Restaurant – Articles about London

Thanks to Borough Market, South London draws its fair share of foodies from around the world, but those in the know will tell you there's much more to this vast area than that – and we count ourselves firmly among those in the know. Ranging from the charmed lifestyles of neighbourhoods like Richmond...

If your love language involves carbs and chocolate, head to 27 Old Compton Street this February for one of the wackiest Valentine's Day main courses ever – bucatini al cioccolato.Nima Safaei's Italian restaurant in Soho is putting chocolate bucatini on the menu as a main, inviting diners to swap pre...

The Mayfair Chippy isn't the first place you think of when considering Iftar, but its Knightsbridge outpost is serving a thoughtful one throughout Ramadan. Available daily after 5pm, the four-course menu is designed for sharing and brings together familiar chippy favourites with subtle Middle Easter...

With its great public transport connections, bustling office worker crowds, and creative buzz, Spitalfields is one of London's most exciting places to eat. Centuries of migration and trade have helped shape a diverse and dynamic food scene, ranging from veteran curry houses and cult favourites to sp...

Sipping on a nice latte or a cheeky martini as you await your smashed avocado on toast, spilling the tea in the sun with your besties – breakfast in Chelsea can often feel like something out of a TV show. Regardless of whether you're after the full “Made in Chelsea” experience or just a quick coffee...

Crystal Palace is best known for the exploits of its eponymous football club, beautiful parkland, and fascinating dinosaur sculptures rather than dining scene, but have no fear – unlike dinosaurs, restaurants haven't gone extinct here yet. Our round-up of the best restaurants in Crystal Palace highl...

Jason Atherton's St James' restaurant, Sael, has added a bottomless lunch to its Saturdays, and it's a fairly straightforward one: three courses, free-flowing drinks, and enough time to actually enjoy it without having to rush out the door.The menu sticks to familiar territory, with starters such as...

We've teamed up with Fitzrovia's Italian gem Agrodolce to offer our readers a special discount in February.The recently opened Agrodolce brings classic Roman comfort cooking to London, with a menu built around pinsa pizzas, plates of pasta piled high, and other carb-loving staples of the Italian cap...

One of the most famous dishes in British culinary history, at its core, beef Wellington consists of a tender, rosy beef fillet enveloped in mushroom duxelles and flaky, golden pastry. It's not the easiest or quickest to prepare and is somewhat difficult to serve for a single diner, so it's a bit of...

Thanks to a new restaurant festival spearheaded by local heroes Acme Fire Cult, you can dine out at some of East London's finest at a significantly lower cost throughout February.The Restaurant Festival, Hackney is a new initiative launched by Dalston's Acme Fire Cult in collaboration with the EatCl...

If you like your burgers smashed, cheesy and a little bit spicy, clear your lunch plans for early February. Paris-born smashburger icons Dumbo are teaming up with Soho institution Rita's for their first-ever London collaboration, and it's a short, spicy one. The one-off burger lands on Sunday, 1 Feb...

Now in their 10th year, the Canary Wharf Winter Lights are a beloved annual tradition, and from 20 to 31 January, Roe is adding an extra incentive to follow the glowing trail.Roe's hot chocThe much-hyped restaurant from the team behind Fallow, one of the hottest openings in recent years, is popping...

Of course, all dishes are created equal, but some are, well, special. Whether they're breakthrough dishes that helped establish a chef as a master of their craft, in-house recipes that put a definitive stamp on a classic dish, or signature menu items that achieved a level of fame thanks to word-of-m...

Valentine's Day doesn't need balloons, roses, or a three-course tasting menu. Instead, this year, MOTH and Franco Manca are making a strong case for pizza, margaritas, and chilli.From 4 February to 4 March, Franco Manca is serving up a limited-edition spicy margherita with a canned MOTH Spicy Margar...

Burgers, steaks, ribs, sausages, pork belly, oh my – London is a meat eater's paradise, with drool-worthy meats grilled, cooked, roasted, marinated, and more around every corner. Home to everything from traditional steakhouses and smoke-filled barbecue joints to refined grill rooms and pioneering no...

Peckham is probably better known for rooftop bars, warehouse parties, and nights that end much later than planned, but its daytime food scene deserves just as much attention, particularly at brunch. In between galleries, record shops, and the constant buzz of Rye Lane, brunch here is a draw. Expect...

