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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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Best new restaurants in London to visit in 2026
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date: 2026-03-19T09:00:24.000Z
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 Cometa, Fitzrovia For bold Mexican seafood made for sharing Cometa, the latest from the Carousel collective, brings contemporary Mexican seafood to Charlotte Street with confident ease. It sits comfortably in the old bones of the building yet feels fresh, as though it has already found its rhythm. Terrazzo floors and warm details give the room an inviting glow. Banquettes suit groups, window tables are perfect for two. Come ready to share and order widely. The menu runs from crudos to larger plates, with seafood at its heart. I began with the house margarita and, usually wary of mezcal, was won over. Bright and citrus-led, with a touch of tamarind sweetness and a faint sherbet lift, it was dangerously easy to drink. Prawn ceviche was delicate and sweet, its smoky heat softened by lemon cream and crisp tostadas that appeared generously. Crab chilpachole rice with eel cream was deeply savoury, smoke and warmth in every spoonful. Fried chicken was the standout: shatteringly crisp, juicy within, lifted by agave and fresh mint. There are only 15 portions a day. Ex-dairy sirloin followed, boldly charred and topped with bone marrow fried tortilla and chilli. A caesar salad brought anchovy and parmesan comfort. Dulce de leche crème caramel closed the evening…

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28 best pizza places in London
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date: 2026-03-16T09:00:09.000Z
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 sourdough pizza base or a traditional Neapolitan pizza, we’ve found the best pizza restaurants in London. From pizza in Brixton to pizza in North London, 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 crispy 18-inch pizzas: Spring Street Pizza Tucked beneath the arches off Southwark Bridge Road, Spring Street Pizza is the latest project from Michelin-starred chef Tom Kemble. Drawing on over 15 years’ experience at the helm of acclaimed restaurants, Kemble brings a refined yet relaxed approach to this pizzeria, merging the bold character of New York pizza joints with a polished London aesthetic. Which pizza to order at Spring Street Pizza? Impressive 18-inch New York-style pizzas are available whole or as half-and-half, crafted with premium ingredients for maximum flavour. The dough is made in-house and undergoes a 48–72 hour fermentation, resulting in a crust that is light, crisp and perfect for dipping into house sauces such as green goddess and confit garlic aioli. The menu caters for traditionalists with classic marinara and margherita options, while those seeking something more adventurous might opt for the New Yorker, topped with San Marzano tomato, pepperoni from rebel charcuterie, Parmigiano Reggiano, hot honey and basil. What else is there to eat and drink? Try the fried breadcrumb mozzarella sticks finished with 22-month parmesan, or round off your meal with smooth vanilla soft-serve, sour cherry and pista…

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Best steak restaurants in London
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date: 2026-03-12T13:04:49.000Z
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 MR PORTER, Park Lane Bone-in fillet isn’t a cut you see …

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Best restaurants in Hackney: where locals eat and drink
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date: 2026-03-11T12:19:34.000Z
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 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 sits in that appealing middle ground between pub comfort and bistro intent: classics remembered, then gently tilted. I drank a sage cordial with soda, sweet and syrupy in the best way, and lifted by a soft herbal edge. The sardine ragu croquette was the first real wink from the kitchen: crisp outside, creamy within, deep with sardine warmth and finished with a generous parmesan dusting. Grey mullet crudo with cranberry and citrus was all balance, sharpness layered on sharpness, the fish cool and slightly creamy, the fruit giving tart little bursts. Sausage with sauerkraut and quince came rich and peppery, handmade and satisfying, the kraut leaning sweet-sour, quince adding a gentle perfume. The smoked eel and bacon caesar salad was the dish I kept going back to: smoke from eel and bacon folding into the salty anchovy depth of the dressing, crisp leaves: a bold take on something you think you know. Celeriac with confit egg was decadent and nutty. Bluefin tuna with peppercorn sauce was pleasant enough, thick buttery slices and a clean sear, though the sauce felt a touch thin and the temperature slightly off. Dessert was a maple and hazelnut ice cream sandwich: the biscuit was a little firm but the maple ice cream was silky smooth and toasty. Service is friendly, still smoothing its edges, and there’s no coffee or hot drinks to stretch t…

