glass of Greek Samos Nectar and the signature honey and feta cheesecake, ideal for sharing. honeyandco.co.uk Clipstone, Clipstone Street – for date night Clipstone is on a corner of Clipstone Street in Fitzrovia and is the sister to nearby (and Michelin-starred) Portland, a modern-European dining room set up by restaurateurs W…

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Best London wine bars
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date: 2026-05-07T08:44:17.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Bar reviews
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: Drink
description: Some of the capital's best spots for a glass (or two) of wine, from cult natural wine bars to laidback neighbourhood joints
encoded: Looking for the best London wine bars? I've spent the past eight years writing about London's drinks scene for olive, and one of the things I'm most excited about is the explosion in new-wave wine bars across the capital. From trendy natural wine spots in Shoreditch to Gallic boltholes in Covent Garden and vermuterias in King's Cross, there's something to cater for every taste. So whether you're in the mood for a glass of funky orange wine, a fizzy pét nat or a big, bold Italian red, we've got you covered. Make sure you keep coming back here for updates, as I'll be refreshing this guide with the latest openings and discoveries. Next discover the best new restaurants in London, best dining experiences in London and best food and drink festivals to visit. Also discover some of our London food guides, including the best restaurants in Covent Garden, best restaurants in Kings Cross and best restaurants in Shoreditch. If you're partial to a cocktail served with stellar sound systems, discover our favourite listening bars in London. Best wine bars in London Honey & Co. Great Portland, Fitzrovia Honey & Co Great Portland’s ethos is simple but clever: a one-stop shop wine bar experience. Owners Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich wanted to create a space that was an amalgamation of their previous ventures, the Honey & Spice deli and the Honey & Smoke grill. A place that caters to the modern lifestyle of the busy Londoner with flexibility in mind, perfect for grazing, sharing and ordering as much or as little as you like. The menu of this deli, wine bar and dining room was envisioned with wine always at the forefront, inspiring the food that goes with it and not the other way around. Those in a hurry can grab a fresh Lebanese pét-nat or an amber rkatsiteli from Georgia and pair it with one of the delicious small plates, like the tangy pea and mint purée with pickled shallots and chilli lavoush or a refreshing tuna crudo with grated tomato, fermented chilli and tahini. For thos…

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18 best pizza places in London
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date: 2026-04-29T08:00:09.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
subject: Pizza
description: Looking for the best spots to eat pizza in the capital? We've rounded up our top places, whether you’re after a New York-style slice or an artisanal sourdough base
encoded: Looking for the best pizza in London? Here's our guide to the best pizza places in London and the best takeaway pizza. Whether you want a thin and crispy pizza base or a traditional Neapolitan pizza, we’ve found the best pizza restaurants in London. From pizza in Bethnal Green to pizza in Belgravia, check out our favourite pizza places. If you fancy making your own pizza, check out our best ever pizza recipes here, or read the lowdown on pizza styles and where to find them. Check out more of our London food guides, including the best restaurants in Kings Cross, best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in Brixton and best restaurants in Paddington. Also see our pick of the best Italian restaurants in London for more pizza and other regional dishes. Best for thin-crust: Weezie's Weezie's is the latest addition to London's growing collection of pizzerias dishing up crisp, thin-crust pizzas. This venture is from Abbie Roden and Will Sandbach, the duo behind neighbouring wine bar amie. Located within Eccleston Yards, the coveted spot's reclaimed furniture and high ceilings make it feel more chic hideout than pizza joint. Which pizza to order at Weezie's? Pizza is made with Wildfarmed regeneratively farmed flour and premium British ingredients. The compact menu sticks to a few classic flavour pairings, along with some inventive options such as a white pizza swirled with garlic-whipped labneh, watercress, smoked pickle dressing and chives. The highlight, the sobrassada – topped with fior di latte, Curing Rebels sobrassada, charred sweetcorn, hot honey, parmesan dusting and fresh parsley – steals the show with its vivid toppings and balance of creamy, umami-rich flavours. What else is there to eat and drink? Buttermilk ranch and confit garlic mayo make for punchy crust-dipping. There's also a generously piled pickle plate to start and Torres crisps loaded with aged ham, guindillas, cornichons and a parmesan blanket. Wine is provided by the studio next door, so you can …

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Best restaurants in Peckham
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date: 2026-04-27T13:44:43.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, bars and foodie spots in this buzzing area of south-east London. Try Persian meze, low-intervention wines, Indian street food nibbles and more
encoded: Peckham is home to an expanding roster of cool yet respected eateries, mostly located on the bustling Rye Lane. I've lived in south/south-east London for almost 10 years and Peckham is always the neighbourhood I head to for a casual yet exciting meal, either with friends or visiting family members. Hailed for its excellent breadth, you can find anything from quirky Vietnamese snacks to Parisian 'bistronomy' and London-style pizza. There truly is something to suit all tastes. Check out our favourite restaurants, bars and foodie spots in the SE area below, from French-style bistros to Persian meze and plant-based Indian street food. After, read about our favourite new restaurants in London or the best restaurants in Clerkenwell. Best places to eat and drink in Peckham Upstairs at Hausu, Station Way Hausu takes its vintage hi-fidelity sounds and mid-century aesthetic to its upstairs loft space, a sultry drinking destination and listening bar. As you ascend the stairs you enter the dimly lit space, unfolding into rich chocolate-cherry sheer voile and wool-draped curtains. Speakers have been mounted high in the upstairs corners, broadcasting an eclectic repertoire of jazz and post-punk records on vinyl. The concise cocktail list builds on the downstairs kitchen's predilection for worldly spins on classics. The salted iberiko tomato martini mixes vodka, dry vermouth and iberiko tomato water to make a fresh, umami-forward sip. Coconut daiquiri, with cachaça, coconut, lime and cardamom, is zippy while striking a balance of fruity-herbaceous. Make sure to order the luxurious buttered rum espresso martini (rum, salted butter, Kahlua, espresso) to round out the evening. Bar snacks are inspired by head chef Holly’s dedication to Italian influences and local produce, designed for sharing and late-night snacking. Glossy boquerones are dressed in lime leaf oil, plump Wright Brothers scallops are cooked over coals, pepped up with in-house XO sauce and topped with a tangle of sweet,…

