Restaurants

Some of the capital’s most-loved restaurants aren’t necessarily the best known. From a Vauxhall deli to a date-night spot on a barge, here are 12 under-the-radar restaurants we really rate.

No longer just a financial hub, Canary Wharf is reaching for the skies in different ways. Thanks to a slew of openings over the last couple of years and this summer’s launch of the Elizabeth line, it’s becoming a decent place to spend time at the weekend – which also means your lunch meeting options has become a lot better. From street-food markets to steakhouses and destination bars, here are the places to check out.

Few things make for a fun night out quite like margaritas, tacos and a decent bottle of mezcal shared between friends. Happily, London has plenty of options – from a Michelin-starred hotspot serving langoustine tacos to authentic Mexican cafés specialising in tequila and tostadas. Here are some of our favourite places to go…

Adam Layton has been in the burger game for almost a decade – at the last count he’d created well over 100 specials for Honest Burgers as its master saucier (or head of collaboration). As we enter peak burger season, he suggests having a night off from your own BBQ and heading to one of his favourite spots across the capital – or even hunting down a couple of his favourite patties from outside the M25…

Need to make the right impression? Or just want to start the day the right way? These classic London restaurants will power you up – and might help you seal the deal.

From a beautiful spot in the National Gallery to a selection of fresh neighbourhood restaurants, here are the new places to book a table at this month.

Once a bit of a restaurant no-man’s land, King’s Cross is now home to some of the best eateries in London. From newcomers at Coal Drops Yard to sleek, old-school bars and the arrival of one of the US’s coolest hotel groups, here’s where to eat and drink if you’re in the area.

From late-night bars and restaurants to a cool new dinner spot on a boat, there are plenty of exciting new openings around the capital. We’ve rounded up the best to book now…

London has one of the best food scenes in the world, but with hot new openings cropping up weekly, it can be hard deciding where to go. That’s why we called in nine cool guys to tell us about their favourite restaurants…

If the Olympics had you craving Japanese food, then you’re in luck: London has a huge selection of great Japanese restaurants serving everything from sushi and ramen to yakitori and delicate patisserie. From izakaya-style drinking dens serving small plates to Michelin-starred sushi spots, here are 20 of the best to try.

From a pretty Mediterranean-style terrace to a Nordic garden, there’s no shortage of unique settings when it comes to some of the capital’s best rooftop venues this season. Whatever your preference – be it for after-work drinks or a sundowner with the girls – here are a few of our favourite places to escape the heat of streets this summer, most of which have some tempting food on offer too…

Whether it’s for a first date or a long overdue night out with your other half, the capital is home to plenty of bars perfect for a romantic evening. From snug speakeasies to swanky cocktail haunts, here are some of our favourite spots…