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London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs
River Café is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

1. River Café

8.6
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd (opp. Bowfell Rd), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Hammersmith and Fulham · 70 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Beneath the office of architect Sir Richard Rogers is the famous restaurant run by his wife Ruth. Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall both trained in the kitchens here.

The Ledbury is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

2. The Ledbury

8.7
127 Ledbury Rd, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Kensington and Chelsea · 121 tips and reviews

TwiggyTwiggy: Recently recieved a well deserved second Michellin Star. The Ledbury is one of the most understated and top restaurants in London. the food is out of this world and service impeccible. Great for fancy Read more.

Roganic is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

3. Roganic

19 Blandford St, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Marylebone · 14 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A strictly organic menu based around the best of British ingredients. Read more.

Quo Vadis is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

4. Quo Vadis

7.6
26-29 Dean St, Soho, Greater London
Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Sophie G.Sophie Goodwin: The food is delicious, smart great service - great for client lunches. Razor clams and steak tartare were both fab.

5. Le Gavroche

43 Upper Brook St, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Mayfair · 52 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Two Michelin Stars.

6. Dabbous

39 Whitfield St, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Fitzrovia · 43 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: Upstairs they serve stripped back fancy British food (Michelin star chef we may add), but it's the bad-ass cocktails in the industrial, rock n roll style basement bar that you should go and check out. Read more.

Bar Boulud is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

7. Bar Boulud

66 Knightsbridge, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 150 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The 1st Euro venture from multi-Michelin'd Frenchman-turned-NY'er Daniel Boulud, this spot aims to offer London-pleasing highlights from all 5 of his NYC restos. Read more.

The Fat Duck is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

8. The Fat Duck

8.6
High St, Bray, Berkshire
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Tony Y.Tony Yau: This is not a meal, it is a life experience. At 165 per person and rising (excl drinks) it is worth every penny for the 18 course tasting menu lasting 4 hours. Molecular gastronomy at its finest. Read more.

Arbutus is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

9. Arbutus

63-64 Frith St (at Soho Sq), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Soho · 52 tips and reviews

Laissez F.Laissez Fare: Probably 1 of the best-value set-lunch deals in London @ £16.95 for 3 courses of Michelin starred food using simple & cheap ingredients but are full of flavor and executed well. 60 wines by carafe too Read more.

CUT is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

10. CUT

9.1
45 Park Ln, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Mayfair · 109 tips and reviews

Sasha K.Sasha Kam: hands down best steaks in town!

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

11. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

8.9
Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London, Greater London
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 198 tips and reviews

Financial TimesFinancial Times: The experience left my two guests from New York delighted but puzzled. Why, if British food is as good as this and has such strong historical roots, did it have such an awful reputation for so long?..

The Delaunay is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

12. The Delaunay

8.8
55 Aldwych, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · City of Westminster · 240 tips and reviews

Tim B.Tim Bradshaw: New restaurant from the folk behind the Ivy & the Wolseley. Very much in the same spirit. Coffee and eggs benedict just as good but a lot easier to get a table - at the moment anyway...

Hibiscus is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

13. Hibiscus

29 Maddox St, Mayfair, Greater London
French Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Two Michelin Stars.

14. The Square

7.7
6-10 Bruton St (at Bond St), London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Mayfair · 31 tips and reviews

Laissez F.Laissez Fare: Had dinner a few weeks ago. Generous portions, rich French food - great for business meals, but not really a romantic place. Chef Philp Howard is more or less self-taught and is in the kitchen most ni

Hedone is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

15. Hedone

301-303 Chiswick High Rd, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Turnham Green · 19 tips and reviews

Financial TimesFinancial Times: The star of the show, an Irish abalone, opened, sliced, steamed and then cooked briefly in its own juices so that it had all the flavour of the sea but none of the usual rubberiness. Read more.

16. Bob Bob Ricard

8.8
1 Upper James St., Soho, Greater London
English Restaurant · 173 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: is hard not to love a place where each table is adorned with a button saying “Push For Champagne," though the house speciality cocktail, a Pink Rhubarb Gin & Tonic, is also a good bet.

Petersham Nurseries is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

17. Petersham Nurseries

9.0
Church Ln (Petersham Rd), London, Greater London
Garden Center · Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside · 32 tips and reviews

Howell W.Howell Wong: Absoulately beautiful place with awesome foods!!

Scott's is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

18. Scott's

9.3
20 Mount St, London, Greater London
Seafood Restaurant · Mayfair · 175 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: The art deco styled private dining room and the exquisite food makes this restaurant a firm favourite for elegant entertaining in London.