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Best steak restaurants in London
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date: 2026-04-26T12:04:49.000Z
creator: Keith Kendrick
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Want to know where to go for the best sirloin, the juiciest ribeye and top quality wagyu? Read on for our picks of the best steak restaurants in London.
encoded: Want to know where to go for the best sirloin, the juiciest ribeye and top quality wagyu? Read on for our picks of the best steak restaurants in London. From old-school steakhouses to Argentinian classics and modern Japanese grilling, foodies are spoilt for choice with options for the next meat-feast. For more like this, check out our reviews of the best brunch in London, the best outdoor restaurants in London or the best London pubs for food lovers. Best places to eat steak in London Cooper's Cut at Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge Set inside the grand former Port of London Authority building, Cooper’s Cut takes its name from Sir Edwin Cooper, the British architect who designed the building in 1922. His work combined scale with detail and the restaurant follows his inspiration: majestic surroundings and cooking that is impressively precise. The centrepiece is Australian executive chef Luke Armstrong’s pride and joy: Japanese hokkaido A4 wagyu fillet. The steak arrives with a golden crust and a deeply succulent interior that all but dissolves as you eat. A quenelle of Kristal caviar and a Pomerol sauce push the classic surf and turf idea somewhere more polished. The wagyu is the star of a succinct, refined lunch that works as a guided tour of what the restaurant does best. We began with an amuse-bouche of Belted Galloway beef tartare and smoked scallop, followed by heritage beetroot with dijon mustard, crème fraîche and merlot vinegar: a bright plate that set the tone. Next came chargrilled Scottish langoustines with saffron and citrus beurre blanc, sweet and lightly smoky from the grill. Dessert was a neat finish: granny smith apple tarte tatin with crème fraîche ice cream. There are plenty of other steaks on the main menu – Angus côte de boeuf and blue grey chateaubriand from the Lake District among them – but the wagyu is the dish that made our eyelashes flutter. cooperscutlondon.com instagram.com/cooperscut Meet Bros, Shoreditch Meet Bros stands out as a fully ha…

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Best new restaurants in London to visit in 2026
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date: 2026-04-26T08:00:24.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: The best new restaurant openings in London, expertly reviewed by the olive team. Keep up to date with the hottest new openings and find out which are not to be missed, plus which dishes to order in each restaurant
encoded: Looking for new restaurants in London? We've visited the hot new openings in the capital to experience the restaurant for ourselves to bring you our regularly updated best London restaurants list. Read on for all the best new openings (including some from the end of last year) and we'll be continually adding new restaurant openings for 2026 as they launch, after we've expertly reviewed each one. For more restaurant guides check out our best restaurants in Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch and the best restaurants with rooms in the UK. If you want to pull out all the stops, find out the UK's best showstopping restaurants to impress or try the best chef's table experiences in the UK. Best new London restaurant openings 2026 Meet Bros, Shoreditch Most steakhouses serve wine. Meet Bros doesn't, and that's the point. This Malaysian-British collaboration between Palace Butcher Resources and the Serai Group is fully halal-certified and entirely alcohol-free, and it wears both facts as a badge of identity rather than a footnote. The Shoreditch site, neighbouring Legado and Singburi, is the second, following Paddington, and the menu pulls premium beef into a punchy partnershjp with Southeast Asian flavour. We started with pulled duck pancakes – hoisin and crispy chilli oil slicked and loaded with spring onion and cucumber; then sweet spicy chicken wings with Thai danok, the sauce worth knowing about. It's a nam jim style condiment: tamarind for body and sourness, palm sugar, chilli and fish sauce hitting salty and spicy in turn. On grilled meat, it's banging. Mains were a shared wagyu striploin and BBQ lamb ribs. The wagyu (sourced from Australia, where it isn’t fed beer, in keeping with the halal commitment) comes with the option of house Asian marinade or straight salt and pepper. It is an astonishing piece of beef (and, to be fair, a price to match): deeply marbled, a cut that makes you sigh and swoon, flooding your mouth with beefy unctuousness. Lamb ribs are a great compa…

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Best restaurants in Shoreditch
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date: 2026-04-26T08:00:19.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite places to eat in the capital's city hub. Try crisp piri-piri chicken, hispi cabbage with pork fat and an XO crumb, and some of the best pasta and cocktails in town
encoded: Looking for Shoreditch restaurants? Here are some of our favourite restaurants in east London's buzzing borough around Old Street and Shoreditch High Street stations. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Shoreditch, from Brick Lane to Redchurch Street and beyond… For more London recommendations, check our guides to the best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in London Bridge, best restaurants in Paddington and best restaurants in Camden. Best places to eat and drink in Shoreditch Meet Bros, King John Court – for a fully halal steakhouse Meet Bros stands out in Shoreditch for its fully halal, alcohol-free approach — an intentional, defining choice rather than an afterthought. This Malaysian-British collaboration, neighbouring Legado and Singburi, brings premium Australian wagyu and BBQ lamb ribs to the fore, each dish amplified by punchy Southeast Asian flavours. The wagyu, marbled and deeply savoury, is offered with either a house Asian marinade or classic salt and pepper; both are exceptional, with the Thai danok sauce — a vibrant, nam jim-style mix of tamarind, palm sugar, chilli and fish sauce — cutting through the richness beautifully. Pulled duck pancakes, sweet-spicy chicken wings, grilled broccolini and Asian slaw round out the offering, each dish layered and lively. Though there’s no alcohol, the drinks menu dazzles: the cooling lychee mojito and herbal-sweet Passionita mocktail easily hold their own. For those seeking standout halal dining in Shoreditch, Meet Bros delivers on both flavour and atmosphere — don’t miss the Thai danok with your steak for an extra hit of brightness. meetbros.co.uk Hoppers, Shoreditch High Street – for Sri Lankan and South Indian dishes Ten years after the Soho original, Hoppers has its fourth London site at the Tea Building in Shoreditch — and this one acts as a bridge between Sri Lanka and South India, bringing Bangalore, Madurai and Kochi into the mix alongside Colombo and Jaffna. Prawn paniyaram – crisp, golden b…

