Restaurant – Articles about London

According to various tastemakers and award-bestowers, Zia Lucia is one of London’s best pizza joints, famed for its 48-hour fermented dough that comes in four different versions – vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten-free and traditional. After choosing your dough, you can choose your pizza, which...

Although Thanksgiving in the UK is nowhere near as celebrated as it is in America, plenty of restaurants all over the city still serve up a feast in honour of the tradition (plus any excuse to eat, right?). Here's our guide to where to don your best stars-and-stripes attire and celebrate Thanksgivin...

The Black Cow’s latest venture says see ya to the rulebook and hello to a new concept. Forget about wine pairing, to celebrate their first birthday, The Black Cow has teamed up with the renowned Camden Town Brewery for a brand new pairing menu to go alongside their succulent, Middle-Eastern-inspired...

Ah, romance. London isn’t quite the City of Love when it comes to amorous pursuits, but when date night rolls around, you won’t be left outside in the rain. Whether you’re planning a momentous occasion, gearing up for a first date or looking to spice up your relationship, you’ll find plenty of cosy...

Whether you’re looking for a place to take your team for a celebratory lunch or you’re looking to escape the office for a solo-lunch date, this guide has got you sorted. Shoreditch is jam-packed with excellent restaurants; you can travel around the world with your tastebuds in just a few miles. From...

The sad news is that Plum + Spilt Milk has gone away but the good news is that it hasn’t totally disappeared. Following a rebranding and refurbishment, the venue is now known as Rails Restaurant and Little Bar. The name is a nod to its proximity to King’s Cross St Pancras and the French-influenced m...

It seems fair to say that in general, London is regarded as more exciting than many cities in the world, much less in the UK. It has parks and a river and more parks! And a creatively named clock tower! And have you seen those silly big buses?! Thrilling stuff all around. According to this year’s Go...

Bustling Covent Garden is known for its flocks of tourists, markets, and street entertainers, meaning it's a busy place from morning til night. There are plenty of places to eat in Covent Garden too, including great places that are open for lunch. Whether you're looking for a quick bite on the go, a...

Lusin is an award-winning group of successful restaurants that encompasses several venues in its native Saudi Arabia. For their first international venture, they’ve chosen Mayfair, where they’ll be offering their Armenian and Lebanese fusion cuisine in an elegant setting. Inspired by Armenian herit...

If you’re looking for a place to watch the sunset in London, jump on the overground and head straight for SE15, Peckham. This trendy district is known for its innovative art scene and is also home to various sunset-scooping rooftop bars, some of the best in the capital. One of these is Skylight Pec...

With the festive season fast approaching, it's time to gather up your family, friends or co-workers, sit down behind a big table, and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Many of London's restaurants will be offering festive seasonal menus throughout Yuletide, so we're highli...

If you're hunting for the best game restaurants in London, you've come to the right place. UK land is chock-full of highly-prized game meat that you can only find on UK soil, such as Highland venison and mountain hare, and restaurants are getting better and better at showcasing it. From sustainable...

The popular Humble Grape wine bars, soon to be found at six locations, are cosying up for autumn and introducing a brand-new menu. The specifics vary from location to location, as the group wants to give free reign to the individual chefs, but you can expect tasty small plates such as Chilli Fried...

Do androids dream of electric sheep? Does Jamie Oliver dream of pasta? We can now say with certainty that the answer to at least one of those questions is “yes”. The famed chef is collaborating with digital restaurant platform Taster for a series of pasta joint pop-ups called Pasta Dreams. He has dr...

Kanada-Ya is an award-winning group of restaurants that are known for their ramen acumen, using pork bones that have been simmered for no fewer than 18 hours to create their rich, steamy broth. Exclusive to London, Kanada-Ya’s speciality is an authentic tonkotsu dish that consists of pork and corn-...

From the shorelines of Spain to the far-flung corners of Turkey, the Mediterranean offers an unbeatable variety of fresh cuisines and flavours, and there's no better place to try them than London (unless, of course, you're actually in the Mediterranean). Here are our favourite places in the city tha...

Ikoyi, the West African-influenced London restaurant that holds two Michelin stars, is on the move. In October the restaurant will be closing its current St James site before moving to new premises at 180 Strand. The change marks the next phase in the evolution of the restaurant, and will be accompa...

