East London
It's a simple scenario but a goodie: fried free-range chicken and sours served in a hip little place with crazy tiling, patterned lino and a big red neon…
Must-see restaurants in London
The West End
One of our favourite places for pizza in the very heart of Soho, PP serves 12-inch Neapolitan-style pizzas with delectably crispy crusts. There are a half…
Notting Hill & West London
This adorable cafe enjoys a divine setting within the elegant drawing room (the former Bishop's living room) at the rear of Fulham Palace. Sink into a…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Superb tapas and wine bar in the ever-popular Maltby Street Market. Cava and a range of Spanish wines by the glass, wonderful plates of tapas and…
The West End
From its little nook on the top level of cosy Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Street, this diminutive restaurant dishes out gourmet kebabs, open-style pita…
The West End
Bocca radiates elegant sophistication from its dark Soho backstreet setting. The menu has dishes from across Italy (with pointers of what region they’re…
Notting Hill & West London
A worthy refuelling stop during a Portobello Market foray, this well-placed white-tile chippie does a brisk trade in fresh fish, wrapped in light and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cheerful Andina sits on the corner of trendy Redchurch St and serves high-quality Peruvian street food. The lively restaurant, set over two floors, is a…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Step inside the red metal-studded doors, carefully guarded by dragon statues, into one of the better family-run Chinese restaurants south of the river…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Set inside a 4100-sq-metre disused paper factory with steel trussed skylight windows and loads of outdoor space, this food hall has more than 40 stalls…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Stylish and serene, with charming service and an enticing menu, Enoteca Turi devotes equal attention to the grape as to the food, which means that each…
North London
This tiny eatery on Upper St in Islington serves up some of the biggest-flavoured Mediterranean dishes in town. The choices are as limited as the seats,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The handsome pub downstairs is a buzzy place for a drink, but swirl up the tight spiral staircase and an entirely different Princess presents itself…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This relic of the Jewish East End still does a brisk trade serving dirt-cheap home-made bagels (stuffed with smoked salmon and cream cheese, salt beef and…
North London
An excellent and very central budget French eatery, Le Mercury seems to have everything you could need in its winning formula: romantic atmosphere, with…
East London
Set in the basement of a lovely Georgian building, this pretty cafe serves simple but delicious vegan and vegetarian fare to relaxed locals. Sadly the…
The West End
This expanded cafe in the heart of Covent Garden serves tasty Portuguese dishes, such as feijoada (a bean stew with smoked meat) and bacalhau à brás …
North London
This delightful and very chouette (cute) French restaurant is an excellent budget option in pricey in Hampstead, with such Gallic comfort food as onion…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Saddle up in one of the bar seats at this small stall in Tooting Market. The experts at Koi know their noodles, and the concise menu of just four options…
North London
Tucked away on a side street, this upmarket little place does a brisk trade in inventive vegetarian and vegan cooking. The menu features mouth-watering,…
The West End
More than 40 meat-free and vegan dishes inspired by global cuisines are laid out for self-service in this airily designed restaurant that charges by…
The West End
This deli-cafe has bowls of delectable salads, antipasto, peppers and beans scattered about the long communal table. Huge slabs of bread invite you to…
Notting Hill & West London
With a welcoming flaming charcoal grill brightening its window, this simple, casual yet pretty and precise Japanese restaurant fixes its focus on smaller…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Never has pizza looked more mouth-watering than at Panzo's: oblong-shaped, loaded with toppings and enjoyed in a dining room bathed in the pink hues of…
The West End
This branch of a mini-chain specialises in vegetarian dishes from the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It's cheap, filling and of a fine standard. Try…
Greenwich
This handy corner bakery is a tip-top spot for a snack, baked goodies or a coffee. Delights include courgette, kale, hummus and tomato or chicken, bacon…
East London
Occupying a squat glass box right in the centre of the Canary Wharf business district, Plateau's Eero Saarinen tulip chairs fill up with tower-block…
East London
L'Atelier sports the kitsch/vintage decor that is standard in N16 – mismatched furniture, retro posters, fresh flowers at every table – with French music…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
During the week, this railway arch is strictly a wholesale bakery from one of London's most beloved nose-to-tail restaurants, but on weekends, you can…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Not content with being one of the kings of London's coffee-bean scene (it offers barista training and workshops in 'latte art'), Prufrock also dishes up…
The West End
A tarted-up trattoria that has a loyal local following, Il Baretto specialises in good, wood-fired-oven pizza and such simple Italian dishes as penne with…
North London
The largest of the three branches of this high-viz chippy serves reliable fish (choose from a half dozen types) and chips to up to 110 diners over two…
The West End
A welcome addition to the dining scene in 'Upper Bloomsbury' is this bistro serving Italian-accented food such as tagliattelles aux truffes (pasta with…
Notting Hill & West London
Chinese-style fluffy buns of all types is the name of the game here, with an unexpected range of flavours from veggie curry to Full English (egg, bacon,…
East London
Occupying four small units facing Regent's Canal towpath, this simple cafe is a super place to sit in the sun and watch the ducks and narrow boats glide…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Min Jiang serves up seafood, excellent wood-fired Peking duck (běijīng kǎoyā; half/whole £35/65), dim sum (from £5) and sumptuously regal views over…
The West End
It's first come, first served at Franco Manca, which has come a long way since first feeding Brixton on slow-rise sourdough pizzas a decade ago. The six…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
This very stylish (think 1930s hurled into our very own century) local curry house is apparently a favourite of MPs from across the river, including a…
The West End
For a bowl of sustaining ramen noodles, you couldn't do better than Bone Daddies on Peter St, the original of an ever-expanding chain. Choose your …
South Bank
Bermondsey St's classiest pub grub is served inside the Garrison’s traditional green-tiled exterior in mismatched seats of antique and distressed wood…
