Restaurants in London
Dine in Chelsea in Michelin-starred style at Gordon Ramsay. Join the Chinatown bustle for dim sum in Soho and head west to Edgware Road for Lebanese. In the East End, Hackney is great for Turkish and Brick Lane for Bangladeshi curries. Sông Quê Café in Kingsland Road in Hoxton serves cheap Vietnamese noodle soup. Last orders are usually 11pm, although 24-hour Soho stays open later. Service, at 12.5%, is generally included but check the bill.
Top-end
Expand all1. The River Café - Italian by the Thames
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Hammersmith promises fine quality and accordingly priced Italian food at The River Café. The outside dining area overlooks a sunken lawn, favoured by a mixed crowd who take their dining seriously, choosing seasonal dishes of antipasti, primi and secondi. Inside, chefs work behind the long open bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Lunch: Mon-Fri 12.30pm-2.15pm; Sat 12.30pm-2.30pm; Sun 12pm-3pmDinner: Mon-Thu 7pm-9pm; Fri & Sat 7pm-9.15pm
Address
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd, London W6 9HA
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7386 4200
2. Hakkasan - Michelin-starred Chinese
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A Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant, Hakkasan hides down a dark back alley in Fitzrovia. The low lighting creates an intimate yet sleek environment. A jet-set crowd chooses specials like lunchtime dim sum at the bar, or Peking duck with royal Beluga caviar for an extravagant dinner. Book ahead.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Lunch: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm; Sun 12pm-4.30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 6pm-12am; Sun 6pm-11.30pm
Address
8, Hanway Place, London W1T 1HD
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7927 7000
3. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay - Gourmet experience
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Three Michelin stars take Gordon Ramsay's flagship eatery, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, to another level of dining. Its location in Chelsea and the deluxe white and cream interior prepare the upper end of London society for a serious gourmet experience. A sommelier advises on the wine list.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, 6.30pm-11pm
Address
68, Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HP
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7352 4441
4. Scott's - Seafood and glamour
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From its beginnings as an oyster warehouse in the 1800s, Scott's became a glamorous seafood restaurant and oyster bar with many of London's well-known faces as regulars. The Mayfair restaurant serves classically British fish and seafood dishes in a plush oak-panelled dining room, with burgundy leather banquettes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-10.30pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
Address
20, Mount St, London W1K 2HE
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7495 7309
5. Chez Bruce - Classic French cooking
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Classic and regional French cooking of exceptional quality earnt Chez Bruce in Wandsworth its Michelin star. Dishes such as stuffed quail with salad paysanne are followed by the recommended cheese board. The fixed-price menus are more than reasonable, and the smart yet simple interior is unpretentious.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm (until 2.30pm Fri Jan-Nov) & 6.30pm-10pm (until 10.30pm Fri); Sat 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-10.30pm; Sun 12pm-3pm & 7pm-9.30pm
Address
2, Bellevue Rd, London SW17 7EG
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 8672 0114
Mid-range
Expand all6. Cambio de Tercio - Traditional Spanish flavours
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Cambio de Tercio wears the Spanish crown in South Kensington for its honest, traditional cuisine. Colourful paintings of bullfights dot the walls and hordes from Hispanic London, alongside curious Brits, are attracted by the reasonable prices. Try the typical Burgos-style suckling pig as a main course.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-2.30pm (until 3pm Sat & Sun) & 7pm-11.30pm (until 11pm Sun)
Address
163, Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 OLJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7244 8970
7. The Wolseley - Viennese-style brasserie
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The Wolseley, a grand Viennese-style café brasserie on Piccadilly, bustles with waiters amid noisy diners. The varied Northern European cuisine is favoured by the theatre crowd throughout the day. Pop in to this spectacular building for coffee and cake or linger over a lavish dinner.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-12am; Sat 8am-12am; Sun 8am-11pm
Address
160, Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7499 6996
8. Moro - North African innovation
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Moro has put Moorish food on London's culinary map. Located in lively Exmouth Market, the restaurant has a relaxed Mediterranean feel. An arty/media crowd enjoy the outside seating in summertime. Tapas is served at the bar throughout the day, with its clear view through to the open kitchen.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7pm-10.30pm; Tapas served all day
Address
34-36, Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7833 8336
9. St John Bread & Wine - British classics
Show more The acclaimed St John Bread & Wine in Spitalfields, on the fringe of The City, has an understated, simple take on British dining. The restaurant merges the finest ingredients, old British classics and a tapas-style dining experience. Expect some unusual options, such as pigs' trotters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10.30pm
Address
94-96, Commercial St, London E1 6LZ
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7251 0848
Budget
Expand all10. Sông Quê Café - Cheap and filling
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Cheap and filling pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) is devoured in the busiest Vietnamese restaurant in Hoxton, the bright-green Sông Quê. Trendy locals and many of London's Vietnamese are packed in tightly and served quickly in a lively atmosphere. The short wait is definitely worth it.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 5.30pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-11pm
Address
134, Kingsland Rd, London E2 8DY
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7613 3222
Transport
Old Street Tube
11. The Windmill - Award-winning pies
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Nicknamed "The Institute of Pie Excellence", The Windmill in Mill Street is the place to come for a national championship-winning steak and kidney pie served with creamy mash, English mustard and tangy watercress. A real find, this restaurant above The Windmill pub serves up reliably good British food at reasonable prices.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-9.30pm; Sat 12pm-3.30pm
Address
6/8, Mill Street, London W1S 2AZ
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7491 8050
Transport
Oxford Circus Tube
12. Bar Italia - 24-hour London institution
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The queen of café culture in Soho since 1949, Bar Italia is a 24-hour London institution. Patrons enjoy freshly-ground, quality coffee and tasty toasted paninis in front of a large screen showing loud Italian football matches. Join the noisy Bar Italia Scooter Club on Sunday evenings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Open 24 hrs
Address
22, Frith St, London W1D 4RP
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7437 4520
13. Leon - Fresh and healthy
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Eat to your heart's content and still feel virtuous at Leon, brainchild of chef extraordinaire, Allegra McEvedy. Healthy, tasty meals are served up in colourful surroundings - and vegetarians will be pleased by the choice on offer. If Central London is too hectic for you, try any of the other branches dotted around the capital.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 9.30am-10pm; Sun 10am-6pm
Address
35, Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JE
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7437 5280
14. Buen Ayre - Argentine steak
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Buen Ayre's success lies in its simplicity. Classic cuts of quality Argentine steak and parrilladas to share are the specialities. Try the tasty meat empanadas for a typical starter. Wooden tables and small candles make the restaurant cosy and relaxed for the trendy Broadway Market clientele. Book ahead.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 6pm-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm & 6pm-10.30pm
Address
50, Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7275 9900
15. Lahore Kebab House - Sizzling Pakistani delicacies
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In a dead-end street in deepest, darkest Whitechapel, diners feast on Punjabi curries in the Lahore Kebab House. Locals and those in-the-know frequent the busy Pakistani restaurant for traditional cooking at astonishingly cheap prices. Diners must take their own alcohol if they want to drink.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
2-4, Umberston St, London E1 1PY
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7481 9737
