Top 10 Restaurants
The BarbaryThe Barbary will make you want to eat at a bar more often. The interior in this restaurant-bar is also fun and inviting—it has an open kitchen, and all of the seats are situated in the counter. Expect great service, delicious and unpretentious food, and a lively atmosphere. This is a great place to be if you are with a friend or a special someone, as it is bustling but not too noisy for catching up or having great conversations. The menu is also interesting, reflecting the meals eaten in Barbary Coast.
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It is a North African restaurant whose menu items are considered by many as simply yummy; it gained popularity with its small plates that are to die for. Some of the food items in the menu are the following: the mashawsha (octopus with chickpeas and molasses), roasted aubergine sharabik, and nishnushim (snacks such as the arayes, pitta stuffed with spiced lamb, served with yoghurt and sausage rolls called harissa). One of its bestsellers is the grilled bavette steak with the mixed flavors of red onion, parsley, and amba (a type of sauce made of mango and fenugreek). For vegetarians or simply meat-avoiders, the Cauliflower Jaffa Style is a must-try—crispy cauliflowers fried till golden and doused in tahini. It is served with this buttery sauce with hints of citrus. Another highlight in the menu is the Baba Ganoush with toasted pine nuts. Both European and Middle Eastern dishes are served here. One gets to see chefs doing their thing, cooking with sizzling pans, plating the cooked meal, and serving great food to the customers. The staff here is also friendly and welcoming. Most would say that they will visit The Barbary again and again after their first experience eating here. They do not take bookings, but it is worth queuing for. Dining here feels like one is on a modern-day Jerusalem treat, experiencing a mix of European and Mediterranean culinary flavors and techniques. tips
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European & Mediterranean 16 Neal's Yard, London WC2H 9DP, UK
$$ - $$$
Monday to Friday: 12 noon - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm / Saturday: Open all day, 12 noon - 10pm / Sunday: Open all day, 12 noon - 9:30pm
Tottenham Court Road Subway Station
Dinner by Heston BlumenthalDinner by Heston Blumenthal is the restaurant you should visit if you want a relaxed dining experience with great, unwavering benchmark level of service even if the number of diners here are continuously increasing. The staff are groomed, efficient, hospitable, and engaged with the customers. Heston Blumenthal, together with his executive chef Ashley Palmer-Watts, are considered great chefs that execute unique techniques and have a high level of knowledge when it comes to anything culinary, from cooking to food preparation and restaurant management. This is why Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is known around the world as one of the best restaurants out there, and it deserves its Michelin stars.
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To have a helping of the sought after meat fruit, you must dine at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the famous chef responsible for the creation of the meat fruit. This iconic dish was “brought back to life” because of British celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, famous for also holding a restaurants in Great Britain with three Michelin stars and for excellence in the culinary field. Blumenthal decided to place the meat fruit in menu at Dinner (yes, this is the name of one of his restaurants). This widely loved dish is made out of Blumenthal’s long research regarding the iconic dish tracing back to 1500 under the Royal Court of King Henry VIII. This was served at royal banquets before, so here at Dinner, you will definitely feel like a person of royalty upon tasting it. The meat fruit here looks like a mandarin orange; the parfait was created with utmost care and frozen in a spherical shaped mould. After that, this will be dipped in the mandarin gel. Eating meat fruit in London is definitely best experienced at Dinner. Britain's culinary heritage is best experienced here, and as for the meat fruit experience, most food critics say that Dinner serves the softest chicken liver parfait, making it a culinary icon itself. tips
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Historical British Cuisine 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA, UK
$$$$
LUNCH: 12 - 2pm (Mon-Fri) / 12 - 2:30pm (Sat & Sun)
DINNER: 6 - 10:15pm (Mon-Fri) / 6:30 - 10:30pm (Sat & Sun) Knightsbridge Subway Station
Blacklock ShoreditchSimply put, Blacklock Shoreditch serve various cuts of lamb, beef, and pork chops. These cuts come in all sizes, from the skinny chops that cost £4 each to the bigger chops. T-bones, rumps, ribs, bellies, name it, the Blacklock Shoreditch will satisfy your meat cravings. The meat are cooked in the charcoal grill and seared in its original iron dating back from the 1800s. It’s also sourced from Phillip Warren in Cornwall, so expect quality cuts. Plus, the place also has a separate bar, so you can definitely pair the meat with drinks.
