Best Restaurants In LondonPosted by Grossman Pettersson on January 16th, 2021 But chef-owner Ben Chapman also makes interesting ingredient swaps, supplementing impossible-to-source South East Asian ingredients with those he can find closer to home for his well-balanced, puckeringly hot plates. Dishes like chilli fish sauce wings that use British fish and a som tum that pairs green papaya and heritage carrot show this neo-fusion technique perfectly. Sorry estate agents, but as much as you brand this area off Kingsland Road ‘The Haggerston Riviera’, absolutely no one is buying it. A seven-course no-choice menu (eight if you count bread, which you should, because it’s delicious), all created from a single meat. They get plus points for the atmospheric Paris bistro via Hackney vibe and the enthusiasm of the small team. Sure, there’s good Sri Lankan food in certain pockets of the capital. But very few restaurants are exclusively Sri Lankan (most are South Indian and certainly don’t do hoppers, the egg-topped pancakes after which this Soho restaurant is named); the few exceptions are okay, rather than amazing. So the fact that Hoppers is outrageously good is even more impressive. The small room, a sexy Soho take on all things Sri Lankan, is always full and always buzzing (and yes, you’ll almost certainly have to queue), but it’s more than worth the wait. Expect the slow-cooked rotisserie chicken to be the centre of the menu - plus a lot of salads too. New to Chelsea, Stanley's features a menu with an emphasis on British produce and has the ace-in-its-sleeve of a big outside courtyard for alfresco drinking and dining. One of London's best-fried chicken Map of London Restaurants restaurants has gone south - launching a new restaurant in Clapham. They had started a delivery-only kitchen in Battersea during the lockdown, but now they've opened the real deal on Clapham High Street. Popular Covent Garden restaurant Tandoor Chop House is expanding, opening in Notting Hill. This new tapas bar in London Bridge comes from the people behind popular local pub The Rose - and is right opposite it too. Expect Basque-style pintxos along with tapas and larger plates alongside a selection of Spanish wines. Another Japanese udon chain has set its sights on London. The noodle bar already has 500 stores across Japan, Hong King and the US. At St Pancras, the noodles are made fresh daily, with a strong focus on vegan dishes. What to find out all about the hottest new restaurants coming to London soon? Then check out our exhaustive list of upcoming restaurants. Our beloved regulars and the people who work so hard at tibits are our favourite people. The messages and support we’ve received since we’ve been closed have lifted our spirits through the most difficult times. A true testament to an outstanding team who we know will go on to spread plant powered love and keep our mission alive in different ways. Lina Stores Deli has been an icon in London since 1944. Similarly, there’s an extensive Spanish and Latin American wine selection with h a number of low-intervention wines ranging from £39 to £990. The nice thing about Smoking Goat is you can just stop by for a drink. Plus, if you're waiting for a table, there are dedicated counters to perch at and peruse the menu over a pint of One Mile End Brewery's Juicy 4pm ale, served in a frosted glass. The simple list of Thai-inspired cocktails includes tequila mandarin and lime, bourbon and lemongrass, and rye and green chilli. For something more out there order a yuzu sake or Thailand's favourite spirit, Mekhong, from the Odd Liquors section of the menu). Puddings include a salty baked white-chocolate cheesecake or homemade Pump Street chocolate sorbet with an orange tang that’s served in a satisfyingly diner-style ice-cream glass. We can’t wait to go back for a breakfast of soft boiled eggs and Marmite-butter soldiers, or the salt beef and mustard sandwich at lunch. London’s neighbourhoods have been, in many ways, 2020’s saving grace. While most of us have been avoiding Zone One for months, local spots have stepped up to the challenge of keeping Londoners well fed and – crucially – out of the kitchen. The second is that Rovi - one of our highest rated restaurants - is a ten minute walk away and definitely isn’t a stressful place to be. This all day spot in Fitzrovia manages to be modern, retro, lively, and laidback, all at the same time. And the menu is full of creative vegetable dishes and modern takes on Middle Eastern classics. Flor, in Borough Market, comes with serious credentials; after all, it's the long-awaited little sister to the Michelin-starred Lyle’s. Its ground-floor wine bar doubles as a bakery, already known for its sourdough; supplies are limited, so invest in a loaf on arrival. Stools—reserved for walk-ins—line the window and marble counter, which overlooks the kitchen (tiny is an understatement; even four chefs seems a squeeze). Small, punchy plates are the order of the day here, so every dish- whether that’s pork press with salted carrots or the white chocolate with green tea- is crafted to leave a lasting impression. The decor might be an acquired taste, but the food certainly isn’t. There is a corner of East London that has brought sunshine, good times and a trattoria off the coast of Capri to the capital. Gloria is light and loud, chintzy and charming, vibrant and vivacious – it's as if you have teleported from Shoreditch to Naples. To start, make sure to order a portion of “Filippo’s Big Balls” (slow-cooked meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce) and the smoked stracciatella . Next up for mains, you'll be in pizza and pasta heaven – big portions and full flavours. With a friendly atmosphere and comforting food, you're bound to enjoy dining at Gloria – an antidote to all the sterile, fun-free zones you’ll find on every corner of the capital. Come here for a wine-fueled weekend lunch, with the Maltby market in full swing outside. Darjeeling Express started out as a 12-seat Indian supper club where one-time lawyer Asma Khan found her sea legs as a chef. Now, after a stint as a pop-up, Khan has settled in Soho, into an airy top-floor premises in the restaurant-filled Kingly Court. The one-page menu recreates Khan's childhood favorites, from her family’s Mughlai recipes to Kolkata’s vibrant street-food snacks. And for pudding there’s a punchy chilli sorbet with pickled rhubarb and a black-bean paste – strange-tasting elements on their own, but combine them in one spoonful and they create flavour alchemy. There's a great stable of London Italian restaurants right now - Luca, Padella, Palatino - with canny Brit chefs playing with tradition. With Sorella, Gill confidently puts himself in that line-up and creates a worthy successor to The Manor. Som Saa started life as a pop-up in the arches of a coffee shop in Hackney - although you'd never guess this wasn't an import from the streets of Bangkok. But while some of the best restaurants in London are spearheaded by overseas talent, some of Britain’s finest chefs started their careers in the capital – and have gone on to achieve great things. Hotel restaurants may not typically be the most attractive dining destinations, but the Michelin-starred Seven Park Place by William Drabble, hidden away inside the chic and cosy St. James's Hotel & Club, is certainly an exception to the rule. It's formal, but not stuffy — the staff are as full of flavor as the food, which seems to just keep on coming. Order from the a la carte menu to try three delectable courses for a very-worth-it £75 (). Within approximately eight minutes of being in London you’ll spot someone who’s tipsy and realise that us Londoners really, really love to drink. Oh no, we don’t discriminate, Londoners also love a wine bar.Like it? Share it! More by this author |