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London Eats
Dishoom is one of London Eats.

1. Dishoom

9.4
7 Boundary St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Shoreditch · 651 tips and reviews

KathrineKathrine: Oh my goodness - everything was amazing! Seriously, one of the best meals I've ever had. We enjoyed the fried okra, chicken tikka masala, black dhal, and ruby chicken. Would recommend all!

2. St. John Bread and Wine

8.6
94-96 Commercial St, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 127 tips and reviews

David M.David McGeorge: Try the bacon sandwiches on a morning. £6 each but you will not be disappointed. Best bacon butty in all of London.

3. Gunpowder

8.6
11 White's Row, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 64 tips and reviews
BunBunBun Vietnamese Food is one of London Eats.

4. BunBunBun Vietnamese Food

9.0
134B Kingsland Rd, London, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hackney · 121 tips and reviews

MaríaMaría: My new favourite in the Pho Mile. Not an easy decision as the competition around is really good, however the monkfish with dill won my tummy and my heart. Delicious. And really cheap!

100 Hoxton is one of London Eats.

5. 100 Hoxton

100 Hoxton St (Crondall St), Hoxton, Greater London
Restaurant · Shoreditch · 72 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Choo: Gorgeous East Asian cuisine. Get the chargrilled shell on prawns, crispy quail, slow roasted pork and burnt egg plant salad, and finish with a pan of warm sago pudding. 

Ottolenghi is one of London Eats.

6. Ottolenghi

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

Andreea N.Andreea N: Breakfast is delicious, especially the shakshuka. Lunch salads are a treat, and they try to accommodate food allergies and intolerances given the middle eastern propensity for nuts in recipes.

7. The Albion

7.3
2-4 Boundary St, London, Greater London
Bistro · Tower Hamlets · 257 tips and reviews

Berk M.Berk Mesekiran: They make £6.75 sandwiches but they're huge! You get 2 sandwiches made between slices of delicious loaf. You can even share if it you get something on this side. Nice little shop area by the entrance

8. Arepa & Co

58A De Beauvoir Cres, London, Greater London
Arepa Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

William V.William Villalobos: Favourite place in Haggerston!! Great vibes and amazing view to the canals. I'm here almost every other weekend. Amazing Food! Try the Mariana Cachapas!

9. Berber & Q

9.0
Arch 338 Acton Mews, London, Greater London
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Hackney · 88 tips and reviews

Matthew S.Matthew Sheppard: Everything we had was good. Cauliflower shawarma, pork belly, chicken shawarma, hummus - all amazing. Berber & Q is on trend at the mo and, irritatingly, offers no bookings so expect a long wait.

10. Andina

1 Redchurch St (High St), Shoreditch, Greater London
Peruvian Restaurant · 234 tips and reviews

Jernej S.Jernej Strasner: Amazing ceviche and other Peruvian dishes. The grilled octopus is a must! But it is not cheap if you want to have a solid meal. Dishes are tapas sized. So for two get ready to pay upwards of £90.

11. Little Georgia

87 Goldsmiths Row, London
Uncategorized · 40 tips and reviews

NoMade I.NoMade InMongolia: #bestgeorgianfoodever Recommend: 1. Khimkali- dumplings 2. Georgian breakfast with coffee 3. Sausage and mash (it takes a little time for the food to arrive, but it is all worth it)

12. On The Bab

8.2
305 Old St, London, Greater London
Korean Restaurant · Hackney · 160 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Haines: One of the best Korean Street food places around! Usually a long queue but so worth the wait! The Bao burgers, with spicy pulled pork are to die for here!

13. Hackney Bureau

3 Mare St (at Andrew's Rd/Regents Canal), Hackney, Greater London
Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Karel K.Karel Kaaij: I love this place!! They have poached eggs of any kind perfected. A great chilled out brunch

14. City Càphê

8.7
17 Ironmonger Ln, London, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cheap · 64 tips and reviews

LopiteauxLopiteaux: Great bánh mì and amazing spring rolls. Queues are massive around lunchtime but go really, reallyfast.

Sushi Surprise is one of London Eats.

15. Sushi Surprise

52 Scrutton St, London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Hackney · 34 tips and reviews

Anastasya B.Anastasya Beeston: Amazing sushi! Don't be fooled by the small, simple size of the restaurant. Eating in was comfortable and service was impeccable. Sushi was amazingly fresh and tasty, one of the best in London.

