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.
One 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
Find Out MoreRake Review | “The Compton Arms Has Another Killer Kitchen Resident”
Rake, run by Jay Claus and Syrus Pickhaver, has made the move to The Compton Arms from The Gun in Hackney.
Find Out MorePrince Arthur, Belgravia Review | “A Bling Belgravia Pub from an Ex-Brat Chef”
Prince Arthur Belgravia is a refurbished pub that’s been getting a fair amount of attention for its food, courtesy of chef Adam Iglesias
Find Out MoreDove Review | “A Worthy Successor to Orasay”
Dove looks very similar to its previous incarnation but has replaced (most of) the seafood with a menu of elevated comfort food
Find Out MoreRovi Review | “A Fine Example of Ottolenghi’s Veg-Forward Cooking”
Rovi in Fitzrovia is part of chef Yotam Ottolenghi line-up of restaurants and this should be clear from the veggie-centric menu
Find Out MoreFantômas Review | “A Bold Addition to the King’s Road”
True to form, Chris Denney’s not confined by continent when it comes to the Fantomas menu and he’s doing some exciting cooking.
Find Out MoreCanton Blue Review | “Some of the Best High-End Chinese Cooking in London”
A stellar restaurant for a stellar hotel The Peninsula Hotel finally opened in London in 2023, and with it came a crop of great restaurants,…
Find Out MoreDream Xi’an Review | “Come for the Biangbiang Noodles, Stay for Everything Else”
Guirong Wei is raising the profile of Shaanxi food with her restaurants, including Dream Xi’an, her largest one yet
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