From Michelin-starred dining rooms to neighbourhood bistros and food markets: browse 80 verified restaurants in London. Base yourself in Soho, Covent Garden & Fitzrovia or South Bank, Bankside & Borough for easy walking access.
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Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver’s whitewashed former bacon smokehouse near Smithfield Market, famous worldwide for roast bone marrow with parsley salad and fresh madeleines.
26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY
London's premier historic food market dating back over a thousand years, brimming with artisan cheeses, fresh oysters, street food, and specialty coffees.
Tip: Visit Wednesday to Friday before noon to dodge the Saturday rush. Try the Kappacasein toasted cheese sandwich and viral chocolate strawberries.
8 Southwark St, London
Beloved no-tipping Japanese comfort-food institution on the edge of Chinatown and Leicester Square serving katsu curry, ramen, and bento boxes since 1992.
🕒 Hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:30
2 Newport Place, Chinatown, London
Bustling Gerrard Street dumpling specialist with an open glass kitchen where chefs hand-pleat thousands of steaming xiao long bao soup dumplings and spicy Sichuan wontons daily.
Tip: Try the classic pork xiao long bao and crispy pan-fried potstickers.
16 Gerrard Street, Chinatown, London
Authentic Hong Kong dai pai dong (street-stall kitchen) on Wardour Street with roast ducks hanging in the window, claypot rice, and bubble waffles.
Tip: Great late-night spot for Hong Kong milk tea and sizzling claypot dishes.
21 Wardour Street, Chinatown, London
Cult late-night noodle bar right by Leicester Square and Chinatown where master noodle chefs slap and stretch fresh Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles to order.
Tip: Choose between hand-pulled soup noodles or刀削面 (knife-shaved noodles) with braised beef.
33 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square / Chinatown, London
High-octane late-night canteen inspired by Bangkok's Yaowarat Road Chinatown, serving fiery wok dishes, crispy pork with holy basil, icy beer towers, and pool tables.
Tip: Order the Tom Yam Mama noodles and pineapple whiskey sour.
30 Rupert Street, Soho / Chinatown, London
Chinatown's premier Straits Malaysian and Singaporean kitchen on Macclesfield Street, beloved for rich coconut curry laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, and beef rendang.
Tip: Order the Char Kway Teow and Teh Tarik pulled milk tea.
5 Macclesfield Street, Chinatown, London
One of Gerrard Street's longest-standing multi-floor Cantonese dim sum restaurants with outdoor lantern-covered street tables and over 70 dim sum dishes.
Tip: Grab an outdoor Gerrard Street table on sunny afternoons.
44 Gerrard Street, Chinatown, London
Authentic Taiwanese and dim sum restaurant on Gerrard Street famous for Taiwanese three-cup chicken, oyster omelette, and steamed soup dumplings.
Tip: Try the Taiwanese braised pork belly rice and xiao long bao.
39 Gerrard Street, Chinatown, London
Unapologetically authentic Sichuan powerhouse on Lisle Street serving mouth-tingling Chengdu boiled fish in chili oil, dry-wok frog legs, and mapo tofu.
Tip: Ask for the traditional Sichuan menu for the best regional dishes.
6 Lisle Street, Chinatown, London
Flagship London outpost of the world-famous Sichuan hotpot house between Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown, complete with tableside Kung Fu noodle dancing.
Tip: Always order the 'Dancing Noodle' for a live tableside noodle-pulling performance.
5-7 Coventry Street, Piccadilly / Chinatown, London
Soho charcoal-grill and claypot counter inspired by the Thai borderlands with Myanmar and Yunnan, cooking over open embers in a stainless-steel kitchen.
Tip: Order the claypot baked glass noodles withTamworth pork belly and brown crab meat.
58 Brewer Street, Soho, London
Bustling Sri Lankan and Tamil Nadu toddy shop on Frith Street famous for bowl-shaped fermented rice hoppers, bone marrow varuval, and black pork curry.