16. Cook Daily

2 - 10 Bethnal Green Rd, London, Greater London
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Shoreditch · 50 tips and reviews

Jade A.Jade Atkins: Entirely vegan 😍😍 great curries and 50/50 brown rice and quinoa.

Afghan Kitchen is one of London Eats.

17. Afghan Kitchen

8.8
35 Islington Green, Islington, Greater London
Afghan Restaurant · Islington · 60 tips and reviews

PDT B.PDT Blog: Limited menu catering to vegetarians & non. Delicious & generous portions, the fish stew and lamb with potatoes were amazing. The bread is available only after 7.30 so it gets busy around this time.

Chick 'n' Sours is one of London Eats.

18. Chick 'n' Sours

8.6
390 Kingsland Rd, London, Greater London
Fried Chicken Joint · Hackney · 44 tips and reviews

George X.George X: East London's best chicken restaurant! The menu is basic - chicken & sour! Try their massive chicken buns with the so-crispy-so-tasty chicken, the aubergine starters and their sour cocktails.

19. Sichuan Folk

8.4
32 Hanbury St, London, Greater London
Szechuan Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 52 tips and reviews

Utku C.Utku Can: Sichuan Folk serves up some of the best Szechuan food in London. The spicy pork buns, and the dumplings are highlights, but if you're a large party, go for the hot pot with all the trimmings.

Tsuru is one of London Eats.

20. Tsuru

10 Queen St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · City of London · 19 tips and reviews

Bogdan G.Bogdan Guna: The bento and the curry boxes are amazing. I strongly recommend the chicken breast katsu curry and the salmon teriyaki. The venue can be packed at times, but usually the service is quite fast.

Buen Ayre is one of London Eats.

21. Buen Ayre

8.2
50 Broadway Market (at Duncan Rd), London, Greater London
Argentinian Restaurant · London Fields · 75 tips and reviews

Dominic S.Dominic Smith: The Parrillada Deluxe platter is superb. Be prepared to eat a lot of great meat. Wash it down with one of the Malbecs on the wine menu.

22. Kipferl

8.3
20 Camden Passage, London, Greater London
Austrian Restaurant · Islington · 96 tips and reviews

Kiara M.Kiara March: Feel like in Austria in N1. Authentic Austrian food and products. Try a classic schnitzel or go for my favourite cheese sausage! You can't go wrong with anything in this place. Coffee is AMAZING!

23. Pizza Union

9.0
25 Sandy's Row (Frying Pan Alley), Spitalfields, Greater London
Pizzeria · 115 tips and reviews

Jo M.Jo Massie: Good to grab a quick cheap meal. Our go to after a few drinks in the pub!

24. Santore

8.7
59-61 Exmouth Market, London, Greater London
Pizzeria · Clerkenwell · 82 tips and reviews

Morag R.Morag Reavley: One of the best places for pizza in London, with brilliantly chewy, smoky crusts. Go for a half metre of pizza and it's delivered on its own little trestle table. Pure Neapolitan joy.

25. Holy Pitta

7.6
73 Upper St, Islington, Greater London
Souvlaki Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Ioannis M.Ioannis Mitro: Very nice chicken souvlaki and pork souvlaki, decent priced, very fast service and tasty fries with feta spread. Prefer souvlaki/skewer instead of gyros.

Tas Firin is one of London Eats.

26. Tas Firin

8.7
160 Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London
Turkish Restaurant · Tower Hamlets · 40 tips and reviews

Fran N.Fran Nuñez Rivera: Best Turkish in London great value for the price

Sông Quê is one of London Eats.

27. Sông Quê

8.3
134 Kingsland Rd (Falkirk St), Hoxton, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hoxton, London, Greater London · 151 tips and reviews

Leo C.Leo C.: One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants along this stretch of Kingsland Road. Try the papaya salads, pho and bun cha nem.

28. Great (The Real Hellenic Taste)

167 Commercial St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Greek Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

AlexAlex: Authentic Greek food done well. This is the real deal, proper souvlaki as good as anything you'll find in Greece.

Pilpel is one of London Eats.

29. Pilpel

8.2
38 Brushfield St., London, Greater London
Falafel Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 47 tips and reviews
Toconoco is one of London Eats.

