Where to Eat in London
84 restaurants in London
London's restaurant scene spans everything from Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved neighborhood spots that have fed locals for generations. Whether you're after something formal or casual, the city's size and diversity means there's genuinely something for every appetite and budget.
For classic British comfort food, head to F Cooke Pie & Mash Hoxton or Maureen's Pie & Mash, where straightforward meat pies remain the draw. If you want fine dining with serious credentials, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Rochelle Canteen deliver. Fish and chips enthusiasts should explore Ken's Fish Bar, Superfish, or Hobson's Fish & Chips soho—each has its own following. For something different, Los Mochis Notting Hill brings Mexican flavors, Phat Phuc Noodle Bar offers Southeast Asian, and Otto's French Restaurant London serves classic French cooking.
London's food culture isn't just about dining rooms either—Churchill Arms, The Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden, and Gordon's Wine Bar are beloved for their atmosphere and history. ROVI showcases contemporary cooking, while Smiths of Smithfield and Blacklock Shoreditch draw crowds for their confident menus. With 84 places to choose from across the city, the hardest part is deciding where to start.
The Devonshire
The Devonshire, The Devonshire, 17 Denman St, London W1D 7HW, UKKen’s Fish Bar
Ken’s Fish Bar, 131 Half Moon Ln, London SE24 9JY, UKSuperfish
Superfish, 20 London Rd, Morden SM4 5BQ, UKThe Vault 1894
The Vault 1894, Tower Bridge, Shad Thames, London SE1 2UP, UKHobson`s Fish & Chips soho
Hobson`s Fish & Chips soho, 27 St Anne's Ct, London W1F 0BN, UK
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
68-69 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HP, United KingdomMolesey Fish Bar
Molesey Fish Bar, 260 Walton Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2HT, UKChurchill Arms
Churchill Arms, Churchill Arms, London W8, UKSt. John London
St. John, 26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, UK
Phat Phuc Noodle Bar
Phat Phuc Noodle Bar, The Courtyard, 151 Sydney St, London SW3 6NT, UKCahoots Postal Office
Blacklock Shoreditch
Blacklock Shoreditch, 28-30 Rivington St, London EC2A 3DZ, UKFitz's Russell Sq.
Fitz's Russell Sq., 1-8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE, UKSmiths of Smithfield
Smiths of Smithfield, 67-77 Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ, UK
Los Mochis Notting Hill
Los Mochis Notting Hill, 2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN, UK
The Connaught Bar
The Connaught Bar, Connaught, The Connaught, 16 Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, UKKappacasein Dairy
Kappacasein Dairy, 1 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA, UKROVI
ROVI, 59 Wells Street, Fitzrovia, 59-65 Wells St, London W1A 3AE, UKOtto's French Restaurant London
Otto's French Restaurant London, 182 Grays Inn Rd, London WC1X 8EW, UKF Cooke Pie & Mash Hoxton
F Cooke Pie & Mash Hoxton, 150 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH, UKLaville Restaurant
Laville Restaurant, 453 Edgware Rd, London W2 1TH, UKMolly Mc's
Molly Mc's, 96 Isabella St, London SE1 8DD, UKThe Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden
The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden, 33 Rose St, London WC2E 9EB, UK
The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP, UKBrewDog Waterloo
BrewDog Waterloo, Unit G, Waterloo Station, 01 The Sidings, London SE1 7BH, UKThe Ledbury
The Ledbury, 127 Ledbury Rd, London W11 2AQ, UKGordon's Wine Bar
Gordon's Wine Bar, 47 Villiers St, London WC2N 6NE, UKThe Cheese Wheel – Camden Market
The Cheese Wheel, Camden Lock Market, London NW1 8AF, UKThe Mind Palace Bar
The Mind Palace Bar, W12 Shopping Centre, London W12 8PP, UK
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes, 10 Northumberland St, London WC2N 5DB, UKMaureen's Pie & Mash
Maureen's Pie & Mash, 6 Market Sq, London E14 6AH, UKRochelle Canteen
Rochelle Canteen, 16 Playground Gardens, London E2 7FA, UKMr Fogg's Society of Exploration
Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration, 1A Bedford St, London WC2E 9HH, UKMercato Mayfair
Mercato Mayfair, St. Mark's Church, N Audley St, London W1K 6ZA, UK
The Observatory Coffee Shop
The Observatory Coffee Shop, 64 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AB, UK
The Rubens at the Palace
The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS, UKDinner by Heston Blumenthal
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA, UKJamie Oliver Catherine St
Jamie Oliver Catherine St, 6 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JY, UKFish & Bubbles Notting Hill
Fish & Bubbles Notting Hill, 192 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2ES, UKFortitude Bakehouse
35 Colonnade, London WC1N 1JD, UKSky Garden
Sky Garden, 1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF, UK15 Grams Coffee House
28 Greenwich Church St Greenwich Market, London SE10 9BJ EnglandThe 10 Cases
16 Endell Street Covent Garden, London WC2H 9BD EnglandGoda London
Goda London, 144 Ballards Ln, Church End, London N3 2PA, UKDukes Bar – London
DUKES London, 35 St James's Pl, St. James's, London SW1A 1NY, UKHost Café
Host Café, St Mary Aldermary, Watling St, London EC4M 9BW, UKCache Cache
Cache Cache, 5 The Piazza, London WC2E 8RA, UKOpium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour
15-16 Gerrard Street Chinatown, London W1D 6JE EnglandYe Olde Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BP, UKCafé Below
Café Below, St Mary Le Bow Church, Cheapside, London EC2V 6AU, UKBar Lina
Bar Lina, 18 Brewer St, London W1F 0SG, UKGinger & White
Ginger & White, 4a, 5a Perrin's Ct, London NW3 1QU, UKBRAT Restaurant
BRAT Restaurant, 4 Redchurch St, London E1 6JL, UKAngloThai
AngloThai, 22-24 Seymour Pl, London W1H 7NL, UKElectric Diner
Electric Diner, 191 Portobello Rd, London W11 2ED, UKJava Whiskers Cat Café White City
Ariel Way, London W12 7HB, UKLondon Grind
Two 2 London Bridge, London SE1 9RA EnglandNonos
112 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NT England
Sketch (The Lecture Room & Library)
9 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XG, United KingdomTayer + Elementary
152 Old Street, London EC1V 9BW England
Where to Eat in London: FAQ
What's the best area in London for restaurants?
Different neighborhoods excel in different ways—Shoreditch is vibrant and contemporary (try Blacklock Shoreditch), Covent Garden is theatrical and bustling (The Lamb & Flag), Notting Hill has upscale options (Los Mochis), and Soho remains a food hub with long-standing spots like Hobson's Fish & Chips soho.
Where can I find traditional British food in London?
For pie and mash, F Cooke Pie & Mash Hoxton and Maureen's Pie & Mash are the real deal. For fine British cooking, St. John London and Smiths of Smithfield are respected choices with substantial menus.
Are there casual, affordable options or is everything expensive?
London has plenty of budget-friendly spots—Ken's Fish Bar, Superfish, and Phat Phuc Noodle Bar offer great value, while bars like Churchill Arms and Gordon's Wine Bar are perfect for casual eating without fine dining prices.