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St JohnSt JohnSt JohnThis gory Michelin-starred restaurant often slips into those "Best 50 restaurants in the World" lists - and it's not hard to see why. Although picky...2024/03/19 Where:
St John,   26 St John Street    Clerkenwell  EC1M
Category: British restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St John

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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
26 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M
This gory Michelin-starred restaurant often slips into those "Best 50 restaurants in the World" lists - and it's not hard to see why. Although picky... More
 
 
 
Yauatcha SohoYauatcha SohoYauatcha SohoThis contemporary tearoom and Dim Sum restaurant set up by Alan Yau is a triumph of design. The immaculately tasteful minimalism of the light and...2024/03/19 Where:
Yauatcha Soho,   15 Broadwick Street    Soho  W1F
Category: Chinese restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Yauatcha Soho
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
15 Broadwick Street, Soho, London W1F
This contemporary tearoom and Dim Sum restaurant set up by Alan Yau is a triumph of design. The immaculately tasteful minimalism of the light and... More
 
 
 
Hakkasan Hanway PlaceHakkasan Hanway PlaceHakkasan Hanway PlaceBoasting the first Michelin Star ever awarded to a Chinese restaurant, Hakkasan can justly claim to be the best of its kind in London. The...2024/03/19 Where:
Hakkasan Hanway Place,   8 Hanway Place    Fitzrovia  W1T
Category: Chinese restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hakkasan Hanway Place

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London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
8 Hanway Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T
Boasting the first Michelin Star ever awarded to a Chinese restaurant, Hakkasan can justly claim to be the best of its kind in London. The... More
 
 
 
Ottolenghi IslingtonOttolenghi IslingtonOttolenghi IslingtonThis southern Mediterranean restaurant and deli has become a cast-iron favourite with Islington's socialites who love the all-white decor, the sharing tables and the exotic...2024/03/19 Where:
Ottolenghi Islington,   287 Upper Street    Islington  N1
Category: Middle Eastern restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ottolenghi Islington
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
287 Upper Street, Islington, London N1
This southern Mediterranean restaurant and deli has become a cast-iron favourite with Islington's socialites who love the all-white decor, the sharing tables and the exotic... More
 
 
 
The Harwood ArmsThe Harwood ArmsThe Harwood ArmsThe Harwood Arms has upped its gastro offering, moving away from being just another west London pub and blossoming into a place where...2024/03/19 Where:
The Harwood Arms,   Walham Grove    Fulham  SW6
Category: Gastropub
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Harwood Arms

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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
Walham Grove, Fulham, London SW6
The Harwood Arms has upped its gastro offering, moving away from being just another west London pub and blossoming into a place where... More
 
 
 
The WolseleyThe WolseleyThe WolseleyThe great Brasseries of France are the most obvious inspiration for this hugely popular restaurant, but there are few places in Paris that can match...2024/03/19 Where:
The Wolseley,   160 Piccadilly    St James's  W1J
Category: Brasseries
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Wolseley
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
160 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J
The great Brasseries of France are the most obvious inspiration for this hugely popular restaurant, but there are few places in Paris that can match... More
 
 
 
AmayaAmayaAmayaAmaya's ethos is simple - escape the chicken-tikka tyranny of the traditional curry house and serve up something different. And that's exactly what they do....2024/03/19 Where:
Amaya,   Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street    Belgravia  SW1X
Category: Indian/South Asian restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Amaya

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London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
Amaya's ethos is simple - escape the chicken-tikka tyranny of the traditional curry house and serve up something different. And that's exactly what they do.... More
 
 
 
The LedburyThe LedburyThe LedburyDon't be fooled by the name, which should belong to an unassuming gastropub, The Ledbury is a very serious restaurant. Under the leadership of Brett...2024/03/19 Where:
The Ledbury,   127 Ledbury Road    Notting Hill  W11
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Ledbury

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
127 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London W11
Don't be fooled by the name, which should belong to an unassuming gastropub, The Ledbury is a very serious restaurant. Under the leadership of Brett... More
 
 
 
The River CafeThe River CafeThe River CafeItalian food, with its bright colours, and powerful flavours, doesn't lend itself to gourmet cooking in the way that complex French or Oriental cuisine can....2024/03/19 Where:
The River Cafe,   Thames Wharf, Rainville Road      W6
Category: Italian restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The River Cafe

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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6
Italian food, with its bright colours, and powerful flavours, doesn't lend itself to gourmet cooking in the way that complex French or Oriental cuisine can.... More
 
 
 
Chez BruceChez BruceChez BruceChef Bruce Poole cites Elizabeth David as one of his major influences, and it really shows. Instead of the elaborate fiddliness that characterises many top...2024/03/19 Where:
Chez Bruce,   2 Bellevue Road      SW17
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Chez Bruce

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
2 Bellevue Road, SW17
Chef Bruce Poole cites Elizabeth David as one of his major influences, and it really shows. Instead of the elaborate fiddliness that characterises many top... More
 
 
 