30. Toconoco

8.7
28 Hertford Rd, London, Greater London
Udon Restaurant · De Beauvoir · 52 tips and reviews

Daniel L.Daniel Lim: Lovely spot on Kingsland Basin with an authentic Japanese feel. A bit tough to find though - look for the metal gate!

31. J+A Café

4 Sutton Ln, London, Greater London
Café · Islington · 89 tips and reviews

PortlandPortland: One of our favourite local eateries in EC1. Down to earth good, hearty & healthy food with some great cake options if you are feeling in the need of a treat!

Sushi Show is one of London Eats.

32. Sushi Show

9.1
28 Camden Passage, London
Sushi Restaurant · Islington · 27 tips and reviews

Y K.Y Kim: This small sushi place serves really authentic and fresh nigiri and sashimi. They also have some rolls and donburi but no udon nor katsu. Sushi lovers should check it out. Nice price, too.

Lantana Cafe is one of London Eats.

33. Lantana Cafe

8.4
2, Oliver’s Yard, 55 City Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Islington · 144 tips and reviews

Bec Z.Bec Z: Loved the courgette bread with haloumi and chilli jam :)

34. Deeney's

8.5
Broadway Market, London, Greater London
Sandwich Spot · London Fields · 11 tips and reviews

Miki T.Miki Tóth: Try one of their sandwiches with 'haggis' - in case you don't know what's that, check it up only afterwards! Brilliantly simple and tasty concept, Scottish style.

35. MEATliquor

8.1
133B Upper St, Islington, Greater London
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Ngan N.Ngan Nguyen: The hippie fries and the chilli dog is an excellent combo. Loving the Viking themed drinks they've got going at the moment too! Always an excellent choice.

36. Dragonfly

8.6
71 Compton St, London, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · Islington · 18 tips and reviews

Elsie L.Elsie Lam: Clerkenwell best kept secret! Dishes all under £7! Family run. Best rare beef pho, baguettes are fab too! Open til 10pm & on Saturday

37. Cây Tre

8.5
301 Old St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · 160 tips and reviews

Anya🍀 L.Anya🍀 Libova: That's one hell of a pho right there.. 😛

DF Tacos is one of London Eats.

38. DF Tacos

8.1
15 Hanbury St (at Wilkes St), London, Greater London
Mexican Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 123 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Haines: Great place to go for a quick bite to eat. Also plenty of space for a sit in meal. The staff are friendly and the service is quick. Great burritos here, especially the chicken one!

39. Kaffeine

8.9
66 Great Titchfield St (Riding House St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · West End · 314 tips and reviews

Kevin G.Kevin Grahl: Check out the toasted banana bread with a flat white in this award winning coffee shop. They also do coffee courses in latte art if you want to learn how to serve great coffee at home.

40. Honey & Co

25 Warren St, City of Westminster, Greater London
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

Razan B.Razan Baker: Chicken pomegranate and Yemeni falafel was really tasty 😋😋

41. Newman Arms

8.2
23 Rathbone St, London, Greater London
Gastropub · West End · 36 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Lomax: Great food upstairs. Not just pies any more - it's proper gastro pub, bordering on fine dining, reasonably priced. Produce from Cornwall.

Bao is one of London Eats.

42. Bao

8.7
53 Lexington St, Soho, Greater London
Taiwanese Restaurant · 159 tips and reviews

Lisa Talia M.Lisa Talia Moretti: I finally got in! Queues can be long but the food is served quickly and is delicious. Steamed buns are a must. I also had the spicy fried chicken and the aubergine served with wonton chips. So tasty!

Fernandez & Wells is one of London Eats.

43. Fernandez & Wells

73 Beak Street, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho · 35 tips and reviews

Y K.Y Kim: Nice coffee, sandwiches and desserts. Relaxing atmosphere in a quite neighbourhood right next to a crowded shopping area

44. Blacklock

8.9
24 Great Windmill St (The Basement), London, Greater London
Steakhouse · 78 tips and reviews

Kwok T.Kwok Tang: I love my roast dinners & this is one of the best places to go to in London. Perfect combo of quality ingredients, well executed, buzzing atmosphere & casual, friendly service. Scallops are amazing

45. Quo Vadis

7.6
26-29 Dean St, Soho, Greater London
Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Angela Hartnett, chef of Murano, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Smoked eel & horseradish sandwich. Read more.

