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.
hello JoJo Review | “An Epic New Addition to Camberwell”
Hello JoJo has landed in Camberwell with a colourful bang, lighting up Camberwell Church Street with its bright blue facade.
Find Out MoreCounter 71 Review | “A Love Letter to the Best British Produce”
Following his stint as Head Chef of Fenn, Joe Laker went out on his own in 2023 with Counter 71, a 16-seat counter restaurant in Hoxton
Find Out MoreHIMI Review | “Best Izakaya in London? Just Might Be”
Simply put, HIMI is one of London’s best Japanese restaurants. If you have any interest at all in Japanese food, it’s an essential visit.
Find Out MorePyro Review | “Elevated Greek Dishes and One of London’s Best New Outdoor Bars”
With its outdoor space, Pyro is gearing up to be one of London’s best new al fresco restaurants and bars this summer
Find Out MoreKrokodilos Review | “A Great Greek Spot That’s Flown Under the Radar”
Angelos Togias (ex-Connaught) leads the kitchen at Krokodilos and he’s definitely doing his own spin on Greek dishes
Find Out MoreNoodle and Beer Chinatown Review | “Perfect Your Pulls at This 3am Date Place”
Noodle and Beer Chinatown has jazzed up interiors and a bigger, better, more social media savvy menu compared to its Spitalfields sister
Find Out MoreThe Kerfield Arms Review | “Another Smash Hit From The Baring Team”
The Baring team have done it again, taking over The Crooked Well in Camberwell and reopening it as The Kerfield Arms
Find Out MoreOne Club Row Review | “Big NYC Energy Meets East London Cool”
The cold martinis and classic dishes are reason enough to go to One Club Row but the hospitality tops it all off.
Find Out MoreTatar Bunar Review | “A Great Introduction to Ukrainian Food for Those Not in the Know”
Tatar Bunar, open in Shoreditch, is the debut London venture from Ukrainian restaurateurs Alex Cooper and Anna Andriienko
Find Out MoreNina Review | “This Marylebone Spot Lives Up to the Hype”
What was Pachamama in Marylebone has now been turned into Italian spot Nina and it’s one of the hottest spots in town
Find Out MoreTasca at Câv Review | “Spanish-Portuguese Plates and Cocktails in Bethnal Green”
We try Tasca at Cav, the Spanish-Portuguese concept by Sinead Murdoch and Josh Dallaway that’s in residence at the Bethnal Green bar
Find Out MoreWilliam IV, Surrey Review | “Take a Trip to Little London for a Perfect Pub Lunch”
Catching one of those early spring March days recently, we hopped on the train out to the Surrey Hills to check out William IV
Find Out MoreThe Lavery Review | “A Georgian Townhouse Gets a Modern Menu”
Based in the home of painter Sir John Lavery, the building has been meticulously restored and is now The Lavery restaurant
Find Out MoreHora Review | “A Mayfair Restaurant With Actually Good Food”
If you’re looking for a bit of a Mayfair party restaurant but don’t want to sacrifice on the food, Hora is a perfect solution.
Find Out MoreThe Brave Review | “It Had Us at Chip Shop Curry Sauce”
If you’re craving comforting pub grub, but still want a touch of luxury, The Brave is the spot – hello chip shop hash browns.
Find Out MoreYú Gé Review | “Top Tier Peking Duck at London’s Latest Luxury Cantonese”
We’re like moths to a flame when a new Peking duck specialist opens in London so we needed very little excuse to head down to Yú Gé.
Find Out MoreLuna Omakase Review | “One for a Blowout Meal”
Luna Omakase in the City, sister to Juno Omakase in Notthing Hill, is the highest omakase restaurant in London
Find Out MoreThe Knave of Clubs Review | “A Historic Boozer Brought Back to Life in Style”
The Knave of Clubs is an instant classic, with a cracking atmosphere, a great drinks selection and a food menu that works perfectly
Find Out MoreDon’t Tell Dad Review | “Don’t Keep This Place a Secret”
Don’t Tell Dad is neighbourhood bakery and restaurant on Lonsdale Road in Queen’s Park opened by Daniel Land
Find Out MoreCálong Review | “Korean Flavour Bombs + Natural Wine”
Korean bistro Cálong, run by chef Joo Woo, has now settled into the old Rubedo site on Stoke Newington Church Street
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