10 affordable Michelin restaurants in London

This Chiswick institution is the kind of place locals keep coming back to. Expect crisp white tablecloths, the very best service, and food that's delicious and refined. The modern European menu is influenced by French fare, but you'll see the occasional Mediterranean zhuzh thrown in. The best deal is the Wednesday to Friday set lunch at £45 for three courses. 

Kitchen W8 is a neighbourhood restaurant with Michelin credentials, where British cooking is given a French joie de vivre. It's super relaxing but still refined, with soft ambient lighting and tables draped in fresh white tablecloths. The set menu includes three courses for £49.50 at lunch and early evening, including seasonal dishes like roast partridge leg or pigeon raviolo, although the menu does change. 

Italian cooking meets British influences at Luca in Clerkenwell, located in a stunning townhouse just a few minutes' walk from Farringdon Station. The interiors are mid-century and cool, with a gorgeous terrace for warmer days. The express lunch menu is a steal, and incudes £32 for two courses or £38 for three. Dishes include things like John Dory with golden turnips, conchiglie with Italian courgettes, and lots of handmade pasta.

You'll find Chef Anthony Demetre's Wild Honey located within the renowned Sofitel St James, where it serves a modern European menu in an incredible, art-deco dining room. The atmosphere is sleek, sophisticated and sexy, with the sort of service you'd want from a Michelin-starred spot. The weekday lunch and pre-theatre menu is excellent value at £45 for three courses and £49 with a glass of bubbly, featuring options like Tamworth pork belly and Denbighshire lamb with English asparagus.

Jun Tanaka's Charlotte Street restaurant is a stylish bistro complete with a vibe that feels more laid-back Soho than fancy fine dining. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is designed for sharing, but the real star of the show is the set lunch or early dinner: £35 for two courses or £38 for three when this guide was written. Expect refined dishes made with the best produce, like sea bream carpaccio. Lunch is the best time to go to nab a good deal.

Adejoké Bakare's West African restaurant is all about creating a neighbourhood feel while serving food worthy of its Michelin star. This bright, bold space is filled with the hum of music and tempting aromas. The set menu keeps things simple and affordable: you can nab a stellar deal at lunch for £45 and £105 for dinner, and tuck into dishes like fermented rice cake with slow-roasted tomatoes or smoked eel with sweet potato cream and yams.

Phil Howard's Chelsea spot is the kind of place that feels special without being OTT. It's light and modern, as well as being elegant, with huge windows and a stripped-back interior. The food is ingredient-led and inspired by fresh Mediterranean fare, with a £45 set menu (available at lunch and early dinner) which includes three courses,  making this one of London's best Michelin bargains.

Trishna in Marylebone is all about coastal Indian dishes in a space that's bright, modern and laid-back. The lunch and early evening menu offers three courses for £50 or four for £55, including dishes like aloo chaat and gongura lamb. This is the sort of place that's ideal for both a leisurely lunch or early dinner.

You'll find Benares in the heart of Mayfair, where it's all about refined Indian fine dining. The interiors are sleek and sophisticated, and probably exactly what you'd expect from a Michelin-starred institution, but with subtle nods to Indian decor. The set lunch menu is a great way to make more bang for your buck; it costs £43 for two courses or £49 for three. Dishes are made with British ingredients and Indian spices, like Welsh lamb with chickpea masala.

OMA is a modern Greek-inspired restaurant located in the heart of historic Borough Market. The menu here screams sophistication, featuring a range of dishes cooked over a live fire, offering added depth and smokiness. The small plates start from around £11 and mains up to £55, making it a more affordable option for those who want to dine Michelin without breaking the bank. The best time to go is at lunchtime.