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Restaurants in London, such as Fifteen London and Pizarro are listed below. London's two thousand years of history has seen a Roman settlement by the River Thames develop into a capital city of over seven million people. The strategic position of London was recognised by William the Conqueror who built his White Tower here, the hub of the Tower of London. However,... read more

Fifteen London

Fifteen London, 15 Westland Place, London, London

15 Westland Place, London

Although this very buzzy Italian is partly run by the apprentices working under Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation scheme for disadvantaged young people, you’d never guess it. Set in a grand old building near Old Street, the formal basement... more

Pizarro

Pizarro, 194 Bermondsey Street, London, London

194 Bermondsey Street, London

Genial Spanish chef Jose Pizzaro serves gloriously, deliciously rustic dishes at this seriously buzzy casual restaurant. It's a restaurant-of-the-moment (complete with the fashionable yet annoying no-bookings at dinner policy) that will have foodies... more

Arbutus

Arbutus, 63/64 Frith Street, London, London

63/64 Frith Street, London

Arbutus opened in May 2006 and is the brainchild of Anthony Demetre and Will Smith. Arbutus boasts an intimate dining area with a décor that does not compromise on style or elegance. A unique feature is that the whole wine list can be bought by the... more

Corrigan's Mayfair

Corrigan's Mayfair, 28 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, London

28 Upper Grosvenor Street, London

There's a hint of the gentlemen's club about Corrigan's. The masculine space features artic-blue leather chairs and banquettes and a discreet hunting lodge theme picked out in details like silver wine coolers with antler handles. But celebrity chef... more

The Anchor & Hope

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36 The Cut, South Bank, London

This critically acclaimed meat-fest of a Gastro pub is in Waterloo close to the Old Vic theatre. If you appreciate good, gutsy, seasonal British food with a strong meaty bias then this is the place for you. There’s no bookings apart from Sunday... more

The Ivy

The Ivy, 1/5 West Street, London, London

1/5 West Street, London

Despite the behind the scenes changes of management a few years ago this theatre land stalwart continues to draw the stars of stage and screen in their droves. There's a touch of magic to the wood panelled dining room that seems to be bathed in... more

The Delaunay

The Delaunay, 55 Aldwych, London, London

55 Aldwych, London

Restaurateurs Corbin and King have been the names behind some of London's most iconic names including The Wolseley and now they've added another to the list. Designed by the renowned David Collins, The Delaunay conjures up a grand European cafe with... more

The Malt House

The Malt House, 17 Vanston Place, London, London

17 Vanston Place, Fulham, London

French chef Claude Bosi of Hibiscus fame has installed the talented Marcus McGuinness to run the kitchen of this smartly renovated Fulham pub with rooms. There's a tasteful decor of olive green walls, cream tongue and groove, British Racing Green... more

Galvin Bistrot de Luxe

Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, 66 Baker Street, London, London

66 Baker Street, London

Some say British brothers, Chris and Jeff Galvin are beating the French at their own game by winning more awards and critical acclaim in the Bistro business in London than many of their French counterparts. There’s a chic, Parisian feel to the dining... more

Hibiscus

Hibiscus, 29 Maddox Street, London, London

29 Maddox Street, London

Husband and wife team Claude and Claire Bosi relocated their highly acclaimed modern fine dining restaurant from Ludlow in rural Shropshire to metropolitan Mayfair in 2007. Any doubts about how well the operation would make the transition were short... more

Roka

Roka, 1st Floor, London, London

1st Floor, 40 Canada Square, London

The robata grill is the central feature of this restaurant. Surrounded by a counter fashioned from rough hewn tree trunks diners can watch the theatre of their meal unfold as seafood, meat and vegetables are skilfully prepared. In the summer an al... more

10 Greek street

10 Greek street, London, London

London

10 Greek Street is the epitome of modern casual Soho dining. A simple small rectangle of a room with closely set tables, banquette seating and an open kitchen as the focal point you can forget about exuberant interior design, here its all about the... more

