Leading Restaurants in 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... more

21 Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, London

Chef proprietor, Manoj Vasalkar, has created an impressive venue in which to enjoy modern, regional Indian cuisine. The interior is light and airy with polished wood floors,... more

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... more

12 St George Street, London

Wild Honey prides itself on offering excellent food at reasonable prices. The restaurant has wood panelled walls and wood flooring giving it a warm and intimate feel. The... more

72/73 St James's Street, London

For most of last century Wheeler’s was a renowned chain of fish restaurants specialising in Smoked Salmon, Oysters and Grilled Fresh Fish dishes. Marco Pierre White and Sir... more

10/13 Grosvenor Square, London

Perched on a high stool at the glamorous polished bar you may be persuaded to drop your regular tipple in favour of one of Maze’s adventurous cocktails – perhaps a beetroot... more

6/10 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London

The Square is a very grown up restaurant. The pin striped lunch time crowd talk serious business over plates of lasagne of Devon crab with a cappuccino of shellfish and... more

London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, London

Who needs the London Eye when you've got Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows? Twenty eight floors above the capital, you can see into the Queen's back garden from your... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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. ... more

41 Buckingham Gate, London

Quilon is a very refined Indian restaurant which specialises in tangy seafood inspired by South Indian coastal cuisine and has attracted numerous accolades since it opened... more

68 Royal Hospital Road, London

Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous restaurant combines contemporary elegance, an intimate ambience and unparalleled service, and has all the hallmarks of true excellence. Beautifully... more

11/13 Abingdon Road, London

Large circular mirrors placed around the room reflect the elegance of this Kensington restaurant. Dove grey banquettes, muted walls and soft lighting provide a soothing... more

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... more

66/70 Brewer Street, London

Adorned with original artworks by celebrated artists such as Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst, Hix is a stylish restaurant in the heart of London’s soho. Prior to dinner you... more

57 West Smithfield, London

Club Gascon brings the flavours and wines of South West France to Smithfield. Occupying a former Lyons Tea House the restaurant has the appearance of a classic French bistro... more

43 Elystan Street, London

CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT, PLANNING TO RE-OPEN MID NOVEMBER 2011. From the striking black and white Anoushka Hempel-designed dining room to the seven course... more

60 Threadneedle Street, London

Raymond Blanc of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’ fame has brought his exquisite fine dining a little more down to earth for his City brasserie. The upmarket styling with brown... more

The Zetter, St John's Square, 86/88 Clerkenwell Road, London

Chef Bruno Loubet is back in town with Bistrot Bruno and back impressing the critics after his self-imposed exile in Australia. The menu is refreshingly simple but... more

The Capital Hotel, 22 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, London

For more than forty years, the kitchens at this exclusive Knightsbridge hotel have been home to a succession of top chefs including Gary Rhodes and Shaun Hill. Frenchman... more

14/16 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London

Offering an extensive wine and sake list and serving, some say, the best Japanese food in London Umu is a meal to remember. It starts with the concealed entrance in Mayfair,... more

94/96 Commercial Street, London

Bread and Wine shares the same stripped back architectural approach to interior design as sister restaurant St John, all bear wooden tables, painted white walls and exposed... more

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.... more

8 Seymour Street, London

Locanda Locatelli takes Italian cuisine to a new level. Opened by celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli (revered by many as one of the finest Italian Chefs in the UK) over ten... more

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... more

Charterhouse Square, London

Part of a nationwide group of glamorous, eccentrically designed boutique hotels, Malmaison brasserie offers reasonably priced, modern European food right in the city centre.... more

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,... more

5/7 Blandford Street, London

The little sister of the acclaimed Pied à Terre, L’Autre Pied is a bijou fine dining restaurant located just off Marylebone High Street. The ambience is informal and relaxed;... more

5 Raphael Street, Kinghtsbridge, London

Zuma in Knightsbridge is an achingly cool fusion Japanese restaurant offering a sophisticated twist on traditional izakaya informal dining. To make the most of it, order a... more

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... more

The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London

The glamorously feminine interior of celebrity chef Gary Rhodes west end outpost is designed by Kelly Hoppen so expect sumptuous fabrics, shimmering diamante drapes, ceiling... more

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... more

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London

A contemporary wine cellar is the inspiration for the decor at Bar Boulud which combines vaulted ceilings and vintage oak, not unlike that used for wine barrels, for the... more

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... more

10 Lincoln Street, London

In a Chelsea townhouse tastefully adorned with Indian objets d’art, chef-proprietor Vineet Bhatia and his team pride themselves on their hospitality, so much so you feel like... more

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... more

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... more

Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London

On a sunny day, there is no better place to be in London than on the River Cafe's Thameside terrace. You could find yourself rubbing shoulders with film stars and assorted... more

20 Queen Street, Mayfair, London

Executive Chef Alfred Prasad sets himself the challenge of changing your perception of Indian food. This award-winning Indian restaurant in Mayfair offers a fine dining... more

63/64 Frith Street, London

From the regularly changing, reasonably priced menu of outstanding modern French food to the superb list of wines all available by the 250ml carafe, they get everything right... more

Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London

All good things come to those that wait, yes it may take a month to get a table at Rhodes 24 and then what seems like an age to clear security in Tower 42 but the views and... more

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... more

26 St John Street, London

The austere surroundings of this converted smokehouse are matched by the stripped back food on the plate. Chef Fergus Henderson’s signature roast marrow bones served with... more

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... more

13/15 West Street, Soho, London

Covering three floors, the layout of legendary French chef Joel Robuchon's L’Atelier is a somewhat topsy-turvy affair. The top floor is occupied by the elegant bar and... more

36/37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross Street, London

It doesn't get much more local than the De Beauvoir smoked salmon 'Hix cure' on the menu at this lively bistro, close to Smithfield market. Chef and owner Mark Hix cures and... more

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... more

Unit 33, 10/12 Upper St Martin's Lane, London

Jamie’s Italian in the modern St Martin’s Courtyard development in Covent Garden is the flagship central London site of this mid-priced, charming chain. The modus operandi is... more