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17 restaurants to get sun-soaked Mediterranean vibes in London
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date: 2026-04-24T11:10:12.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From Michelin-starred Greek dining to sun-soaked Catalan cuisine, these are the best Mediterranean restaurants across London for you to book now, curated by the olive London team
encoded: Looking for a food-fuelled escape to the Mediterranean, without even leaving London? Using traditional recipes from the sun-soaked region and the best imported ingredients, as well as, of course, great British produce, these are the best Mediterranean restaurants in the capital for you to book right now. Has eating Mediterranean cuisine in London got you in the mood to head to the Med? Discover the best hotels for a sun-soaked Mediterranean getaway, plus 10 of the best Mediterranean islands for foodies. If you're looking for the best places to escape the crowds, check out these 8 secret Mediterranean coastal escapes to visit before everyone else does, then find out about which Mediterranean coastal roadtrip is the way to truly unwind. You could also bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your table with our best Italian recipes, Greek recipes, Spanish recipes and Turkish recipes. Our pick of the best Mediterranean restaurants in London Wildflowers, Belgravia Partners Laura Hart – whose background is in interior and floral design – and chef Aaron Potter have created a space that’s welcoming and stylish. Med-inspired dishes are cooked over coals in an open kitchen, cocktails are imaginative twists on classics (try a melon negroni or almost-dirty martini) and its understated design encourages you to relax and linger over the food. The menu includes little intrigues like Romeo & Juliets – cheese and quince one-bites – and the best versions of trending dishes, like sugar pit pork chop and Galician ex-dairy rib-eye with smoked bone marrow rice. Upstairs, the light-filled wine bar offers a decent selection, plus plenty of sherry and Italian-style snacks, making it an ideal place to swing by when shopping in Pimlico Road’s interior design quarter. wildflowersrestaurant.co.uk Oma, Borough Oma brings a slice of sun-drenched Athens to Borough, pairing Michelin-starred quality with the energy of Mediterranean street markets. Upstairs the mood is relaxed yet refined, with a men…

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Best restaurants in Notting Hill
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date: 2026-04-23T08:30:47.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From Ukrainian fine-dining to Greek-fusion, these are the restaurants in Notting Hill to visit – reviewed and curated by olive’s London team
encoded: Looking for Notting Hill restaurants? Check out our ideas for eating and drinking locations in Notting Hill, from Portobello Road to Westbourne Grove and Golborne Road... For more like this, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in Mayfair or the best restaurants near Oxford Street. Our local expert's personal recommendations "The area I grew up in, and still live near, has really blossomed food-wise. A stroll down Portobello Road now offers all sorts of brilliant places to eat – modern British cooking tucked away upstairs at The Fat Badger and some of the best Italian food I’ve had at the canteen below, and then my family’s favourite Indian spot, Dishoom Permit Room – where, if you get the right table upstairs, you can see my childhood bedroom window," Barney Desmazery, olive team member Best places to eat and drink in Notting Hill Trogolo, Westbourne Grove – for Tuscan sharing plates Trogolo, from the family behind Petersham Nurseries, brings an authentic taste of Tuscany to Notting Hill. The narrow restaurant is set with low lighting, rustic stools and cosy tables for two, plus a tiny terrace that will be the tables to nab in summer. Begin with snacks from the bancone menu. Salamis and cheeses go with warm fluffy schiacciata (Tuscan flatbread) and mini buns are filled with herby slow-cooked pork. The crostini topped with melted pecorino and crispy pancetta drizzled in Petersham honey was a standout. Follow with pasta and secondi. Butter chicken is impeccably juicy, both marinated and cooked in fragrant butter. Even when we were full, we made sure to finish the generous portion of crispy roast potatoes (cooked in impressive quantities of butter). Liberal use of rosemary adds fragrance throughout, from the cannellini bean dip at the start to elegant cocktails. The classic tiramisu is made with homemade mascarpone for an extra rich, creamy finish. Wine is core to the experience too – co-founder Giovanni Mazzei comes from the histor…

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Best restaurants in Hackney: where locals eat and drink
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date: 2026-04-16T09:19:34.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and foodie spots in Hackney – Sicilian red prawns, fragrant curries dipped into buttery homemade roti, and one of the best-value tasting menus in town
encoded: Looking for Hackney restaurants? Here are the olive team's favourite restaurants in London's North Eastern borough, from Hackney Road to Stoke Newington, Homerton and London Fields... Best places to eat and drink in Hackney Tiella, Columbia Road – for trattoria-style Italian The buzz is palpable on entering Dara Klein's Italian trattoria on Columbia Road. The 1860s former pub has been refreshed with wood panelling, mounted dressers and a chic bar brightened with coloured glass, decorative wall plates and green-trimmed lamps, plus a sun trap of a terrace out front. Dara and her team cook from the open kitchen in the corner, many of the recipes passed down through generations, including her nonna’s polpette meatballs, served simply with a hunk of bread to mop up the rich tomato sauce. Don't miss the sprawling chicken schnitzel – balanced with a fresh, crunchy medley of fennel, apple, celery, dill and parsley. To start, ricotta di Romagna is coated in Calabrian chilli and wild honey, while anchovies are marinated Venetian saor style with pickled sultanas, pine nuts and onions, both best paired with sourdough from Italian bakery, Forno. Primi are exceptional – ribbons of hand-rolled trie pasta soak up a sweet sauce of tropea onions and datterini tomatoes and tangy squacquerone cheese. Cavatelli ears bathe alongside borlotti beans in the soothing stew, and Dara's favourite zuppa imperiale beef shin bone broth is soaked up with parmesan croutons. Amarena cherries dress the chocolate torta caprese for a superb end to a practically flawless meal. tiella.co.uk Albers, De Beauvoir – for small plate classics with a twist Albers is a small corner room in De Beauvoir, all big windows and candlelight, with bikes sliding past outside and a faint Edward Hopper Nighthawks feeling to the scene. Inside, white walls and warm wood keep things simple, the tables close, the mood sociable. It’s the sort of place that wants to be your local even if you’ve crossed town for it. The cooking si…

