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.
Cycene Review | “Still One of the Finest Tasting Menus in Town”
2024 has been a year of evolution for Cycene as Taz Sarhane is now Head Chef and he’s brought a greater focus on British ingredients
Find Out MoreDishoom Review | “Their Biggest Menu Update Since Opening”
Dishoom has just done something BIG; they’ve made the most significant menu update since opening back in 2010
Find Out MoreThe Grill at The Hero | “Another Smash Hit”
We loved our lunch at The Hero this summer so we rushed straight down to the newly opened Grill, in the first floor dining room
Find Out MoreTuna Fight Club Review | “The First Rule of Tuna Fight Club Is…”
Tuna Fight Club sees guests ushered out into the street to greet the arrival of the night’s star: a 200+ kg bluefin tuna.
Find Out MoreCafe François Review | “Your New Favourite Borough Market Meet Up”
Cafe François has set out to be that dependable, affordable spot that is going to suit almost any occasion
Find Out MoreSael Review | “One of the Best Menus in London Right Now”
Sael is another hit for Jason Atherton, with one of those menus that reads so well and then delivers the goods.
Find Out MoreMary’s Review | “You Can’t Argue With the Execution of the Food”
In the middle of four new 2024 openings for Jason Atherton came Mary’s, shacking up at his Mayfair restaurant Pollen Street Social.
Find Out MoreKhao Bird Review | “The Flavour Bomb-Filled Menu Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously”
The team behind Lucky Khao in Brighton has landed in London with Khao Bird, a permanent residency at The Globe Tavern
Find Out MoreThe Barbary Notting Hill Review | “The Whole Place Just Oozes Style”
Truly the menu alone makes The Barbary Notting Hill worth a visit but it’s also got the look and ambience to match.
Find Out MoreCherub’s, Deal Review | “Well Worth a Visit on Your Next Seaside Trip”
Deal is our favourite town on the Kent coast Mainly because there’s a great line up of restaurants down there now, with the likes of…
Find Out MoreOh Gee Review | “It’s a Proper Bit of Fun”
Chef Byungtae Ahn has teamed up with The Hoxton, Shoreditch for a fried chicken pop-op – here’s our Oh Gee review
Find Out MoreKanpai Classic Review | “For Carnivores, a Veritable Feast Awaits”
If you hit up all the big steak restaurants and consider yourself something of a beef connoisseur, you really can’t skip Kanpai Classic.
Find Out MoreHighroad Social Review | “A Proper Restaurant, Offering Serious Modern Cooking”
Greenwich is not a part of London known for its restaurants but Highroad Social is a very welcome change to all the chains
Find Out MoreNine Lives Review | “A Trusty Date Spot You Can Always Rely On”
Nine Lives is a welcome subterranean oasis from the bustle of London Bridge, with banging cocktails, ceviche and tacos
Find Out MoreRia’s Review | “Some of the Best Detroit-Style Pizza in London”
Ria’s, run by Ria and David Morgan-Ratcliffe is a Detroit-style pizza and natural wine bar on All Saints Road
Find Out MoreXi Home Dumplings Bay Review | “If You Like Dumplings, You’ll Definitely Want to Visit”
Xi Home Dumplings Bay specialises in northern-style Chinese dumplings from Dalian, the hometown of founder Wenjun Xiang Having started out at Bang Bang Oriental Food…
Find Out MoreLolo Review | “Another Great Addition to José Pizarro’s Restaurant Line-Up”
José Pizarro’s latest restaurant is on his home turf of Bermondsey Street, right next door to his original José Tapas Bar
Find Out MoreHalf Cut Market Review | “It’s settled more firmly into wine bar territory”
Half Cut Market started as a bottle shop, deli and wine bar, with rotating chefs, but has now settled more firmly into wine bar territory
Find Out MoreLasdun Review | “A Genuine Touch of Class in an Otherwise Pretty Touristy, Chain-Led Part of Town”
Lasdun opened at The National Theatre about a year ago and was the first new project from Jon Rotherham and Tom Harris since they launched The Marksman back in 2015
Find Out MoreGoodbye Horses Review | “The Menu Is All Killer No Filler”
An ex-Brilliant Corners, Papi and Noble Fine Liquor team has come together to open Goodbye Horses
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