Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in London

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in London? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mangia Bene

4.8

4.8 (808)

£25 and under

Italian

Angel

About the restaurant

Mangia Bene in Islington brings the food and culture of Italy to the bustle of Chapel Market in London. The traditional food can be enjoyed from the rustic interior or from the al fresco seating. The food is matched with a fittingly Italian winelist, as well as a choice of aperitifs, liquirs and coffees. with white walls, exposed bricks and an open kitchen, Mangia bene has a relaxed Mediterranean feel.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

A really super meal, early evening., with two children. Our waitress was amazing, particularly with the children. Tasty food, freshly cooked and great choice. We couldn’t quite believe all the positive reviews before we visited. We now do! This place is a gem.

Berut Bistro

4.8

4.8 (23)

£26 to £40

Lebanese

Marylebone

About the restaurant

A celebration for Beirut a city that always finds a way to thrive.

Top review

Carl

Dined 1 day ago

Such great food - lots of delicious dishes to share in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere

City Spice - Brick Lane

4.8

4.8 (946)

£25 and under

Indian

Spitalfields

About the restaurant

As seen on BBC TV, ITV and on the Evening Standard:

We pride ourselves on our award-winning Indian food, great customer service, and a truly luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Brick Lane. Our Michelin-inspired menu has a distinctive Bengali twist, and our expert vegan curry menu is second to none.

From classic dishes to signature creations, we’ve won a host of awards for our Indian food including the Best Restaurant in London 2016. Looking for the best curry on Brick Lane? Take a look at our meat and vegan menu at City Spice.

Below we have listed just some of our achievements as a proud stalwart for hearty, family-infused Indian cooking in London

AWARDS:

OpenTable Top 10 Indian Restaurants in London
BCA Chef of the Year 2021 (Meat category)
AFA Best Restaurant in London 2019
BCA Best Vegan Restaurant 2018
BCA Best Indian Restaurant 2017 and 2018
Currylife Best Indian Restaurant 2016

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Top review

elizabeth

Dined 4 days ago

From the warm welcome to the delicious food, everything about our visit was perfect. The staff were incredibly kind, and the thoughtful birthday surprise made our night even more special. Can’t wait to come back!

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Experience

THALI THALI! Grab a Thali Platter! (Upto 45% off)

B E H I N D

5.0

5 (86)

£41 and over

British

Hackney

About the restaurant

Welcome to BEHIND. We are an intimate 1 Michelin star fish-focused tasting menu restaurant run by chef Andy Beynon. Situated on the edge of London Fields, Hackney, BEHIND has 18 kitchen-table seats for lunch and dinner sittings, as well as a relaxed wine bar.

BEHIND is Andy Beynon’s first restaurant, opened in October 2020. After just 20 days’ trading it was awarded its first Michelin Star. Andy spent 15 years working in some of the best Michelin star restaurants in the country, including with chefs Claude Bosi, Phil Howard and Michael Wignall.

Top review

Bronwen

Dined on 27 Feb 2025

Fabulous food and so well explained. Wine pairing excellent too

56 West Smithfield

4.8

4.8 (21)

£25 and under

Wine Bar

Farringdon

About the restaurant

56 West Smithfield was founded by a family of winemakers, with a passion for creating unique, hand-crafted wines.

Our family vineyard, Château De La Cômbe, is a small, boutique vineyard in Provence. Determined to make exceptional reds and whites in a region renowned for its rosés, we spent years lovingly restoring the chateau and estate, rebuilding the winemaking cave with state-of-the-art equipment and re-planting and tending to the vines. It wasn’t long before our organic wines began winning international awards – a testament to quality winemaking in Provence.

Eager to share our wines with the world, we partnered with like-minded, family-owned and boutique wineries to bring our rare and wonderful wines to you at 56 West Smithfield, without costly intermediaries.

Top review

Anita

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous choice of sparking wine. Great service. Will be back.

Augustine Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (342)

£26 to £40

French

Battersea

About the restaurant

Named after Franck Raymond’s grandmother, Augustine Kitchen showcases truly authentic French dishes, with a focus on produce from the Evian region where Franck was born.

Augustine Kitchen is a 45 cover restaurant and has got an intimate family feel with a focus on good quality produce and wine. The producers are handpicked, to ensure the very best quality, including charcuterie from Monsieur Colliard and fish from Mouchet Anythy sur Leman, a fourth generation fisherman.

Regional dishes feature Reblochon tarte, gratin of crozets and delicate smoked fera, whilst other highlights range from the sublime snails served with garlic mousse and parsley butter to pike quenelle or pork shank which has been slow cooked for 36 hours.

