The best restaurants in Kingly Court

Celebrity chef Asma Khan ("Chef's Table") holds court on the top floor of Kingly Court, accompanied by an all-female kitchen staff. Traditional Indian home cooking is served in a warm space furnished in natural tones and textures, with dishes designed for sharing and group feasting as much as for intimate, romantic meals. Regardless of its perennial popularity and renown, the restaurant remains rather affordable.

Imad's Syrian Kitchen brings the vibrant flavours of Damascus to London, offering authentic dishes in a warm, homely setting with colourful decor and a welcoming atmosphere. The concise menu features shareable plates, from classics like hummus, falafel, and fattoush to regional specialities such as shish tawook. The Kingly Court restaurant is led by Imad Alarnab, a respected chef who made a name for himself with a series of sold-out charity pop-ups.

Compact, bustling, and lively, Korean Dinner Party in Kingly Court lives up to its name. Rubbing elbows with your neighbours as curated bangers are pumped out the speakers, you can dig into inventive East-West fusion dishes that combine Korean flavours with Los Angeles hedonism. You can wash down Korean tacos, stone pots, and fried chicken with cocktails, beers, soju, and more.

It feels like London is always on a bit of a noodle kick, with this place or that racking up queues and social clout at any given time. The original Liu Xiaomian in Marylebone was definitely one such hit spot, and they've successfully parlayed that buzz into a second restaurant in Kingly Court. The steaming hot broths here go hard on the spiciness, as is typical of the founders' home region of Chongqing.

This Kingly Court restaurant comes from the team behind hit Filipino-inspired ventures Mamasons and Panadera. Instead of catering to those with a sweet tooth, however, Donia offers a full Filipino dining experience, with an array of handcrafted Filipino dishes like chicken inasal or lamb shoulder caldareta pie to choose from. The calm, neutral restaurant setting is offset by a lively, convivial atmosphere.

It's all about one very particular kind of Spanish tapas here – croquettes. At Bar Kroketa, these crunchy golden nuggets come with a wide assortment of tempting fillings, with the line-up changing frequently. An array of Spanish small plates is available as well, along with wine, sherry, cocktails, and other bevvies.

Shoryu is another Kingly Court restaurant that sticks to doing one thing well. In this case, that's authentic ramen made with handcrafted noodles and a creamy, 12-hour pork broth, with a vegan alternative available as well. You can round things off with various Japanese sides and drinks. The noodle bar features a traditional interior with counter seating, as well as a pleasant outdoor terrace.

Señor Ceviche is a buzzy Kingly Court restaurant specialising in trendy Nikkei cuisine, blending Peruvian and Japanese flavours in a stylish, modern setting. The menu features a wide range of dishes, including multiple varieties of ceviche. With its lively bottomless weekend brunches, extensive drinks list, and feasting menus for group celebrations, it's a great spot for both casual dining and special occasions.

Plant-based diners and fans of Mexican food alike need to have this restaurant in Kingly Court on their radar. Club Mexicana is the home of vegan Mexican street food in London, dishing up plump burritos, loaded nachos, and stacked tacos, all made exclusively with vegetables and meat alternatives. It's a vibey place too, with neon lighting and a lively setting that helps the frozen margs go down even faster.

There's no shortage of Pizza Pilgrims branches around London at the moment, but the Kingly Court restaurant is arguably one of the best. It's a true Pilgrims OG, being the second location they ever opened, and it was recently refurbished. You can enjoy the top-notch Neapolitan pizzas in a retro 1960s setting, and there's also a kiosk serving aperitivo and fried Italian street food for a quick fix.

What do you get when you apply Michelin-worthy techniques to humble street food? One mean kebab shop, that's what. The Michelin-trained Le Bab team have elevated kebabs to great success, and their Soho branch can be found on the top floor of Kingly Court. Sit around the open kitchen and sip on a nice cocktail as plates of sizzling meats make their way to you.

If you're craving sushi, head to the cosy Oka restaurant in Kingly Court. This classic Asian fusion spot with traditional decor has branches all over the city, offering a simple and unfussy menu with everything from soft shell tempura crab and beef teppanyaki to speciality sushi rolls. Sake, Japanese whisky, Asian teas, and other refreshing drinks help the dinner chat flow smoothly.

Glazed BBQ ribs, fried chicken and waffles, burgers, mac & cheese – no one does comfort food quite like Americans, and in Kingly Court, that means Dirty Bones. The group's flagship restaurant serves indulgent, comforting dishes alongside potent cocktails, with the whole experience giving off big NYC energy. For an all-out bonanza, book their bottomless brunch.

Burgers and cocktails are the foundation of many a wild night, and that's exactly what Paradiso is banking on. This relaxed Kingly Court restaurant is vibrant and welcoming, offering an array of burgers and signature cocktails. Different drinks packages are available, and bottomless brunch is the main event on weekends. Spread across two floors and a covered terrace, Paradiso also offers plenty of spaces for private bookings.

Sourcing natural ingredients grown in perfect Greek conditions, The Life Goddess adheres to traditional Hellenic recipes and methods to craft national delicacies such as kofte, souvlaki, spanakopita, and taramasalata. The contemporary Kingly Court bistro also imports and sells fine Greek wines to go with your meal, while weekends bring Greek-inspired brunch feasts.

One of the most recent additions to the Kingly Court restaurant line-up, Goldies revolves around the art of wood-fired barbecuing and smoky flavours. All the heavy-hitters are present and accounted for, from succulent burgers and steaks to big platters of all sorts of meaty delights. Add the signature Goldies twice-cooked chips, a banging soundtrack, and a fun vibe, and you're golden.

Alta takes its cues from Spain's Alta Navarra region with a focus on open-fire cooking. The sharing-style menu highlights smoky small plates such as wood-grilled courgette and Cornish mussels, while larger dishes include aged beef sirloin and turbot head straight from the flames. To finish, diners can tuck into traditional sweets like Basque cheesecake, all enjoyed across two levels of dining space and an inviting outdoor terrace.