Dishoom
A stylish tribute to Bombay’s Irani cafés, serving smoky grills, breakfast naan rolls and house black daal.
Known for: Bacon naan roll, black daal, chai
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
London
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14 places to eat and drink in London
££ Mid-range
The Wolseley
A grand café-restaurant in a former car showroom, serving Viennese-style breakfasts and classic European dishes.
Known for: Wiener schnitzel, afternoon tea, breakfast
£65+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
St. JOHN
The restaurant that put “nose-to-tail” eating on the map, in a plain white former smokehouse.
Known for: Roast bone marrow and parsley salad, Eccles cake and cheese
About £35–65 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups
Poppies Fish & Chips
A retro-style chippy serving fresh fish in crisp batter with 1950s décor.
Known for: Fish and chips
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Rules
London’s oldest restaurant, open since 1798, serving game and traditional British dishes in a plush, antique-filled dining room.
Known for: Game, steak and kidney pudding
£65+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
Padella
A tiny pasta bar known for hand-rolled pasta at friendly prices, with a queue outside.
Known for: Pici cacio e pepe, pappardelle with beef shin ragù
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Gymkhana
A Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in a colonial gymkhana-club style.
Known for: Tandoori game, kid goat methi keema
£65+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
Beigel Bake (Brick Lane)
A no-frills 24-hour bakery beloved for its salt beef bagels and its bargain prices.
Known for: Salt beef beigel
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
Monmouth Coffee Company
A pioneering coffee roaster with a loyal following, with simple counters and long queues.
Known for: Flat white, filter coffee, pastries
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in London 3
Fish and chips
Sunday roast
Afternoon tea
