Balans
Soho
Open just shy of 24 hours a day on Old Compton Street, Balans is good for an early breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, early dinner, late night feast or all of the...
- Café or Bistro
- International
Barrafina
Soho
This diner-style tapas bar in Soho won a Michelin Star and ranks among the best in the capital. Opened in 2007, it has since expanded with two more locations in...
- Casual
- Spanish
Golden Union
Soho
Golden Union prioritizes the sustainability and freshness of its ingredients in this retro-styled, made-to-order fish and chips shop a block from Soho Square. Chips...
- Casual
- Local Cuisine
Wagamama
Soho
Wagamama, begun in Bloomsbury in 1992, is a British franchise serving Japanese-inspired rice and noodle dishes. It has over 140 restaurants, most in the UK but also...
- Casual
- Japanese
- 1
Pizza Express
Soho
Pizza Express has an extensive handmade pizza menu and is the UK's biggest restaurant chain, with over 400 branches open 364 days a year. This one in Dean Street, in
- Casual
- Italian
Aqua Shard
Borough
On the 31st floor of London's tallest building, the Atrium Bar at The Shard stuns with three-story high, floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Sit back and relax with a...
- Fine Dining
- International
Gaucho Piccadilly
Mayfair
Gaucho in Piccadilly is a luxe Argentine steakhouse decked out a sumptuous cowhide and leather look made for fine wining and dining. Open for lunch and dinner, the...
- Steakhouse
- Argentine
Cirilo Noodle Bar & Grill
Shadwell
Cirilo Noodle Bar & Grill in East London is a fast-food spot serving Filipino and Chinese stir-fry and noodle dishes. Family-run, it is near the Tower Gateway
- Casual
- Asian fusion
Le Pont de la Tour
Southwark
Classic French cuisine with a modern twist is served in this former 19th century teahouse next to Tower Bridge. Established in 1991, it has long been a destination...
- Fine Dining
- French
Palm Court Brasserie
Covent Garden
Overlooking Covent Garden piazza, the Palm Court Brasserie is done up in Parisian 1920s-style with long red leather banquettes, mirror-lined walls, white table...
- Café or Bistro
- French
Sophie's Steakhouse and Bar
Chelsea
At Sophie's, beef comes in chef or single cuts, from British Native Breeds, dry aged and butchered in house. The Sunday roast is served all day from noon. Ten-ounce...
- Steakhouse
- American
The Ivy
Covent Garden
Opened as an Italian café in 1917, The Ivy rose to fame in theatrical circles with a celebrity guest list that has included Laurence Olivier, Lilian Braithwaite,...
- Fine Dining
- British
The Plough Bar & Kitchen
Clapham Junction
The Plough Bar & Kitchen is a New-Yorky kind of place with an Anglo-American menu of small and main plates at brunch, lunch and dinner. Creative burger choices...
- Pub
- American
Ed's Easy Diner
Soho
This classic American diner evokes 1950s America with burgers, hot dogs, fries and ice cream floats on the menu and Elvis Presley on the jukebox. Although the...
- Theme
- American
Burger & Lobster
Soho
What began in a small Irish pub in Mayfair in 2011 is now an international brand with outposts as far as New York City, Bangkok and Jeddah. London itself has at
- Casual
- Multi-Cuisine
Hakkasan Hanway Place
Fitzrovia
Hakkasan Hanway Place won its first Michelin star in 2003, only two years after opening, and has held on to it ever since. The kudos come for its dim sum and...
- Fine Dining
- Chinese
Nando's
Soho
Home to the PERi PERi Portuguese flame-grilled chicken, Nando's, which started in South Africa in 1987, has locations all over the world and London, including a...
- Casual
- Mediterranean
Sticky Fingers
Kensington
Sticky Fingers, from Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, is a popular stop for tourists and rock 'n roll fans. It got its start in Soho in 1989 but has since moved to...
- Casual
- American
Ritzy Picturehouse Café
Brixton
On the edge of Brixton's Windrush Square, Ritzy Picturehouse is a restored 1911 cinema with a busy café on site. The Ritzy menu has a choice of appetizers in its...
- Café or Bistro
- International
Byron - Proper Hamburgers
Soho
This trendy British chain of burger houses aims to serve simple, freshly made, proper hamburgers. Inspired by the Silver Top in Rhode Island, it has branches in the
- Casual
- American
100 Wardour Street
Soho
100 Wardour Street is both name and street address of a stylish bar, restaurant and live music venue whose roots go back to 1964 and The Marquee, the legendary rock...
- Casual
- International
Addis
King's Cross
Spiced lamb, yetesom beyaynetu, fuul and other Ethiopian specialties are served with soft Injera bread at western or more traditional low-lying tables in the...
- Casual
- International
Adulis
Brixton
An eclectic collection of finds adorn the walls and nooks of this Brixton restaurant, backed by a seashell encrusted bar. The food is traditional Eritrean featuring...
- Casual
- Other
African Kitchen Gallery
Euston
Tucked behind Euston Station, this very small restaurant is popular with the locals for the raved-about food and the warm welcome. Try the homemade ginger beer. Best
- Casual
- Other
Arancini Brothers
Dalston
What began as a small stall at the Sunday market in Brick Lane now has three London shops serving up homemade fried risotto balls, along with barista coffee, wraps,...
- Fast Food
- Italian
Beigel Bake
Shoreditch
Open 24 hours, Beigel Bake is a Brick Lane institution, serving up warm bagels with tasty toppings, cakes, tea and coffee since 1977. The cream cheese, gherkin,...
- Café or Bistro
- Deli
Brick Lane Coffee
London
The quirky and profanity-oriented Brick Lane coffee shop once served good coffee but closed down in August of 2016, sending its customers to its sister shop
- Coffee shop
- Other
Caravan
On the edge of the pedestrianized Exmouth Market, Caravan is a trendy spot with a casual setting, lively atmosphere, fresh-roasted coffee and an inventive menu of...
- Market
- International
Carluccio's
South Bank
Inside the busy Waterloo train station is Carluccio's, one of many branches of the Italian café chain with daily-made pastas, home-baked focaccia bread and fresh...
- Café or Bistro
- Italian
Casa Tua
Camden Town
Just opposite Camden Station is this small Italian-owned bar-bistro, now with a second and bigger location in King's Cross. The day menu is breakfast, brunch and...
- Casual
- Italian