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The menu has a selection of starters called “pre-chop bites.” It consists of items such as egg and anchovy and grilled squid. Side dishes are the following: chips with beef dripped in every serving, courgette, “baby gem” salad, and ash-roasted sweet potatoes. This is a renowned chop restaurant that you do not want to miss—loyal customers patronize this restaurant for obvious reasons. The cuts are reasonable and affordable; instead of being priced at £6-7, the large cuts cost only £5. On most restaurants in London, 100 grams of cuts are even priced at £9.50. The interior will make a visitor go back to old times, specifically during the 1800s, with its dark wood design. There is brick work in its décor and has black leather seats. Low-lit, lots of iron colors, and 80s music playlist—the eating experience here is fun and interestingly warm and inviting. The restaurant stays true in its identity as an unpretentious chop restaurant with a goal to make every meat lover happy and filled with great food. In case you do not know Phillip Warren, it is comprised by Cornwall’s oldest third-generation farmers and butchers. The brand was established during the 80s and has been catering to those who love chops cooked in charcoal and seared in antique Blacklock Foundy clothes irons. Lastly, Blacklock Shoreditch collaborated with Slowly Shirley, a bar in New York, so one can get New York-inspired beers and cocktails. The cherry sour beer is popular among loyal customers. tips
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British Cuisine 30 Rivington St, London EC2A 3DZ, UK
$$ - $$$
Monday to Friday: 12 - 3PM, 5 - 11PM
Saturday: 12 - 11PM Sunday: 12 - 9PM Old Street Station
The River CafeThe River Café is a staple bucket list item in a traveler’s London itinerary. It is popular for serving gourmet Italian dishes to artists, celebrities—influential people and those who can afford lovely dining courses—and for being an iconic establishment in London throughout the years. And yes, The River Café lives up to its given popularity and hype, despite the pricey dishes that take quite an amount of money from each diner’s banks and wallets. Since 1997, it has a Michelin star for exquisite food, service, and overall ambiance.
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Nonetheless, The River Café is lovely in its simple interior and elegant way of serving meals. The ingredients used in the menu items are fresh and one can only expect quality in his or her dining experience here. You will find the overall ambiance or atmosphere relaxing and the open kitchen is clean, always tidied up as a place where the culinary magic happens. Food here is garnished and plated well, which will somehow make one forget how huge the bill is expected to be. If you are up for unpretentious Italian classics, The River Café is a must-visit. Founded by American-born British chef Ruth Rogers and her architect husband, the late Rose Gray, this café offers a pleasant dining experience with its appealing menu and competent cooking skills of its team of chefs, led by the charming Charles Pullan. Some of its bestsellers are popular for the café’s trademark of serving not-overly-complicated dishes: the tagliarini, turbot with oregano, and the capers. All the more, the staff is also attentive and welcoming. But do not be deceived by its name; there is no river view from the restaurant’s terrace. Still, fret not—after your meal, walk for a few yards and look over the view of the waters of the Thames. The River Café seems to be situated in the riverside as well with its interior design, so, at least, it feels like one is beside the river. tips
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Cuisine: Italian Cuisine
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 9HA, UK
$$$$
Monday to Thursday: 12:30 - 11PM, Friday & Saturday: 12:30 - 11PM, Sunday: 12 - 5:30PM
Reservation Times:Lunch:Monday to Saturday: from 12.30pm / Sunday: from 12.00pm Dinner:Monday to Saturday: from 6:30pm Please Note 6:30pm bookings are until 8:30pm. 7pm bookings are until 9pm. Due to a planning restriction our guests must leave by 11pm on Monday to Thursday and by 11.20pm on Friday to Saturday. Hammersmith Station
BarrafinaIn Barrafina, people line up even for hours just to eat the delicious tapas that the establishment serve. From supple meat duck to the Mojo Picón or chicken wings in garlic and red pepper sauce, Barrafina is the place for those up for Spanish dishes. Here, one will feel like he or she is in Barcelona, eating exquisite, authentic Spanish dishes. The Rioja here is free-flowing and the open kitchen gives you a lovely view of food being well-prepared. People also say that the inviting atmosphere in Barrafina is a vibe that cannot be found in other London restaurants, so do check it out.
