Restaurant – Articles about London

Sophisticated Mayfair restaurant Novikov is launching a new small plates menu in its Italian dining room, coinciding with the changing of the seasons and nature springing to life all around us. Believing that life is too tasty to stick to one flavour, the new menu encourages guests to explore a rang...

Peruvian fusion restaurant Coya in Mayfair is hosting its annual Mama Quilla celebration on Saturday, an immersive event themed around the Andean moon goddess that aims to support women-focused charities. The evening will feature a vibrant cultural programme including live performances and a musical...

The lounge bar at stylish Mayfair destination Novikov is hosting a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration this year, transforming the venue with festive decorations and a live Latino band from 9pm. Commemorating the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when the underdog Mexican army defeat the French, one of the best-know...

London set lunch menus are a reliable way of enjoying a balanced midday meal in the city while keeping costs low and avoiding store-bought slop. Our round-up of the best set lunch menus in London features great value deals around the city, ranging from Michelin-starred bastions of fine dining to rel...

Escape the confines of the office and soak up the energy of London's most iconic district as you enjoy your midday meal. 64 Old Compton Street's Soho Lunch Club invites you to transform your weekday routine into a culinary highlight, offering a generous 25% discount on your food bill every Monday th...

Jason Atherton's elegant Central London restaurant Sael is celebrating a British staple with its Fish Fridays, offering a high-calibre take on a classic dish.Guests can enjoy Michelin-level fish and chips for £19 during both lunch and dinner services. The meal features flaky fish encased in crisp, g...

Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov has unveiled a refreshed set lunch menu that celebrates high-quality seasonal produce and classic Mediterranean flavours. Available daily, the menu offers an accessible way to experience the restaurant's sophisticated culinary craft.New menu options include t...

Since opening in 2016 and adding a second site in 2026, Bar Douro has become a solid go-to for Portuguese plates in central London. With two sites — one in London Bridge's Flat Iron Square and another in the City of London — the restaurant has built a great reputation around small plates, cracking w...

Exmouth Market packs a whole lot of culinary punch into a mere 200 metres. A rare find in London thanks to nearly every business here having outdoor seating, it's home to a wide range of restaurants, bars, and independent businesses, all contributing to a buzzy atmosphere and a lively social scene a...

The Jones Family Kitchen, an award-winning Belgravia steakhouse, is renowned for its elegant setting, the team's devotion to the finest cuts of beef, and an appreciation for everyday indulgences. It's the latter two in particular that are at the forefront of the restaurant's latest offers.The first...

Piercing the sky above Southwark, The Shard is an unmistakable London landmark and the tallest building in the UK, coming in at 309.6 metres. Thanks to the 360-degree panoramic views from its 72nd-floor observation deck, it's a popular attraction for visitors, many of whom take advantage of the skys...

Born from the electric collision of East London's creativity and East Tokyo's energetic neighbourhood spirit, Mitsu is set to redefine the local dining scene.MitsuLocated just minutes from the Old Street Roundabout, Mitsu fuses authentic Japanese cooking with Shoreditch's unmistakable attitude, serv...

Organising a big group meal can be a tricky proposition, what with different preferences, budgets, occasions, and so on. That's why we've compiled this list of the best Central London restaurants for big groups, covering everything from opulent private rooms to relaxed bistros offering a diverse men...

The City's got a new steakhouse, and it's set up in one of London's more atmospheric spots. MRBL opened in early March inside Leadenhall Market, taking over a two-floor space with a terrace that looks straight out onto the market's grand, Victorian architecture.The menu sticks to a solid British ste...

London does seasonal food with varying degrees of subtlety, and this Easter, Inamo is leaning firmly into the fun side of things with its limited-edition Sushi Chick.It's exactly what it sounds like — a small, chick-shaped piece of sushi that almost feels too cute to eat. The rice is tinted yellow w...

There are two types of people when it comes to pizza – those who finish the crusts, and those who leave them neatly stacked at the edge of the plate. Pizza Pilgrims is working on the idea that the issue isn't the crust itself, it's what comes with it.This April, the Neapolitan-style group is launchi...

Rotisserie chicken is a simple dish with crisp skin, juicy meat and balanced seasoning, and across London, it's being done in a variety of ways. From market stalls to fancier dining rooms, some kitchens stick to classic French techniques with high-quality birds and rich jus, while others bring in bo...

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden is one of London's best-known food halls, with the converted warehouse drawing in locals and tourists alike with its varied food options, lively communal tables, and buzzy atmosphere. Part of the KERB project that aims to help develop and platform emerging street-...