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. 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. 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. 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 disappointed. French-inspired dishes that are comforting, generous and delicious with…

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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 Notting Hill
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date: 2026-03-05T09:30:47.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, cafés and foodie spots in West London’s leafy neighbourhood boasting spiced beef cheek, collapsing chocolate cake, and Danish rye bread topped with boozy Akvavit-cured salmon
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. Best places to eat and drink in Notting Hill Acre, Golborne Road – for simple food using quality, in-season ingredients Acre is the little sister to Thomas Straker’s flagship restaurant just a few doors away on the lively Golborne Road. It’s an inviting, corner spot – we emerged through heavy velvet curtains into a warmly lit room that felt a little bit like a snug Paris bistro. You may know Straker from his Insta fame and some of the dishes are already viral hits (like the chilli cheese smashburger, which is on and off the menu). Aside from that, the concise menu is a beautiful balance of top-notch ingredients and spot-on cooking. Deep-fried crunchy bites of pork belly came with a punchy herb and za’atar sauce for dipping. A main of pearly, fall-apart cod cooked with white beans and winter tomatoes was comfort heaven. The drinks are also on point – try the sweet/sour yuzu drop cocktail or a glass of complex, savoury nebbiolo. A nostalgic pudding of vanilla-spiked, creamy custard topped with poached pink rhubarb was a deliciously simple end to the meal. acre-london.com Empire Empire, All Saints Road — for contemporary Indian Empire Empire plays out like a Punjabi disco dinner party in the middle of Notting Hill. Harneet Baweja (of Gunpowder) has built it 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 – …

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Best restaurants in Marylebone
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date: 2026-02-26T09:50:15.000Z
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 Covent Garden: where to eat and drink
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date: 2026-02-26T09:20:08.000Z
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 near Covent Garden for pre-theatre dinners and post-shopping meals. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking from The Strand to theatre land and beyond... For more recommendations, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in Paddington or the best restaurants in Kings Cross. Also discover more of our London restaurant reviews. Best places to eat and drink in Covent Garden Gilroy's Loft – for Guinness and seafood Gilroy’s Loft is the cherry on the top of the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery recently opened in the Neal Street area. Walk in from the outdoor courtyard through The Porter’s Table grill and a dedicated lift whizzes you up to a top-floor, light-filled dining room. Exec-chef Pip Lacey (ex Murano) has leaned into the classic Guinness and seafood pairing. We decide to start with a selection of three types of oysters (two Irish, one from Guernsey) which came with classic shallot vinegar. It’s almost compulsory to try the Guinness here but if cocktails are more your thing try the Espresso Stoutini, the Guinness reduction giving surprising malty, caramel notes. There’s more Guinness in the rarebit from the starters, a thick slice of toasted bread piled with an umami, melty cheese topping with crisp edges, served with a pickled carrot and chicory salad and walnut ketchup. Lobster comes grilled in the half shell with a deeply savoury brown and pine nut butter, and a dish of perfectly flaking hake has a seasonal side of chargrilled sprouts with silky velouté. For dessert a must try is the blood orange mousse with Guinness ice cream: malty, sweet and savoury – a real revelation. opengatelondon.guinness.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 f…