Tip: Order the egg hopper with karisamba diagnostic chutneys and bone marrow.
49 Frith Street, Soho, London
Michelin-starred marble-counter Spanish tapas bar on Dean Street serving pan con tomate, gambas rojas, and stuffed courgette flowers cooked right in front of you.
Tip: Grab two stools at the counter and order the tortilla de patatas.
27 Dean Street, Soho, London
Tomos Parry's Michelin-starred wood-fired grill and marisquería on Beak Street, famed for whole spider crab, Anglesey lobster caldereta, and house-made ensaimadas.
Tip: Ask for a downstairs table overlooking the open wood ovens.
18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Subterranean Soho chophouse in a former basement brothel searing Cornish lamb, beef, and pork skinny chops using antique cast-iron flat irons.
Tip: Order the 'All In' chop tower piled on charcoal-soaked flatbreads.
24 Great Windmill Street, Soho, London
Lavish 1930s Beaux-Arts Parisian brasserie hidden underground off Piccadilly Circus, complete with Bar Américain and the Crazy Coqs cabaret room.
Tip: One of the grandest Art Deco dining rooms in Europe at classic Parisian prix-fixe prices.
20 Sherwood Street, Piccadilly / Soho, London
Iconic scarlet-fronted West End seafood and oyster institution tucked in a pedestrian court between Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square since 1896.
Tip: Order the signature Sheekey's Fish Pie before or after a West End show.
32 St Martin's Court, Covent Garden, London
Michelin-starred Basque open-fire dining room above Smoking Goat on Redchurch Street, celebrated for whole wild turbot roasted in an iron cage and burnt cheesecake.
Tip: Share the whole turbot or aged rib of beef with smoked potatoes.
4 Redchurch Street, First Floor, Shoreditch, London
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's iconic Mayfair flagship serving world-famous black cod miso, yellowtail jalapeño, and omakase sushi overlooking Hyde Park.
Tip: Book the omakase counter or pair dinner with a stay in Mayfair.
19 Old Park Lane, Mayfair, London
High-energy contemporary Japanese izakaya and robata grill in Knightsbridge, famed for sashimi platters and wagyu tataki.
Tip: Sit at the robata counter for live open-fire cooking.
5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London
Three-Michelin-starred gastronomical palace and iconic art-filled townhouse in Mayfair.
Tip: Reserve afternoon tea or evening cocktails well in advance.
9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London
Glamorous Asian seafood and sushi restaurant on Berkeley Square featuring Damien Hirst artworks and late-night DJs.
Tip: Order the caramelised black cod and Japanese whisky flight.
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London
Michelin-starred modern Cantonese dining and signature dim sum across two atmospheric floors on Bruton Street.
Tip: Don't miss the Supreme Dim Sum platter and Peking duck with caviar.
17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London
Two-Michelin-starred Indian fine-dining institution in Mayfair inspired by colonial Indian gymkhana clubs.
Tip: Order the kid goat methi keema and wild muntjac biryani.
42 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London
Grand European café-restaurant on Piccadilly in a former 1920s vaulted car showroom.
Tip: Iconic spot for power breakfasts and afternoon tea near The Ritz.
160 Piccadilly, St. James's, London
Legendary Mayfair oyster, caviar, and seafood restaurant on Mount Street.
Tip: Request the champagne and oyster bar or Mount Street terrace.
20 Mount Street, Mayfair, London
Three-Michelin-starred Notting Hill flagship celebrating seasonal British ingredients.
Tip: Book the tasting menu with paired wines.
92 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London
Three-Michelin-starred Notting Hill culinary landmark renowned for game and wild mushrooms.
Tip: Ideal centerpiece for a luxury West London weekend.
127 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London
Iconic Michelin-starred riverside Italian restaurant in Hammersmith.
Tip: Finish with the famous Chocolate Nemesis.
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London
Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian sky restaurant and outdoor tree terrace on the 38th floor.
Tip: Visit the orange tree terrace bar for skyline cocktails.
