Diners' Choice: British restaurants in London

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Updated 05 February 2025

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Wiltons

4.9

4.9 (1107)

£41 and over

British

Green Park

About the restaurant

Wiltons, established in 1742, has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London.
George William Wilton provided the finest oysters to the traders of London"s Haymarket. Today Wiltons continues that tradition and continues to serve the finest oysters, seafood and game.
Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience.

If you are making a reservation for groups of 6 or more, please contact Wiltons directly.

Should you have any special requests i.e birthday cakes or champagne, please contact Wiltons directly upon making your reservation.

We politely ask that gentlemen wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers, no sportswear or open toed sandals.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 3 days ago

super. One of the finest dining experiences I have ever had. All perfect and great staff.

B E H I N D

5.0

5 (78)

£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.

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DianeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience - the food was innovative and delicious served by super friendly and knowledgable chefs in a really cool setting!

Portland Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2269)

£41 and over

British

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Portland opened in 2015 and received a Michelin star the same year - which we have retained to this day. We try to offer the best contemporary example of fine dining in London – the finest produce we can find cooked with precision and a high level of technique led by our executive chef Stuart Andrew and head chef Chris Bassett and his team.

We offer a la carte and also a Tasting Menu at lunch and dinner.

Wine is as important as food and service at Portland. Our main wine list aims to offer brilliant value on interesting, different wines which we hope you seldom see on restaurant wine lists. Our Single Bottle List contains bins of some of the world’s finest wines and also more accessible offerings from our favourite producers.

Apart from the main restaurant, we hope that our private room and its offer of secluded and separate dining is just the thing for special family events or business meetings.

Top review

Brooke

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic restaurant. Food was exceptional and staff we super. My only criticism is that the wines were very over priced. For example, we love segla but have never seen it near this price in any restaurant.

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The Water House Project

4.9

4.9 (46)

£41 and over

British

Bethnal Green

About the restaurant

The Water House Project is a modern British tasting menu experience in Bethnal Green, East London.

Chef Gabriel Waterhouse opened The Water House Project with his wife, Patricia in Bethnal Green in Autumn 2021 aiming to bridge the gap between fine dining elegance and a more relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.   Here the team serve a seasonally evolving tasting menu which changes every three months.

We rely on local, seasonal ingredients using these when at their best.    We believe in using small amounts of ethically and sustainably reared meat and fish, and partnering with suppliers who share in our values. Our drink pairings are made up of either wines, sourced from small scale producers or a non-alcoholic pairing of teas, tonics and ferments made by our kitchen team.

Seasons Discovery menu - Wednesday 7pm & Saturday 1pm
(£125pp including alcoholic or non alcoholic pairing)

Seasons Signature menu - Thursday - Saturday 7pm
(£155pp including alcoholic or non alcoholic pairing)

Top review

margaret

Dined on 8 Feb 2025

This was our 4th visit. Outstanding each time we go

Frog by Adam Handling

4.9

4.9 (3421)

£41 and over

British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Michelin starred Frog by Adam Handling is a place to really submerge yourself in a theatrical show. You’re facing the kitchen, the chefs come to your table and you are able to really interact with every member of the team. Frog is luxury in an environment where you feel comfortable being whoever you are and where all elements in the restaurant are connected to offer a truly memorable experience.

The dishes are very emotional and they all mean something to Adam. Each and every one of the dishes has a story behind it, whether it’s a memory from Adam’s childhood or something that has inspired him or the team.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely outstanding food and service, a truly wonderful experience.

Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street

4.8

4.8 (198)

£26 to £40

British

Kensington

About the restaurant

Welcome to 2025 in Kennington's favourite Restaurant.

Voted 'Best Restaurant in Kensington Chelsea and Westminster' 2024.

Top 100 Restaurants in the UK on Open Table 2024.

Home of the best Chicken Kyiv in the world! Established since 1993.
Owned and run by sisters, Ffiona and Althea, who are always on hand to welcome you in.