Hakkasan

Hakkasan, 8 Hanway Place, London, London

8 Hanway Place, London

Chinese cuisine has never tasted so good as at Hakkasan where the vibe is sultry and sexy. Locate the discrete entrance just off Oxford Street, descend the incense infused steps into a basement bar so dimly lit you feel it could be the VIP area of a... more

Seven Park Place

Seven Park Place, St James's Hotel and Club, London, London

St James's Hotel and Club, 7/8 Park Place, St James's, London

With an exceptional Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes, Seven Park Place at St. James's Hotel and Club is the latest exquisite dining destination from Executive Chef William Drabble, showcasing his culinary skill and creativity. William's dishes are... more

Sketch

Sketch, 9 Conduit Street, London, London

9 Conduit Street, London

Algerian restaurateur, Mourad Mozouz of Momo fame let his imagination run free in the creation of the surreal, sumptuous Sketch, set over two floors of an 18th Century building. It houses a restaurant, cafe, tea room and bar and enjoys quirky... more

Dinings

Dinings, 22 Harcourt Street, London, London

22 Harcourt Street, London

This contemporary Japanese Tapas and Sushi restaurant was opened a few years ago by two ex-Nobu chefs to rave reviews. It commands a strong foodie following for its stripped back yet comfortable surrounding, friendly atmosphere and it's original take... more

Zaika of Kensington

Zaika of Kensington, No.1 Kensington High Street, London, London

No.1 Kensington High Street, London

This former bank with its expansive wood-panelled dining room is one of the grandest settings in London to enjoy modern Indian food. OK, so there's biryani and some tandoor cooked items on the menu and lentils, bread and rice are all present and... more

Kitchen Table

Kitchen Table, 70 Charlotte Street, London, London

70 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London

Hidden away behind a curtain at the back of Bubbledogs hot dog and champagne bar is top chef James Knappet's intimate fine dining experience. As the name suggests, there's just one 'table' or counter with nineteen stools arranged around an open... more

Grand Imperial

Grand Imperial, 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London, London

101 Buckingham Palace Road, London

Grand is the word for this spectacular Chinese restaurant close to Victoria station. Crystal chandeliers hang from high ceilings above the sumptuously laid, wide-spaced tables. Chef Chef Rand Cheung speciality is authentic Hong Kong Cantonese... more

Demoiselle

Demoiselle, Fruit, Vegetable and Pantry Food Hall, London, London

Fruit, Vegetable and Pantry Food Hall, Harrods, 87/135 Brompton Road, London

Overlooking Harrods's ground floor fruit, vegetable and pantry food hall on the ground floor, this elegant 'petit bistro' gets the feminine touch from patron Sara Galvin, wife of chef Chris Galvin. The menu, created by Chris and brother Jeff, is just... more

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, London

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London

For his London debut, Heston Blumenthal has laid off the scientific approach that made him and his Fat Duck restaurant famous. Instead, he's looked to Britain's culinary past for the inspiration for the menu at this sleek hotel dining room. In the... more

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, Carlos Place, London, London

Carlos Place, Mayfair, London

Hélène Darroze’s menu at The Connaught reflects her passion for regional, seasonal flavours of her native South West France. There are a range of menus to choose from a la carte, set lunch, brunch, as well as a signature menu and inspiration tasting... more

HIX Restaurant, Champagne & Caviar Bar

HIX Restaurant, Champagne & Caviar Bar, 400 Oxford Street, London, London

400 Oxford Street, London

This must be one of the most sophisticated places to eat, drink and otherwise indulge in a shop in the UK. Located on the Mezzanine floor of Selfridges overlooking the famous department store's accessory hall, it’s a great spot for people watching as... more

Texture Restaurant

Texture Restaurant, 34 Portman Street, London, London

34 Portman Street, London

At Texture the wine is taken as seriously as the food, exactly what you’d expect when a chef and sommelier team up. Icelandic Chef, Agnar Sverrisson and French-born sommelier Xavier Rousset met working under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’... more

Brasserie Blanc

Brasserie Blanc, 119 Chancery Lane, London, London

119 Chancery Lane, London

Raymond Blanc brings the sort of French elan that makes his Oxfordshire hotel and restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’ so magical to his group of affordable city centre brasseries. Rich wooden floors and oak panelling on both dining floors give a... more

