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Persian · Mayfair · Soho · Borough Market
Berenjak
A restaurant that always delivers with consistently excellent food. Persian cuisine that truly earns the hype, especially the hummus. Beautiful dining room with excellent Persian classics like silky black chickpea hummus and chicken Olivieh, plus creative new dishes like tahdig with ox cheek curry and double lamb chops with charred Iranian spices. Bigger and more comfortable than its sibling restaurants, making equally delicious Persian food. The feasting is exceptional with koobideh that will live in your head forever. This Persian restaurant has significantly elevated its glamorous ambiance and dining experience.
Italian · Chelsea · Mayfair · Marylebone
Sale e Pepe
A decades-old Roman institution that perfected the art of elegant Italian dining now showcases its seafood mastery from within The Langham, trading nostalgic charm for polished luxury. Expect pristine carpaccios, charred octopus, and towering plateaux of langoustines and oysters—the kind of refined coastal cooking that justifies white tablecloths and serious prices.
Italian · Islington · Highbury
Trullo
Fifteen years of unwavering excellence have made this the gold standard for grown-up Italian dining, anchored by a beef shin ragù that's become legendary in its own right. Chef Conor Gadd's refined approach to Italian cooking creates the kind of candlelit, deeply satisfying meals that justify the restaurant's enduring reputation.
Italian · Shoreditch · Covent Garden
Burro
Conor Gadd's confident hand with Italian cooking shines through daily-changing antipasti and standout pastas like fettuccini with duck ragù, while the kitchen's knack for humble ingredients—think braised beef shin with polenta—reveals real depth. The dining room splits the difference between Irish country kitchen and 1950s Italian bistro, creating a warm, unpretentious setting that matches the food's generosity.
Mexican · Fitzrovia
Cometa
Cometa reinvents Mexican seafood through unexpected combinations—think lobster flautas with silky bean purée or crab chilpachole rice crowned with smoked eel cream—that feel both inventive and grounded. The kitchen's sophisticated approach to coastal Mexican flavors, anchored by pristine ingredients and bold technique, delivers dishes that genuinely surprise without sacrificing soul.
Italian · Notting Hill · Westbourne Grove
Dal Fiorentino
Dal Fiorentino's legendary Italian sandwiches have built a devoted following, and the new west London outpost brings those coveted creations to a wider audience. Expect the kind of craveable, carefully crafted handheld fare that's made this spot a genuine draw rather than just another lunch option.
Transnational · Soho · North London
Impala
Chef Meedu Saad channels his heritage and training through charcoal-cooked dishes that blend North African boldness with European refinement, creating something entirely his own. The counter seating and inventive menu—from Egyptian spiced meats to Welsh lamb—make it equally suited for casual drop-ins and memorable celebrations.
Modern British · Soho · Strand/Covent Garden · Strand
Simpson's
Jeremy King's grand temple to British fine dining resurrects the ceremonial theatre of mid-century service, with silver-domed trolleys delivering enormous hunks of beef carved tableside. Steak and kidney pie, Yorkshire puddings, and roasted meats arrive in a setting that feels less like dining and more like inheriting a piece of London's culinary aristocracy.
Mexican · Walthamstow
Acme Taco
Acme Taco delivers deeply savory, slow-smoked pork belly tacos with crispy skin and flexible vegan chorizo swaps that hit different whether you're grabbing pre-drinks fuel or a full meal. Their Walthamstow outpost at 40FT is exactly the kind of casual, unfussy spot that makes a night out feel less planned and more inevitable.
Modern British · Bethnal Green · Leyton
Burnt
Charred meats and pastries share the spotlight at this railway arch barbecue, where smoke-kissed plates arrive alongside standout bakes that justify the hype. Weekend brunches deliver the kind of comfort that feels both nostalgic and daringly contemporary.
Matcha · Covent Garden · King's Cross
Frothee
Frothee has turned matcha into a destination, with its vibrant drinks and devoted following now extending beyond its original home to a fresh West End outpost. The cult appeal lies in taking the green tea category seriously—elevated execution and genuine quality have transformed what could be a fleeting trend into something with real staying power.
Burgers · Tottenham
Jupiter Burger
Jupiter Burger brings its celebrated patties north for a limited Easter run, delivering some of the city's most compelling handiwork between two buns. This brief Tottenham stint is your chance to taste what's made the Hackney original a neighbourhood fixture.
Japanese · Soho
Kumori
Kumori's debut in Soho announces itself with textural audacity—crispy hand rolls that shatter between your teeth before melting into umami-rich fillings. A hot newcomer that respects sushi tradition while refusing to play it safe.
Mexican · Notting Hill
Taq
Taq elevates the taqueria beyond basics with unexpected touches—smoked chilli margaritas and crispy shrimp dorados—while Jackson Boxer's creative hand pushes toward refined comfort food that still respects tradition. The dry-aged beef rib dove taco alone justifies a visit, a dish that feels both playful and serious.
British Bistro · Old Street · Shoreditch
Tavern
A fresh British bistro concept has claimed the Shoreditch space where Nest once stood, arriving with enough momentum to make the neighbourhood's dining scene sit up and take notice. The kitchen signals serious intent, delivering the kind of cooking that justifies the early hype and warrants an immediate reservation.
Greek · Marylebone
Taverna Ermou
Taverna Ermou delivers unpretentious Greek cooking across the full day, from crispy, sugar-dusted pastries at breakfast to seafood dishes like prawn saganaki that showcase ingredient quality and technique. The wine list reflects the same thoughtful curation that defines the broader Ergon group, pairing intelligently with food that honors traditional flavors without sacrificing modernity.
Not specified · Newington Green · Green Lanes
The Golden Tooth
The team behind beloved Hackney hotspot Papi has channeled their knack for vibrant, unpretentious dining into this Green Lanes newcomer, reclaiming a storied space with fresh purpose. Expect the same confident execution and infectious energy that made their original venture a neighborhood fixture.
Pub · The City
The Horsemen & Fitzgerald's
Horsemen & Fitzgerald's brings an offbeat horse-themed twist to classic Irish-American cooking, making it feel like a genuinely distinctive neighborhood spot rather than another predictable pub. The marriage of whimsical concept and straightforward, satisfying food creates the kind of place that surprises—worth seeking out before it becomes the obvious choice.
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