Best Italian restaurants in London
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date: 2026-04-16T09:15:12.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Enjoy a slice of la dolce vita in London with our pick of regional Italian spots, from elegant Tuscan plates to perfect pasta and rustic Puglian dishes
encoded: Looking for an Italian restaurant in London that isn't your average pizza or spaghetti house? Using traditional recipes from regional Italy and the best imported ingredients, as well as, of course, great British produce, we have highlighted the Italian stalwarts in the capital as well as the hottest new openings. Has eating Italian in London got you in the mood to head to Italy? Discover Puglian cuisine, learn about Emilia Romagna's food and where to eat in Tuscany, then geek out on Italian coffee culture with our expert barista Celeste Wong's guide, including traditional rituals, how to order it and the perfect recipe for at-home brewing. Best Italian restaurants in London Trullo, Highbury – for seasonally focussed Italian-inspired dishes Older sister to Borough Market’s Padella, Trullo serves perfect pasta, antipasti and larger charcoal grill dishes in a romantic yet relaxed environment. Upstairs, wooden tables – simply laid with white paper tablecloths and flickering tea lights – are huddled together, while downstairs, dark booths are perfect for a longer, laid-back dinner. The menu changes twice daily, depending on seasonal produce, but if there’s two of you we’d recommend a couple of antipasti, a couple of plates of pasta and one larger oven dish. Rich beef shin ragu coats slippery ribbons of pappardelle, while sweet squash ravioli gets a richness from the olive oil. If it’s on the menu, order Padella’s iconic pici cacio e pepe for a cheesy hit. Meat and fish are simply cooked over coals, served with the likes of soft polenta and salsa verde or baby beetroot. As with the food, wines change regularly but there are always a few available by the glass. The natural Puglia Miro is bursting with ripe cherries, or sip on a punchy coffee negroni as a nightcap. trullorestaurant.com Tiella, Columbia Road The buzz is palpable on entering Dara Klein's Italian trattoria on Columbia Road. The 1860s former pub has been refreshed with wood panelling, mounted dressers and a chi…

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Best restaurants in Covent Garden: where to eat and drink
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date: 2026-04-10T08:20:08.000Z
creator: Mark Taylor
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From Neal's Yard to Leicester Square, we've found the best places to eat in and around the West End, from intimate seafood bistros to contemporary wine bars and Laotian banquets
encoded: Looking for Covent Garden restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants for pre-theatre dinners and post-shopping meals, from The Strand to theatre land and beyond... For more recommendations, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Soho, London Bridge restaurants or the best restaurants in Kings Cross. Plus, London's best new restaurants here. Best places to eat and drink in Covent Garden Burro – for elegant Italian Having a pre-theatre option from neighbourhood Italian Trullo is a real treat, this one larger and glossier to match the Covent Garden surrounds. Burro means butter in Italian, and the dishes are slathered in the stuff – melting pancetta-covered asparagus spears come in pools of peppery butter reminiscent of Padella’s iconic cacio e pepe, while pan-fried half chicken (a must-order sharing main) is dressed with morels and buttery masala sauce. Olive oil more your thing? Dip glistening, squidgy focaccia into pools of it while you sip on a top-notch negroni or zippy rhubarb amaro americano. Primi pastas sing as expected – order one each between starter and main to share amongst the table – knobbly guanciale adds depth to tomato-based strozzapreti all'amatriciana, while fettucine is folded through duck and porcini ragu. For pud, springy sugar-coated doughnuts sit atop a tiramisu-inspired sauce for a contemporary take on the classic. trattoriaburro.com Poons – for home-cooked Chinese food You should approach the Poon’s menu with a game plan in hand. Pick wontons or claypot or chicken, or, if you are lunching, the daily congee or noodles and go all in, the rest of the menu can wait for another day. If you have a choice of seating then the bar will give you plenty to observe – but wherever you end up this is a cosseting, pretty, elegant space that manages not to be slightest bit stuffy. Amy Poon started her business with an online dumpling dispatch business she called a ‘wontoneria’ and the same silky wontons are available at Poon’s: order the whole m…

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Best restaurants in Chinatown: where to eat and drink
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date: 2026-04-09T15:05:22.000Z
creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
subject: Street food
description: Check out our list of the best places to eat and drink in Chinatown London, from dumplings to duck, cocktails to chicken
encoded: Looking for Chinatown restaurants? Here are our favourite places to eat and drink in Chinatown in London. We've found the best dumplings restaurants in Chinatown, along with hidden cocktail bars and Asian street food. We've also visited some of Chinatown's best restaurants for Malaysian, Chinese, Taiwanese and Szechuan cuisine. For more London restaurant guides, check out our picks of the best Italian restaurants in London and best London pubs with great food. Best restaurants in Chinatown Hankki – for Korean BBQ Hankki is an excellent, vibey spot for Korean BBQ in Chinatown. It has a buzzy, fun atmosphere, with a K-pop soundtrack. The menu offers all the hallmarks of a classic Korean spot, we loved the tteokbokki with chicken sausage, and the crispy seafood pancake had a fantastic texture with generous amounts of seafood. When it comes to BBQ, there is a lot of choice. They offer great value set options, or you can order a la carte. We loved the spicy chicken and the Iberico pork, all with plenty of gochujang for dipping. The drinks menu is exciting, with a great range of both alcoholic and alcohol-free options. I loved the ginger delight, it is made with aloe vera juice, which makes it very refreshing. If you’re looking to let loose before a round of karaoke, try the Hankki’s Seoul Soju cocktail, but be warned, it is strong! This is a popular spot and for good reason. When we left there was a large queue, so make sure to book ahead. hankki.co.uk Chinatown Bakery – best bakery in Chinatown Situated right next to the Chinatown gate, this is the perfect spot for a baked treat. Grab a plastic tray and load it up with one of everything, from the soft and delicate pandan cake with its pastel green hue, to Hello Kitty mooncakes filled with salted egg yolk (the salty and sweet combo is wonderful). If you’re more of a savoury person, the chicken and pork floss buns are excellent. Of course, you can get the famous taiyaki fish-shaped treats, filled with everything from red …