The Cinnamon Club

The Cinnamon Club, The Old Westminster Library, London, London

The Old Westminster Library, 30/32 Great Smith Street, London

The converted Grade II listed former Westminster Library makes for a truly stunning setting for acclaimed chef Vivek Singh's beautifully presented, modern Indian food. Its an impressive space with parquet floors, brown-leather wall panelling and a... more

Chapters All Day Dining

Chapters All Day Dining, 43/45 Montpelier Vale, London, London

43/45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London

Chapters brings a dose of West End glamour to upmarket Blackheath village with a chic interior that features green olive banquets, dark wood furniture, natural stone floor, exposed brickwork and a zinc bar. But the accent is firmly on casual dining... more

Jamie's Italian, Stratford City

Jamie's Italian, Stratford City, 147 The Street, London, London

147 The Street, Westfield, Stratford City, London

Set in the glamorous Westfield shopping complex, this modern trattoria is worth a visit even if you're not indulging in a spot of retail therapy. Yes, its part of telly chef Jamie Oliver's nationwide chain but each restaurant is individually designed... more

Kai

Kai, 65 South Audley Street, London, London

65 South Audley Street, London

It’s not just the decor that sets this restaurant apart from other Chinese restaurants with its plush gold hued seating and gentle lighting. The a la carte menu covers some 17 pages and demonstrates the diversity of Chinese cuisine. Curiously it... more

Zucca

Zucca, 184 Bermondsey Street, London, London

184 Bermondsey Street, London

Zucca is the ideal modern urban Italian trattoria There’s a warm, smiley greeting, almost absurdly low prices and a short menu of simple, ingredient-led dishes that’s the antithesis of cheffy indulgence. The look is River Café-lite (chef Sam Harris... more

Ristorante Semplice

Ristorante Semplice, 8/10 Blenheim Street, London, London

8/10 Blenheim Street, London

Semplice, translates as simplicity and the name matches the philosophy of the restaurant. The decor is attractive and contemporary with clean lines and polished surfaces and plain white crockery continuing the theme. Some 60% of the restaurant’s... more

The Real Greek - Spitalfields

The Real Greek - Spitalfields, 6 Horner Square, London, London

6 Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, London

Founded in 1999 by acclaimed chef Theodore Kyriakou, this handsome, contemporary restaurant was hailed for doing exactly what it says on the tin: bringing a taste of real Greek food to the capital. Kyriakou is no longer involved but the brand has... more

Alain Ducasse

Alain Ducasse, The Dorchester, London, London

The Dorchester, Park Lane, London

Alain Ducasse is one of the best chefs on the planet and his London outpost exudes glamour and style. The refined dining room is a quiet riot of beige with the private ‘Table Lumiere’ providing a stunning centre piece with its luminescent fibre optic... more

Apsleys

Apsleys, The Lanesborough, London, London

The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London

This is one of London's most opulently over the top and luxurious hotel restaurants. There's acres of plush upholstery in the Venetian-style dining room that can also boast a glass roof, impressive feature chandeliers and huge fresco. The... more

The Clos Maggiore

The Clos Maggiore, 33 King Street, London, London

33 King Street, Coven Garden, London

It seems everyone agrees, Clos Maggiore is one of the most romantic restaurants in London if the numerous awards its received for that attribute are anything to go by. Blossoming trees overhang the tables and a crackling fire warms the restaurant... more

The Glasshouse

The Glasshouse, 14 Station Parade, London, London

14 Station Parade, London

In the daytime, light floods into this modern, sophisticated restaurant through large windows lending it a bright and cheerful air. Prodigiously talented young chef Daniel Mertl is serving some of the best modern European cuisine in the capital, full... more

108 Marylebone Lane

108 Marylebone Lane, London, London

London

108 Marylebone Lane is a relaxed bar and brasserie that represents local dining at its best in one of London's most neighbourly and charming areas. '108' prides itself on its uncomplicated food philosophy offering simple dishes inspired by... more

The Wolseley

The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, London, London

160 Piccadilly, London

Packed from morning till night, The Wolseley is one of London's most popular and successful restaurants. But you'd expect nothing less from owners Jeremy King and Chris Corbin, the men who helped put the Ivy and Caprice on the modern dining map and... more