You know what the problem with Quattro Formaggi pizza is? Not enough cheese. There, we said it. It's clearly a pizza for cheese lovers, and any self-respecting cheese lover will tell you that the only thing better than cheese is more cheese, so why would you stop at a measly four cheeses? It doesn't...

You wouldn't think it, especially when compared to the loud, in-your-face culinary hype permeating the more central parts of the city, but over the years, North London has quietly established itself as a foodie favourite and developed a bit of a reputation as an area that introduces trends rather th...

Peckham is one of London's most diverse neighbourhoods for eating out, with affordable prices and a varied choice of cuisines making lunch an exciting daily proposition. From casual street-food markets to ambitious restaurants serving global flavours, the neighbourhood offers something for every app...

Hampstead and its neighbour Belsize Park are two of North London's most popular corners, and both deserve serious attention when it comes to eating and drinking well. Hampstead has long been known for its leafy parks, historic pubs and well‑loved neighbourhood favourites, and just a short stroll awa...

Sutton might be a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Central London, but there's no need to fear you'll go hungry here. Though its food scene might fly under the radar, the borough is home to independent restaurants serving everything from comforting classics to intriguing global flavours. Ou...

Fashionable Mayfair restaurant and bar Novikov is inviting you to kickstart the year with a relaxed aperitivo experience in its Italian private dining room. From 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday between 12 January and 12 February, enjoy a free-flowing taste of Italy in an intimate setting.For £30 per pe...

January in London is not exactly the time of year to soak up the sunshine in the UK, and the NHS has been reminding us (politely, but firmly) that from October to early March, most of us aren't making enough vitamin D from the sun alone. Enter Pizza Pilgrims, with a solution that involves plenty of...

January isn't exactly peak eating-out season, which is why Robin's Ramen launching a £1 half-pint deal feels well-timed. Throughout the month, the ramen pop-up at Supermarket of Dreams on Holland Park Avenue is pairing its signature bowls with £1 beers, making post-holiday dinners feel a little more...

New Year's Eve at Decimo is shaping up nicely, with Gilles Peterson on the decks, a solid sign the music will be taken seriously, and the tenth-floor setting at The Standard doing plenty of the work, complete with big views over St Pancras.The night is built around a four-course Decimo menu, espress...

From Soho to Exmouth Market and South Kensington, Macellaio has quietly taken up residence in some of London's best food spots. Wherever you find it, the offering is the same: excellent cuts of beef and a menu that knows exactly what it's doing.At its simplest, Macellaio (Italian for “butcher”) stic...

When people hear the name Jason Atherton, they often think of white tablecloths, tasting menus and prices that make you pause before ordering another round. But Sael and The Blind Pig quietly challenge that idea, both delivering the quality you'd expect from an Atherton venue, just without the hefty...

In a neighbourhood where restaurants open, close and change direction at a moment's notice, sticking around tends to mean something. For Nima Safaei, growth has never been about chasing buzz or expanding for the sake of it. What started at 40 Dean Street only grew when demand and a loyal crowd of re...

Inspired by the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things,” the Hawkins Diner serves 1980s-style comfort food and is available for delivery only.Coinciding with the release of the fifth and final season of the global smash hit “Stranger Things,” Netflix has teamed up with the Sessions platform for origina...

This year, Pyro's terrace has been reworked into Baráki Bar, a gorgeous Greek-inspired snug where heaters keep things toasty, cocktails flow, and everything seems to be cooked over fire. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, which makes it a fab option for an after-work drink or a cosy spot to settle in wi...

American quick-service chain Five Guys has always kept it simple, sticking to the principle of doing a few things, but doing them right – burgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches, with their signature fries on the side and a creamy milkshake to top things off. Now, for the first time ever, it's expanding it...

Wasabi, the popular Japanese food brand, has opened a new restaurant at Euston Station, offering a fresh dining option for commuters and travellers. To celebrate the launch, Wasabi is hosting a 'Spin to Win' event on December 11th, where visitors can win exclusive goodies, vouchers, and merchandise....

There's no shortage of quality Asian restaurants in Covent Garden, and we don't just mean the ones on its doorstep in Chinatown. Asian cuisine is famously varied, however, so if you're trying to accommodate different tastes or are unsure of what you'll be in the mood for by the time you take your se...

74 Charlotte Street has opened in Fitzrovia as Ben Murphy's newest chapter, shaped by years working with Pierre Koffmann and time spent in the Michelin-starred kitchens of southern France, Paris and New York. All that experience shows up in dishes that are carefully put together yet still familiar,...