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Best restaurants in Shoreditch
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date: 2026-02-26T09:00:19.000Z
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 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 balls filled with masala prawns – come with a Chettinad rasa for dipping, hot and peppery. Kochi chilli chicken chop arrives in a curry leaf crumb, fried until shattering. Then there’s the crab kari omelette, inspired by Madurai: fluffy, spice-laced egg wrapped around crab, served with flaky thread parotta, podi-coated soft shell crab and a glossy crab gravy for mopping up. It’s the dish that will have you reaching for your phone camera. From Bangalore comes lamb benne dosa – buttery and pliable, wrapped around pulled lamb shoulder masala with sharp pickled onions. The Kerala sizzling fish kari lands theatrically, salmon cooked in banana leaf, aromatic and gently spiced. Alongside it, Lanka chicken kari delivers that familiar red warmth of pandan and lemongrass. To drink, we balanced the spice with Hoppers’ signature Toddy Ale and an Arrack Attack highball, bringing Sri Lanka back into focus. hopperslondon.com Vincenzo's, Bethnal Green Road – for NYC-style slices Vincenzo's in Shoreditch is the second location from Tom Vincent, who opened his first location in Bushey in 2022 and watched it become a cult favourite. You can now f…

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Best London wine bars
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date: 2026-02-25T09:44:17.000Z
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 Passione Vino, Clerkenwell There’s something about the sight of a hefty wine menu that can induce a brain fog – too much choice can often be overwhelming. So, what if you got rid of it? Veronese Luca Dusi has been importing and selling Italian wine in London for more than 20 years, and he has no truck with wine lists. At his much-loved east London fixture, Passione Vino in Shoreditch, guests simply drink whatever Luca thinks they might enjoy. He’s brought the same idea to his new site on Exmouth Market, where you can tell staff what you’re in the mood for and they’ll make their own intuitive recommendations, bringing over a few bottles to try and talking passionately about different grapes, producers and regions. It’s a relaxed, interactive and inclusive way to choose wine, and you’re almost always guaranteed to discover something you really like. On to the bar itself, Passione Vino has taken over the digs of a family …

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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, 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 roof. Whatev…

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Best restaurants in London Bridge
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date: 2026-02-19T14:10:12.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover our favourite places to eat and drink in this south London areas, from cult pasta joints to Portuguese small plates and intimate wine bars
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. Next check out our pick of the best restaurants in Brixton, best restaurants in Shoreditch, best restaurants in Paddington and best restaurants in Battersea. Looking for something special? Discover the best London restaurants with a view, best dining experiences in London and best new restaurant openings in London. Best places to eat and drink in London Bridge Barang, Borough Market – for amplified Cambodian flavours Tom Geoffrey’s smoky, herb-heavy 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 weltering 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 fresh lime leaves. Its richness is offset by stir-fried winter greens with pork jowl, served alongside bright citrus fruit with pear, bitter leaves and shrimp floss. From the grill comes the theatrics. Fragrant whole red mullet, cooked in banana leaf, torn apart and dipped into Kep sauce with fistfuls of herbs. Then the hero of the experience: bone-in sirloin – thick, juicy, charred, served with bone marrow and prahok d…

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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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The 10 most exciting restaurant openings to visit this February
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date: 2026-02-04T13:46:44.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
description: If you're a fan of low-lit wine caves, NYC-style pizza slices and Milanese cooking, book a table at one of these new London restaurants
encoded: Want some ideas on where to eat in February? We’ve curated our pick of new destinations for a food lover to book for this month and ahead, with something for everyone. From candle-lit wine caves to regional Thai cooking and French-inspired bistro dishes, there's plenty to discover this month. For more restaurant inspiration, check out more of our London food guides, as well as our comprehensive guide to the best new restaurants in London to visit. Want some ideas on where to go on holiday in February? Check out our curation of the best spots to visit in February. For a date-night at a 'wine pub': Godet, Islington This Essex Road denizen has the spaciously proportioned bones of an old Victorian boozer (it was formerly The Seveney in another life) but with decidedly more chic peach and sage interiors. It calls itself a ‘wine pub’ and we can see why – the vibe inside feels decidedly laid back and akin to the neighbourhood local it once was, but the drinks place equal importance on grape and grain, with a pithy rotating list of low-intervention wines chalked up on blackboards and a roster of nine beers on tap. The former draws heavily from France (as befits Parisian owner Sylvain’s heritage) while the latter showcases classic and experimental brews from London and across the UK. You could stop by for a pint here as easily as you could a date-night glass of chilled red. What to order: Godet has hosted several kitchen residencies – previous ones have included Nordic pop-up Jomfru by Anna Søgaard and Perk’d Up Burger – and its latest, modern Chinese outfit Ling Ling’s, delivers flavour-packed hits such as crispy pork and water chestnut wontons, zingy pomegranate radish cakes and spicy beef ragu noodles with parmesan. Other highlights include regular wine tastings and meet the winemaker events, and vinyl DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. godetlondon.com Hannah Guinness Address: 382 Essex Rd, London N1 3PF Nearest train station: Canonbury Opening times: Wednesday (5pm-11pm);…