110 Bishopsgate, 38th-39th Floor, London
Established in 1798 during the reign of King George III, London's oldest restaurant serves premier British classic game, roast beef carved tableside, steak & kidney pudding, and world-class martinis.
Tip: Visit the upstairs cocktail lounge curated by legendary bartender Brian Silva for London's finest dry Gin Martini.
35 Maiden Ln, London
Beloved homage to the old Irani cafés of Bombay, celebrated for its legendary Bacon Naan Roll breakfast, 24-hour slow-simmered House Black Daal, spicy Ruby Chicken, and chai.
Tip: Breakfast is bookable! Go between 08:00 and 11:00 AM for the double bacon naan roll with chili tomato jam and bottomless hot chai.
12 Upper St Martin's Ln, London
Perched on the 40th floor of Heron Tower, London's highest 24/7 restaurant accessible via thrilling 40-second external glass elevator, serving crispy duck leg confit on waffle with mustard maple syrup.
Tip: Book a 05:30 AM sunrise table to watch dawn break over London's skyline and Tower Bridge with zero crowds.
110 Bishopsgate, London
Acclaimed fresh pasta bar right beside Borough Market, serving affordable hand-rolled pasta dishes: viral Pici Cacio e Pepe, 8-hour beef shin ragu, and burrata with Pugliese olive oil.
Tip: Join the virtual queue via the WalkUp app at 11:30 AM before exploring Borough Market, then sit at the marble counter.
6 Southwark St, London
Britain's premier steak restaurant set within an atmospheric former Victorian brewery cellar in Covent Garden, serving 35-day dry-aged British beef cooked over real charcoal and sticky toffee pudding.
Tip: Order the bone marrow gravy and beef dripping fries alongside a bone-in prime rib or porterhouse.
11 Langley St, London
Legendary counter-culture market featuring over 1,000 independent food stalls, vintage fashion boutiques, and music venues alongside picturesque Camden Lock.
Tip: Grab food and take the 40-minute scenic canal towpath walk straight into Regent's Park and Primrose Hill.
Camden Lock Pl, London
Angus Steak House is a steakhouse and open-fire grill in 20 Cranbourn Street, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 10:00-24:00
20 Cranbourn Street, London
E. Pellicci is an Italian trattoria and fresh pasta kitchen on 332 Bethnal Green Road, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:30
332 Bethnal Green Road, London
Fallow is a sustainable dining restaurant located on Haymarket in London's St James's district.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-10:30,12:00-22:30; Sa 09:00-22:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Haymarket, Chinatown, London
Immersive anime-themed Japanese ramen restaurant and cosplay hub at 107 Great Russell Street, steps from the British Museum, serving tonkotsu ramen, bao, and themed bubble teas.
Tip: Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
🕒 Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
107 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London
Chef Guirong Wei’s acclaimed Bloomsbury noodle house on Cosmo Place, famous for hand-slapped Xi’an BiangBiang chili-oil noodles and cumin pork.
Tip: Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:45
🕒 Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:45
13 Cosmo Place, Bloomsbury, London
Colonel Saab is an Indian curry and tandoori restaurant on 42 William IV Street, London.
42 William IV Street, London
Monmouth Coffee Company is a specialty coffee house and brunch café on Monmouth Street in Chinatown, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30
Monmouth Street, Chinatown, London
Dishoom is an Indian curry and tandoori restaurant on Stable Street in Camden & King's Cross, London.
Stable Street, Camden & King's Cross, London
Cecconi's is an Italian trattoria and fresh pasta kitchen on 5a Soho, London.
5a Soho, London
Pork sandwiches on top of toasted ciabatta bread.
Borough Market Kitchen, Winchester Walk, Borough Market, London
Plaza Khao Gaeng Covent Garden is a verified restaurant in Covent Garden, London, featured on Topjaw.
6 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London
Mexican Seoul is a verified restaurant in Mile End, London, featured on Topjaw.
221 Grove Road, Mile End, London
Blacklock is a verified restaurant in Shoreditch, London, featured on Mark Wiens.