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Best restaurants in Islington: a local insider shares their favourite spots
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date: 2026-04-09T09:50:13.000Z
creator: Gina Jackson
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and foodie spots in Islington, north London
encoded: To its locals Islington has always been known as a foodie hotspot, offering everything from independent cafés to artisan bakeries and destination restaurants worth making a pilgrimage for. Stretching well beyond the bustle of Angel and Upper Street, there are plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered if you’re willing to wander off the main drag. Local insider Gina Jackson, who lives in the neighbourhood, gives us the lowdown on the best places to eat and drink. For more London food guides, check out our review of the best restaurants in Notting Hill, best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in Camden and best restaurants in Paddington. Best places to eat and drink in Islington Sunday, Hemingford Road This all-day brunch spot in leafy Barnsbury has a cult following: on weekends you’ll need to queue early to snag a table. It’s very much worth the wait. Feast on thick buttermilk pancakes loaded with maple syrup, bacon and honeycomb butter, banana bread slathered with espresso mascarpone, and crispy courgette fritters. @sundaybarnsbury Westerns Laundry, Drayton Park Westerns Laundry is tucked away on a residential street minutes from Highbury Fields. The daily-changing menu is scratched onto a blackboard and always includes a mixture of handmade pastas, seasonal veg dishes and expertly grilled meats. In summer, candlelit tables spill outside under the leafy canopy. westernslaundry.com Giacco's, Blackstock Road This tiny wine bar on Blackstock Road is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of place. Inside, expect a carefully curated list of low-intervention wines and a rotating calendar of chef residencies that always keeps things interesting. giaccos.bar Quince Bakery, New North Road Islington has no shortage of standout bakeries yet Quince is a quietly brilliant under-the-radar spot that deserves your attention. Founded by pastry chef Anna Higham, this takeaway-only bakery focuses on dense cookies, sourdough loaves, scones and seasonal cakes and tarts. quincebaker…

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Best restaurants in Canary Wharf
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date: 2026-04-09T08:50:16.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover our favourite restaurants in Canary Wharf, from a top-quality French brasserie to Eastern Mediterranean all-day dining and more
encoded: Looking for Canary Wharf restaurants? These are the spots worth knowing, from irresistible Taiwanese dumpling at Din Tai Fung to modern Anglo-Indian delights at Kricket. For more restaurant guides, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in Clerkenwell and best restaurants in Covent Garden. Best places to eat and drink in Canary Wharf Mama Li, Great Tower Street With two London locations already, Mama Li has now opened its third in Canary Wharf offering diners authentic Cantonese roast meats and other popular Hong Kong dishes. This new spot provides more of a cosy space that gives quaint diner vibes dressed in mint green and soft lighting. Siu mei remains at the heart of the menu with the restaurant preparing its roasts the authentic Cantonese way. Choose from crispy pork, BBQ pork, roast duck and soy chicken, served with rice and optional extras. Or, if you can’t decide, you have the option to have one, two or three different meats. I tried the BBQ pork and roast duck, both giving succulent and delicate flavours with a generous portion of rice and cabbage. New for the Canary Wharf branch are noodle soup dishes, served in generous bowls, perfect for slurping – add a dash of chilli oil if you like a bit of extra spice. For drinks there are several tea-based cocktails and mocktails that are new for this menu. The lychee garden mocktail is brilliantly refreshing alongside the food or, if you prefer something sweeter, we recommend the mango oasis. If you have room, the steamed custard buns are wonderful pillows of sweetness to finish on, and you can always ask for leftovers to be boxed up to enjoy later. mamali.co.uk Kung Fu Mama, Jubilee Place Tucked away at the back of Jubilee Place is Kung Fu Mama’s new location, serving up quick but high-quality Taiwanese street food at an affordable price. Founded by Ottolenghi co-founder Noam Bar-Chang and Chris Hsu this is the pair’s second location. Kung Fu Mama is known for its sundried noodles – a…

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Best restaurants in Soho: where to eat and drink
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date: 2026-04-09T08:14:10.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover our favourite places to eat in and drink in the buzzy central London neighbourhood, from Taiwanese fine dining to pasta joints and intimate cocktail bars
encoded: Looking for the best Soho restaurants? Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Soho from Brewer Street to St Anne's Court, from Old Compton Street to Chinatown (find the full list of the best restaurants in Chinatown here). For more London food recommendations, check out our reviews of the best restaurants in Covent Garden, best restaurants in Kings Cross, best restaurants in Mayfair, best restaurants in Marylebone and best restaurants in Paddington. Best places to eat and drink in Soho Tamila, Poland Street – for South Indian curries A sunny weekday evening in Soho is a particular kind of experience. Pavements spill over with after-work drinkers and every corner seems to boast a viral food spot. Tamila feels well placed to step into this market, building on the success of its sister restaurants in Clapham and King’s Cross (as well as the OG Tamil Prince and Tamil Crown) with a new site just off Oxford Street. The menu is concise and a table of four could easily order the lot. We started with stuffed dosas, served with chutneys: the outer layer crisp, the potato filling soft and comforting. After checking our spice tolerance, our server recommended the Thanjavur chicken curry, its gentle coconut sweetness a nod to founder and exec chef Prince Durairaj’s South Indian heritage. From the grill, the lamb chops were deeply spiced, soft and yielding – impossible not to pick up and gnaw at. Rotis and peshwari naans, generously filled with coconut, were ideal for scooping up a rich, butter paneer curry. The Gunpowder marg was a delicately spiced way to kick things off and while the wine list is brief, just one white and one red by the glass, it’s well chosen. A lightly chilled, very drinkable beaujolais worked well alongside the spice. Tamila is a perfect spot for a catch-up: buzzy, vibrant and built around a menu made for sharing. tamila.uk Ria's, Foubert's Place – for deep-dish Detroit pizza Head to this cosy, laid-back spot for fantastic deep-dish Detroit-style pi…