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Best restaurants in Peckham
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date: 2026-02-02T09:00:02.000Z
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: Looking for restaurants in Peckham? Check out our favourite restaurants, bars and foodie spots in the SE area, 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 Levan, Blenheim Grove This Peckham mainstay has undertaken a few refreshes as it enters its eighth year, with ex-Planque and The Clove Club chef Rani Raimondi in the kitchen. His appointment is accompanied by a thoughtful update of the restaurant’s interior, with big Parisian charm via a rich burgundy palate, softened lighting and carefully curated art. Inspired by the ‘bistronomy’ movement and a longstanding love affair with French cuisine, Levan’s à la carte menu is split into four sections – snacks, starters, larger mains and sides. Start with a few snacks and starters: tuck into the must-have beef tartare, a rich, tender morsel perched atop a deeply golden Parisienne-style rösti. The highlight of the starters is the scallop crudo – delicate slices of scallop are balanced by sweet-tart blood orange, accompanied by dabs of crème fraîche and trout roe for a fresh, mildly salty finish. For mains, the pork neck is tender and deeply succulent, crowned with slithers of buttery Cantabrian anchovies and charred sprouts which elevate its savouriness to heavenly new heights. Finish with the chocolate pudding, uniquely fused with plums, hazelnut praline and sesame ice cream to create a mouthwatering experience. The carefully curated wine list focuses on low-intervention and biodynamic wines. Dafni white is wonderfully herbaceous with a refreshing citrus finish – a native variety saved from extinction by the Lyrarakis family in Greece. There is also a snappy list of modish aperitifs: the Red Velvet Margarita, mixing mezcal verde with Lillet Rouge, plum brine, almond orgeat, cranberry and rosemary, will be what we order next time. levanlondon.co.uk Connie…

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Best restaurants in Canary Wharf
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date: 2026-01-30T09:50:16.000Z
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 Nora, West Lane Opened by brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, Nora is bringing Turkish dining to Canary Wharf. Drawing inspiration from the streets and kitchens of Istanbul, the restaurant serves up a menu of small and large plates all designed for sharing in a communal dining experience. If you’re new to Turkish cuisine and looking for a leisurely start to your weekend, I’d highly recommend booking a spot for the weekend Serpme feasting breakfast, served between 11am-3pm. Inspired by Turkish serpme kahvalti, a traditional breakfast spread, the set menu is a showcase of the region’s cultural diversity with a breadth of dishes to try. Our favourites included aubergine and pepper kizartma, fried cauliflower, hummus with pulled lamb, and the tahini with pekmez which I couldn’t get enough of dipped with the warm breads. For an extra £10 each you can add on a choice of two skewers – coffee rub chicken shish, beef fillet lokum shish, adana (lamb), bream fillet and prawns. To finish, kunefe is served to share – a traditional dessert made with kadayif layered with cheese and soaked in a sugar-based syrup. Don’t worry if you have leftovers, the team will happily box this up for you to finish later. The breakfast is also served with unlimited Turkish tea. The cocktail menu offers Turkish twists on some classics, like a black tea martini and a baklava old fashioned. nora.london CRATE Brewery, Wood Wharf Known for its experimental and expansive array of craft beers, as well as thin and crispy stone-baked pizzas, Crate is bringing its signature cool to Canary Wharf with its second site opening. Think industrial chic create…