46. Koya Bar

8.7
50 Frith St, Soho, Greater London
Udon Restaurant · 148 tips and reviews

Katerina K.Katerina Kerr: The most delicious udon noodles outside of Japan. The waiters are very knowledgable about the dishes so it is always worth asking about the chef etc

Hoppers is one of London Eats.

47. Hoppers

8.9
49 Frith St, London, Greater London
Sri Lankan Restaurant · Soho · 107 tips and reviews

S P.S P: Karan runs a good one; tasty and well prepared Sri Lankan/South Indian dishes. Bonemarrow varuval, devilled shrimps, black pork Kari with hoppers and roti, all very nice!

Smoking Goat is one of London Eats.

48. Smoking Goat

7 Denmark St, London, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · Holborn and Covent Garden · 54 tips and reviews

Kiri K.Kiri K.: Huge portion for the goat shoulder! It's meant to be for 2 people but can definitely feed 3 or even 4. Authentic somtum (spicy papaya salad). Chicken wing is absolutely delicious!

49. Delhi Grill

21 Chapel Mkt, Islington, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Carvill: £5 lunch is quite light on the meat/veg dishes & heavy on the rice, but was delicious. Snack of the day for £1 was 2 enormous, fresh, fist-sized onion pakoras. Sweet/salty lassies for £2 is a bargain.

50. Black Axe Mangal

8.2
156 Canonbury Rd, London, Greater London
Turkish Restaurant · Islington · 22 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben Watson: Good food, challenging conventional ways of preparing and combining flavours. We really enjoyed every dish, they've set the bar high. The cocktails are also delicious. Not for everyone. Be brave.

51. 40 Maltby St

9.0
40 Maltby St, London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Bermondsey · 28 tips and reviews

Harry v.Harry van den Bergh: Feels like a neighborhood restaurant where people pop in for a glass and a bite. But don't be confused: these are absolutely top dishes & excellent wines.

52. Brunswick House

8.4
30 Wandsworth Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Vauxhall · 43 tips and reviews

Ross W.Ross WS: Coffee amidst spacious seating an eclectic setting of antiques and other curiosities. Serves food from an 17th century cookbook and you can buy the furniture, providing it's an antique.

53. Roti Joupa

12 Clapham High St (at Cranmer Ct), London, Greater London
Caribbean Restaurant · London · 21 tips and reviews

Mark J.Mark Jansen: Ask for "two doubles, plenty pepper" to start. Then go for some goat roti dhal puri.

54. The Anchor & Hope

8.4
36 The Cut (Waterloo), London, Greater London
Gastropub · London · 74 tips and reviews

GloverboyGloverboy: Gastropub Anchor & Hope serves an awesome pie. A Piehunter favourite is the steak pie for two - a thick pastry top hides a huge portion of brilliant beef and tasty gravy.

55. Tayyabs

8.4
89 Fieldgate St (Myrdle St), London, Greater London
North Indian Restaurant · Whitechapel · 418 tips and reviews

Richard M.Richard MacKinnon: Great food at great prices, but absolute chaos getting a table at 6pm on a Saturday evening. Madness! Plus, you'll come out stinking of the amazing grilled meat, so don't wear your best clothes...

Bintang Restaurant is one of London Eats.

56. Bintang Restaurant

6.3
93 Kentish Town Road, Camden Town, Greater London
Malay Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

57. Borough Market

9.5
Borough High St (Bedale St), London, Greater London
Farmers Market · 1080 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Borough Market is an unmissable destination for food lovers, catering to top chefs in search of premium ingredients and grazing epicures hungry for freshly prepared mouthfuls of culinary excellence.

58. Koya Bar

8.7
50 Frith St, Soho, Greater London
Udon Restaurant · 148 tips and reviews

Vincent I.Vincent Iadevaia: Buta miso udon with a poached egg! Get a hot ginger too!

Sketch is one of London Eats.

59. Sketch

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

Richard F.Richard Foo: Excellent high tea selection served in a charming room at the Gallery, with an extensive list of teas to choose from. Scones were crisped on the outside soft on the inside, cakes & sandwiches spot on.