Club GasconClub GasconClub GasconIf Jamie Oliver thinks that turkey twizzlers and chips are the most unhealthy food in Britain, then he obviously hasn't been to this extraordinary Michelin-starred...2024/03/19 Where:
Club Gascon,   57 West Smithfield    City  EC1A
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Club Gascon

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
57 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A
If Jamie Oliver thinks that turkey twizzlers and chips are the most unhealthy food in Britain, then he obviously hasn't been to this extraordinary Michelin-starred... More
 
 
 
Locanda LocatelliLocanda LocatelliLocanda LocatelliThis superb restaurant within the Hyatt Regency Hotel The Churchill opened in 2002 as the first solo venture of Giorgio Locatelli (formerly Head Chef at...2024/03/19 Where:
Locanda Locatelli,   Hyatt Regency Hotel The Churchill, 8 Seymour Street    Marylebone  W1H
Category: Italian restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Locanda Locatelli

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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Hyatt Regency Hotel The Churchill, 8 Seymour Street, Marylebone, London W1H
This superb restaurant within the Hyatt Regency Hotel The Churchill opened in 2002 as the first solo venture of Giorgio Locatelli (formerly Head Chef at... More
 
 
 
UmuUmuUmuAlthough prices at this restaurant are not on the cheap side of eating out, there is a very fairly-priced lunch menu; and for somewhere so...2024/03/19 Where:
Umu,   14 - 16 Bruton Place, Mayfair    Mayfair  W1J
Category: Japanese restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Umu

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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
14 - 16 Bruton Place, Mayfair, Mayfair, London W1J
Although prices at this restaurant are not on the cheap side of eating out, there is a very fairly-priced lunch menu; and for somewhere so... More
 
 
 
ZafferanoZafferanoZafferanoThis fabulous restaurant has expanded over the years (like its customers' waistlines no doubt) to keep up with demand and now includes a bar and...2024/03/19 Where:
Zafferano,   15 Lowndes Street    Belgravia  SW1X
Category: Italian restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Zafferano
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
15 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
This fabulous restaurant has expanded over the years (like its customers' waistlines no doubt) to keep up with demand and now includes a bar and... More
 
 
 
BenaresBenaresBenaresBenares is among the very best Indians in town. The restaurant opened with some fanfare, a head chef recruited from Tamarind and interior decoration worthy...2024/03/19 Where:
Benares,   12A Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, , Mayfair    Mayfair  W1J
Category: Indian/South Asian restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Benares
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
12A Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, , Mayfair, Mayfair, London W1J
Benares is among the very best Indians in town. The restaurant opened with some fanfare, a head chef recruited from Tamarind and interior decoration worthy... More
 
 
 
Galvin at WindowsGalvin at WindowsGalvin at WindowsLocated on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Park Lane, Galvin at Windows offers dizzying 360-degree views across London and high-end cuisine,...2024/03/19 Where:
Galvin at Windows,   22 Park Lane, 22 Park Lane,     Mayfair  W1K
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Galvin at Windows
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
22 Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, , Mayfair, London W1K
Located on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Park Lane, Galvin at Windows offers dizzying 360-degree views across London and high-end cuisine,... More
 
 
 
Helene Darroze at The ConnaughtHelene Darroze at The ConnaughtHelene Darroze at The ConnaughtHelene Darroze took over at the two Michelin-starred restaurant at The Connaught hotel in Mayfair following Angela Hartnett's departure in...2024/03/19 Where:
Helene Darroze at The Connaught,   The Connaught, 16 Carlos Place    Mayfair  W1K
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Helene Darroze at The Connaught

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Connaught, 16 Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K
Helene Darroze took over at the two Michelin-starred restaurant at The Connaught hotel in Mayfair following Angela Hartnett's departure in... More
 
 
 
NobuNobuNobuOn entering Nobu you'll have to muster your best swagger to pass the bar where everyone rubber-necks to check if you are a celebrity (sorry,...2024/03/19 Where:
Nobu,   COMO Metropolitan London, 19 Old Park Lane    Mayfair  W1K
Category: Japanese restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Nobu
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
COMO Metropolitan London, 19 Old Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K
On entering Nobu you'll have to muster your best swagger to pass the bar where everyone rubber-necks to check if you are a celebrity (sorry,... More
 
 
 
The Anchor & HopeThe Anchor & HopeThe Anchor & HopeThe Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping...2024/03/19 Where:
The Anchor & Hope,   36 The Cut    South Bank  SE1
Category: Gastropub
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Anchor & Hope
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1
The Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping... More
 
 
 
The GreenhouseThe GreenhouseThe GreenhouseThere has been an unfortunate habit recently for really top class restaurants to attempt to be friendly, laid back, and unintimidating - very nice, but...2024/03/19 Where:
The Greenhouse,   27a Hays Mews, Mayfair    Mayfair  W1J
Category: Modern European restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Greenhouse

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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
27a Hays Mews, Mayfair, Mayfair, London W1J
There has been an unfortunate habit recently for really top class restaurants to attempt to be friendly, laid back, and unintimidating - very nice, but... More
 
 
 