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Best restaurants in Fitzrovia
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date: 2026-01-22T10:55:44.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover our favourite places to eat in this high-end pocket of central London, from glamorous dining rooms to great-value mezze joints
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. Best places to eat and drink in Fitzrovia Arros QD, Eastcastle Street – for flame-led Valencian cooking You might not expect to discover traditional Valencian food just off Oxford Street, so Arros QD is a welcome find. Everything here revolves around fire, from smoky cocktails at in-house Fuego Bar to wood-fired paella and fideuà cooked in the open kitchen. Start at Fuego Bar for a pre-dinner drink – bartender-recommended Sol Y Humo is a vermouth-based cocktail topped up with cava, and spice lovers can’t go wrong with La Picante. I’ve got my eye on the signature bar snacks for next time, particularly the smoked gilda or iberian charcoal presa skewer. Once seated, overlooking the flames, kick things off with the Valencian kale salad. It’s fresh and zingy thanks to tamarillo dressing, Valencian citrus and kumquat with a clever tomato jelly mixed through tableside. For mains, fideuà is a must. Similar to paella but made with short, thin noodles instead of rice, the duck and eel version is spectacular, and a rare find in London – confit duck leg, caramelised eel and shiitake mushrooms cooked in a deeply savoury veal and herb stock. Designed for sharing, the paellas and fideuà arrive in impressive pans and are prepared using the traditional Valencian method, so expect a crisp base, or ‘socarrat’. If you still have room, finish with the warm chocolate cake, or head back to Fuego Bar for one last cocktail to end the night. arrosqd.com Motorino, Pearson Square – for modern London-Italian fare Modern and open, Stevie Parle’ and Luke Ahearne’s Italian-inspired bar-restaurant is a space for all occasions – quick lunches, group meals or cosy dinners. We started with Moto Classi…

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Best pasta restaurants in London
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date: 2026-01-21T17:55:13.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our pick of the best pasta spots in London, from dedicated pasta bars such as Padella to Italian restaurants specialising in pasta
encoded: Looking for the best pasta in London? Pasta is having a moment. From Padella in Borough Market to Emilia’s Crafted Pasta in St Katherine Docks and Burro e Salvia in Shoreditch, the last five years has seen a crop of new openings that specialise in freshly made plates of the stuff – carb loading has never been so cool. Here's our pick of the best pasta restaurants in London... Now discover the best dining experiences in London. Marcella, Deptford Marcella is a restaurant for almost every occasion: introducing friends to the area, taking parents out for lunch or settling into a reliably good local date night. It always feels like the right choice. Sitting on Deptford High Street, the dining room is light, airy and simply decorated, with an easy neighbourhood feel. I usually aim for a window seat, perfect for watching the rhythm of the high street while lingering over a long lunch or dinner. The menu is short, seasonal and ever-changing, handwritten on a chalkboard (and shared on Instagram for those who like to plan ahead). Cooking here is classic Italian in spirit: unfussy, confident and driven by excellent produce. Think crisp puntarelle alla romana, bucatini alla gricia, casarecce with a sausage and saffron ragu – all rooted in familiar flavours but handled with finesse. The traditional Italian structure means pasta is a primo before a meat, fish or vegetarian secondi but you can also enjoy all of the pastas as a main too. The wines lean Italian, with a mixture of the classics: think montepulciano and barolo, and more fun orange and natural wines. The set lunch is also exceptional value: three courses for £29 on a Sunday. marcella.london Brutto, Farringdon Brutto in Farringdon has all the hallmarks of a trattoria in Bologna. The deep fried ‘dough ball cuddles’ with stracchino cheese and prosciutto are just about the perfect starter in my eyes. Tear open a steaming hot dough ball, fill with cheese and ham, then breathe a contented sigh. The antipasti section is perfe…