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31 of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in London
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date: 2026-03-26T14:50:08.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
description: From Middle Eastern small plates and seitan burgers, to plant-based tasting menus, here’s our pick of the capital's best vegan and veggie restaurants
encoded: Want to find the best vegan restaurants in London? Read our expert foodie guide to the best plant-based restaurants in the capital serving vegetarian and vegan menus. For a more intimate restaurant experience, find out the best private dining rooms in the UK and for something extra special, try the best chef's table experiences in the UK and the best dining experiences in London. For specific cuisines, check out the best Indian restaurants in London. Further afield, discover the best female-owned restaurants in the U.K and out the best food and drink festivals to visit. Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in London Plates, Hoxton – for high-end vegan Siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth have created a one of a kind menu and vibe at this entirely plant-based Hoxton restaurant. Each dish combines highly seasonal, sustainable, occasionally unfamiliar ingredients which makes a fun journey of discovery. A tasting menu kicks off with – depending on the season – hibiscus and white tea granita with a beetroot and buckwheat truffle, savoury but surprisingly the exact texture of a rich chocolate treat. Laminated sourdough has both crunch and flakiness, served with a vibrant spirulina butter. You might recognise ‘lasagne’ from Kirk’s win on Great British Menu – his deconstructed version combines an umami-packed ragu with a miso and chive sauce. There’s no refined sugar but plenty of flavour in cacao gateaux with sour cherry, coconut blossom ice cream and caramel sauce. Low-intervention wines and cocktails are equally inspiring. Book a seat at the counter for a ringside view. plates-london.com Gauthier, Soho – for tasting menus showcasing plant-based French cuisine When your meal starts with ringing the doorbell of an elegant townhouse in central London, you know you’re in for a treat. A visit to Alexis Gauthier’s vegan brainchild just off Oxford Street most certainly is that. The Grand Dîner of eight seasonal courses – or the Petit Dîner for five courses – marries classic French…

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Best Chinese restaurants in London
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date: 2026-03-19T16:11:36.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From budget-friendly Szechuanese to sumptuous banquet dining and lesser-known-regional cuisines, check out our round-up of some of London’s best Chinese restaurants
encoded: Looking for a Chinese restaurant in London? Read on for our guide to some of the capital’s best spots, then check out our Chinese New Year guide and the 10 things we love about Hong Kong-style cuisine. Check out the best places to eat and drink in Chinatown London here (including Chinese dumplings, Szechuan food and up-market Chinese) Best Chinese restaurants in London Fiery Flavours, Surrey Quays My first experience of eating spicy Chinese food was Sichuanese cuisine with its distinctive use of generous amounts of dried chillies and numbing, tongue-tingling sichuan peppercorns. Hunan is a province in south-central China and, like Sichuan, delivers similarly full-throttle levels of spice, but Hunanese cuisine is distinguished by its bold use of fresh chillies as well as sour and smoky elements in dishes. While London now has plenty of Sichuan restaurants to choose from, there are far less Hunanese eateries to visit – which is why Fiery Flavours is such a welcome addition to the capital. Located a few minutes from Surrey Quays overground, with a bright red frontage and neon-lined, bold and lively interiors, it’s owned by Winston Xu, former manager of Bar Shu, and gives diners a thorough introduction to the punchy flavours of this regional cuisine. We start with dry pot velvet mushrooms – a stir-fry of meaty mushrooms that delivers sly, aromatic heat that quietly builds in intensity. Next up, a tray of unctuous, fall-apart braised pork belly: we stuff these into plump steamed gua bao buns. Stir-fried sun-dried radish with cured pork adds more tingling heat along with savoury umami flavour. We finish by slurping up slippery, satisfyingly chewy handmade noodles tossed with fresh spring onion, greens and chunks of chilli oil-drenched beef. fieryflavors.co.uk Poons, Somerset House You should approach the Poon’s menu with a game plan in hand – pick wontons or claypot or chicken, or, if you are lunching, the daily congee or noodles and go all in, the rest of the menu can wa…

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West Hampstead restaurants: a local shares her favourite spots
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date: 2026-03-05T16:43:21.000Z
creator: Bettina Campolucci Bordi
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover where to eat and drink in West Hampstead, from a local Parisian restaurant to a retro 1970s cocktail bar
encoded: Looking for the best places to eat in West Hampstead and the surrounding area? Local resident and expert Bettina Campolucci Bordi shared her must-visit recommendations, from a neighbourhood deli stocking St John baked goods to a weekly farmer's market. For more London food recommendations, check out our reviews of the best restaurants in Notting Hill, best restaurants in Marylebone and best restaurants in Paddington. Meet the local "What I love most about West Hampstead is how well connected it is with the tube, London Overground and Thameslink trains but also how it feels – it’s the people, independents, easy access to green space. It feels like this is a neighbourhood built around community which, when you live in a big city like London, can be hard to come by." Bettina Campolucci Bordi, chef, author and wellness educator West Hampstead is one of those neighbourhoods that just works – it’s got great food, brilliant independent shops, proper community vibes and you’re close enough to Hampstead Heath to escape London without actually leaving it. People chat, shopkeepers remember you and everything you need is within walking distance, which, for me, is the dream. Food is always how I connect to a place, and West Hampstead delivers. We’re lucky to be surrounded by small, independently run spots where the owners genuinely care about what they’re doing and, over time, many of them have become part of our everyday routine. Tannin & Oak A true local gem. This is our go-to wine bar and the kind of place that you end up staying longer at than planned. The owners and sommeliers really know their stuff but there’s zero intimidation – just great wine and conversation, and a very friendly crowd. It’s perfect after a long day and also brilliant if you’re on your own because everyone is so welcoming. It also does a generous champagne pour when you feel like celebrating! tanninandoak.com French Society A relatively new opening that we were very excited about, and it hasn’t disappo…