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Besides the chicken wings in garlic and red pepper sauce, other bestsellers are the following: grilled lamb kidneys or asaduras, arroz de marisco or seafood rice, deep-fried stuffed courgette flowers, and the white asparagus with special sauce. Going back to the chicken wings—expect juicy meat and crispy skin done right. The Croquetas here is another must-order. In London, there are four Barrafina branches: the original site is on Soho’s Dean Street, two sites are in Covent Garden, Adelaide Street and Dury Lane, and the fourth is situated in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. You are in for a treat here, as each restaurant has a beautiful open kitchen and marble-topped bar. Sit in stylish red leather stools and watch the chefs at work, preparing authentic Spanish dishes. Barrafina is also known for having unique wine lists that feature Spanish Cavas, sherries, and wines. Each restaurant branch also have its respective menu items, so each gives a different dining and drinking experience even if it falls under one tapas bar name. Here, beyond the dishes and drinks, do check out their spotted dick and custard. It’s an old-school favorite you do not want to miss; the hot steaming custard is simply delectable. tips
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Spanish Cuisine 26-27 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3LL, UK
$$ - $$$
Monday to Saturday: Lunch 12 - 3PM, Dinner 5 - 11PM / Sunday: Lunch 1 - 3:30PM, Dinner 5:30PM - 10PM
Leicester Square Station
The Ritz RestaurantImagine enjoying a cup of tea inside one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Perhaps the image is anything but ordinary. This experience is not far-fetched when you choose to try afternoon tea at The Ritz London. The holy hour of tea begins inside The Ritz' luxurious Palm Court where lush decors and equally sophisticated individuals fill the room. This five-star hotel welcomes visitors with a bang - usually with a serving of Champagne Afternoon Tea.
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Mouth-watering pastries line up the table to complete your afternoon tea in London. Creative sandwiches, fresh-from-the-oven scones, chocolate filled cake and pastries with fruit toppings help you savor the delicious tea moments. The refreshments don't stop with the champagne - The Ritz has 18 different kinds of loose-leaf teas ranging from fruity flavors to creamy concoctions. Tea lovers at The Ritz will not only enjoy the tea and the food; musical serenades from the resident harpist and pianist fill the air every afternoon. The Ritz London is one of the most glamorous London spots for tea sessions and great conversations. Ah, the baked clotted cream scones in The Ritz London is a must-try. The scones are served on blue China plates, all fresh from the oven, doughy, and irresistible. Check out the freshly baked raisin and plain scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve. Warm, ambrosial, and perfectly formed, these are delightful to the palate. Other bestsellers are their wide selection of sandwiches (ham with grain mustard mayonnaise on brioche bread, cheddar cheese with chutney on tomato bread, chicken bread with parsley cream on malt bread, among others) as well as other pastries such as lemon macarons, chocolate mousse, mille-feuille, chocolate gateaux, and orange cheesecake. tips
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British and French Cuisines 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK
$$$$
Monday to Saturday: 7AM - 11AM, 12:30PM - 2PM, 5:30PM - 10PM / Sunday: 8 - 11AM, 12:30PM - 2PM, 7 - 10PM
Green Park Station
Pollen Street SocialPollen Street Social is a restaurant run mostly by chef Jason Atherton in London, England. It was the first UK solo restaurant of Atherton, as well as the Good Food Guide named the best new UK restaurant in 2011 and the Time Out's best new fine dining restaurant in London. He currently holds a Michelin star, which he managed to win in a year of opening. Components such as the dessert table in the diner were also subsequently included in the other restaurants of Atherton. Pollen Street Social is indeed a modern western bistro in Mayfair which provides a perfectly fine codified fine dining experience.
