The West End
It's the burgers – made from Turner & George of Clerkenwell dry-aged beef – rather than the ambience that's the pull at this hard-to-find branch of the…
Must-see restaurants in London
The West End
If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and tiny Ragam hasn't been messing with the fundamentals – affordable, excellent dishes – since 1985. It hardly merits a…
South Bank
This food and bric-a-brac market has become a fixture on the once shabby Lower Marsh road, giving it a sense of community. Food tents sell dishes ranging…
North London
You probably wouldn't write home to grandma in Bangkok (or Singapore for that matter) about Ekachai, but if you're in the King's Cross area and need a…
North London
A self-service cafeteria with a more expensive serviced-restaurant section (mains £11.95 to £18.95) side by side offer a range of hot and cold mains –…
The West End
This large, very central basement eatery just up from Trafalgar Sq represents a new breed of Indian restaurant – all sleek design with a highly inventive…
The West End
This very slick Soho hole-in-the-wall raises the bar on Taiwan food especially gua bao, fluffy white steamed buns filled with confit pork, fried chicken…
North London
This gorgeous pub in well-heeled Primrose Hill serves up excellent British seasonal food that takes no risks: fish and chips, pies and burgers. But the…
Notting Hill & West London
Sun-soaked Notting Hill summer days find cooling relief at this ice-cream parlour, where low-fat and dense Italian gelato (thicker and less airy than ice…
The West End
This Japanese restaurant specialises in okonomiyaki, a thick savoury pancake from Osaka consisting of cabbage, egg and flour (plus any of over 20 optional…
North London
This shocking-pink South Indian vegetarian eatery is Stoke Newington’s best-known – and most visible – restaurant. Friendly service, a calm atmosphere,…
The West End
Most people come to Princi by accident rather than design; they were just walking by and suddenly noticed a mouth-watering array of breads and Italian…
South Bank
This laid-back, all-day brasserie at the front of the Young Vic theatre serves well-executed bistro fare – risottos, burgers, pasta, grilled cuts of meat…
The West End
This simple, bustling place just off Piccadilly Circus is one of the most affordable conveyor-belt Japanese places in town. The offerings are pretty…
The West End
We wouldn't normally include what is essentially a fast-foot joint (albeit one with a twist), but this branch of the popular local Pret a Manger chain is…
East London
What began life as a street-food cart has developed into a fully fledged restaurant, and happily the flavours have been unaffected by the presence of a…
Dean Street Townhouse Restaurant
The West End
Afternoon tea in the restaurant next door (separate entrance) to the Dean Street Townhouse is olde-worlde cosy, with its velvet-upholstered furniture and…
The West End
London's seemingly insatiable appetite for burgers has taken a slight detour at this branch of an award-winning mini chain. Along with four versions of…
North London
The good value and tastiness of Chilango's Mexican fare is no secret among Islingtonians on a budget. Burritos come bursting to the seams with your choice…
London
Though it may look like just another City pub from the street, the White Swan is anything but typical. The smart downstairs bar serves excellent pub food …
The West End
This spacious place just up from the Royal Opera House is one of the best Indian budget options in London. Thoroughly modern in design, it serves up meals…
London
The delightful Norman crypt below the Wren-rebuilt St Mary-le-Bow is now an atmospheric cafe-restaurant offering fresh seasonal meals for breakfast and…
South Bank
This elegant cake shop and bakery produces wonderful cakes – lavender and orange, lemon and almond – massive raspberry meringues, cookies, and loaves of…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
A pillar of Kingsland Rd's 'Pho Mile', this no-frills, hospital-green Vietnamese joint has been feeding hungry local Vietnamese families and visitors from…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
One of the more upmarket options along Kingsland Road, Viet Grill is a low-lit, modern restaurant set over two floors with a buzzy atmosphere and colonial…
London
Don't be put off by the long lunchtime queue of office workers stretching out the door; the Vietnamese street-food specialists at City Càphê quickly…
The West End
This glatt kosher deli-restaurant on the has all the Ashkenazi favourites: gefilte fish, latkes and the famous salt beef. For more complicated (and…
The West End
Right at the very heart of town, the anchor restaurant at the National Gallery seems to have run out of steam in recent years, offering a filling but…
East London
Curing fish since 1905, riverside Formans boasts prime views over the River Lea and the Olympic Stadium. The menu includes a delectable choice of smoked…
North London
Although the Stag in Belsize Park s a fantastic pub for craft beer, it's known in North London for its outstanding food: the Sunday roast and beef-and-ale…
East London
Regulars return to this stylish, family-run restaurant for the friendly service and authentic tapas – the barbecued pork shoulder is a sure-fire winner…
The West End
An exotic alternative to the ubiquitous coffee chains nearby, Istanbul import Kahve Dünyası brews up authentic Turkish coffee, creamy sahlep (a hot milky…
The West End
This colourful and upbeat cantina serves modern, enlightened versions of all the favourites (fajitas, enchiladas, tacos) as well as some more inspired…
The West End
The Store St branch of this popular mini chain retains all the features that have made Busaba Eathai a roaring success: sleek Asian interior, large…
London
With enviable Tower Bridge views, the riverside terrace at this all-day restaurant is the spot to nab. In winter, outdoor tables are encased in geodesic…
Kensington & Hyde Park
With its all-day service, this upmarket cafe has found an excellent niche between the museum district of South Kensington and the shopping vortex of…
London
Gordon Ramsay's foray into the City makes us wonder whether he thinks he's in hipster East London. It's a huge warehouse-like space in One New Change with…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For the Wright Brothers, the oyster is their world: they operate the Duchy of Cornwall oyster farm on Prince Charles' estate. This chic dining bar serves…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
The first Honest Burgers restaurant deserves plaudits for its juicy and tender burgers and gloriously rosemary-seasoned, triple-cooked chips, once a…
North London
Don't expect cutting-edge decor or faultless service, but this South Indian restaurant is a great bet for an affordable vegetarian meal in Hampstead. It…