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Best Indian restaurants in London
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date: 2026-03-05T09:40:00.000Z
creator: Keith Kendrick
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: See our top picks for the best Indian restaurants in London. All-day Bombay cafes serving bacon and egg naan rolls, to Indian-style cocktails and bowl-shaped pancakes
encoded: Looking for an Indian restaurant in London that isn't your average curry house? From regional Indian street food at Masala Zone to popular traditional Bombay cafe empire Dishoom. Here are the top best Indian restaurants in the capital... Next discover Bangladeshi food: how to cook like a local. Now find out how to celebrate Holi. For something extra special, try one of the best chef's table experiences in the UK, then find out the best female-owned restaurants in the U.K. Now discover the best Japanese restaurants in the UK, the best dining experiences in London and the most romantic restaurants in London. Best Indian restaurants in London Empire Empire, Notting Hill Harneet Baweja (of Gunpowder) has built Empire Empire as both curry house and soundtrack-led hangout: murals on the walls, a custom jukebox playing Indian hits and a photo booth to capture memories of a great experience shared with friends in this small bustling space. The starters are the stars. Crisp tiger prawn Amritsari pakoras come with dill and caper chutney that cuts neatly through the batter. Kale patta chaat – the team’s must-try recommendation – is a crunchy, messy tangle of shards of fried kale with yogurt, tamarind and sev. If you’re with a crowd order All the Skewers (achari aloo, broccoli, beef and chicken). But there were just two of us so we went for chicken malai kalimirch tikka: a brilliant decision. Marinated in hung yogurt, the meat was as soft as marshmallow, bathed in a smoky, creamy sauce that had us licking our plates. Curries were more standard. Well-balanced, perfectly cooked but overshadowed by what preceded them. King prawns kadhai masala with roasted peppers delivered a punch. And no Indian restaurant would be complete without its take on a butter chicken. Here tandoori meat is slow-cooked then pulled and folded through a creamy tomato and fenugreek sauce. On the side, 24-hour cooked Empire dal makhani was rich and steady. Choose saffron rice and a laccha paratha – you’ll ne…

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Best restaurants in Marylebone
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date: 2026-02-26T09:50:15.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our guide to the best places to eat and drink in and around Marylebone, including restaurants, bars and cafés
encoded: Looking for Marylebone restaurants? Here's our foodie guide to places to eat and the best restaurants in Marylebone, including Marylebone High Street, Seymour Place and Blandford Street, from Bond Street to Marylebone station and in between... Read our guide to the best restaurants in Marylebone, then discover the best chef's table experiences in the UK. Now find out the best female-owned restaurants in the U.K. For more London food guides, see our review of the best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in Islington and best restaurants in Mayfair. Best places to eat and drink in Marylebone Maset, Chiltern Street Maset offers something relaxed and grounded in a polished postcode. It has the feel of a French neighbourhood bistro but the cooking tilts lighter, with Mediterranean touches running through a menu built around small plates and dishes made for sharing. Start with bowls piled high with clams, white wine and parsley, and the silkiest spinach and basil linguine. Then move on to generous plates of iberico pork chop with cannellini beans, winter tomatoes and salsa verde, or the freshest dover sole served with hazelnuts and verbena. The dessert menu is simple but stunning: beautifully dark chocolate mousse with refreshing blood orange, or the perfect citrussy lemon tart with crème fraîche. For a boozy finish, opt for an after-dinner cocktail: the saffron margarita and preserved lemon martini carry the perfect kick. Service here is sleek and warm without being over-attentive – it’s very easy to settle in for the night. maset.london Lily Barclay Kol, Seymour Street Santiago Lastra’s refined Mexican restaurant took London’s Mexican restaurant scene to a new, fine-dining level. The vibe is anything from stuffy, with clay pots displayed against mottled red-orange walls and Santiago and his mustard t-shirt-clad team calmly tending to multiple pans in the open kitchen. Order a spicy mezcal margarita to start, perfectly balanced and sippable, with a cute Kol-branded ice…

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Best restaurants in Mayfair: where to eat and drink
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date: 2026-02-19T14:20:45.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants and bars in Mayfair, Central London's swankiest neighbourhood, from buzzy pubs to outstanding Indian hotspots
encoded: Here are our favourite Mayfair restaurants, from tapas in Heddon Street to afternoon tea just off Piccadilly and date night bistros in Shepherd Market. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Mayfair. Now discover new restaurants in London, the best restaurants in Clerkenwell, the best restaurants in Knightsbridge or the best private dining rooms in the UK. Best places to eat and drink in Mayfair Labombe by Trivet, Old Park Lane – for Michelin-starred à la carte dining Labombe sits in the corner of the COMO Metropolitan London with its own street entrance, so it feels like a standalone Mayfair wine bar rather than a hotel restaurant. The room is pared-back but plush – warm woods, soft lighting and an open kitchen that keeps the atmosphere lively – and the cooking is modern European with the occasional wink to nose-to-tail. It’s just earned a Michelin star. The menu is à la carte and built for grazing, snacks, starters, grills and a few generous mains. We started with the signature hot tongue bun – thinly sliced tongue stacked in toasted brioche with sharp pickles – essentially a very posh hot dog. Duck heart and cherry skewers were the bolder follow-up, the hearts wrapped in melting lardo and lifted by lightly pickled fruit. Hand-rolled pici pasta came glossed in a rich madeira and mushroom sauce, while seabass crudo was brightened with orange ponzu and a pleasing, fermented anchovy funk. Mains were more comforting, a plate-sized veal schnitzel and meaty chunks of monkfish with coco beans in glossy chicken sauce. We were too full for pudding but our neighbouring table’s rhubarb frangipane tart had us plotting a return. labombe.co.uk Chargal, Berkeley Street – for classic Turkish flavours Situated on Berkeley Street, just steps away from Green Park, Chargal is bringing an elevated Mediterranean-Turkish experience to the heart of London. This three-storey establishment offers a lively ground floor bar, fine dining and a late-night lounge experience under one ro…

