The menu of French-born Darroze’s two-star Michelin restaurant is based around fresh ingredients from handpicked suppliers whose names are printed on... Read More
This kebab shop on the Stoke Newington strip serves authentic Turkish food in a casual environment. Although the walls are decorated with reliefs of... Read More
Located in the heart of the Kings Cross area, Acorn House is a "green" restaurant from executive head chef Arthur Potts Dawson. The restaurant’s... Read More
London’s most refined Lebanese restaurant. Refreshingly stripped of Arabian Nights clichés, the understated earth-toned room caters to the... Read More
The celebrated chef's Mayfair Park restaurant has earned three Michelin Stars since opening in 2008. The contemporary dining room has a neutral creamy... Read More
One of the most iconic bars in the world where the Queen Mother would have a late morning Gin and It: It being Dubonnet. Winston Churchill would come in... Read More
This very well may be central London’s most romantic restaurant. A far cry from the sleek, über-designed spaces of most new spots, this is a... Read More
From what was once a strange, rather cumbersome looking place near Oxford Street, The Langham Hotel is now the epitome of elegance. Here, some of... Read More
A short stroll from Soho, Chinatown is home to this cozy Chairman Mao–themed noodle and dumpling house. Szechuan cuisine is served up hot and... Read More
If central London’s crowded bars aren’t your thing, head for the hipster zone of Shoreditch and Bar Kick. A lengthy Happy Hour, matches screened... Read More
This is fancy surf ’n’ turf as never seen in London before. Beast serves two courses, Nebraskan beef served with sauces and sides followed by Norwegian... Read More
In the heart of Covent Garden, waiters dressed as monks scurry around the cavernous basement dining hall of Belgo Centraal serving pots of mussels,... Read More
Modern Indian food with a side of luxury comes standard at Benares, a restaurant that’s won a Michelin star for past the eight consecutive years. The... Read More
In London, the finest oysters tend to be found in rarefied settings, at hyper-polished, clubby places like Wiltons and Bentley's. The latter has been... Read More
The namesake hair salon eight blocks away is famous for dramatic dip-dyes and electric highlights. Now, the founding stylists are bringing their... Read More
This staple of the Notting Hill scene is not only a bookshop specializing in—yes you’ve guessed it—cookbooks; it’s also a small café that road-tests... Read More
Located in London’s Covent Garden Hotel, Brasserie Max is somewhat of a celebrity haunt, and with good reason. The food is familiar, yet flavorful... Read More
Located near the waterfront of St. Katherine’s Dock, Bravas Tapas may have a rough and ready décor, but there’s nothing rough about the food. Gazpacho... Read More
Hopheads and foodies alike enjoy this stylish restaurant and microbrewery in Brew Wharf Yard, just outside Borough Market. Beneath soaring arched... Read More
Designed in mauve, burgundy and shimmering gold hues, this fine dining favorite in the Haymarket Hotel is a study in modern luxury and secluded serenity... Read More
Hot on the heels of cheap-chic eatery Wagamama is another affordable (and decidedly better) Asian diner from the same owner: Alan “Hakkasan”... Read More
This London haunt, located in Battersea, is part butcher shop, part restaurant. Inside, the telltale butcher counter displays fresh cuts of Highland... Read More
The Persian dishes at this lovely café are made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. A perpetual standout is the tachin—a saffron rice cake... Read More
Arrive at midday, before the rugby fans take over, nab a red-leather booth and order a pint of Deuchars and the best pub food: steak-and-ale pie,... Read More
This excellent Italian restaurant chain has an especially pleasant branch hidden behind Oxford Street in pretty St. Christopher’s Place. Just a two... Read More
Order the quail curry at this hip and gently priced London Vietnamese joint that can easily rival the best in Saigon. For $35 a head, the kitchen wows... Read More
The longest champagne bar on the European continent, located inside the St. Pancras International railway station, features a superb selection of... Read More
Michael and Sarah Bedford run the no-frills Chef’s Table. From its open kitchen come classic dishes such as moules marinières and pork... Read More
It’s hard to remember the last time a new restaurant had so much buzz as Chiltern Firehouse. It’s an excitement that hasn’t been seen in a while,... Read More
Casual (order from the bar) but with a sophisticated menu, this gastropub serves both posh and humble locals alike. Read More
A bit of Spain in the heart of London, Cigala was inspired by the owner’s mother, who lived in Granada for 30 years. A passion for Spanish food... Read More
