The 30 Best Luxury restaurant in London

“I cannot rate Longcroft high enough! Daisy is an absolute dream person to leave your furry friends with while you are away. She is so nice and easy to deal with and the service she provides is fantastic. We had regular pictures and updates on how our two were doing while we were away, which is so reassuring. We have two young, indoor cats who had never been away from home before. So were a bit worried about how they would adapt but we need not have worried! Daisy won them over in no time and they had a lovely holiday, while we had peace of mind to enjoy ours.”

“Great evening as always at Herons. Food excellent and Tony is a good host. Would highly recommend!”

“Went there for my wife's birthday dinner and we were so happy with tasty food and excellent service. Drinks from the bar took a while to prepare so eventually we ordered different drinks but other than that everything went well. Happy wife and kids.”

“Service was great, very nice/helpful staff. The food was very good, we had a Groupon for the afternoon tea and it's one of the best we've been to, I especially liked the salmon tataki sandwiches and the cheesecake, definitely recommend. Came back again for dinner and we had small plates, all of them were great. Especially liked the mushroom arancini and the crispy salmon tacos. The chicken bao bun was amazing too, would suggest if the bao could make 2 smaller ones instead of one large then easier to share.”

“104 Restaurant by Richard Wilkins is very small (max 16 covers) but, for me, is a perfect restaurant. The food is outstanding (as good as any Michelin starred restaurant). The service was excellent, friendly and informative and there was a lovely ambience where you could enjoy the food, wine and your friends/family. I couldn't recommend it more highly!”

“Perfect service, formal but not oppressive - imaginative and delicious food. Every dish, from the complimentary amusé bouche to the dessert was a homerun. A perfect evening. Going back again before we leave London.”

“Amazing experience, lovely modern flavours, excellent veggie tasting menu. Passionate and friendly staff and perfect wine pairings. Couldn't have asked for more really. Loved it.”

“I have just been back to PLU, for my third time, and it just keeps getting better. I do not know how this place does not have multiple Michelin stars, it is so much better than all of the 2 starred restaurants I have been to. To think that there is just one chef creating all of these dishes alone in the kitchen is absolutely mind boggling. This restaurant should be top in all of the guides, yet it is just quietly tucked away in St John's Wood and no one seems to know about it. Favourite dishes for me this time round... the tuna, no.. the foie gras, who am I kidding it must be at least one of the parts of the 'lobster trilogy'. Maybe it is easier to decide which of the the two desserts was the best... I said the Opera cake & my other half said definitely the Apple & Blackberry Crumble. Thank goodness you don't need to make choices!”

“The experience was truly fantastic. The atmosphere felt super cozy and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely a place I’d come back to.”

“This is a great restaurant. We had a stunning lunch. Beautiful Seabass ceviche, followed by Zucchini fritters and then Sauté scallops. All were cooked perfectly. The chefs are doing a great job and are being supported by friendly and professional front of house. We loved our lunch. You can go here with confidence.”

“Amazing food and service from the start from both Yaren and Colonita! Made our evening memorable and my friend's birthday one to remember! Thank you guys, looking forward to seeing you again!”

“Absolutely stunning food！Had the full tasting menu. Every single course tastes amazing！ The whole dining experience was fantastic. The amuse bouche was served in the bar area，and then we were led to the dining room. The dining tables are big and between tables it is very well spaced. The service is very professional. The environment is very well designed and decorated. Guests can watch the chefs cooking in the open kitchen. The taste of the food is complicated also very well balanced. My favourate dishes are lobster rice，quail，fish stew and the wagyu.”

“What a quietly dazzling place this is. There’s something wonderfully conspiratorial about stepping through that modest entrance, as though you’re being let in on a secret. The evening began with a generosity that’s actually become rare in fine dining - an extra splash of sauce here, a little more wine there - no questions, no charge, and not in excess, but with the sort of intuitive hospitality that says, “We’re glad you’re here.” It wasn’t about selling a product, or ticking boxes of ‘luxury’ and ‘innovation’; it was about making an experience breathe. The fish-focused menu was, quite simply, divine. Each plate felt considered but never contrived. The chef’s attention to detail was everywhere, not only in the precise cooking but in the courtesy and conversation that accompanied it. He seemed genuinely invested in the pleasure of his guests, which lent the whole evening a warmth too often missing from Michelin-minded establishments. In short, Behind is a restaurant that remembers why restaurants exist at all: to nourish, to delight, and, if only for a few hours, to make the world feel exquisitely well-arranged.”

“This is a hidden gem. The staff are just brilliant. So friendly and welcoming. Welcome nibbles of olives and crisp are given on arrival. 3 course set menu with a good choice and the food is beautiful. The decor is lovely and it’s very charming.”

“Second time staying here and everything was perfect again. Whenever I come to London, I always try to book the Luxury Inn if it isn’t already full! Thank you for the great amenities, breakfast, snacks and keeping it incredibly tidy considering it’s self-service.”

“Gavin Pereira was incredibly helpful & prompt with his hospitality and communication. We really appreciate the effort Gavin went to to ensure an enjoyable stay.”