London isn't exactly the city that never sleeps, but rest assured there's always a place you can wander to, regardless of the time of day or night. Whether you're a night owl desperately keeping sleep at bay, a weary traveller arriving at dawn, or simply looking to keep the good times rolling even a...

Fourteen years after opening their first restaurant, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich are trying something new. On 13 April, the duo behind Honey & Co. will open Honey & Co. Great Portland, a deli, dining room and wine bar.Taking over the former Honey & Smoke site, the 40-cover space is designed to...

If you're looking for a slightly fancier way to mark Mother's Day this year, La Maison Ani in Knightsbridge is putting together a celebration that's all Parisian brasserie charm. Located inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, just moments from Sloane Street, the restaurant offers an elegant setting for...

Fitzrovia is one of central London's best neighbourhoods for lunch, tucked between Soho, Bloomsbury and Marylebone and packed with places that cater to every kind of midday plan. Within a few streets, you'll find everything from Thai plates and excellent sandwiches to veggie plates from some of Lond...

Small and often overshadowed or lumped in with its better-known neighbours like Notting Hill, Shepherd's Bush usually doesn't rank highly on most foodies' lists – and that does it a disservice in our opinion. Sure, the options aren't endless, and Westfield London takes up a fair share of the foot tr...

Forget wine – the Italian restaurant's innovative seasonal experience puts a new twist on tasting menus.Bermondsey restaurant Baccalà is known for its appreciation of quality olive oil, offering extra virgin olive oil tastings for groups while also making ample use of the premium ingredient in its d...

If you're looking to take your regular everyday lunch to the next level, might we suggest simply going to that level? When the sunshine kicks in, London's impressive skyline is the perfect backdrop for a filling rooftop lunch, and there are quite a few restaurants making full use of their elevated p...

Five of London's celebrated Italian restaurants are turning up the heat on 8 March to determine whose lasagna is best.This Sunday, Gloria in Shoreditch is hosting a big cook-off to determine the best lasagna in London, with 64 Old Compton Street, Passione Vino, Noci, and Senza Fondo each bringing th...

Michelin-trained chef Chet Sharma and Mitsunobu Nagae reunite for a BiBi & Friends collab dinner following their first collaboration at l'abeille in New York in 2025, marking Mitsu's London cooking debut.Nagae, an Osaka-born chef trained in France under Joël Robuchon, leads the Michelin-starred Trib...

This International Women's Day, The Ivy Collection is doing something slightly different from the usual themed menus and limited-edition cocktails. On Sunday 8 March, restaurants across the UK and Ireland will host special brunches in partnership with Papa Salt Gin, inviting nominated women from loc...

Consisting of upmarket areas such as Chelsea and Notting Hill, West London has a reputation for offering some of the best dining around, especially on the pricier end of the scale. Refined riverside institutions stand alongside Michelin-starred stalwarts, with neighbourhood bistros and warm gastropu...

Fitzrovia is brimming with interesting restaurants, and the newly opened Aces Foodcraft slips neatly into that mix. The project comes from chef Alex Craciun, whose last big London outing was at Sosharu, and it works as a laid-back neighbourhood spot by day and an intimate chef's counter by night.The...

Portobello Road has never been short on places to eat, but Ukai is bringing something a little different to the Notting Hill dining scene. This nifty little Notting Hill spot is an expert in modern robata cooking, with Mediterranean and South American influences that make the menu feel that little b...

There's something nice about stumbling across a venue that's had a proper refresh, and this newly renovated courtyard and private dining room at AUN in Stoke Newington is the hottest place to be this coming spring.The restaurant has always maxxed out on vibes, but the new courtyard gives the place a...

With fashion and style such a big part of Chelsea life, the upscale London neighbourhood has long had a soft spot for everything Italian, including food. Ranging from old-school trattorias that feel like family dining rooms to glossy A-lister spots, Italian restaurants in Chelsea are as much for din...

World-famous comedian Nigel Ng is launching his first restaurant in London this spring.Comedian and online personality Nigel Ng has built up a legion of followers with his comic alter-ego Uncle Roger, a hilarious portrayal of a Cantonese uncle bemoaning the culinary atrocities visited upon tradition...

Nipotina isn't usually the kind of place you'd expect to stumble across a small contemporary art exhibition, but this winter the Mayfair Italian restaurant is blurring the lines between gallery and dining room. A new collaboration with Saatchi Yates brings a rotating art installation into the space,...

With its mix of bricks-and-mortar restaurants, permanent stalls, and food trucks, Spitalfields Market offers unbeatable variety within a relatively compact area, complemented by all sorts of traders that make it a top destination for everything from shopping sprees to quick lunches or hanging out wi...

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...