London

A2 Lounge Restaurant & Wine Bar

Nigerian Restaurant - interesting if you want to try something different.

Mon–Thu noon–midnight, Fri Sat noon–2AM, Sun 5PM–1AM

Andrew Edmunds Restaurant

Top quality restaurant, great romantic spot. Bookings recommended.

Angler

One Michelin-starred British seafood restaurant with views over the City.

Wed 6PM-9:30PM; Thu Fri noon-2:30PM, 6PM-9:30PM; Sat noon-3PM, 6PM-9:30PM; Sun noon-3PM·Tasting menu £100 / £170 with wine pairing. À la carte mains £24-£30 (April 2021)

Attendant

An independent coffee shop in a converted Victorian public toilet.

Mon–Fri 8AM–6PM, Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–4PM

Balan's

Almost a Soho institution, this 24-hour eatery in the heart of the gay village offers a wide range of British and world cuisine in a stylish atmosphere. Has now gone international with branches in Miami, but the original Old Compton Street Balans is still be best, attracting clientele as diverse as the late TV presenter Dale Winton and politician and former mayor Ken Livingstone among its regulars.

Daily 24 hr·£20-25

Brown's

Always buzzing, this popular restaurant is frequented by hip (often single) clientele, who are served by attentive staff. Meals are good, the braised lamb shank is especially tasty.

Busaba Eathai

One of the best choices on a street with any number of fantastic restaurants. You will find a laid back atmosphere with big low wooden tables (expect to share if your party is small). The menu features among other dishes a fine butternut squash curry.

noon-11PM·Average meal £14-20

Cafe East

Wonderful Vietnamese food and if you like spicy authentic oriental food, this place is an amazing value.

Cafe Pacifico

London's original Mexican Cantina, serving all your typical Mexican food along with a good range of margaritas and tequila.

Daily noon–11PM

Café in the Crypt

In the basement of St Martin-in-the-Fields church is the Café in the Crypt which offers reasonably-priced cafe food that you can eat amongst the brick-vaulted ceilings, pillars and gravestones.

Cardinal Place

A selection of chain restaurants together in the shopping centre. Includes Browns Bar & Brasserie, La Tasca, Leon, Nandos, Royal Quarter Café, Wagamama, and Zizzi.

Carluccio's

Creative Italian cuisine, enjoy a bottle of pinot grigio at the bar while waiting for a table to free.

Mon-Fri 8AM-11PM, Sat 9AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-10PM·Main £6-15

Chanteroy Delicatessen

A small delicatessen offering primarily French breads, meats and cheeses. Fresh filled baguettes are made to order and there is often a queue out the door. The staff are all native French speakers.

Daily 8AM-8PM·£1.50-3

Chez Bruce

Michelin star restaurant serving Modern European cuisine. Despite the award, unpretentious, great food and service; situated across the road from Wandsworth Common.

£52

Cockneys Pie & Mash Shop

For a cheap lunch and to encounter traditional London food, this is a good place. For £4 you get a hot mince pie with mashed potatoes and liquor (a parsley sauce). It's good value and a place to be with the locals.

Mon-Fri: 11:30am–5pm, Sat-Sun: closed

Daddy Donkey

Mexican restaurant with a simple menu of mix-and-match burritos.

Mon–Sat 11AM–8PM, Sun 11AM–4PM

Dal Fiorentino Fitzrovia

A small sandwich shop away from the hustle and bustle of Fitzrovia that serves a quick lunch for under £10. Has meal deals! (updated Nov 2025)

Mon- Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat and Sun 11AM-6PM·Typically £6-£8 for a sandwich

Duck and Waffle

All day dining on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower. Popular in the very late night for a bite after going out and waiting to watch the sunrise over the rest of London.

Daily 24hr·Mains £20-50

Eataly London

An Italian food hall and eatery opened in 2021 along the lines of the Turin original. It's east side of Liverpool St station.

Mon–Fri 7AM–11PM, Sat 9AM–11PM, Sun 9AM–10PM

Elysee

Greek restaurant fun to go to with plate smashing, music and belly dancing.

Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant

One of London's most esteemed Chinese restaurants, known internationally for its Cantonese-style roast duck.

noon-11PM

Grazing Goat

Lively pub with cafe, restaurant on first floor, and 8 rooms up lots of steps.

Food daily 07:30-22:30·Mains £16-£25

Great Court Restaurant

Housed in the British Museum, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience. For history buffs, it's the perfect setting to sit down and enjoy familiar favourites. Reservations recommended.

Sat-Thu noon-5:30PM, Fri noon-9:30PM·Main courses from £16.25

Hakkasan

Michelin-starred kitchen based on Cantonese tradition but also experimenting in other areas.

Mon-Wed noon-3:15PM, 6-11:30PM; Thu Fri noon-3:15PM, 6PM-12:30AM; Sat noon-4:30PM, 6PM-12:30AM; Sun noon-4:30PM·Small mains from £14

Hard Rock Cafe

The original cafe that spawned a global franchise, established in 1971. The food and drinks - burgers, fries and cocktails - are certainly overpriced, but the real stars are the memorabilia items: Elvis Presley's coat, John Lennon's glasses, an antique chair owned by Freddie Mercury, and more famous guitars than Guns 'n' Roses has had members.

Daily noon-10PM / 11PM Sat·Mains £15-£30. Access to the Vault (memorabilia museum) free, with no requirement to purchase food

Hare Krishna cart

Shows up on the edge of Houghton St regularly on weekdays offering free vegan food, if you don't mind the sogginess and queue.

Mon–Fri 1–2PM

Hunan

Chinese restaurant with no menu. Diners tell the staff what they don't like and how spicy they want it; the kitchen prepares a range of dishes to match. The food comes in a long series of tiny portions.

Mon–Sat 12:30–2PM, 6:30–11PM

Il Gusto

An inexpensive casual Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and seafood. Also has an extensive dessert menu.

8AM-11PM·Mains: £7.50-19.50 (Nov 2018)

Joe Allen

Legendary informal bistro which is incredibly hard to find for the first time - look for the dark, discrete door with a simple plaque on it on the north side of Exeter St. Food is a take on American-style grilled fare using the very highest quality ingredients. Steaks and chops are superb. Favoured by lots of celebs and booking essential, especially pre- and post theatre.

Kahn's

Very popular and large Indian restaurant, probably not as good as the Standard though.