The 30 Best Fancy dining in London

“It's simply one of the best coffee shops in Hackney. Really, they do great coffee. It's also a carefully curated grocery, where each bottle of wine, beer and food is chosen with a keen and discerning eye. The owners are lovely people, proud to call it my local coffee shop!”

“Visitied London last week and was walking by bricklane and found this newly open thai shop there. I am a big thai food lover so i thought lets give a try and found out the best thai foods of my life so far after Thailand. Loved every bite my plate. Highly recommended if u visiting London.”

“Best place I have ever eaten. The food was so tasty. Specially Sheesh kebab with rice and salad. Also the Fresh Baklavas ❤️ Yummy”

“Great chicken wrap with spicy sauce, chips well cooked, not soggy. Great value meal deal, will definitely order from again.”

“This is one of the old school boss man chicken shops. The spicey chicken burger is just elite. Wings are top tier too”

“I had one of the best if not the best pizza this year at this café/restaurant/deli. Everything was perfect. Delicious toppings and outstanding pizza base! Perfect! This place is not fancy but sometimes it's the simplest places that offer the best food.”

“I love eating in this restaurant. The food is cooked fresh to order and the fish is fresh and delicious. I love variety of fish, the refills of chips and yummy traditional puddings. The staff are so lovely and welcoming too.”

“Daniel kept the drinks topped up throughout our bottomless brunch. They do not skimp on the alcohol! We enjoyed everything, especially the truffle honey mustard fried wings! We will definitely be back! Great value for money and the customer service was awesome.”

“Little Monkey = Little Gem. Everything was lovely. Wonderful Thai flavours, good portions combined with a buzzy atmosphere. First time here, but we'll definitely be back .”

“Great service with a smile, delicious fresh food and rich coffee make this the best cafe in the area. They cater for all allergies and were really accommodating. All three of us made tweaks to the breakfasts with no issues. All the staff were really great despite being super busy. I was really impressed.”

“A very good restaurant with excellent service. The staff were extremely polite and welcoming. I would definitely return.”

“Oh my word. My husband and I came here with high expectations for our anniversary. Firstly, a sincere shoutout to the friendly and highly attentive waitstaff. We reserved in advance (which I recommend doing as it gets busy!) and they had actually read my booking notes. In the notes I mentioned I was pregnant and so they double checked I was happy with the preparation and ingredients of certain dishes. The menu leans towards the spicy and salty side, but at the same time is very fragrant and aromatic. Quite addictive really! I’ve seen viral videos of that Tom Yam deluxe noodle dish so obviously we had to get it. It was delicious, but to my surprise, my favourite dish was their Naem fried rice. It’s been about a week since our visit and I’m still licking my lips thinking about it. To top everything off, we got a surprise scoop of taro ice cream. How adorable is that? Lots of love to Speedboat. We’ll be back, and definitely before our next anniversary!”

“Incredibly friendly staff, very good pizza (with limited but good vegan options), a pleasant and cozy atmosphere!”

“Good varied menu. Quaint interior. Friendly and attentive staff. Food excellent quality and very well presented.”

“absolutely incredible restaurant. had my first escargot and they were very good. my girlfriend had a steak that was one of the best she’s ever had she says. we also shred some strawberries for desert that were exquisite. best part though was the waitress who was just a great vibe - didn’t manage to get her name but she made us laugh and feel very comfortable.”

“I recently visited and was absolutely blown away! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful decor and a cozy vibe. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food? Simply divine! Every dish was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Had a delicious birthday meal here last week. Food was absolutely delicious (we opted for the tapas style dishes which were all very yummy) and our servers were extremely kind and welcoming!”

“The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is located in a quite central London area and is easily accessible by both the bus and the subway. The dishes prepared are based on genuine, fresh Italian products that make the portions excellent. You should definitely try the pizzas, very good, that are easy to digest and also the pasta prepared with originality, but respecting the original Italian flavors. The tiramisu is also exceptional. The service is fast. The room is not big, so is recommend booking.”

“Another great meal at Bartellas. Love this place! We ordered some olives which were delicious and a generous portion and a bottle of Picpoul de Pinet which was excellent. I had a lunch of chicken saltimbocca with mushroom sauce and garlic potatoes, my friend had an amazing burger and we shared a side of spinach. We had tea and coffee afterwards. The staff are excellent as was the service and friendliness of our fabulous waitress, Vendi. Well done team!”

“One of the best restaurants I have been in London The food is amazing - freshly homemade, very tasty and very good - the mixed grilled is my favourite but everything we tried there was very good. Even we don't live nearby we make sure every few months we go there. The team is very friendly and they make you feel at home. The design of the restaurant is very cute too. Definitely we will be back soon. The food was so delicious that last time we even didn't take pictures of the mains hahah”

“Came here for a late night bite - wasn't sure what to expect but the pork ribeye shawarma was insanely delicious! And the guys working there (Davi, Gustav and Anthony) were awesome and great to chat with. There are lots of shawarma options in the area but this one is my favorite, will definitely return when I'm in the area and feeling shawarma.”

“Lovely food, great atmosphere. We sat out in the garden and lots of tables and little snugs. They have a pizza stone back oven inside the pub. Lots of choice of menu”

“Wonderful customer services, lovely restaurant, excellent food and very affordable prices. We will continue to come here and we will recommend the restaurant to all our family and friends!”

“best Indian cuisine in the Barnet area by some distance, absolutely superb”

“We stayed in London for five days and this restaurant was right next to our appartment. The street had many restaurants, but Stone & Grill stood out to us – we ended up eating there three times. The food was excellent (highly recommend the salmon with mashed potatoes and the cheeseburger), the staff was very friendly and service was quick. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and would definitely come back.”

“Great local Italian. Went here today on a very quiet Monday evening. Friendly staff, big portions. Sublime pomodoro (best outside Italy) and a great Tricolore pizza. Highly recommended.”

“Great selection of menu items, we were pleasantly surprised by the serving sizes and flavour profile. The French toast and matcha ice cream is a must have for dessert. The Shack’s spritz was a very nice Japanese take on a classic cocktail. Perfect for a nice warm Summer’s day. The quality of the service was superb, the staff were very friendly.”

“It was our first time visiting this cafe and it had such a great atmosphere--quirky decor, loads of seating options, and the outdoor area was perfect for enjoying the beginning of spring. Dori loved getting to sniff around the outdoor garden before getting comfortable and settling down for a nap. We didn't get to take photos of the food (as we were hungry lol), but the food and coffees were lovely and filling. They didn't have cheese for my butty, but they offered to replace it with something of my choice. Dori very much appreciated the extra hash browns! Kam and his team were such a pleasure--very welcoming and kind. Whether you're catching up with friends, getting some work done, or taking you pup on a day out, we think Blighty would be a great space for all of the above. Would highly recommend and we're sure that we'll be back.”

“I had the Sunday roast cooked pink, and it was delicious and filling. It would’ve been even better if the server provided a bit more explanation about the dishes. The Sunday roast with a cola came to about £39, which was enough for a full meal. The restaurant is spacious, and you can usually get a seat easily if you book ahead or arrive early when it opens (tables are limited to a 2-hour stay). While it’s not cheap, it’s a great place to experience classic British dining culture at least once.”