28-30 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London
The Devonshire is a verified restaurant in Soho, London, featured on Mark Wiens.
17 Denman Street, Soho, London
Bread Street Kitchen is a verified restaurant in St Paul's, London, featured on Gary Eats.
10 Bread Street, St Paul's, London
Shawarma Hut is a verified restaurant in Walworth, London, featured on Gary Eats.
292 Walworth Road, Walworth, London
Maureen's Brixton Kitchen is a verified restaurant in Brixton, London, featured on Gary Eats.
52 Railton Road, Brixton, London
Bar Crispin is a neighbourhood restaurant and dining room on 19 Kingly Street in Soho, London.
19 Kingly Street, Soho, London
Bistro Freddie is a French bistro and brasserie on 74 Luke Street in Shoreditch, London.
74 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London
2 Veneti is an Italian trattoria and fresh pasta kitchen on 10 Wigmore Street in Marylebone, London.
10 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London
Legare is an Italian trattoria and fresh pasta kitchen on 31 Shad Thames in Bermondsey, London.
31 Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London
Hera is a Greek restaurant located within Westfield Stratford City in London.
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
Cococure Haus is a Caribbean restaurant located within Westfield Stratford City in London.
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
Sichuan Grand is a Chinese restaurant located in Westfield Stratford City, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
Paisabor is a Latin American kitchen and bar on Westfield Stratford City in Stratford, London.
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
Cabana is a Latin American kitchen and bar on Westfield Stratford City in Stratford, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo 12:00-21:00; Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
YO! Sushi is a Japanese sushi and sashimi restaurant on Westfield Stratford City in Stratford, London.
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
Santi Restaurant Pizzeria is a wood-fired pizzeria and Italian kitchen on Westfield Stratford City in Stratford, London.
Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London
GAIL's is a specialty coffee house and brunch café on 91 Dulwich Village in Dulwich Village, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:00
91 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village, London
Larry's is a specialty coffee house and brunch café on 16 Blenheim Grove in London Borough of Southwark, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
16 Blenheim Grove, London Borough of Southwark, London
Petitou is a coffee shop cafe on 63 Choumert Road in London Borough of Southwark, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-17:30
63 Choumert Road, London Borough of Southwark, London
Porters Barber & Barista is a specialty coffee house and brunch café in Dulwich Village, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Dulwich Village, London
Bake with Monia is a specialty coffee house and brunch café on 40 Peckham Rye in Peckham, London.
🕒 Hours: Fr-Sa 07:30-17:00; Mo-Th 07:30-16:00; Su 07:30-16:30
40 Peckham Rye, Peckham, London
Bon is a neighbourhood coffee shop located at 43 Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, London.
43 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London
Megan's is a dog-friendly Mediterranean cafe and restaurant located in Dulwich Village, London.
🕒 Hours: Th-Sa 08:30-23:00; Mo-We 08:30-22:00; Su 08:30-21:00
25 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village, London
Chacarero is a argentinian cafe on 7 Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, London.
7 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London
Fabulous Ice Fires is a ice cream cafe on 54 East Dulwich Road in East Dulwich, London.
54 East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, London
Tapete is a Spanish tapas bar and kitchen on 119 Grove Lane in Camberwell, London.
119 Grove Lane, Camberwell, London
Peckham Bazaar is a Greek and Mediterranean taverna on 119 Consort Road in Peckham, London.
119 Consort Road, Peckham, London
Honest Burgers is a craft burger and American kitchen on 16 Blenheim Grove in London Borough of Southwark, London.
16 Blenheim Grove, London Borough of Southwark, London
Kruk is a Thai kitchen and noodle house on 213 Blenheim Grove in London Borough of Southwark, London.
🕒 Hours: We 17:00-23:30; Th 12:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:30; Su 12:00-17:00
213 Blenheim Grove, London Borough of Southwark, London
Meat Liquor is a burger restaurant located at 37 Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, London.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:30
37 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London