“It’s rare to find a spot that nails both great service and great food, but this one definitely does. Whether you’re coming for a casual meal or a special occasion, it’s worth the visit. I’ll definitely be coming back soon!”

“Highly recommended if you want to feel like you're in Italy!”

“We came here for an informal meal to mark my youngest daughter’s birthday who also happens to have some allergies. We were very compassionately taken care of and the service was completely impeccable. Great tasting swiftly served meals with good portion sizes. I would recommend anyone to experience Antika with its cozy ambience and service. Everything from the Lamb chops to the lamb shanks were wonderful. Also the food was HALAL! The whole family enjoyed the experience, thank you once again to the staff.”

“The House has become a regular stop for me in Finchley. Food is delicious and service is friendly and attentive, makes you feel like family! My regular dishes include the Chicken Milanese and Lasagna. The Chicken Stroganoff is also worth mentioning, as well as the Seafood Pasta. Overall delightful atmosphere, worth the trip.”

“We had the seven course menu and every course was excellent. The service was fantastic with special mention to the Albanian waiter we had, he was so professioanl in his approach and was an excellent asset to the team. There was one other waiter, who delivered our tea service, who was on “robot mode” held no eye contact and the service felt robotic/rehearsed/emotionless he rushed too much which was shame. The atmosphere is clearly very formal but it was welcoming and we were treated excellently. My only complaint was the table of two 50plus year olds who decided that they would each each other faces for around an hour, the conversation was vulgar from them as was the “slobbering” noise while they tried to investigate each other tonsils. The staff should have intervened as they were taking it too far and it really wasnt pleasant to have to listen to/observe. Aside from this pair of guests, the who experience was fabulous, amzing food and mostly top class service. Highly recommend.”

“Really good food and not snobby at all. The flavours and produce are fresh and so tasty. I loved the soda bread and cheese soufflé nibbles before the starter, and wish there was more of it. The desserts are great too, which restaurants usually don’t do a good job of. This is one of the few places where I have had a 3 course meal with an aperitif, a drink with the meal, drink at the end, and a tea/coffee, and felt that’s it’s all worth it! Best thing is that you don’t feel stuffed by the end, just perfectly satisfied.”

“First time visiting and loved it. Quirky with a 70s/80s feel but beautifully set tables and silver service that you don't often get these days. It was really nice to have vegetables served individually from silver platters rather than dishes just dumped in the middle of the table. Took a star off service because I felt the wine waiter was sloppy. Great menu and plenty of GF options for me. I had queenies (small scallops) to start followed by calves liver and onions, which I hadn't had for ages but had a recent notion, so it was fortuitous that it was on the menu. I can't wait to go back.”

“Cliff was my host and he was such a gentleman, and I was made to feel welcome! The food was excellent and the ambiance was amazing! Thank you so much cliff and team! Amazing!”

“Kolapata is always the place to go for an authentic Bengali cuisine! The beef bhuna kicchuri and morog pulao was so flavourful alongside the borhani, which really hit the spot. The fuchka was a burst of flavours and I highly recommend trying it!”

“Amazing food and huge portions! Lovely staff! Fun music!”

“Was fortunate enough to get a last minute dinner reservation at the counter, which was a great experience! The restaurant is a short walk from Old Street station. Nest offers seasonal menus and my visit was during Beef Season. Unfurling the wax-sealed menu revealed two set menu options, the short menu or longer signature menu, which I went with. A wine pairing is available however I chose my own drinks. Over the next two hours I was treated to eleven courses of incredible cooking. Despite being Beef Season the menu was interspersed with some seafood and vegetable items as well, although they had found creative ways to incorporate beef in many of the courses. I enjoyed all the dishes but some of my favourites were the tempura oyster with bone marrow mayonnaise, the sirloin carpaccio and Highland beef. Sitting at the kitchen counter added to the experience, you could tell the chefs were passionate from the way they worked together and the way they explained each dish and how they had made it. To drink I had a Nest Negroni and a glass of Slovakian red wine, both of which were excellent and served promptly. The drinks list is extensive and will suit most tastes. Nest is in an area with lots of competition and certainly holds its own. It was a great meal and I would love to return to try another season!”

“Stellar food, drinks, and service - especially for the price. Good music and ambience in a cute setting. Had lamb skewers, salt cod croquettes, beef sliders, and duck pasta, and all were excellent.”

“Authentic and truly delicious Indian food right here! The ambience is lovely, the staff are friendly, and the drinks are great — definitely try their cocktails. The special prawns and the different varieties of chicken tikka are a must-try; you’ll love them. They have loads of tasty curries and a good range of soft drinks too. We tried the mango lassi — it was superb! The kids really enjoyed the desserts, and the portion sizes for every dish were generous. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for genuine Indian flavours and a warm, welcoming atmosphere!”

“We wanted to have oysters, and we got it at this place. When we came we decided to order different things. There were many different seafood. It was all very tasty. We would like to say special thanks for waitress Sergùl. She was a very helpful and very nice person. Recommended that place.”