The SquareThe SquareThe SquareThe easiest way to spot a really posh French restaurant is to look at the wine list: if you could use it to beat up...2024/03/19 Where:
The Square,   6 Bruton Street, Mayfair,     Mayfair  W1J
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Square

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
6 Bruton Street, Mayfair, , Mayfair, London W1J
The easiest way to spot a really posh French restaurant is to look at the wine list: if you could use it to beat up... More
 
 
 
L'Autre PiedL'Autre PiedL'Autre PiedThe design of L’Autre Pied comprises a glass-fronted restaurant, a small bar and bespoke furnishings. Combined they set the desired ambiance to one of relaxed...2024/03/19 Where:
L'Autre Pied,   5 - 7 Blandford Street    Marylebone  W1U
Category: Modern European restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
L'Autre Pied
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
5 - 7 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London W1U
The design of L’Autre Pied comprises a glass-fronted restaurant, a small bar and bespoke furnishings. Combined they set the desired ambiance to one of relaxed... More
 
 
 
Nobu BerkeleyNobu BerkeleyNobu BerkeleyThe booking policy at Nobu Berkeley is Kafkaesque, the menu thicker than a telephone directory and more confusing than reading backwards, but this just adds...2024/03/19 Where:
Nobu Berkeley,   15 Berkeley Street    Mayfair  W1J
Category: Japanese restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Nobu Berkeley
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London W1J
The booking policy at Nobu Berkeley is Kafkaesque, the menu thicker than a telephone directory and more confusing than reading backwards, but this just adds... More
 
 
 
Pied à TerrePied à TerrePied à TerrePied a Terre won its second Michelin star in the 1990s. Head chef Tom Aikens departed soon after, taking his extravagantly weird cooking with him,...2024/03/19 Where:
Pied à Terre,   34 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia    Fitzrovia  W1T
Category: Modern European restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Pied à Terre

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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
34 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, Fitzrovia, London W1T
Pied a Terre won its second Michelin star in the 1990s. Head chef Tom Aikens departed soon after, taking his extravagantly weird cooking with him,... More
 
 
 
ZumaZumaZumaThe most stylish of London's upmarket Japanese restaurants, Zuma is all dimly lit lamps and sunken tables sectioned off by dark wood screens. The service...2024/03/19 Where:
Zuma,   5 Raphael Street    Knightsbridge  SW7
Category: Japanese restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Zuma
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7
The most stylish of London's upmarket Japanese restaurants, Zuma is all dimly lit lamps and sunken tables sectioned off by dark wood screens. The service... More
 
 
 
J SheekeyJ SheekeyJ SheekeyHistoric fish and seafood restaurant first opened in 1896. For fish and seafood dishes served with simplicity and style J Sheekey is unrivalled in London. Hidden...2024/03/19 Where:
J Sheekey,   St Martin's Court    Covent Garden  WC2N
Category: Fish and Seafood
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
J Sheekey
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
St Martin's Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N
Historic fish and seafood restaurant first opened in 1896. For fish and seafood dishes served with simplicity and style J Sheekey is unrivalled in London. Hidden... More
 
 
 
Le Gavroche - Michel Roux JrLe Gavroche - Michel Roux JrLe Gavroche - Michel Roux JrMayfair Restaurants come and go, but Le Gavroche never changes - the service remains the best in London, head chef Michel Roux Jnr is ever-present...2024/03/19 Where:
Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr,   43 Upper Brook Street, Marble Arch    Mayfair  W1K
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
43 Upper Brook Street, Marble Arch, Mayfair, London W1K
Mayfair Restaurants come and go, but Le Gavroche never changes - the service remains the best in London, head chef Michel Roux Jnr is ever-present... More
 
 
 
MarcusMarcusMarcus After an extensive refurbishment in 2014, the former Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley reopened as Marcus. The...2024/03/19 Where:
Marcus,   The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge    Belgravia  SW1X
Category: French restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Marcus

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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, London SW1X
After an extensive refurbishment in 2014, the former Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley reopened as Marcus. The... More
 
 
 
Sketch - The Lecture Room & LibrarySketch - The Lecture Room & LibrarySketch - The Lecture Room & Library Found at the top of a grand staircase, the sketch Lecture Room & Library is a majestic affair, with a bold red,...2024/03/19 Where:
Sketch - The Lecture Room & Library,   9 Conduit Street    Mayfair  W1S
Category: Modern European restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sketch - The Lecture Room & Library

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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S
Found at the top of a grand staircase, the sketch Lecture Room & Library is a majestic affair, with a bold red,... More
 
 
 
Bocca di LupoBocca di LupoBocca di Lupo There was much excitement among the critics when this Italian restaurant opened at the end of 2008. Giles Coren writing in the Times gave...2024/03/19 Where:
Bocca di Lupo,   12 Archer Street, Soho,     Soho  W1D
Category: Italian restaurants
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Bocca di Lupo
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
12 Archer Street, Soho, , Soho, London W1D
There was much excitement among the critics when this Italian restaurant opened at the end of 2008. Giles Coren writing in the Times gave... More
 
 
 
 
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