We are about to share everything we know about the best restaurants in London with you today. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best London restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Delicious BBQ
- 8 French Restaurants
- 9 Greek & Mediterranean
- 10 Seafood Restaurants
- 11 Where To Eat Pizza
- 12 Burgers & Fries
- 13 Best Buffets Near You
- 14 Vegan Restaurants
- 15 More Healthy Food Options
- 16 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 17 Bakeries & Desserts
- 18 Donuts
- 19 Ice Cream Shops
- 20 Cafes
- 21 Smoothies & Juices
- 22 Cocktail Bars
- 23 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 24 Enjoy Eating at the Best London Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of the best local places to eat can be found. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
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Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- Luca at 88 St John St
- Locanda Locatelli at 8 Seymour St
- Bocca di Lupo at 12 Archer St
- Artusi at 161 Bellenden Rd
- Al Boccon Di’ vino at 14 Red Lion St, Richmond
- Sebastian’s Italian at 12 King St, Richmond
- Villa di Geggiano at 66-68 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
- Tarantella at 4 Elliott Rd, Chiswick
- Ferraris Italian Restaurant Bexley at 2 Bexley High St, Bexley
- Alberello at 80 Bexley High St, Bexley
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- KöD London at 9A Devonshire Square
- Steak & Company – Leicester Squar at Square, 3-5 Irving St Leicester
- JW Steakhouse at JW Marriott Grosvenor House
- Smith & Wollensky at The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam St
- Gaucho Richmond at The Towpath, Riverside, Richmond
- Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse at 13-19 The Square, Richmond
- Côte Chiswick at 50-54 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican in town are:
- Wahaca Covent Garden at 66 Chandos Pl
- La Chingada Mexican Food at 12 Rotherhithe New Rd
- Santo Remedio – Cocina Mexicana at 152 Tooley St
- El Pastor at 7A Stoney St
- Tortilla Richmond at 1-2 Kew Rd, Richmond
- Chipotle Mexican Grill at 227-229 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Hakkasan Hanway Place at 8 Hanway Pl
- A. Wong at 70 Wilton Rd, Pimlico
- Yauatcha Soho at 15-17 Broadwick St
- Phoenix Palace at 5-9 Glentworth St
- Hunan at 51 Pimlico Rd
- The Dragon Inn at 130 Sheen Rd, Richmond
- Four Regions at 102-104 Kew Rd, Richmond
- May’s Chinese Cuisine at 17 Devonshire Rd, Chiswick
- Fortune Inn at 44 Steynton Ave, Bexley
- Dragon Express at 133 Blendon Rd, Bexley
Where To Eat Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Sushi Atelier at 114 Great Portland St
- Chisou Sushi & Izakaya at 22-23 Woodstock St
- Cubé – Japanese sushi restaurant at 4 Blenheim St
- Sticks’n’Sushi Covent Garden at 11 Henrietta St
- Mai Sushi at 36-38 Chalton St
- Matsuba at 10 Red Lion St, Richmond
- Hanana Sushi at 49 Kew Rd, Richmond49 Kew Rd, Richmond
- Kuyamoto at 470 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
- Sushi Bar Makoto at 57 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best London Indian restaurants are:
- J Sheekey at 28-32, St Martin’s Ct
- Gymkhana at 42 Albemarle St
- Trishna at 15-17 Blandford St
- Dishoom Covent Garden at 12 Upper St Martin’s Ln
- Rara Kew at 279 Sandycombe Rd, Richmond
- Swagat at 86 Hill Rise, Richmond
- Annapurna Restaurant at 101 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
- Republic – An Indian Eatery at 301-303 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
- Saggor Tandoori Restaurant at 145 Blendon Rd, Bexley
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Berber & Q at 338 Acton Mews
- Bodean’s BBQ Covent Garden at 25 Catherine St
- Bodean’s Tower Hill at 16 Byward St
- Bodean’s BBQ Soho at 10 Poland St
- Texas Joe’s Slow Smoked Meats at 8-9 Snowsfields
- Gaucho Richmond at The Towpath, Riverside, Richmond
- Four Regions at 102-104 Kew Rd, Richmond
- Ngon at 195 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- Brasserie Zédel at 20 Sherwood St
- Blanchette at 9 D’Arblay St
- Otto’s French Restaurant London at 182 Grays Inn Rd
- Le Gavroche at 43 Upper Brook St
- Chez Lindsay at 11 Hill Rise, Richmond
- Ma Cuisine at 8 Station Approach, Richmond
- Côte Chiswick at 50-54 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick
- La Trompette at 3-7 Devonshire Rd, Chiswick
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Nostimo Mediterranean Gastronomy at 9 Brunswick centre #9
- Meraki Restaurant & Bar at 80-82 Great Titchfield St
- Mine Mane at 59 Marchmont St
- Cleopatra at 207 Earls Ct Rd
- Kalamari at 4 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
- Megan’s at the Flower Market at 214 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
- Old Bexley Greek Taverna at 82 Bexley High St, Bexley
- Bexley Kitchen at 73 Bexley High St, Bexley
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best London seafood restaurants to be:
- Scott’s at 20 Mount St
- The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen at 32 Henrietta St
- Prawn on the Lawn at 292, 294 St Paul’s Rd
- Randall & Aubin at 16 Brewer St
- Quality Fish Restaurant at 11 King St, Richmond
- Pier1 Fish & Grill at 11-13 Petersham Rd, Richmond
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- 50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria London at 7 Northumberland Ave
- Pizza Pilgrims at 11 Dean St
- Homeslice Neal’s Yard at 13 Neal’s Yard
- Pizzeria Pellone London at 42 Lavender Hill
- Franco Manca Richmond at Old Police Station, 8 Red Lion St, Richmond
- Zizzi – Richmond at 4 King St, Richmond
- Napoli on the Road at 9A Devonshire Rd, Chiswick
- Greystone Pizzeria at 2 Bourne Rd, Bexley
- Pizza Place at 143 Blendon Rd, Bexley
Of course there is more great pizza at many of the top Italian restaurants in the city.