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Best restaurants in London Bridge
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date: 2026-02-19T14:10:12.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From cult pasta joints to Portuguese small plates and intimate wine bars, these are the restaurants in London Bridge worth booking right now – reviewed and chosen by olive’s London team
encoded: Here are our favourite London Bridge restaurants. The best foodie spots include shopping at Borough Market, homemade pasta at Padella and French bistro Casse Croute. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in London Bridge, from Borough Market to Bermondsey Street... For more Borough Market recommendations see our full guide to the best restaurants in Borough Market. Looking for something special? Discover the best London restaurants with a view, best dining experiences in London and best new restaurant openings in London. Our expert's personal recommendations "There are so many options but Padella is an obvious choice for me – the pici cacio e pepe needs no introduction and is worth waiting out the queue, paired with a negroni, of course. For a special dinner OMA's Greek-inspired plates deliver every time: I like to sit on the terrace overlooking the market. And, finally, Kolae's Thai flavours draw me back time and again." Alex Crossley, olive team member Best places to eat and drink in London Bridge Barang, Borough Market – for amplified Cambodian flavours Tom Geoffrey’s smoky Khmer-inspired menu is a symphony of a sharing experience, drawing on the chef’s years visiting Cambodia, delivered with the panache he honed at Kiln. Every flavour is amplified, working in harmony with myriad textures. Sharp is the way to start: a Kampot gin martini alongside a Carlingford oyster dressed with Koh Kong mignonette. The oyster, clean and saline, the mignonette bringing a hit of acidity, brought our tastebuds to attention for the sharing plates to come. From there a diver scallop, wading in tamarind brown butter, was sweet, sour and crunchy, topped with splinters of pig’s ear crackling. Laab of venison – aromatic minced meat salad, enriched with pork fat and Khmer spices – is scoop-ably loose, ideal for piling into lime leaves. From the grill comes the theatrics. Fragrant red mullet, cooked in banana leaf, torn and dipped into Kep sauce with fistfuls of herbs. Then the hero…

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Tooting restaurants: Milly Kenny-Ryder shares her favourite insider spots
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date: 2026-02-19T10:20:22.000Z
creator: Milly Kenny-Ryder
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From top-notch brunches and bakeries to bao buns and special occasion restaurants, this is an insider guide to where to eat in Tooting
encoded: Tooting doesn’t try too hard, with all the grit and authenticity a true London neighbourhood should have, but with a sprinkling of gentrification. This exciting mix ensures it’s satisfyingly varied for locals and thrillingly unexpected for occasional visitors. Speciality coffee and independent bakery fans will be delighted with the offering, while foodies looking for something different to sink their teeth into will rush with anticipation to the Afghan, Spanish and Taiwanese outposts. For more south London restaurant recommendations, check out our guides to the best restaurants in Peckham, where to eat in Battersea or the best restaurants in Brixton. Best places to eat and drink in Tooting Juliet's Quality Foods My local happy place and quite honestly one of the reasons I started looking to live in Tooting. This is an Aussie-style brunch spot everyone wants within walking distance. Uber-talented Julian Porter is at the helm and the menu is filled with his travel-inspired dishes. But it’s the trusty classics like Sweet Maria (sweetcorn fritters with grilled halloumi, tomato, coriander, avocado and homemade kasundi sauce) that ensure this cool spot is always busy. I have been known to Deliveroo the dark chocolate, marshmallow and sea salt cookies to my house in sugar-desperate moments. @julietsqualityfoods Turo Turo Ask any Filippino in London and chances are they will know about Turo Turo, a welcoming Filippino BBQ restaurant set up by Chef Rex de Guzman and Black Eyed Pea musician Allan Pineda Lindo (known as apl.de.ap). The dishes are innovative and addictively tasty – try the signature Chicken Inasal and save space for Ube ice-cream for dessert. The staff here always make you feel so at home. turoturo.co.uk Cut the Mustard While some bakeries produce overly sweet hybrid bakes to follow the trends, Cut the Mustard keeps things classic with unbeatable French-style viennoiserie. This small scale bakery has a handful of branches across south-west London and continues …

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Iftar events in London
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date: 2026-02-17T15:16:52.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: Ramadan
description: Looking to enjoy a meal out to break your fast over Ramadan? Here are 10 restaurants in London that are celebrating with special Iftar menus for 2026
encoded: Ramadan is upon us with Muslims now fasting between sunrise and sunset. Restaurants across the capital are getting involved in the celebrations by offering patrons special Iftar events throughout Ramadan or unique menus and late night dining offered throughout the whole month. Iftar is the name of the fast-breaking meal eaten during Ramadan. We've rounded up our favourite spots in London, from famous institutions to smaller independents. Find somewhere that's perfect for you and your family to come together and enjoy an Iftar feast to break your fast during this holy month. If you're looking to host at home, have a look at our Ramadan recipes and Eid recipes for some inspiration. 10 Iftar events in London 2026 Chargal Feast upon a three-course Turkish Iftar at Chargal inspired by the country's rich grilling traditions and meze culture. Enjoy warm breads dipped in hummus and muhammara, a choice of Turkish grill, including plant-based options and finish with a choice of milk kadayif or dark chocolate sorbet. The Iftar menu is available from sunset at £79 per person. Comptoir Libanais The growing Lebanese cafe chain, Comptoir Libanais, has launched an Iftar menu for £29.95 per person that includes dates and choice of drink to break your fast. Feast on a selection of meze dishes, mixed grills and tagine before finishing off with a traditional Lebanese dessert. Spice Village, Tooting and Southall Both the Southall and Tooting Spice Village locations are giving guests the chance to celebrate with them throughout Ramadan. In Southall, guests can opt for the Iftar set menu or buffet that celebrates the best of Pakistani cuisine. While in Tooting, enjoy a set menu which includes dates, pakoras and a selection of curries. Check each location for pricing. Em Sherif On the second floor of Harrods, you'll find Lebanese restaurant Em Sherif, showcasing the best of Lebanese cuisine. Their Iftar menu gives a chance to try a host of dishes, including Lebanese chopped salad, kebab an…

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