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London-Restaurants
Regency Cafe is one of London-Restaurants.

1. Regency Cafe

8.9
17-19 Regency St. (near Horseferry Rd.), London, Greater London
Café · Millbank · 153 tips and reviews
Dishoom is one of London-Restaurants.

2. Dishoom

9.2
12 Upper St Martin’s Ln, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · City of Westminster · 763 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Dishoom’s a convivial brasserie that loosely styles itself after the ‘Irani’ cafés of Mumbai. What you won’t find in India is such an abundance of bacon and sausage: there’s even a sausage naan roll. Read more.

Barrafina is one of London-Restaurants.

3. Barrafina

8.8
26-27 Dean St, London, Greater London
Tapas Restaurant · Soho · 219 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Simply put: best tapas in town. Do prepare for a wait, as there are only 23 stools at the bar and this place takes no reservations! Luckily they serve drinks and nibbles in the standing area.

Burger & Lobster is one of London-Restaurants.

4. Burger & Lobster

9.0
29 Clarges St (Curzon St), London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Mayfair · 371 tips and reviews

Malak A.Malak Alateeq: Awesome burgers, amazing lobsters and really yummy fries. You have to be VERY HUNGRY!! 😍 P.s.: no reservations, you might wait 2 hours or less for your turn to be seated, but worth waiting!

José is one of London-Restaurants.

5. José

9.1
104 Bermondsey St, London, Greater London
Tapas Restaurant · Bermondsey · 120 tips and reviews

Financial TimesFinancial Times: For a different Tapas experience head to Jose where the Spanish habit of eating standing up is part of this restaurant’s charm. For the full FT review... Read more.

Flat Iron is one of London-Restaurants.

6. Flat Iron

9.1
17 Beak St, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Soho · 566 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: You simply must try the flat iron steak! No really, you must: it's literally the only thing on the menu. Read more.

Yauatcha is one of London-Restaurants.

7. Yauatcha

8.7
15-17 Broadwick St (Berwick St), London, Greater London
Dim Sum Restaurant · Soho, London, Greater London · 428 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Bored of the usual Sunday roasts? Then break the tradition with a Chinese dim sum. This Sunday lunch tradition of Cantonese families is a way for Chinese chefs to show off their prowess. Read more.

Padella is one of London-Restaurants.

8. Padella

9.2
6 Southwark St (at Bedale St), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Southwark · 161 tips and reviews

Andrea S.Andrea Suarez: Best pasta I've had in London, amounts are small so order 2 mains. Beef ragu is a most.Had goat cheese ravioli with butter, amazing as well. Had the bread and oil, and almond tart for dessert.Loved it

The Ledbury is one of London-Restaurants.

9. The Ledbury

8.7
127 Ledbury Rd, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Kensington and Chelsea · 121 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: 14th Best Restaurant in the world, 2012- up 20 spots from last year! Read more.

10. Pop Brixton

8.8
49 Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, Greater London
Food Court · 55 tips and reviews

élise G.élise Gilbert: A good atmosphere, very easy going and perfect for the summer. All of the street food stands are really good, a special mention for the pizza and the Vietnamese Banh-mi & bao which are just sublime!

Sketch is one of London-Restaurants.

11. Sketch

8.9
9 Conduit St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Mayfair · 582 tips and reviews

DAZED AND CONFUSEDDAZED AND CONFUSED: A restaurant and bar with a surreal yet extravagant decor. Try some of the delicious cocktails on offer!...also check out the 'unique' toilets. Read more.

Barrafina is one of London-Restaurants.

12. Barrafina

8.9
10 Adelaide St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Spanish Restaurant · Charing Cross · 93 tips and reviews

Matt T.Matt Ta-Min: Exceptional cooking here. Such simple but amazing dishes. Highly recommend the crab croquettes, lambs kidneys, skewers and the brain. Sherries are also superb here.

13. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

8.9
Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London, Greater London
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 198 tips and reviews

Financial TimesFinancial Times: The experience left my two guests from New York delighted but puzzled. Why, if British food is as good as this and has such strong historical roots, did it have such an awful reputation for so long?..

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is one of London-Restaurants.