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From matcha lattes to rhubarb and almond croissants – these are the West London hot spots that foodies need to know
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date: 2026-01-21T16:24:04.000Z
creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover where to eat in west London, from elevated pub classics in Shepherd's Bush to a matcha hot spot in Hammersmith
encoded: Looking for the best places to eat in Shepherd's Bush and the surrounding area? Local resident and expert Helena Busiakiewicz shared her must-visit recommendations, from a Japanese bakery to an original London gastropub. For more London food recommendations, check out our reviews of the best restaurants in Shoreditch, best restaurants in Notting Hill, best restaurants in Mayfair, best restaurants in Marylebone and best restaurants in Paddington. The Hawthorn, Shepherd’s Bush The Hawthorn is a reasonably new addition to Sheppy B, but already a firm favourite. Its food feels a similar style to Rochelle Canteen or St John, but with pub classics such as fish and chips and a cheeseburger with fries. I maintain that a roast dinner is always better in your own home, but I make two exceptions: one for The Hawthorn, which does a great one (get the beef IMO) and one for the Anglesea Arms (see below). We had a sticky toffee pudding there that my partner has not stopped talking about since. A great spot for taking family for a leisurely meal, or equally, a cheeky pint and delicious snack. thehawthornpub.com The Anglesea Arms, Hammersmith Perhaps the best roast dinner in west London. Have a stroll around Ravenscourt Park, then, when you get chilly, slip into The Anglesea for a delicious meal. This is a tucked-away spot that is always busy, and with good reason. The menu is ever-changing, but I have often had its ham hock croquettes and squealed with glee. It has everything you could want from a pub, in my opinion! angleseaarmspub.co.uk The Hawk’s Nest, Shepherd’s Bush If you're planning a date night or girls' night out, or just fancy a great spicy marg, head to the Hawk’s Nest. It has a fully retractable roof, so is the venue for all seasons – cosy and warm in winter, then bustling and breezy in summer. Sunday to Friday, it has a fantastic £14 ‘marg and a marg’ deal, which is a lovely excuse to sip on a margarita and not have to cook my own dinner. the-hawks-nest.co.uk Mr Dumpli…

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Best Clerkenwell restaurants: Clerkenwell Boy shares his favourite insider spots
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date: 2026-01-15T12:55:59.000Z
creator: Clerkenwell Boy
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover where to eat in Clerkenwell, from a Florentine trattoria and a classic French bistro to London's oldest Italian delicatessen
encoded: Looking for the best places to eat in Clerkenwell? Local resident and expert Clerkenwell Boy shared his must-visit recommendations, from nose-to-tail dining to craft beer pubs and global street food. For more London food recommendations, check out our reviews of the best restaurants in Shoreditch, best restaurants in Notting Hill, best restaurants in Mayfair, best restaurants in Marylebone and best restaurants in Paddington. Best restaurants in Clerkenwell Bouchon Racine Henry Harris reopened Bouchon Racine in Clerkenwell in 2022. The menu changes daily but always celebrates Lyon – a city I’ve wandered through many times, and regarded as France’s gastronomy capital. Cosy, buzzing and authentically French, I can’t resist the duck confit or slow-cooked rabbit with mustard sauce and lardons. Save room for crème caramel with armagnac-soaked prune. bouchonracine.com Brutto Founded by my late friend Russell Norman, Brutto represents the ultimate Florentine trattoria – candlelit tables, red and white checkered cloths, £5 negronis and a welcoming bar where everyone feels at home. Start with the ‘cuddles' (deep-fried dough balls with stracchino and prosciutto), penne vodka or a colossal sharing steak. Don’t skip the tiramisu, and grab a bottle of chianti for the table. msha.ke/brutto Exmouth Market Alive with global street food, boutiques, cafés, bars and pubs, you’ll stumble upon little treasures all along the street. Moro and Morito bring bold North African and southern Spanish flavours, Mikkeller Brewpub pours inventive craft beer, Café Kick is perfect for sports fans and The Exmouth Arms or The Wilmington offer traditional pints. If you’re looking for a special gift, EC One makes bespoke jewellery with ethically sourced materials, hand-crafted in London. exmouth.london The Quality Chop House A Victorian gem on Farringdon Road since 1869, this is my go-to for sharing steaks and a solid glass of red. Don’t miss the confit potatoes – layers of potato compressed overnight, t…