Sometimes all you want to devour is a big, sticky bowl of mac 'n' cheese or a hefty slice of Pizza Pilgrims' mushroom and truffle Italian pie. Sometimes comfort food evokes a sense of nostalgia, and sometimes it’s purely functional, like when it’s eaten to cure a hangover from hell. From classic pie...

Sophisticated West African restaurant Akoko has named Ayo Adeyemi is its latest executive chef, the third to have been at the helm of the restaurant since it opened in 2020. Adeyemi has previously worked at Heston Blumenthal’s renowned restaurant The Fat Duck. He intends to use his own West African...

Earlier this week, the annual AA Hospitality Awards returned with their first in-person ceremony in three years. Based on quality standards, the awards recognise the best hospitality establishments in the country in 26 categories, with this year’s winners including a number of London establishments....

Westminster standout Fallow focuses on creative and sustainable dining, serving contemporary British cuisine seven days a week. They’ve now applied their inventiveness to brunch, launching a new brunch menu on 1 October, and it looks incredible. The highlights of Fallow’s new Saturday brunch menu a...

As if we weren’t already spoilt for choice with Market Place’s two venues in Peckham and Hounslow. They’ve just opened a brand new branch in Vauxhall, Market Place Vauxhall, with a stellar line-up of tasty residents serving their street food year-round. This new foodie destination will house 12 res...

Amongst London's many claims to fame, the capital is considered to be the birthplace of the modern gastropub. Combining elevated cuisine with cosy pub ambience for a more accessible fine dining experience, the gastropub quickly took root and launched a whole new scene. These days, more or less any p...

Soho’s DC Comics-themed restaurant, Park Row, has named Alyn Williams as its new executive chef, and this means that diners at the immersive eatery are in for a real treat. He trained under kitchen heavyweights like Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, and was previously the head chef at his own Michel...

If you’ve ever visited one of Temper’s restaurants, you’ll know just how excellent it is. These smokehouse spots take it up a notch when it comes to barbecued dishes, like smoked bone marrow with chimichurri salsa and rare-breed steaks, not to mention their extensive list of creative cocktails. Wel...

The premise at chef Nico Simeone’s Six by Nico restaurants is quite simple – six courses of fine dining, revolving around a theme that changes every six weeks and is served at a fixed, affordable price. Past concepts have included a topical focus on global cuisine such as Thai or the current Greece,...

The fine art of cuisine usually revolves around carefully balancing flavours to craft a gourmet delicacy, but there’s something to be said for the opposite approach as well. The one where you just pile everything on, defying all laws and reason, more and more, until the final result makes eyes pop j...

When it comes to British cuisine, Scottish food is a great option when you want something hearty and comforting. It’s indulgent, traditional, and packed with flavour thanks to the abundance of top-quality produce available in Scotland – think smoked salmon, langoustines and, of course, haggis. There...

At an awards gala in Madrid on September 18–20, the Top 100 chefs in the world were revealed. The recipients of the 2022 Best Chef awards include several renowned British chefs, as well as others who are based in London. Unlike many other culinary honours, The Best Chef awards focus on chefs instea...

Scandinavia is the northern and snowy bit of Europe where you'll find Denmark, Norway, and the very place where Thatsup first began – Sweden. Whether you're a Nordic ex-pat or you just want some extra Scandi cosiness in your life, there are lots of restaurants, bars and cafés where you can explore S...

Byron has just announced its brand spanking new burger, and it's sure to send your tastebuds into a frenzy. The new burger takes inspiration from the fragrant flavours of Korea; slathered in tangy Gochubang sauce, the Korean Gochubang Burger is bringing a taste of Asia to the streets of London. But...

With the abundance of chippies, kebabs and fast-food franchises on seemingly every street corner of the capital, finding healthier food options in the city might seem like a struggle. With the increasing shift towards health-conscious dining, however, more and more restaurants are featuring wholesom...

London’s urban jungle doesn’t make for the most dog-friendly of cities, but there are still plenty of pooches out and about with their owners at any given time. As a consequence, you can find dog-friendly pubs and restaurants all around the capital, with some even catering to their four-legged patro...