60. Nopi

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

Aygul Bilgi C.Aygul Bilgi C.: Everything is good in Nopi, I love the food, the ambiance, staff etc. Don't forget to make a reservation. Best Mediterranean in London, definitely! Highly recommended

61. Inamo

6.1
134-136 Wardour St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Soho · 113 tips and reviews

Selene L.Selene Liszka: Touch the table to order and items come from the kitchen quickly, about £10 for large portions. You can see them making the food too! Watch out for the crowds though.

Chiltern Firehouse is one of London Eats.

62. Chiltern Firehouse

8.9
1 Chiltern St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Marylebone · 292 tips and reviews

Best BarsBest Bars: Crab donuts, aperitivos with a twist and more celeb spottings than at the Oscars. If you can't book a table, come during the day and take a seat in the garden (or by the bar). Read more.

63. Granger & Co.

9.0
50 Sekforde St, London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Clerkenwell · 136 tips and reviews

Brad T.Brad T: Good brunch place. Had the Aussie which was a good basic breakfast. Scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly. Bloody Mary was delicious despite the fact you can see thru it. Fresh pressed juices are great

Daylesford Organic is one of London Eats.

64. Daylesford Organic

8.8
44b Pimlico Rd, London, Greater London
Deli · City of Westminster · 50 tips and reviews

Harriet R.Harriet Ruff: Great for clean organic food and juices. I had scrambled eggs and bacon on sourdough & a carrot and chia juice plus an almond milk latte. Wonderful sitting outside in the sunshine wrapped in blankets.

Duck & Waffle is one of London Eats.

65. Duck & Waffle

8.6
110 Bishopsgate, 40th Fl. (at Camomile St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bishopsgate · 505 tips and reviews

Noel C.Noel Clarke: Wonderful food. 40 stories high so you also get a really good view of London. Try the Bacon wrapped dates, Spicy Ox cheek doughnut and, The Duck and Waffle. It'll be booked up but it's worth the wait.

66. Selfridges Food Hall

9.4
400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Food Court · Marylebone · 52 tips and reviews

Robert A.Robert Accettura: A bunch of more artisan stuff in a food court like setting. Look around a little before deciding so you don't regret your choice later!

67. Scotchtails

Borough market, London, Greater London
Food Truck · South Bank · 8 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Bradbury: Excellent scotch eggs. I had the black pudding one and it was great. The sweet potato fries were pretty good too.

BOXPARK Shoreditch is one of London Eats.

68. BOXPARK Shoreditch

7.9
2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, London, Greater London
Shopping Mall · Shoreditch · 168 tips and reviews

citizenMcitizenM: A great concept with really cool brands, a ‘naked feeling’ just by using shipping containers instead of a fancy designed shopping mall. Featured on citizenMag. Read more.

69. Dishoom

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

AskMenAskMen: The menu is designed to share with plates brought out as & when they’re ready; spread across grills, small plates, roomali rolls, biryanis & breads. Read more.

Abeno is one of London Eats.

70. Abeno

8.7
47 Museum St (Bloomsbury Way), London, Greater London
Okonomiyaki Restaurant · Holborn and Covent Garden · 91 tips and reviews

Dan C.Dan Cunningham: Get the obonomi-yaki and enjoy an enthralling experience as these Japanese omelettes are artfully prepared in front of your eyes. Get all the toppings including the fish flakes!

Dishoom is one of London Eats.

71. Dishoom

9.4
22 Kingly St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Soho · 444 tips and reviews

Alexandra G.Alexandra Goldstein: A fine array of small sharing dishes. Calamari, okra fries, paneer and black daal are all delicious, and the house chai is lovely. Beautiful setting, too.

72. Abeno Too

17-18 Great Newport St, London, Greater London
Okonomiyaki Restaurant · Leicester Square · 117 tips and reviews

Iago F.Iago Fouquet Schmidt: Absolutely delicious. First Okonomiyaki experience and it definitely met up to my expectations. The dumplings are also great and the staff is ridiculously friendly. Come here and you won't regret it!

73. Ceviche Soho

17 Frith St, London, Greater London
Peruvian Restaurant · Soho · 220 tips and reviews

Heather R.Heather Rodriguez: Love the sea bass, shrimp and scallop ceviches and the duck rice. Skip the tuna and salmon dishes. Try the Pisco sour. Great place and way better than the other properties.