The best accessible restaurants in London

Jamie Oliver Catherine Street marks the famed chef's triumphant return to the British culinary scene, his first new establishment in the UK since his business faced administration challenges. Nestled in a Grade I-listed building in Covent Garden, this produce-focused restaurant celebrates local suppliers and British fare, featuring classic Oliver creations alongside fresh, innovative dishes and daily specials, complete with the option of an outdoor terrace. The venue is fully accessible.

The Botanist brings together traditional fine dining and delicious gastropub cuisine, with expertly mixed cocktails to go along. The contemporary interior features sophisticated decor for an overall upmarket feel, all on one level, facilitating simple wheelchair access. The elegant restaurant is a cornerstone of the Sloane Square dining scene, and while its menu is rooted in Britain, it draws inspiration from all over the world.

Brasserie Zédel is a popular Parisian-style brasserie in central London, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The venue has a number of elegant spaces, including the main restaurant, bar area, and Parisian café with an outdoor terrace. The menu features French-inspired dishes, including options for vegetarians and a plat du jour. The atmosphere is rich and sophisticated, with authentic art deco interiors and the option to enjoy theatre and cabaret at The Crazy Coqs. Despite being mainly underground, a lift provides easy access to all areas.

The award-winning Inamo restaurants are all about an interactive, communal experience in a high-tech Asian setting. You can use the state-of-the-art touch-screen tables to order an assortment of dishes from all over Asia, including sushi and fusion specialities, play a variety of games, and more. You can book one of Inamo's unique private dining rooms with giant screens and games as well.

La Goccia is an Italian restaurant located in Covent Garden, run by the Petersham Nurseries team. They offer a beautiful setting with an elegant bar, indoor dining with views of the open kitchen and wood-fired oven, and an outdoor courtyard surrounded by plants and flowers. They serve contemporary Italian cuisine with ingredients sourced from independent producers and offer private dining and special events. Their wine list features exclusively Italian vintages, with a focus on organic and sustainable options.

La Mela is a spacious bistro in Hackney with plenty of outdoor tables and a quaint, rustic interior with a cosy, familial vibe. The continental food served here is inspired by Italy's varied and rich culinary tradition, and features modern twists and seasonal ingredients. An extensive wine list and signature cocktails are available with your meal, and children and dogs are welcome too.

Madison is a renowned rooftop bar in London, offering undisturbed views of St. Paul's Cathedral and a spectacular wraparound view of the city's skyline. The bar and restaurant offer American classics with a creative twist, inspired by New York's eclectic neighbourhoods. Customers can enjoy weekend rooftop brunches with the option of free-flowing prosecco, and the bar serves a variety of beverages, including seasonal cocktails, champagne, and wine. 

One of London's many fantastic Chinese restaurants, Shikumen serves a range of authentic dishes blending eastern and western culinary traditions, just like the titular “stone gate” housing in Shanghai that combines Chinese and Western structural styles. Using British produce, Chinese sauces and garnishes to craft flavourful dishes, the restaurant is an atmospheric, intimate venue that's ideal for any occasion, whether you're there for a group dinner, a one-on-one date, or anything in between.

Galvin La Chapelle has retained one Michelin star for more than a decade, a testament to its dedication to serving the finest French cuisine. In a sophisticated setting beneath a high ceiling, seasonal produce and traditional techniques keep pace with contemporary trends. A typical menu here might include crab and scallop lasagne as a starter, followed by coffee & Amalfi lemon risotto, and a peach soufflé to top it off, all accompanied by an impressive wine list. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilets.

An elegant French restaurant by the river, Le Pont de la Tour is housed in a former tea warehouse and boasts magnificent views of Tower Bridge from its enclosed terrace. While at this wheelchair-accessible restaurant, you can try classic French cuisine. Kids' menus and a lavish cocktail and wine list are also available. You can also book private dining or events inside or on the terrace.

Gordon Ramsay's Michelin-starred Pétrus is heaven for those with deep wallets and a nose for fine vintages, as its centrepiece glass-encased wine cellar is full of rare and expensive vintages – you can even get the titular Chateau Pétrus wines by the glass. Choose from different tasting and à la carte menus featuring contemporary French cuisine and the finest British ingredients to complete the prestigious experience. The accessible restaurant has disabled toilets and welcomes guide dogs as well.

Darwin Brasserie sits on the 36th floor of the Fenchurch Building, so lift access is a given. At this lively and contemporary venue for all-day dining, you can enjoy a meal along with amazing views of the city. In addition to the main à la carte options, there's also a set menu, but regardless of what you choose, you can be certain the tasty food will highlight British produce. Don't forget to throw in a sophisticated cocktail while you're there.

Hide might have a famously dramatic spiral staircase, but its spaces are connected by a lift as well, and the accessible toilet is as stylish as the rest of the venue. The Michelin-starred restaurant offers a range of dining and drinking experiences. The light and modern dining room on the upper floor offers à la carte and tasting menus with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as an extensive wine list, while the ground floor serves simple yet sophisticated all-day dining with a unique breakfast menu and à la carte and set lunch menus. Downstairs is an intimate bar with rare and fine spirits.