14. Hawksmoor Seven Dials

9.1
11 Langley St, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · City of Westminster · 323 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "A place that continues the long tradition of the British steakhouse, though with a big difference – unlike its predecessors, Hawksmoor does it well.." Read more.

Hawksmoor Spitalfields is one of London-Restaurants.

15. Hawksmoor Spitalfields

9.2
157A Commercial St, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 199 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: Don’t be fooled by the ‘bar snack’ concept – this is a full-sized cheeseburger, made by blending Longhorn beef with bone marrow. Try with oxtail poutine (that’s posh for chips’n’gravy) on the side. Read more.

Nopi is one of London-Restaurants.

16. Nopi

9.0
21-22 Warwick St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "With its white tiles and gold trim, Yotam Ottolenghi's Nopi is like a glitzy bathroom – with fabulous food on tap.." Read more.

Yashin Sushi is one of London-Restaurants.

17. Yashin Sushi

8.9
1A Argyll Rd, London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Kensington and Chelsea · 75 tips and reviews

Martin M.Martin Mosler: Try the Yashni plate, it is £ 60 but an experience which you will not regret

Electric Diner is one of London-Restaurants.

18. Electric Diner

8.3
191 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Diner · Kensington and Chelsea · 182 tips and reviews

MashaMasha: Lovely brunch dishes! Fantastic Bloody Mary! Eggs Benedict no longer served, but try the scrambled with smoked salmon or the open-face ham and cheese. Yum!!

Phật Phúc Noodle Bar is one of London-Restaurants.

19. Phật Phúc Noodle Bar

9.1
151 Sydney St, Chelsea, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Choo: London's best kept secret awesome noodle bar. Authentic Vietnamese and South East Asian noodles. Try the Malaysian Prawn Laksa and Pho Vit (duck)!

Theo Randall is one of London-Restaurants.

20. Theo Randall

8.3
1 Hamilton Pl (at Park Ln), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Mayfair · 25 tips and reviews

John A.John A: Excellent food options and attentive service. Great salads and vegetarian ravioli option, try the chocolate cake with vanilla marscapone... Awesome rich deep chocolate taste.

Pizarro is one of London-Restaurants.

21. Pizarro

8.7
194-204 Bermondsey St, London, Greater London
Spanish Restaurant · Bermondsey · 69 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Murphy: The full shoulder of lamb is amazing and could feed more than 4 people.

Barshu is one of London-Restaurants.

22. Barshu

7.2
28 Frith St (Romilly St), London, Greater London
Szechuan Restaurant · Soho · 51 tips and reviews

Jade L.Jade L.: Yummy french beans and 'mouth watering' chicken. Strange as hell decor, including the tomb-like facade blocking the supposed main entrance (feng shui?). Refreshingly friendly/useful staff!

10 Greek Street is one of London-Restaurants.

23. 10 Greek Street

8.4
10 Greek St (Bateman St), Soho, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Soho, London, Greater London · 88 tips and reviews

ChristinaChristina: This place didn't disappoint- daily menu, fresh ingredients, very flavoursome. To avoid the 2 hour wait for a table, choose to sit by the bar (space is tiny) to see all kitchen actions!

Berners Tavern is one of London-Restaurants.

24. Berners Tavern

9.1
10 Berners St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · West End · 176 tips and reviews

Alexander A.Alexander Asher: Quite a spectacular dining room - worth the trip alone

Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House is one of London-Restaurants.

25. Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House

8.9
11 Stoney St, London, Greater London
Seafood Restaurant · South Bank · 91 tips and reviews

S Marks The SpotsS Marks The Spots: A wide range of oyster variations written on blackboards above the bar, α relaxed but buzzy atmosphere, good service and affordable prices in the heart of the oldest London food market Read more.

Social Eating House is one of London-Restaurants.

26. Social Eating House

8.7
58 Poland St, Soho, Greater London
English Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
Ottolenghi is one of London-Restaurants.

27. Ottolenghi

9.0
55 Artillery Ln, Spitalfields, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

Little ScrapesLittle Scrapes: Small chance of a walk in for dinner if you arrive and ask nicely well before 7pm and can eat within an hour. Otherwise definitely book or you've no chance.

Corner Room is one of London-Restaurants.