The restaurant of this 39-bedroom hotel gives British staples a new twist. The menu’s mince and potatoes is just that, but far from the stuff of school... Read More
With a residency at the Old Truman Brewery in the East End of London and a name that comes from the Distrito Federal in Mexico City, DF/Mexico will be... Read More
One of the hottest tickets of last year, this restaurant has caused endless confusion for Londoners making plans. “Want to come to DINNER?” “We are... Read More
This duo of Bombay café-inspired eateries puts a new twist on Indian food. Their specialty, Lamb Ranna Bun, can be traced to a battlefield feast given... Read More
Authentic Scottish dishes like kedgeree (smoked haddock and pearl barley) and haggis cakes with whisky-and-leek sauce are served in this cozy basement... Read More
A much-loved restaurant in London’s Islington neighborhood, Duke of Cambridge is an all-organic gastropub and the first and only one to be... Read More
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s phenomenally popular restaurant forged a new, anti-Michelin style of cooking because of its simplicity. Dedicated to... Read More
Travel back in time to the early 20th century at Fischers restaurant up at the Regent’s Park-end of Marylebone High Street. Open for breakfast, lunch,... Read More
The chalkboard menu changes with the day's catches at this scenic, nautically themed spot on the bustling waterfront. Loch Fyne oysters are a briny... Read More
Her Majesty, The Queen opened the redecorated Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason—she gets her loose tea from here—in 2012. Services at the... Read More
Satisfy guilty cravings at this quick, old-school chippy in Bloomsbury where all the fresh fish and thick, slightly tender chips are fried in savory... Read More
Originally opened in 1939, Geales is a traditional fish and chips restaurant (affectionately known as a “fish and chippy”) that uses... Read More
When it comes to fish and chips in London, locals and in-the-know tourists agree: the Golden Hind does it best. Set in the quaint neighborhood of... Read More
Come 9 p.m. on Saturday night in Soho, it’s time to soak up some of that booze with Scottish fish from sustainable waters fried in house-made beer. Here... Read More
From the moment you pass through the glossy black-and-white exterior of Ramsay’s eponymous flagship (there are almost two dozen others worldwide),... Read More
Established in 1890, this is the oldest wine bar in London. Once upon a time, Samuel Pepys and Rudyard Kipling lived above the shop, so to speak. Today,... Read More
From the creators of the famed London gastropub Anchor & Hope comes this eatery in Covent Garden. The no-frills interior includes red-hued walls and... Read More
In the middle of Greenwich's busy Royal Hill area, The Union blends traditional pub trappings with a foward-thinking approach to food and brews. Inside,... Read More
Combining traditional Indian cooking with British ingredients, and featuring a menu of cocktails infused with Asian spices, Gymkhana has been a game... Read More
Order briny Loch Harport oysters on the half shell. Read More
Originally opened in Ludlow in 1997, Hibiscus relocated to London in 2000 and is still collecting a sizable amount of buzz. The restaurant is the... Read More
Gerard Basset, co-founder of England’s Hotel du Vin (11 wine-focused properties), opened his luxe new hotel and restaurant in the New Forest near... Read More
The traditional pub concept meets Thai at this Covent Garden spot. Formerly Devonshire Arms, the pub maintains some of its roots with British fare... Read More
For gourmet fish and chips, J. Sheekey is the place to dine. Situated in the heart of the theater district, it’s not uncommon to see Emma Thompson and... Read More
When Oliver decided to take fifteen unemployed youths and teach them how to cook on television, he looked like he had bitten off more than he could chew... Read More
Bringing luxury to the masses, well if they can afford it, this pop-up dining experience will be open to the public from September 3-7 on the South Bank... Read More
Located on a quiet residential street in the High Street Kensington district, Launceston Place sits inside a historic 1839 building that was once part... Read More
What sets Rowley Leigh's, restaurant apart is its classic French bourgeois cooking and - not least - a carpeted floor. Noise-shocked diners will want to... Read More
Fans of French cooking will love this quirky restaurant nestled in the heart of the City of London. Choose from mouthwatering, generously sized menu... Read More
Chef Paul Askew is determined to earn Liverpool's first Michelin star with this sophisticated restaurant designed in two-colored brick with a striking... Read More