Behind the bar, the handpicked selection of wines are displayed in open racks, in a typical French charm, along with a fine selection of Armagnacs, Cognacs and other well known spirits.

Top review

PhilipVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As always everything was great. Frank is a superb chef.

La Nonna Pasta Fresca

4.8

4.8 (377)

£25 and under

Italian

Brixton

About the restaurant

"THE STORY Our story began in 2018 when lifelong friends and business partners Daniele and Eduardo spotted an opportunity to bring ‘la bella vita’ to busy Londoners. Using Daniele’s Italian Nonna and her traditional recipes as inspiration we embarked on a mission to bring the best fresh pasta dishes in London town! Our pasta is freshly made daily with zero zero flour from Italy and it is combined with egg, water, and salt. Our sauces are made in-house with Nonna’s love using the freshest ingredients sourced from Italy and our UK homeland. Nonna’s dishes are finished with a sprinkle of Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese depending on preference and tradition and of course, the pasta will be always cooked al dente, Nonna’s way!"

Top review

Jyoti

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

Our first time here and definitely not the last! The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and attentive! Would deffo recommend!

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Experience

La Nonna's Bottomless Brunch

Bergamot Cafe

4.9

4.9 (91)

£25 and under

Café

Shepherd's Bush

About the restaurant

Welcome to our family-run cafe, where delicious home-style meals and warm hospitality are always on the menu.
Our exquisite foods is influenced by Persian cuisine and prepared by Shirin our chef.

Bergamot is a gorgeous new trendy boutique café that stands out with its elegant design and food.

We also offer a top-notch socializing experience with our supper clubs cooking classes and cultural events, starting with infused Persian food and expanding to other cuisines. Our classes will host renowned chefs and provide a break from the everyday routine. We are also environmentally conscious and strive to reduce waste by using recyclable materials as much as possible, even in our fit-out, mainly using reclaimed wooden furniture.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined on 20 Feb 2025

What a lovely discovery and hidden gem under the Westfield arches. I was visiting a local friend and searched Google for a local lunch venue and found Bergamot. The atmosphere on a rainy Thursday afternoon was so cozy and well decorated. We shared a delightful appetizer and main that was seasoned and presented beautifully. The clientele were interesting and people watching was excellent. My favorite was the bergamot flavored latte and coffee pancakes which were like mini flattened donuts with not too sweet cream. Delicious and I can’t wait to go back.

Little Mercies

4.9

4.9 (29)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Crouch End

About the restaurant

Our kitchen will be closed from the 11th March until reopening on the 18th March, apologies for the inconvenience.

Little Mercies is a multi award wining local neighbourhood restaurant and bar, serving delicious cocktails and playful seasonal small plates.

Winner most sustainable bar for 3 years

Moro Margarita - Distilled House Preserved Blood Orange, Volcán Blanco Tequila, Blood Orange Salt
"Snickers" Old Fashioned - Peanut Butter, Cacao Nib, Salted Chocolate, Evan Williams Bourbon

Top review

John

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

Such a wonderful experience as ever with Mercies. The new Beetroot on the menu was exquisite, genuinely one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten. The smokiness of the smoked potato tarama with the beetroot was simply divine. Alongside that, the sirloin was amazing, the incredible carrot with its fantastic sauce and oh so tasty focaccia...this place is a foodie and cocktail aficionado's heaven. I urge you and anyone you know to book a table immediately and enjoy this Crouch End gem.

Ciullõsteria

4.8

4.8 (1250)

£25 and under

Italian

Balham

About the restaurant

The bustling café society vibe of London’s Balham High Road is the perfect setting for relaxed Italian restaurant Ciullõsteria. Friendly and laid back, the Ciullõsteria is inspired by the sun-infused food and chilled out nature of Southern Italy. The Calcagno family, owners of Ciullõsteria, has more than twenty years of experience in the Italian restaurant business, experience that is applied in every last aspect of the Osteria’s running – from the simple, comfortable and unpretentious design of the dining room to the always efficient yet unfailingly friendly service from staff who welcome guests as if they were old friends. But of course at Ciullõsteria it’s really the food that is the main focus. All traditional and completely authentic, Ciullõsteria provides home style Italian cookery ranging from hand made pasta to fresh, crisp twelve inch pizzas, all served with quality wines from the country’s best and most well known vineyards.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

One of the best hidden gems in Balham. Always worth a stop for great food and terrific wines.

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Experience

Chefs Table Cooking Lesson

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