It’s always exciting when you’re heading out to see a show, but a great meal makes the occasion even more memorable. Fortunately there are lots of restaurants offering fantastic pre-theatre menus in London that mean you can enjoy a delicious dinner and get to your seats on time. No more long waits f...

Whitechapel is an exciting and well-known part of London that’s full of history. Probably best known as the stalking ground of Jack the Ripper, today it’s a creative hub with a thriving multicultural population. Plus, there are lots of great restaurants in Whitechapel to explore. It’s undeniable tha...

With a major train station, bus station, hotels, and theatres showing some of the biggest shows in town, Victoria is a bustling area and transit hub that many people visit every day. Whether you're just passing through and need to refuel or you're often in the area and want to find some great new pl...

If you’re on the hunt for a venue where you can celebrate your birthday, organise an intimate get-together, have a dinner party with friends or entertain business partners, the outstanding private dining options at many of London’s restaurants might be just the thing you need. From glamourous Michel...

Greenwich has a unique atmosphere. Not only is it the home of Greenwich Mean Time, but the maritime vibe makes you feel like you've gone to the seaside without even leaving zone two. No wonder the area attracts so many visitors from both London and further afield. There's plenty to explore in Greenw...

If you’re yearning for a holiday, reminiscing about that special summer or just in the mood for some tasty food, consider heading to one of the capital’s many Greek tavernas. From juicy souvlaki skewers and creamy spreads to refreshing salads and fluffy pita bread, the traditionally warm and hospita...

The Rondo La Cave wine bar beneath The Hoxton hotel in Holborn regularly hosts chef residencies in its incubator kitchen. The latest to join the ranks is Dollars, a collaboration with Andrei Soen, the founder of the renowned Park Bench Deli in Singapore. At the Park Bench Deli sandwich shop, Andrei...

With living costs on the rise, top chef Tom Kerridge, the man behind Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, is launching a new set menu in response to the crisis. From 5th September, three of his restaurants, including the London-based Kerridge’s Bar & Grill will serve a two-course set lunch for £15, giving diners...

London is renowned for its impeccable Indian food scene, and it might just be one of the best places in the world to eat it (apart from India itself). You’ll find excellent Indian restaurants scattered all over the city, but head to Brick Lane, follow the wafts of curry, and you’ll find some of the...

'In crust we trust' is the motto you'll see plastered all over any Pizza Pilgrim restaurant, where the pillow-like dough used to craft their epic Neapolitan pizzas is a serious art. So, you might be just as excited as us to hear they're opening up another site in Finsbury Park. They’ll serve their i...

The Cross was a legendary nightclub that drew in well-dressed crowds for nights of refined revelry in King’s Cross from 1993 to 2007. Setting itself apart with stylish furnishings and clientele, it became one of the most popular party spots in the city in a time when most clubs relied on cheesy musi...

When you’re after a tasty and filling meal where you can eat exactly what you like, heading to a buffet is often a great decision. Choose whatever catches your eye, eat as much of it as you want to, and go home feeling satisfied. There are plenty of buffet restaurants in London offering tasty cuisin...

If you’re a glutton for punishment and not just a straight up glutton, there’s some exciting restaurant news on the horizon - Karen’s Diner, the notoriously foul-mouthed eatery looks set to come to London. Originally started in Australia in 2021, the chain has successful UK branches in Sheffield, Ma...

We're all aware that eating out can often be pricey, but you don't have to miss out if you're on a budget. There are plenty of cheap eats in London that offer tasty food and great value for money. From affordable Asian favourites to Italian, Mexican, and even classic British cooking, the capital is...

An up-and-coming area on the outskirts of the city, Walthamstow has seen an influx of new inhabitants and redevelopment in the past couple of years and is poised to become the next big buzzy London neighbourhood. The dining scene is quickly following suit, with exciting new openings joining establis...

Kingsland Road is known as the home of Vietnamese food in London, but that's not the only delicious cuisine available on this busy East London street. Whether you're craving Japanese, seafood, burgers, or of course, a steaming bowl of pho, there's a restaurant in Kingsland Road where you can fill yo...

Hackney Wick: the creative capital of London and the bohemian neighbour of the swanky new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It's a hub for art, creativity, and culture, and an area that thrums with quirky bars, independent cafés, and edgy nightclubs. With this comes a variety of unique and interesting r...