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Best restaurants in Borough Market
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date: 2026-01-15T11:09:29.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From Michelin-starred Greek dining to viral pasta spots, fresh seafood and fiery Sri Lankan cuisine - these are the best restaurants in Borough Market
encoded: Are you looking for the best restaurants in Borough Market? This area of London is filled with some of London's best places to eat and drink. As well as the popular stalls of the market itself, Borough Market is surrounded by top restaurants. Whether you go for Michelin-starred Greek plates at Oma, grab a bun from Bao or join the pasta queue at Padella, you're spoilt for choice for a great meal. Read on for our tried-and-tested reviews for the best restaurants in Borough Market. For more London Bridge recommendations see our full guide to the best restaurants in London Bridge. For restaurant inspiration across the capital, check out our guides to the best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in Covent Garden or best restaurants in Clerkenwell. Best places to eat and drink in Borough Market Plaza Khao Gaeng – for southern Thai cooking Set under the railway arches that flank Borough Market, this fun spot brings the energy of a raan khao gaeng – the informal canteens that pop up on street corners and markets across Thailand. The high-ceilinged room is breezy and buzzy with a quirky, eclectic style: stainless steel tables, zingy pops of colour, retro Thai movie posters and restaurant signs all add to the atmosphere. A Paricha margarita eased us into the heat zone – mango infused tequila and kumquat liquor with a kick of fresh Thai chilli served alongside an appetiser plate of miang pla: betel leaves to be wrapped around spicy sausage, dried fish and crunchy galangal floss to make a herbal, tangy mouthful. The yam strawberry salad was a refreshing sweet/salty surprise – strawberries in a punchy dressing, topped with a sprinkling of the tiniest translucent fish and coconut. From the curries, the gaeng massaman neua was deeply comforting – big chunks of beef, slow cooked in a rich spiced coconut sauce with hunks of potato to soak up all of that fragrant curry. Gung pad prik gaeng sator (tiger prawns stir-fried in red curry paste) brought some of that notorious heat but ba…

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Best restaurants in Battersea
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date: 2026-01-15T10:50:49.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite foodie spots in the Battersea area, from trendy wine bars to cosy neighbourhood restaurants
encoded: Looking for Battersea restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants in this part of London. The best foodie spots include contemporary Italian at Fiume, Battersea Rise wine bars and plenty of pizza. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking locations in the area, from Battersea Power Station to Battersea Rise and beyond. For more like this, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in Paddington, best restaurants in Brixton or the best restaurants in Clerkenwell. Jump to: Best places to eat and drink in Battersea Best places to eat and drink in Battersea Power Station Best places to eat and drink in Battersea Bar Brasso, Nine Elms Bar Brasso is the sort of neighbourhood spot that makes dining feel like a treat while also managing to set you at ease and feel relaxed. Tucked into the polished new Nine Elms development, just in the shadow of the US Embassy, it brings a welcome sense of warmth to an area that can sometimes feel all glass and gloss. The room is relaxed but quietly confident. A great place to linger over a bottle with friends or have a few beers while enjoying the small plates. Chef Robin Gill’s Mediterranean-leaning menu is designed for exactly that kind of convivial eating. The menu focuses on sharing plates that use the best of seasonal produce and artisan produce, and the charcuterie boards encourage sharing. A classic gilda pintxos, the Bourdain grilled toastie and Tuscan bangers and mash featuring a cotechino sausage were among the highlights. The staff also manage to strike the perfect balance. They’re knowledgeable without being showy, friendly without fuss and adding to the sense that this is a place to socialise, not posture. Bar Brasso manages to feel both easy-going and elevated. barbrasso.com Boqueria, Queenstown Road Boqueria is a hidden gem that proves Battersea restaurants aren’t all about the Power Station. A charming neighbourhood restaurant for lucky locals, Boqueria has been in the area for over 10 ye…

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