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Burger & Beyond Shoreditch at 147 Shoreditch High St
- Honest Burgers Meard Street – Soho at 4a Meard St
- Patty&Bun – James Street at 54 James St
- Honest Burgers Spitalfields at 12 Widegate St
- Five Guys Richmond at 20 Hill St, Richmond
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen at 131 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- Brown Rice portobello at 207-209 Portobello Rd
- Golden Buffet at 131-133 High Cross Rd
Vegan Restaurants
The best local vegetarian and vegan restaurants in London are:
- Itadaki Zen at 139 King’s Cross Rd
- Farmacy at 74-76 Westbourne Grove
- Amrutha Lounge at 326 Garratt Ln
- Holy Carrot at 2-4 Hans Cres
- Cafe Van Gogh at 88 Brixton Rd, Vassal
- The Vurger Co Shoreditch at #9, Richmix, Avant Garde, Cygnet St
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- Choppaluna at 87 Marchmont St
- Natural Kitchen at 7 Pepys St
- Grain Kitchen at 13 Harrow Pl
- The Good Life Eatery at 69 Marylebone Ln
- Eat Activ at 26 Noel St
- Kaleido at 1 Kingly St
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Start the day off right at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- The Breakfast Club Soho at 33 D’Arblay St
- Lantana London Bridge at 44-46 Southwark St
- The Wolseley at 160 Piccadilly St
- Caravan Bankside at 30 Great Guildford St
- Sunday Cafe & Restaurant at 169 Hemingford Rd
- Malibu Kitchen at 27 Poultry
Bakeries & Desserts
Indulge in delicious breads and yummy desserts at these London bakeries:
- Aux Pains de Papy at 279 Grays Inn Rd
- E5 Bakehouse at 396 Mentmore Terrace
- Miel Bakery at 57 Warren St
- Maison Bertaux at 28 Greek St
- Arôme Bakery at The Yards Covent Garden, 9 Mercer St
Donuts
These donut shops can give you a morning sugar rush:
- Longboys at 119 Lower Stable Street Coal Drops Yard
- Happy Donuts Portobello at 254 Portobello Rd
- Doughnut Time at 96 Shaftesbury Ave
- Crosstown Victoria at 14 Sir Simon Milton Sq
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- La Gelatiera at 27 New Row
- Chin Chin Dessert Club at 54 Greek St
- Prime Gelato London at 216 Shaftesbury Ave
- Yolé Ice Cream at 12 New Row
- Nardulli at 29 The Pavement
- Olivogelo at 28 Elizabeth St
- Pinkberry Stratford at Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd
- Snog Frozen Yogurt at #27, Boxpark Shoreditch, 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd
- Yogland Fit Frozen Dessert at 58 Westbourne Grove
Cafes
There are plenty of good cafes around where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Terry’s Cafe at 158 Great Suffolk St
- Cafe Maya at 114 Farringdon Rd
- Regency Café at 17-19 Regency St
- 49 Café at 49 Marchmont St
- Look Mum No Hands! at 49 Old St
- Kaffeine at 66 Great Titchfield St
- Attendant Coffee Roasters at 27A Foley St
Smoothies & Juices
Head to a smoothie or juice bar for a nice healthy drink:
- Funky Juice at Fulham Rd
- Blend Juice+Coffee Bar at 101B Kensington Church St
- Portobello Juice Café at 297 Portobello Rd
- EljugoBar at 47 Leather Ln
- Joe & The Juice at 281 Regent St
- Crussh Fit Food & Juice Bars at 5-7 Nevill Ln, New St Square
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- Sager & Wilde Wine Bar at 193 Hackney Rd
- Prosecco House at 1 Crown Square One Tower Bridge
- Beaufort Bar at Strand
- Plume Wine Bar at 26 Wellington St
- The Black Book at 23 Frith St
- Demon Wise & Partners at 27a Throgmorton St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some new brews at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Redwood Sports Pub & Kitchen at Bridge Station
- The Charlotte at 204 Union St
- Goose Island Brewpub at 222 Shoreditch High St
- The Moretown Belle at 5 Thomas More St
- Long Arm Sports Pub & Brewery at 20-26 Worship St
- Bar Kick at 127 Shoreditch High St
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- Our Favorite Places To Eat In Birmingham
- Our Favorite Places To Eat In Manchester
- Our Favorite Places To Eat In Dublin
- Our Favorite Places To Eat In Paris
Enjoy Eating at the Best London Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in London!