Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The Moorish cuisine on offer at this Exmouth Market institution straddles the Strait of Gibraltar, with influences from Spain, Portugal and North Africa –…
Must-see restaurants in London
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Perfect for a sunny day when its sides are opened onto bustling Exmouth Market, this place is a relaxed affair, offering all-day dining and drinking. The…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The Orangery is currently closed for renovations and expected to re-open in 2021. In the meantime, a similar menu of excellent breakfasts, lunches and,…
North London
There are dozens of food stalls in the West Yard of Camden Lock Market, offering every imaginable cuisine – from French and Argentinian to Japanese and…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
This charming little French shop and bistro in Brixton Village serves everything from charcuterie, cheese plates and baked camembert, to duck confit (£10)…
South Bank
Saying that Watch House nails the sandwich doesn't do justice to this tip-top cafe. But don't expect to get a seat in the barely 2.5-sq-metre space; it's…
North London
This vibrant market in front of King's Cross station brings together two dozen gourmet food stalls three times a week. You can get anything from lovely…
East London
Small and sparsely furnished, this deservedly popular cafe has assumed the name of the butcher that once stood here. The coffee is superb – it roasts its…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
More than 50 plant-based food stalls and ethical retail brands pitch up in the Old Truman Brewery's high-ceilinged boiler room at the weekend. Munch on…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Those pining for dear Old Blighty's cuisine, sans grease and stodge, should earmark a visit to this self-consciously retro 'caff' for top-quality bangers…
Notting Hill & West London
This Notting Hill hot spot offers Asian fusion fare presented as artfully as elaborate origami; decor is equally attractive: black-and-white minimalism…
Greenwich
Open late, this great snack spot – the Cantonese moniker means ‘Big Bowl of Noodles’ – serves giant portions of carbohydrate-rich noodles to those…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Simply kitted out with low benches and stools, red-fronted Rosa's serves tasty Thai food and surprisingly good coffee (courtesy of Monmouth roasters). Go…
Greenwich
Smart, modern sushi chain originally from Denmark, with modern, minimalist decor to match. The menu consists of sushi and yakitori (skewers), with set…
Notting Hill & West London
This bright sit-down and takeaway branch of the superb Japanese sushi and bento chain, has fantastic rice sets, noodles, rolls and salads, all good value…
The West End
This is a good choice for cheap, homemade wonton soup and dumplings. And you can be assured of their freshness by looking through the plate-glass window…
The West End
An authentic place in a tourist ghetto, Notes has great Brazilian coffee, tea and wine. Come for the lunchtime range of salads, sandwiches, soups and…
East London
A charming slice of the Caucasus in East London, this cosy eatery is a good introduction to the cuisine of Georgia. During the day it serves cooked…
South Bank
This popular place serves excellent fish brought in fresh daily from Billingsgate Market and grilled rather than fried if desired. It's low on charm but…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Offers nose-to-tail traditional British fare (potted pork, devilled kidneys, meaty pies) in a simple, clean and bright space. It also has an excellent…
Kensington & Hyde Park
A chomping ground for the Chelsea and Pimlico set, with a deli counter, a farmhouse shop and a modernist cafe serving delicious breakfasts, light lunches…
Notting Hill & West London
For fine helpings of London's classic working-class staples: pie, mash and liquor (parsley sauce) in a standard-issue, no-nonsense white-tile-wall space.
Brixton, Peckham & South London
The original outlet for pizza with daily made slow-rising sourdough crust, Franco Manca has expanded across London from its two shopfronts on opposite…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
As you would expect from an Argentinian eatery, the beef is superb but what seals it is the gorgeous decor (all wood furniture and oversized posters), the…
The West End
This pinker-than-pink cafe bedecked with silk flowers, desserts trolleys and pots of Betjeman & Barton tea is a popular lunch venue, but most come for…
London
It's all go behind the red neon sign of this all-day bar-restaurant: steam rises from the coffee machine; waitresses whirl Vaganova-style from the kitchen…
The West End
This erstwhile Wolseley car showroom has been transformed into an opulent Viennese-style brasserie, with golden chandeliers and stunning black-and-white…
North London
If you're wondering what all the fuss is about English pies, there's no better place to sample some than this simple little eatery. Choose from the usual…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
On sunny Richmond days, this popular riverside biergarten not far from Richmond Bridge is a natural choice for sampling the lazy Thames-side vibe as well…
North London
On a strip of so-so ethnic eateries, Iberia stands out for its pleasant surrounds, friendly service and excellent and very traditional Georgian fare. If…
North London
Part cafe, part restaurant and totally Austrian, Kipferl serves classic comfort food such as Wiener schnitzel (£15.50), Käsespatzle (egg noodles with…
Notting Hill & West London
The Thames-side name that spawned the world-famous eponymous cookery books offers simple, precise (and pricey) cooking that showcases seasonal ingredients…
The West End
Expect dishes such as spicy dan dan noodles and yuxiang rousi (fish-flavoured pork strips) and Mao-era propaganda artwork on the walls. Celebrated Sìchuān…
The West End
It's all change at this wonderfully situated eatery in St James’s Park now that local caterer Benugo has taken charge. It's no longer a cafe-restaurant…
The West End
This cool, bright and casual vegetarian self-service, pay-by-weight restaurant on the corner of Heddon St sees a regular stream of West End grazers. The…
The West End
Since 1977, the North Sea has set out to cook fresh fish and potatoes – a simple ambition in which it succeeds admirably. Jumbo-sized plaice, halibut,…
The West End
Wild Honey receives consistently good reviews for its food and wine, stunning wood-panelled dining room and professional service. The French-slanted menu…
The West End
Calling itself 'London's first temakeria', Yoobi's speciality is fresh and scrummy temaki, sushi rolled up in a crispy nori (seaweed) cone for devouring…
East London
This buzzing (OK, crowded) Punjabi restaurant is in another league to its Brick Lane equivalents. Seekh kebabs (tandoor-cooked mince skewers), masala fish…
The West End
OK, so the food might not taste like it was just dished from out of a makan cart in Jogjakarta. But when we're in the mood for a bit of Indonesian, we…