Traditional British classics and modern seasonal dishes and we insist you leave room for our world-class desserts…

The weekend brunch is Anglo-American and the atmosphere is buzzing.

At Ffiona’s there is truly something for everyone.

We are smack bang in the centre of everything.
Turn left and you’re in Notting Hill and Portobello Market. Turn right and it is Kensington Palace and The Royal Albert Hall. The Design Museum and the museums’ of South Kensington are all close by.

Ffiona’s is an iconic neighbourhood restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Top review

Hamish

Dined 3 days ago

Very tasty food. And yes, their claim that the chicken Kiev may be “the best in the world” might just be true. The duck was very juicy and tasty too. Service was friendly and polite. At no point did we feel rushed. Thank you Ffiona and staff for a lovely evening!

The Dysart Petersham

4.9

4.9 (608)

£41 and over

British

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Dysart Petersham has recently undergone a complete interior refurbishment, bringing back to life as many of the original Arts and Crafts elements of the building as possible to set a stylish and comfortable atmosphere.

Our menus change with the seasons as well as always holding a few of our signature dishes, freshly cooked to order by our Head Chef and his team, emphasising freshness, well balanced flavours, ethical sourcing and country values. We have a garden and a forager who provide local Petersham grown produce to our chef.

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KevinVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Superb venue feels like a country house. Tables nicely spaced out. Food exceptional with great wine list. food also not rushed with very friendly service, well worthy of a Michelin star

The Ledbury

4.9

4.9 (2825)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

The Ledbury is located the heart of Notting Hill.

Since opening in 2005, it has become one of London's more established restaurants, gaining 3 Michelin stars in 2024.

The restaurant prides itself on showcasing seasonal ingredients along with their own Deer, Jersey Cows and Iberian Pigs which are reared by Chef/Owner Brett Graham.

After a 2 year hiatus, The Ledbury reopened with a new look dining room and their own in house Fungarium.

The kitchen is being overseen by Head Chef Tom Spenceley and the dining room is headed up by General Manager Jack Settle.

Top review

Serge

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food and service, an experience full of surprising tastes that we will surely look to repeat.

Corrigan's Mayfair

4.7

4.7 (1747)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

A celebration of all that is wild, from the land, air, and sea - from Chef Richard Corrigan. At Corrigan's Mayfair, provenance is paramount, and we are proud to champion the best of the British and Irish isles. Inspired by rural roots, we have been the proud holders of 3 AA Rosettes since opening. Our menus reflect the seasons, synonymous with Corrigan's sustainable, seasonal supper ethos.

Located on Upper Grosvenor Street, a 5 minute walk from Marble Arch and Bond Street station. Come early for a drink and seasonal tipple, tankard of beer or concoction at Dickies Bar.

Corrigans Mayfair has four private rooms. The Kitchen Library accommodates 2 to 6 guests, the Chef's Table for up to 14, the Poet’s Corner for 10, and the Lindsay Room for up to 24. Our expert events team will take care of every detail, leaving you to sit back and relax.

Top review

PaulVIP

Dined on 9 Jan 2025

Delightful,fantastic service and outstanding dishes a real Mayfair Gem

Restaurant St. Barts

4.8

4.8 (116)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

A British Tasting Menu experience for Dinner, and shorter Set Menu for Lunch - tucked away in London’s Smithfield the dining room overlooks the historical Church of St Bartholomew the Great. We received our first Michelin Star in March 2023 and were awarded a Michelin Green Star in February 2024 - making us the only London restaurant to hold both awards.

Tues - Sat Dinner | Tasting Menu | £160pp
Tues - Sat Lunch | Short or Long Set Lunch | £70/£110pp

Restaurant St. Barts is the culmination of passion & hard work from three long-term friends Johnnie, Luke & Toby - the team behind NEST restaurant in Shoreditch. It is a celebration of British produce in the heart of historical London.

Top review

Lewis

Dined on 6 Feb 2025

Exquisite. Some truly astonishing tastes. Bravo, Restaurant St. Barts.

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