Soif

Soif, 27 Battersea Rise, London, London

27 Battersea Rise, London

Ed Wilson just might be the best chef you've never heard of. Having trained with the likes of the Galvin brothers, Wilson opened Terriors in Covent Garden back in 2009 and now heads up a group of four wine bar/restaurants including this simple... more

Nobu

Nobu, 15 Berkeley Street, London, London

15 Berkeley Street, London

Nobu encourages superlatives a plenty. According to some it serves the ‘best black cod on the planet’, Vogue describes it as ‘the world’s hippest restaurant chain’, while Kate Winslet suggests Nobu’s sushi is ‘heaven on earth, and sex on a plate’. It... more

Outlaw's at The Capital

Outlaw's at The Capital, The Capital Hotel, London, London

The Capital Hotel, 22 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, London

The Capital Hotel has been a fine-dining destination for more than 40 years. Now Cornwall based seafood chef Nathan Outlaw joins the illustrious roll-call of chefs to have worked in its famous kitchens that also includes Brian Turner and Gary... more

Amaya

Amaya, 15 Halkin Arcade, London, London

15 Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, London

The kitchen is quite literally at the heart of Amaya, a modern Indian fine dining experience with a theatre style kitchen proudly on show in the dining room. Amaya serves more sophisticated grills than curries and has an array of grilling options to... more

The Grill

The Grill, Flemings Mayfair, London, London

Flemings Mayfair, 7/12 Half Moon Street, London

Tucked away on a side street off Piccadilly, this smart hotel restaurant is a real find. Arrive early for a cocktail in one of the opulently appointed bars then take a seat in the glamorous peacock of a dining room for chef Braden Charlesworth's menu... more

Theo Randall at The InterContinental

Theo Randall at The InterContinental, 1 Hamilton Place, London, London

1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London

Dark wood paneling, mint green leather chairs and etched glass screens provide a sleek contemporary counterpoint to the exquisitely rustic Italian cooking of ex-River Café head chef Theo Randall. A thick tranche of turbot with capers, parsley and... more

Pollen Street Social

Pollen Street Social, 8/10 Pollen Street, London, London

8/10 Pollen Street, London

'Casual fine dining' sounds like marketing nonsense, but chef Jason Atherton, formerly of Gordon Ramsay's Maze restaurant has made it a magnificent reality. Dishes such as escabeche of quail, chicken liver cream, nuts and seeds are as modern and... more

Goodman Mayfair

Goodman Mayfair, 24/26 Maddox Street, London, London

24/26 Maddox Street, London

Right now, London is awash with great steak restaurants, but Goodmans might just be the best of the bunch. With its dark wood panelling and chocolate brown leather banquettes, Goodman is a grown-up, masculine sort of restaurant perfect for a business... more

Green's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Green's Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 36 Duke Street, London, London

36 Duke Street, St James's, London

Greens is a modern London institution. Now in its third decade of serving familiar, comforting dishes like Cumberland bangers and mash with onion sauce and beer battered fish and chips with minted mushy peas, the restaurant will appeal to those who... more

Le Gavroche

Le Gavroche, 43 Upper Brook Street, London, London

43 Upper Brook Street, London

Owned by the legendary Roux brothers, Le Gavroche has been one of London's finest classical French restaurants for over forty years. Now run by second generation Roux Michel Jnr, it still attracts celebrities, foodies and off duty chefs. With its... more

Brula

Brula, 43 Crown Road, London, London

43 Crown Road, St Margarets, London

Brula is a buzzy neighbourhood bistro that has been offering an ever-changing menu of consistently good French and modern European dishes to keep locals coming back for more for over a decade. Expect to find a classics like chicken liver parfait and... more

Pied à Terre

Pied à Terre, 34 Charlotte Street, London, London

34 Charlotte Street, London

When taking your seat in this neutral toned Fitzrovia restaurant you are at first greeted by a giant pink gerbera emblazoned on a dinner plate. Marcus Eaves is a young chef to watch and his food is as colourful and beautiful as the place setting. To... more

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