This open-air pop-up lets diners enjoy the creations of some of the London’s most celebrated chefs: all while suspended 100 feet over Canary Wharf. ... Read More
A visit up to Hampstead isn’t complete without a cup of tea and one of the exquisite cakes from Louis, one of the most old-fashioned and warmly run... Read More
After a massive falling out with his former mentor Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Wareing is now one of London’s hottest chefs. His recently opened restaurant at... Read More
With a history dating back to 1931, this family-owned Italian ice cream parlor and restaurant has decades of experience in its craft as evinced by the... Read More
Perfect for a quick lunchtime curry, the seven locations of Masala Zone were voted the Most Popular Restaurant Group featuring Indian street food in... Read More
This joint draws a funky younger crowd keen to sample exciting cocktails in this speakeasy-style basement bar. Enter via a ‘secret’ passageway covered... Read More
A hybrid of French and Asian cooking with an emphasis on sushi and sashimi, Maze is a buzz-worthy dining experience with impeccable service. The tasting... Read More
A new kitchen and the introduction of a private dinning room, the “Chef’s Library,” move this restaurant, founded in 1967, firmly into the modern era.... Read More
Hidden down a serene cobbled road behind Regent Street, this 12-year-old North African eatery beguiles the senses with the exoticism and extravagance of... Read More
Despite an unassuming exterior, the Mussel Inn restaurant draws crowds with its menu of fresh seafood imported from the western coast of Scotland. The... Read More
The 25-table restaurant set in a former church, serves up dishes like pan-seared fillet of salmon with soy-infused noodles. Read More
Housed in the National Gallery, this elegant restaurant is renowned for serving culinary masterpieces as artful as the famous paintings displayed in the... Read More
Claiming to be the oldest Indian restaurant in Brick Lane, this stalwart was here way before hipsters moved to East London (now they visit for an Indian... Read More
Owned by chic department store Harvey Nichols, this complex sports an unrivaled riverfront location eight stories up. Its south-facing cocktail bar and... Read More
Combine a visit to this lively riverside bar with a trip to the Tower of London or the medieval streets of the Old City. In addition to huge... Read More
Located just across Bishop's Bridge Road from the Paddington Tube station, Pearl Liang is one of London’s premiere authentic Chinese restaurants.... Read More
Set in a Victorian-era greenhouse, this café opened in 2004 as part of the refurbished Petersham Nurseries, owned by husband-and-wife team Gael... Read More
Located in Marylebone, a block off bustling Baker Street, Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant is a favorite for authentic Chinese cuisine. Hand-carved... Read More
Tony Borthwick relocated his Michelin-starred restaurant from the tiny village of Crossmichael to this 38-seat dining room, which opened in December... Read More
A popular take on fish and chips with locations in trendy Spitalfields and Camden, Poppies won the 2014 Best Independent Fish and Chips Restaurant in... Read More
A traditional pub, the Prince Regent features a daily-changing menu that emphasizes fresh ingredients from artisan producers and selected British farms.... Read More
Inside a flamingo-pink building on Stoke Newington Church Street in north London sits one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city. The original... Read More
Located inside the stylish SoHo Hotel in London’s West End, Refuel invites diners to relax and enjoy tempting modern European cuisine. The main... Read More
For five evenings, the Australian High Commission will play host to dinner guests for a three-course meal inspired by the country’s diverse ingredients.... Read More
The namesake of renowned local chef Martin Wishart, this Michelin one-starred restaurant is housed in an understated building on the bank of the Water... Read More
Set in the bustling Covent Garden district, Rock & Sole Plaice delivers everything one could desire in a traditional chippy: enormous filets of... Read More
it’s a wood-beamed but mercifully unkitschy English pub that’s less than an hour by train from London, in the Berkshire countryside near... Read More
Established in 1798, Rules claims to be the oldest restaurant in London. It’s a place where locals like to get their fix of good old-fashioned British... Read More
Afternoon tea may seem more like a female activity than for the guys. But the Sanctum Hotels’ Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea makes it a bit more macho with a... Read More
This northern-European eatery recommends that you enjoy three dishes from their savory smorgasbord for a light lunch; if you’re famished, it’s better to... Read More