Hawksmoor is a group of meat lovers' paradises around London, serving meat in various forms, from T-bone steaks to ribs and burgers. Aiming to restore the reputation of British beef on their quest to become one of the best steakhouse brands in the country, the restaurants are stylish and well known for their drinks offerings as well. Nearly all of their London venues are wheelchair accessible and fitted with disabled toilets and lifts where necessary.

Striving to make Lebanese food as popular and ubiquitous as Italian cuisine, these vibrant, bustling Comptoir Libanais eateries are also wheelchair accessible. You can choose from an assortment of traditional mezze, including flatbreads and dips such as hummus and baba ghanoush, or go for one of the wraps, tagines and other nourishing mains.

Roka is an award-winning group of Japanese restaurants serving contemporary robata Japanese cuisine and featuring modern, stylish settings. All of their branches are wheelchair accessible and have disabled toilets. The menu is packed with an assortment of the finest Japanese dishes, from baby back ribs with cashew nuts to sake teriyaki salmon with sansho salt, and there are Asian-inspired cocktails to go with your food as well.

Fischer's is a laidback all-day dining establishment in Marylebone, bringing a slice of Viennese café life – and Sacher cake – to the capital in a classically elegant European setting. The restaurant is decorated with art and trinkets picked up by the Fischer family on their travels, and the building is wheelchair accessible from the street. The toilets are located on the ground floor too. The menu features Central European classics such as schnitzels, röstis and sausages, along with pastries, eggs and other breakfast dishes. 

This hip cocktail lounge and restaurant will take you through space and time with its turn-of-the-century interior and influences from around the world. You can sample classic British and European dishes such as risotto and beef fillet at this wheelchair-accessible spot, surrounded by hanging plants, pendant lights and glamourous touches. The bar at Hoxley & Porter mixes up an extensive range of signature and sharing cocktails.

Sitting high above Regent Street, Aqua Nueva is a contemporary Spanish restaurant with a pair of comfy roof terraces where you can gaze out at the Central London skyline. The wheelchair-accessible restaurant is classically elegant, with low tables and ambient lighting. Choose from different Spanish menus, including pre-theatre and brunch options, with all sorts of tapas and croquettes ready for sharing.

The German Gymnasium is housed in a huge, impressive Grade II listed building next to St Pancras, with a large terrace out front as well. Though the various dining and drinking areas are spread across several floors, they're all accessible by lift, and the disabled toilet is stylishly decorated. Expect classic Mittel Europa cuisine on the menu – schnitzels, wursts and other hearty fare, along with bier, pastries and the like.

The Begging Bowl's head chef, Jane Alty, trained at the now-defunct Michelin-starred Thai eatery Nahm, carrying the latter's spirit on at her Peckham restaurant. Known for original street-style food that celebrates the complex flavours and intricacies of Thai cuisine, the restaurant puts Nahm's techniques, suppliers and even equipment to use on ingredients sourced directly from Thailand. The bright venue is decked out in natural tones and offers wheelchair-accesisble seating and a disabled toilet.

Cellar is the all-day restaurant and bar at Bradmore House, part of the Kindred members' club and event and coworking space. The relaxed neighbourhood hangout is open to all, serving a range of internationally inspired delicacies off a menu crafted by renowned chef Andrew Clarke (Acme Fire Cult, Stereo …). You can complement your meal with locally roasted coffee, craft beers, a curated organic wine list or one of the signature cocktails. The venue has road-level entry and an elevator.

Not only does the Holborn Dining Room have a Gin Bar, it also has a Pie Room that doubles as a private dining chamber. The Rosewood Hotel's brasserie takes its British roots seriously, judiciously using copper, wood and leather to create a refined, top-end feel. A stylish spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a drink or a classic British pie, the restaurant is fully accessible, with a lift providing easy access to the disabled toilet below.

Set on the 40th floor of one of the city's tallest buildings, with floor-to-ceiling windows letting you take in the cityscape any time of the day. It might not be as hot a dining ticket as it used to be, but this upscale restaurant has lost none of its appeal, playing around with international culinary tradition in dishes such as braised duck leg and waffle, angus beef tartare or corn ribs in spicy sticky sauce. A hit-packed breakfast menu is available for early risers too.

The Hunter's Moon masterfully blends vintage tile flooring, opulent leather furnishings, and pendant lighting, achieving a harmonious fusion of traditional and contemporary design. The front pub area is an ideal setting for intimate gatherings, while the dining room boasts natural light, an open fireplace, and original domestic features such as an AGA cooker. The kitchen offers an ever-changing menu of modern European cuisine, while the front pub area serves a more relaxed menu of sharing plates and snacks. The entire restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and there are accessible toilets as well.