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1. Upstairs
4.8
Exceptional(400)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Clapham
Booked 12 times today
Almost three years on from its culinary christening, Upstairs has sparked a reputation for casual dining in its finest form. A self-contained dining space, Upstairs offers guests a selection of small plates from our daily-changing menu, all of which are cooked to order from an open island kitchen and designed to share.As well as being available for reservations and exclusive hires, Upstairs proudly plays host to a variety of exciting events and special evenings for our guests to enjoy; from expertly-led wine masterclasses to convivial Sunday lunches.Our aim has always been to offer our guests the opportunity to get closer to the cooking process than ever before, and with the unfaltering passion and dedication of our team, a recently (and very proudly) received Bib Gourmand Award, and the continued support of our wonderful guests, we truly see nowhere to go but up.
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2. Hausu
4.8
Exceptional(26)
Price: Expensive
• International • Peckham
Booked 25 times today
Hausu is a restaurant and bar in the heart of Peckham, bringing an appreciation for taste and sound together with the creative spirit of South East London.We serve our own brand of flavours against the backdrop of a vintage hi-fidelity sound system, with the belief that music and food can bring people together.
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3. Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks
4.7
Exceptional(1588)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tower Hill
Booked 25 times today
Emilia’s SKD is a fresh pasta restaurant located in the heart of St Katharine Docks with a beautiful al fresco dining terrace overlooking the marina, just a few minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge.At Emilia’s all our pasta is made fresh every morning in our restaurant in full view of passers-by and served from our fully open kitchen. In true respect of Italian tradition, we use certified Italian produce and try our best to ensure no additives, artificial ingredients, preservatives or anything unnatural is in our food. We believe that food is much better when it’s 100% natural.Our restaurant has a mixture of chef’s bar/counter seating (overlooking the open kitchen), window seating (overlooking our terrace and the marina), normal tables and an outdoor terrace (overlooking the marina).P.S. We care for our people, our communities and the world around us. Please visit our website (www.emiliaspasta.com) if you would like to learn more about our approach to Sustainability.
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4. Restaurant Story London
4.9
Exceptional(1069)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • London Bridge
Booked 6 times today
At Restaurant Story the premise is simple; we seek to tell our story through the food we serve.We opened in April 2013 gaining our first Michelin star only five months after opening and in 2021 we were awarded our second Michelin star. Finally in 2023 we launched Story 3.0 hosting a 2nd floor.Inspired by chef Tom Sellers’ culinary career and the history of British food, our dishes are an edible story, each one inspired by a memory. We want to share these memories with you through what you see, smell and taste.To help achieve this, we select only the freshest seasonal British produce and then pair it with an exclusive wine list featuring small wine producers and select British craft ales sourced locally.
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5. Camille - Borough Market
4.6
Exceptional(179)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Southwark
Booked 28 times today
A neighbourhood restaurant on Stoney Street, Borough Market - Camille is a reflection of imagined jaunts through regional France. The menu from head chef Elliot Hashtroudi celebrates the magic of local and seasonal produce - his simple approach to cooking captures the rustic energy of a regional French table.An intimate casual bistro-style dining space with small bar and window counter seating is the back drop to our a-la-carte menu and ‘daily specials’ board.Like in our other restaurants Ducksoup, Little Duck and Emilia you’ll find a weekly changing menu of wines by the glass and bottle from small independent producers.
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6. Sticks'n'Sushi - Canary Wharf
4.7
Exceptional(161)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Canary Wharf
Booked 71 times today
Canary Wharf, once a bustling harbour and now home to one of our restaurants, blends industrial history with modern elegance. Enjoy our Japanese menu in an artistic setting where exposed pipeworks meet fairytale ships. Perfect for any dining occasion. Expect quality sushi, salads and sticks from the grill. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.
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7. The Garrison
4.6
Exceptional(2398)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Bermondsey
Booked 26 times today
The Garrison Public House is a bustling neighbourhood restaurant at the heart of Bermondsey Streets creative community and just a short skip from the comestible delights of Borough Market. We take full advantage of being an independent restaurant; from our quirky, inimitable interior to our considered wine list and engaging staff, we make sure everything we do is done with The Garrison style. We are open everyday for lunch and dinner and our menu focuses on seasonal produce from our favourite artisan suppliers. Downstairs, our Cinema Room is available for private hire
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8. Salt Yard Borough
4.2
Awesome(87)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • London Bridge
Booked 26 times today
Salt Yard Borough brings stunning Spanish and Italian Tapas dishes to the hustle and bustle of Borough. Find us on Winchester Walk a stone's throw from the food stalls in the area's world-famous food market. Escape the crowds and explore the best of the Mediterranean all under one roof, with beautifully crafted authentic small plates using the very best seasonal ingredients, a stunning regionally selected wine list, whilst our talented bartenders serve up some of the best cocktails in the area.For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk
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9. Trivet
4.6
Exceptional(108)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • London Bridge
Booked 16 times today
2024: awarded 2 Michelin stars!Trivet derives from the age-old cooking utensil - an iron tripod placed over fire to support a cooking pot or kettle - reflecting the warmth and balance which forms Head Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal’s values for the restaurant, as well as their working relationship.From the very beginning of the creative process, Jonny, Isa and the team think about how food and drink work together. The menu features their explorations of ingredients, dishes and drinks from around the world, inspired by the culinary history and diversity around us. The wine list is set out chronologically, following the historic beginnings of wine to present day, with over 350 wines from classic producers to the New World, as well as acknowledging the root of viti-vinoculture with wines from Georgia, Armenia and Turkey.As well as the welcoming main dining room, Trivet has a terrace, wine bar and private dining space. Monday nights transform into the LaBombe Wine Bar.
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10. Black & Blue - Borough Market
4.5
Awesome(1606)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Borough
Booked 31 times today
Overlooking the historic Borough Market, Black and Blue has been a Borough mainstay since 2001. A modern British American steakhouse where you can savour delicious steaks or burgers whilstwatching the bustle of the market or sip one of our signature cocktails in the bar whilst trains rattleoverhead. Perfect for your business lunch or dinner, a more relaxed drink or meal with friends, or a funweekend or night out.  We will entertain you in either our spacious restaurant, busy bar, or privatepatio. Your private events can be hosted in our exclusive mezzanine above the bar, please contact us fordetails. We’d love to help you celebrate your special occasion.

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