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Co-owned and managed by Jason Atherton, who also started working in London, and then globally, with Gordon Ramsey to release ' Maze, ' the very well - known and established restaurant chain. The grounds deliver appetizers and cocktails in a dedicated space and even a "dessert buffet" for the cultured American practice of moving to another pudding restaurant. However, the big reveal is the open-plan dining room, which is also efficiently and vividly furnished with timber and banquets and classical works of art. Even after opening a couple of years, it feels very much like Pollen Street is doing roaring business for decades. Take a step in through the sliding glass door and you should instantaneously be struck by the positive vibes, whilst the clean and tidy, cosmopolitan dining room shows clearly its multicultural class along with its dramatic lamps and avant-garde exhibits. Gourmet factors are also plentiful and cross-fertilization is based solely on indigenous raw ingredients; from witty cockney riff with roasted algae, tahini, sweetcorn and jelly-treed algae to delicious deer, chocolate and vinegar of even more chocolate or "flavored" lamb with beetroot, blacksmith, savoy and a mini hotpot at the side. Atherton seems to have the skill to assimilate a dish with an unpredicted spiciness, and the highly secretive component of the dish was indeed ham fat, which itself gave it a spectacular sweet taste and poignancy. Pork belly, ox cheek, marinated butter custard jelly–most of which were fantastic, really too. If you just want to you have a prime rib, you will have one; if you ever want to arrange your own menu, all go ahead. Maybe you'll love that place if you bored at all with the developed "fine dining" cultural traditions of other restaurants. tips
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British Cuisine 8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London W1S 1NQ, UK
$$-$$$
Monday to Saturday: 12 - 2:30PM, 6 - 10:30PM
Please note, last orders at lunch for the tasting menu are at 2.30pm. Reservations: Lines are open 9am – 7pm, Monday – Friday, and 9am – 6pm on Saturday. Oxford Circus Underground Station
KilnKiln has been one of London and surely Central London's finest Thai food places. Is it actually genuine? Yes, of course, it is genuine. The restaurant also provides the best Thai cuisine in the area. Everything is cooked and served in an outdoor patio in the ground floor of the bar so that if you are you looking forward to another beer or a cocktail, you can get an eye for the food. It can also as be busy as the best places in Soho so get there early if possible, but it will still be worthwhile. Much of it is simply sharing so that you have a few more drinks when you request several divided side dishes.
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The kiln is the early form of the delightful Smoking Goat, a Thai restaurant arranged mostly by UK immigrants. It is slightly smaller than its sibling, but even so, retains its culinary emphasis on northern Thailand and points further up: Burma, Laos and even the Yunnan province in China. They do have a kiln, which they use to preheat the rest of their woodsy kit–minuscule bowls with shimmering wood brown color. You can see chefs prep Thai fire in freshwater bottles, woks and stoves on the far opposite. The inexpensive menu includes cultural influences mostly from Laos, Myanmar, and Yunnan - almost all primed with traditionally British ingredients. The counter is also only accessible for trekkers, but four parties can still make reservations down the hall. Dishes are also easy and simple, with two or three flavorings in emphasis. In the West Country, they also have a source who actually produces Thai spices in a Greenhouse, which is also perfect in mixture with the fruity, tangy as well as the spice of South East Asia. The food is interesting, beautiful, inviting and enhanced, the service is charming and familiar, and the room is energetic and good vibration. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming; the positive vibes and the furnishings are phenomenal as the music. The food and cocktails are also fantastic and reasonably priced. You just couldn't simply ask much more. It's all about the brilliance about this whole place. From the minute you put out your name for a table and eat the food. It is a brilliant culinary experience. tips
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Thailand Cuisine 58 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TL, UK
$$ - $$$
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 12 - 3 PM, 5 - 11PM / Friday & Saturday: 12 - 11PM, Sunday: 12 - 9PM / Tuesday Close
Piccadilly Circus Station
HoppersIt's one of the best places in the city to eat good peppery new stuff. Hoppers is a Sri Lankan Diner in Frith Street. Even when you're not a Sri Lankan specialist, it's intimately familiar enough to really to understand it immediately afterward, yet also completely different from the fairly standard Indian and Bangladeshi food to make the restaurant feel amazing and thrilling. The service with a very helpful staff was indeed incredibly efficient. The place is relatively small and you are in close proximity to other diners, but quite a great dining experience overall.
