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Time Out London picks

10 restaurants recommended by Time Out London

Italian · Notting Hill · Westbourne Grove

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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.

Malaysian · Euston · Soho

3 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

Roti King

Roti King nails the fundamentals with pillowy, hand-stretched roti canai and deeply fragrant curry dal that justify its cult status among London's Malaysian food devotees. For a tenner, you're getting the kind of technical precision and ingredient quality that would cost twice as much elsewhere, making this cramped basement spot near Euston an absolute steal.

Caribbean · Brixton

2 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

2210

Chef Nati Canook elevates Caribbean cooking with French precision, delivering dishes like jerk chicken and smoked lamb with baba ganoush that feel both rooted and inventive. A newly Michelin-recognised kitchen that reflects the chef's remarkable journey and uncompromising approach to flavor.

Bakery · Brockley

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Arôme

Arôme has earned recognition as one of Britain's premier bakeries, delivering the kind of technically accomplished baking that justifies its place among the country's elite. Expect the kind of precision and care in every loaf and pastry that explains why serious food lovers make the trip.

Bakery

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Chatsworth Bakehouse

Chatsworth Bakehouse has earned recognition as one of Britain's top 50 bakeries, delivering the kind of craft baking that justifies national acclaim. Every loaf and pastry reflects serious skill and ingredient knowledge, making it worth a dedicated visit.

Matcha · Covent Garden · King's Cross

2 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

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

2 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

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.

Not specified · Newington Green · Green Lanes

2 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

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.

Modern British · Clerkenwell · Notting Hill

2 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

The Pelican

The Pelican executes the elevated pub concept with genuine flair, delivering refined cooking that never loses sight of honest, convivial dining. Award recognition reflects what regulars already know: this is a rare spot where ambition on the plate matches the warmth of the room.

Bakery · South London

2 sourcesSpotted 2 days ago

Toad Bakery

Toad Bakery has earned recognition as one of Britain's top 50 bakeries, crafting pastries with European precision—think flaky, intricately layered Danishes and inventive hybrids like the everything bagel cross that blur category lines. It's the kind of place where the mayor keeps a standing order, drawn back by custard-filled blueberry creations and an obsessive attention to flavor that matches the technical skill.

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