Londoners in the known head to Scott's when they're in the mood for seafood. This Mayfair eatery procures fish and crustaceans from sustainable sources... Read More
Close to Abbey Road, Madame Tussauds, the London Zoo, and Regent’s Park, Seashell is the perfect place to re-charge your batteries over golden cod and... Read More
Could this have been Bertie Wooster’s spiritual home? It’s fun to think of all the lunches he might have enjoyed, only to end in confusion and knots for... Read More
Beef is the order of the day at this historic venue, opposite the working Smithfield cattle market (the only one in London proper). The former 19th... Read More
Now a decade old, this restaurant is for the brave of heart (and stomach). St. John’s chef/owner Fergus Henderson pioneered nose-to-tail cooking at a... Read More
Opened in 2003 across from Spitalfields Market, Bread & Wine is a more casual offshoot of Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver’s St. John Bar ... Read More
Now open in its new location on Bethnal Green Road, fun and funky Story Deli remains one of London’s top spots for flavorful, inventive pizza.... Read More
Located in London’s Sanderson Hotel, Suka is a chic eatery serving Malaysian cuisine prepared with a European flair. Chef Zak Pelaccio uses fresh... Read More
Located on the seventh floor of London’s famed Tate Modern gallery, the Tate Modern Restaurant features a menu of dishes created from seasonal... Read More
The Isles of Scilly, the gorgeous vacation spot in southwestern England, are well worth the journey from Cornwall—a two-and-a-half-hour ferry trip... Read More
Perfect for a fashionista visiting the capital, Pret-a-Portea features a menu of cakes and pastries shaped into the latest catwalk styles. For the... Read More
A neon sign reading “Guiness and Oysters” hangs over the door at this lively pub-meets elegant restaurant, informing newcomers that despite... Read More
Located in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse, this upscale restaurant is the only public component of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society headquarters.... Read More
After working in some of London’s best kitchens, Welsh-born celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt returned home a few years ago. He and his wife, Lisa, took... Read More
On Marylebone Lane, The Golden Hind has been serving fish and chips for over a century. In an area of change, this café is an anchor. Read More
Edinburgh foodies have been coming to this unpretentious second floor space for 17 years. Seasonal ingredients star in seared Scotch salmon with spring... Read More
Talk about traditional: The Ivy’s building has housed various incarnations of this iconic restaurant since the 1920s. A favorite of celebrity diners,... Read More
Good cask beer and a variety of wines make this a popular Covent Garden pub off the beaten track. Unlike traditional sports bars, The Lemon Tree offers... Read More
Visit the zoo’s exclusive Tiger Territory, where these fierce felines scale high feeding poles and patrol their Indonesia-inspired terrain. You and your... Read More
Gordon Ramsay's new gastropub merges his signature bad-boy image with eclectic British eating. In the old dockmaster's house on a bend in the Thames ... Read More
The Only Running Footman, part true British pub, part formal restaurant, has made a name for itself with its straightforward approach to classic British... Read More
This new-guard gastropub, where Kate Moss is a regular, is overseen by Locanda Locatelli's Federico Turri, whose pork belly, made from the rare Middle... Read More
This café is good for every meal, but there’s something extra special about whiling away a few hours over some of the best sandwiches in London and a... Read More
This is the Platonic ideal of a cute roadside dive, and it hasn't changed much by its most recent owner, the contemporary sculptor Dan Chadwick - except... Read More
Alluring aromas drift out over Westbourne Grove from this tidy delicatessen, owned by Notting Hill restauranteur extraordinaire Tom Conran. Enticed by... Read More
Located beside St. Andrew’s Square, this café and wine bar is an offshoot of Valvona & Crolla, the city’s oldest operating deli.... Read More
Dine on simple, seasonal food and fine wines. Read More
A follow-up to the wildly popular Arbutus, Wild Honey features surefire Franglais cooking: warm smoked eel with pear purée and delicious Scottish... Read More
The restaurant serves traditional baked Scottish crotin and rabbit wrapped in Parma ham—all cooked to perfection. Read More
The bar, whose paneling came from a 19th-century passenger ship, serves local Highland beef. Read More
The best British bivalves paired with superb wines and ales make Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House one of the most celebrated seafood spots... Read More