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The Hoppers is situated at Soho and Saint- Christopher's Place, influenced by Tamil Nadu's and Sri Lanka's family home cooking and roadside stores as well as a hopper and dosa menu items at its core. The Hoppers was launched in November 2015 in the form of JKS Restaurants. They aim to also be a part of nature and of the London food scene's multiethnic cultural diversity and economic expansion. The figure includes Indian eateries developed mostly by the Sethi siblings, and restaurants wherein JKS continued to work with exciting, ambitious and exceptional talent. A cuisine influenced mostly by the flavorings of the Sethi family (Trishna, Gymkhana) only from Tamil and Sri Lanka. Hoppers are bowl-shaped, fermented rice and coconut pancakes–optimal also for creamy Kari. The relatively short foods are also great, just as the prices are also great, all worth waiting for a queue. The Hoppers ' paintwork key features warm terracotta tiles, manufactured rattan ceilings and also the wall of ochre bricks. The stone walls feature pineapple and money plants. It is also decorated mostly with Raksha masks, Sri Lankan poster artwork, and Tamil comics. Deviled prawns are indeed great, and the bone marrow curry is also fantastic. The pork curry is also a must, and you're definitely going to want to have several of its trademark scones (caramelized pancakes in the shape right of a bowl). And despite what you think about their fruit, try to take one of its hardy cream sodas. It's a fantastic, neat beverage that mostly reeked a little like dry fruit, but nevertheless actually good. Since the day it was finally opened two years ago Hopper was packed to continue serving a truly rare breakthrough in central London, Sri Lankan food. tips
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Indian Cuisine 49 Frith St, Soho, London W1D 4SG, UK
$$ - $$$
Walk In Only Monday to Thursday: 12 - 2:30PM, 5:30 - 10:30PM / Friday & Saturday: 12 - 10:30PM
Bond Street Subway Station
The IvyThe Ivy restaurant is a glamorous place that is popular with celebrities and locals alike. Even people from the creative and media industries go here to converse and dine. Near Cambridge Circus and in West Street, London, it is the perfect place for dining and socializing. Executive Chef Gary Lee ensures lovely seasonal lunch and dinner menus that include Asian dishes, salads, vegetables, and “sea and shells” section, so this means it caters to all kinds of guests of different nationalities.
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The Ivy has turned into an iconic dining place since it opened in 1917. Its incomparable glamor which shouts “very British,” from the oak panels to the stained-glass windows. It always draws attention of locals and tourists. The food is as commendable as the place. Classic Ivy menu with British delicacies include the bangers and mash, a classic English meal with sausages and mashed potatoes, topped with onion gravy and peas. Class and elegance are very evident in this restaurant. Food is exceptional and is worth the price. The steak tartare with Dubliner whiskey is a must-order here! It’s a hand-cut striploin with a touch of Tabasco dressing that is simply irresistible. Expect great service as well because the service in The Ivy is celebrated over the years. With a central dining bar, stained-glass windows, contemporary art collection, and oak paneling, the dining experience here is unforgettable. The Ivy also has great dessert items. Their apple pie tart is a quintessentially British dessert that most people order—a culinary masterpiece according to many food critics. It is a sweet treat that is comfort food at its best, served with a large scoop of ice cream. Expect great service as well because the service in The Ivy is celebrated over the years. With a central dining bar, stained-glass windows, contemporary art collection, and oak paneling, the dining experience here is unforgettable. tips
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Modern European, Contemporary British Cuisines 1-5 West St, London WC2H 9NQ, UK
$$$$
Monday to Saturday: 12 - 11:30PM / Sunday: 12 - 10:30PM
Leicester Square Station
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Date Modified: 28/9/2019