The West End
The brick-vaulted cafe and restaurant in the crypt of St John's, Smith Square is a lovely spot for a coffee, drink or dishes such as roast duck breast or…
Must-see restaurants in London
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cây Tre serves up all the fresh and fragrant classics to a mix of Vietnamese diners and Hoxton scenesters in a simple but nicely decorated and tightly…
East London
This neighbourhood restaurant differentiates itself from the great mass of East London Vietnamese joints by incorporating hand-pulled noodle and lamb…
The West End
One of the more attractive and very central places for conveyor-belt sushi, Sushi Hiroba has seating on two levels done up in traditional decor. On the…
The West End
Still baking 'chewy biscuits with chunks not chips' (and minting money) after more than three decades, Ben's still has London's attention. There will…
East London
A simple, one-room affair that celebrates lardo – the cured back fat of rare-breed pigs scented with aromatic herbs. You'll find it on excellent pizzas…
The West End
Legendary among London carnivores for its mouth-watering and flavour-rich steaks from British cattle breeds, the very masculine Hawksmoor’s sumptuous…
The West End
A favourite cafe on Lincoln's Inn Fields, the Fleet is good for lunch (quiche, soup, sandwiches) and for coffee at any time. But weekend brunch is our…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
A local fixture, just a notch above a fast-food joint, Satay Bar does acceptable Malay, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese dishes. Try the Singapore laksa with…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
Adjacent to Wimbledon Windmill, these tearooms can supply tea, caffeine and sustenance after legging it around Wimbledon Common; come for breakfast, pies,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This deli-cafe assembles lip-smacking banh mi (filled baguettes with fillings such as spicy roast duck or crispy pork belly) to eat in or take away, as…
London
With an enormous map of the Iberian peninsula on one wall, there's no doubt you're in a Spanish restaurant. All the usual tapas classics are present and…
The West End
Run by cafe chain Benugo, the Cellarium is the only place in Westminster Abbey to grab a bite to eat. Part of the original 14th-century Benedictine…
London
This cafe in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral offers a selection of cakes, pastries and sandwiches as well as afternoon tea. Cooked meals kept warm under…
London
Bea’s made its name with its signature cupcakes, so it was only natural for it to offer a full afternoon tea (£27) too. This branch of the Bloomsbury…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Tucked away on up-and-coming Calvert Ave, this independent grocery shop doubles as a cafe.
