Discover new places to eat out with our London restaurant reviews. London is overflowing with great restaurants. Where do you start? We’re asked daily about which new restaurants have opened, which ones are worth seeking out and what’s not living up to the hype.
From the hustle of Shoreditch to the back streets of our local ‘hood, we scour the city so we can tell you what impresses us (so you can impress your mates). It could be a new street food craze, the next hottest vegan place, a swish Michelin-starred restaurant or a tiny little pop-up without a tablecloth in sight. We’ve got high-end places for those baller occasions, along with the bank-balance-friendly cheap eats.
We’re fair on what we tell you, though we only write London restaurant reviews on what we can truly recommend. Why waste your time telling you something you shouldn’t experience when we can tell you something you most definitely should? We’ve rated our reviews too, from three to five stars, depending on how much we love them to help you prioritise your own all-important hit list. Don’t forget to check out our curated maps of where to find the best burgers, brunch, and loads more all across town too.
So what actually makes a good restaurant? For us, it’s four things. The food itself obviously. Secondly the service – we expect it to be on point. Interiors count for a lot too. Everyone likes an aesthetically pleasing place but we do appreciate that not everyone has a design studio on the books, and sometimes a hole in the wall is fine too. Then there is the atmosphere, the gentle chitter chatter, the sound of laughter, of people having a good time.
Long story short, if you’re looking for London restaurant reviews, for any occasion imaginable – we can help with that.
The Dover Street Counter Review | “The Dover Now Has a Younger, Naughtier Spin-Off”
While The Dover is all about ice cold martinis and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere, The Dover Street Counter has a more playful edge.
Find Out MoreTempo Review | “The Prawn Toast Is Worth the Trip Alone”
Eric Wan has gone from pop-up to permanent with his new restaurant, Tempo, and it’s worth the trip for the prawn toast alone
Find Out MoreArthur’s Market Review | “Made in Chelsea”
Come for groceries, stay for the sushi at Arthur’s Market, the new Chelsea spot from the team behind Belgravia’s The Prince Arthur
Find Out More74 Charlotte Street Review | “One for the ’Rents if They’re Old and Hard of Hearing”
Given the fierce competition for diners’ attention, the opening of 74 Charlotte Street almost feels quite daring in its ordinariness
Find Out MoreRichoux Review | “The Perfect Spot for Escaping the Madness of Oxford Street”
You get Parisian vibes as soon as you get in the door at Richoux thanks to its brasserie interiors, charming staff and patisserie trolley.
Find Out MoreRoketsu Review | “A Must-Visit For Japanophiles”
It’s all change at the cinematic kappo restaurant Roketsu Roketsu originally launched as a high-end Kyoto-style Kaiseki restaurant in 2022, offering a refined multi-course menu.…
Find Out MoreJiāonest Review | A Hot Spot In More Ways Than One
Chongqing Chinese cooking that will blow your socks off Tucked beneath Kingsland Road, Jiāonest is a cosy new basement restaurant serving up fiery Chongqing flavours…
Find Out MoreDockley Road Review | ‘Meet me at the Spa (Terminus)’
What do you get when a top hospitality trio team up with one of London’s best butchers? Dockley Road, a new restaurant on said road…
Find Out MoreSlowBurn Review | “Go for the Threads, Stay for the Spreads”
Explore the unique charm of Slowburn E17. Discover what makes this hidden gem in east London a must-visit destination.
Find Out MoreLilibet’s Review | “EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All About It”
Seafood spot Lilibet’s, the new restaurant from Ross Shonhan, is seriously OTT. Think extra, then add an extra EXTRA.
Find Out MoreLiverpool St Chop House & Tavern Review | “Pints For a Fiver and Ethical Butcher Steaks”
The Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern is sure to be a hit. What’s not to love about Ethical Butcher meat and £5 pints?
Find Out MoreOranj Review | “The Future’s Bright For Oranj”
The popular Shoreditch wine bar now has a bigger home on Brick Lane Oranj, the natural wine bar on Bacon Street, has served up some…
Find Out MoreALTA Review | “We Wouldn’t ALTA a Thing About It”
ALTA is live-fire Northern Spanish restaurant from the new MAD Restaurants Group that delivers on food and drinks
Find Out MoreQuilon Review | “A Taste of India’s Coast in the Capital”
Find out in our Quilon Review why this Indian restaurant is awarded and a must-visit for sophisticated dining in London.
Find Out MoreThe Hart Review | “Public House Group’s Sceniest Pub Yet”
The Public House Group is becoming a sign of quality, and The Hart is no different – good cooking, great ingredients and attentive service
Find Out MoreThe Salusbury Review | “A Great Addition to the ‘Gastro’ Pub Scene”
The Salusbury, with its easy, crowd-pleasing menu, is a very welcome addition to the Queen’s Park and the London gastro pub scene
Find Out MorePunk Royale Review | “Absolutely F**king Bonkers”
The most unique dining spot you’ll find in London Punk Royale has landed in London. The Nordic group of restaurants, already making waves in Oslo,…
Find Out MoreLagana Review | “Get us to the New Greek in Shoreditch!”
The new Greek restaurant from the Pachamama Group There are an awful lot of L restaurants opening recently. Just last week we went to Legado…
Find Out MoreLegado Review | “Standout Spanish Cooking in Shoreditch”
Fans of Sabor and of Spanish food in general will definitely want to check out Legado as it’s great to see some more unusual dishes on offer.
Find Out MoreThe Fat Badger Review | “The Most West London Night Out You’ll Have”
It’s the latest from The Public House Group Said group has been on an absolute roll these past few years – they are also behind…
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