Hix is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

19. Hix

66-70 Brewer St, Soho, Greater London
Gastropub · 93 tips and reviews

Simon R.Simon Redfern: The food is amazing, and all it is cracked up to be. This is stylish, understated dining - not cheap but worth it. Mark's Bar, downstairs also worth checking out.

Magdalen is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

20. Magdalen

152 Tooley St., London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Riverside · 11 tips and reviews

Will H.Will Humphrey: Any offal, or slightly curious meat here is AMAZING. I've had brains here before, and they were beautiful. Be adventurous - you won't be disappointed. Read more.

Trishna is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

21. Trishna

8.3
15-17 Blandford St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Marylebone · 80 tips and reviews

22. Koffmann's

The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 29 tips and reviews

hinyan w.hinyan wong: The lunch prix fixe menu is very good value. All main courses come with beautifully cooked vegetables and scrumptious french fries.

Texture is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

23. Texture

34 Portman St, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Marylebone · 26 tips and reviews

Thibault W.Thibault Wacrenier: Interesting scandinavian menu, fabulous taste.

24. Le Caprice

20 Arlington St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Green Park · 27 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: It’s the sort of restaurant where you can relax & not have to worry about the menu. That’s great because it’s still the best place in London for people watching & networking. Read more.

St. John Bar and Restaurant is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

25. St. John Bar and Restaurant

8.5
26 St. John St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Islington · 152 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The menu of this classic British restaurant changes all the time, but the favorites are always there. Fancy a plate of crispy pig's tail and watercress? Then this is the place to go.

Hakkasan is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

26. Hakkasan

9.0
17 Bruton St, London, Greater London
Cantonese Restaurant · Mayfair · 426 tips and reviews

Metro.co.ukMetro.co.uk: The best bet is to reserve the upstairs lounge for excellent, almost affordable lunchtime dim sum. But unless you’ve wafted across from Hedge Funds R Us, be prepared to feel like the poor relation. Read more.

Young Turks is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

27. Young Turks

Ten Bells, 84 Commercial St, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · No tips or reviews
St John Hotel Restaurant is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

28. St John Hotel Restaurant

1-2 Leicester St., London, Greater London
Restaurant · Leicester Square · 15 tips and reviews

29. Barrafina

8.8
26-27 Dean St, London, Greater London
Tapas Restaurant · Soho · 219 tips and reviews

James H.James Hopkins: Try the razor clams... what ever you have, try the razor clams Read more.

Galvin La Chapelle is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

30. Galvin La Chapelle

8.6
35 Spital Square, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 70 tips and reviews

elizaeliza: The Menu Gourmand is hugely worth it. Try it with the wine pairing. And omg, the truffle risotto is divine...

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

31. L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

13-15 West St, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Leicester Square · 104 tips and reviews

Teresa C.Teresa C: Go for the "menu decouverte" with prestige matching wines. It may seem expensive but it is WORTH EVERY PENNY! Amazing!!!

Zuma is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

32. Zuma

9.3
5 Raphael St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 263 tips and reviews

Sos OrzaStudioSos OrzaStudio: With 2 traditional Japanese dining rooms, Zuma serves a variety of organic and authentic modern Japanese dishes. Escape a bit from the crowds and book a private room in the back. Read more.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

33. Hawksmoor Seven Dials

9.1
11 Langley St, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · City of Westminster · 323 tips and reviews
Veeraswamy is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

34. Veeraswamy

8.7
99 Regent St (at Swallow St), London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Mayfair · 155 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Opened in 1927, Veeraswamy's is said to be the oldest surving Indian restaurant in the UK. Famous diners have included Ghandi, Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando and the Prince of Wales.

35. Novikov

9.2
50a Berkeley St, London, Greater London
Asian Restaurant · Mayfair · 650 tips and reviews

Jelena C.Jelena Cay: Asian part amazing chilean sea bass, french beans , amazing sushi. Aubergine dish and duck ! Very good !

Bocca Di Lupo is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

36. Bocca Di Lupo

8.5
12 Archer St, Soho, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

Kirk C.Kirk Cheyfitz: Just discovered this tiny little place. It's one of the best spots in London. Every dish is exquisite. The caamari & crayfish are the best. (But then, so's everything else.)

The Ivy Restaurant is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

37. The Ivy Restaurant

8.4
1-5 West St (Litchfield St), London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Leicester Square · 58 tips and reviews

38. Sweetings

8.4
39 Queen Victoria St. (at Queen St.), London, Greater London
Seafood Restaurant · City of London · 17 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Davis-Marks: Try the Skate wing in black butter

34 Mayfair is one of London’s Finest Restaurants according to top chefs.

39. 34 Mayfair

9.0
34 Grosvenor Sq, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · 89 tips and reviews