If you only think of Canary Wharf as a place for spreadsheets and suits, it might surprise you how much good Asian food is packed into the area. There are sleek Japanese joints, classic crowd-pleasers, cosy neighbourhood spots and plenty of grab-and-go options for when you're in a rush. Here are the...

Soho is jam-packed with some of London's very best Asian restaurants, from tiny counter spots to buzzy two-floor dining rooms. You can walk a single street here and pass everything from bustling Thai grills to Japanese udon bars and modern Indian kitchens doing their own thing. This guide rounds up...

Alley Cats is keeping its pace with another west London opening, this time on Portobello Road. The New York-style pizzeria has been rolling out sites steadily since its Marylebone debut in 2024, and this fourth spot will land early next year.The space is spread over two floors with a slice hatch at...

If you have somehow reached December without plotting at least one reason to gather your favourite people around a table, EREV in Notting Hill is making a fairly strong case for doing exactly that. Their new festive feast is a mouthwatering spread designed for people who would rather skip the turkey...

From 1 to 30 December, Monday to Friday between 4 and 7 pm, guests visiting the lounge bar at elegant Mayfair restaurant Novikov will receive a complimentary glass of prosecco. During these hours, they can also take part in a festive lucky dip, with surprises ranging from signature cocktails to dess...

London's LGBTQ+ nightlife is famed around the world, but there's more to the city than Soho clubs, with lots of different inclusive spaces, sights, and services available to queer individuals. From restaurants and bars flying the rainbow flag to gender-neutral hair salons and libraries delving into...

HOP Vietnamese has opened its latest site right by King's Cross St Pancras, bringing quick, tasty Vietnamese dishes to a part of London already spoiled for fast food. To celebrate the launch, HOP is giving away 500 free HOP Boxes from midday on Wednesday, 26 November. The menu sticks to what HOP doe...

This festive season, Mayfair institution Novikov is inviting patrons to enjoy a set Christmas lunch in the Italian dining area of the elegant restaurant. Not only is it a tasty option for a special holiday meal, it's great value for money as well.This festive set lunch menu invites you to settle in...

Pizza Pilgrims is closing out the year by doing what it does best: opening more places to eat pizza. After spending the past year expanding across the UK and publishing their latest cookbook, 'Pizza Napoli', the brothers are heading back to where it all started. Their original Soho pizzeria is reope...

Sael in St James's Market is getting into the festive spirit with a season of indulgent dining, private parties, and late-night drinks. The Michelin-recommended restaurant, known for its woodfire British cuisine, is hosting celebrations across its elegant dining spaces and swanky upstairs speakeasy,...

Soho restaurant 64 Old Compton Street is hosting a special one-day giveaway to celebrate one month until Christmas. The restaurant will offer 100 free portions of its new Pigs in Blankets Ragu to take away. The Pigs in Blankets Ragu takes the house gnocchi ragu and makes it festive. Soft handmade po...

Daly's has made a comeback, and it's had quite the glow-up. The long-loved wine bar opposite the Royal Courts of Justice has reopened as Daly's Wine Bar & Beer Hall, giving Londoners two very different reasons to stop by. Upstairs, it's all polished glasses and chatter over Malbec, but head downstai...

South Bank and Waterloo are two of those London areas where you can finish a riverfront walk, step out of a matinee or come off the train and be surrounded by lovely lunch options. This area of the city has everything, from casual pubs and open-air market stalls to sleek riverside restaurants, offer...

With a total of seven Michelin stars earned across six restaurants worldwide, it's fair to say Jason Atherton is firmly among the best in the business. When Pollen Street Social opened in 2011, it wasn't just another restaurant — it was the place to eat, earning a star within six months. Fast forwar...

Mazarine, the latest project from Khaled Dandachi and Fred Srouchi (the duo behind Sparrow Italia), is set to open on Hanover Square later this month, bringing a slice of coastal France to central London.Headed up by Thierry Laborde, whose résumé includes stints at Le Gavroche, LPM, and Monaco's thr...

Throughout November, the elegant Novikov restaurant in Mayfair is shining a spotlight on the seasonal white truffle – particularly on Thursday evenings, when they'll take things up a notch to create an elevated experience for their guests.Between 6 and 11pm every Thursday in November, Novikov will b...