28. Corner Room

8.5
8 Patriot Sq, Bethnal Green, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Cambridge Heath · 47 tips and reviews

MaríaMaría: Delightful place, stunning decor with a soundtrack from the 20's. The food was absolutely lovely, specially the cod and the chocolate panna cotta (pictured).

The Wolseley is one of London-Restaurants.

29. The Wolseley

8.9
160 Piccadilly (Arlington St), London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · 556 tips and reviews

Thomas M.Thomas McErlean: Excellent champagne afternoon tea, with great service.

LARDO is one of London-Restaurants.

30. LARDO

8.0
195-205 Richmond Rd, Hackney, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews
Blueprint Cafe is one of London-Restaurants.

31. Blueprint Cafe

28 Shad Thames (Design Museum), London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Riverside · 35 tips and reviews
Caravan Exmouth Market is one of London-Restaurants.

32. Caravan Exmouth Market

8.8
11 Exmouth Market, London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Clerkenwell · 274 tips and reviews

Metro.co.ukMetro.co.uk: Altogether, Caravan is clean, fresh, and staffed by enchanting, helpful, and attractive people. Metro gave it 3 out of 5 Stars. Read more.

Polpo is one of London-Restaurants.

33. Polpo

6 Maiden Ln, London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Charing Cross · 103 tips and reviews

Pete M.Pete Marcus: You've *got* to have the flank steak with white truffle sauce - sublime strips of steak, cooked perfectly.

Dinings is one of London-Restaurants.

34. Dinings

8.9
22 Harcourt St, City of Westminster, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · 99 tips and reviews
Harwood Arms is one of London-Restaurants.

35. Harwood Arms

8.7
Walham Grove, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Fulham Broadway · 79 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This terrific gastropub is the worst-kept secret in Fulham. It serves dishes that are far beyond the standard of any other pub in west London. As a result, you need to book well in advance. Read more.

Medlar Restaurant is one of London-Restaurants.

36. Medlar Restaurant

9.1
438 Kings Rd, Kensington, Greater London
Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Morito is one of London-Restaurants.

37. Morito

8.5
32 Exmouth Market (Roseberry Ave), London, Greater London
Tapas Restaurant · Clerkenwell · 108 tips and reviews
River Café is one of London-Restaurants.

38. River Café

8.6
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd (opp. Bowfell Rd), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Hammersmith and Fulham · 70 tips and reviews
Silk Road is one of London-Restaurants.

39. Silk Road

8.3
49 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, Greater London
Xinjiang Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews
St. John Bar and Restaurant is one of London-Restaurants.

40. St. John Bar and Restaurant

8.5
26 St. John St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Islington · 152 tips and reviews
Polpo is one of London-Restaurants.

41. Polpo

7.9
41 Beak St, Soho, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 169 tips and reviews
Freud is one of London-Restaurants.

42. Freud

8.6
198 Shaftesbury Ave (Monmouth St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 191 tips and reviews
Experimental Cocktail Club is one of London-Restaurants.

43. Experimental Cocktail Club

8.0
13 Gerrard St (btwn Dean & Newport), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 184 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Experimental Cocktail Club is perhaps the closest we have to a genuine hidden drinking den, and the fact it's on the tourist strip of Gerrard Street makes it even more interesting. Read more.

The Cocktail Club is one of London-Restaurants.

44. The Cocktail Club

8.5
61 Goodge St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Fitzrovia · 54 tips and reviews

Yugo T.Yugo Tham: Reasonable priced cocktails. Try espress yourself for the kicks of whisky and coffee. Fun and friendly bartenders, and yes super cheesy but great music! Will be back for more :P

The Coal Office is one of London-Restaurants.

45. The Coal Office

8.9
2 Bagley Walk (Coal Drops Yard), London, Greater London
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

RajRaj: Mid East fusion cuisine with plenty of sass - starters were fun, especially the bread and menu changes frequently

The Palomar is one of London-Restaurants.

46. The Palomar

8.8
34 Rupert St, London, Greater London
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Chinatown · 132 tips and reviews

Marco B.Marco Botticelli: Very likely the best restaurant in London right now due to a combination of vibe and delicious food prepared with fresh ingredients by the most crazy chef on the planet. Get a table at the counter.