Diners' Choice: Contemporary European restaurants in London

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Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary European cuisine in London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Nook

4.8

4.8 (164)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Islington

About the restaurant

Wine Bar with Contemporary European Food, Varied Wine List, Coffee and Craft Beer

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Nadia

Dined on 5 Nov 2024

Wonderful food and service as always. Never fails to deliver.

Cornus

4.8

4.8 (71)

£41 and over

Contemporary European

Victoria

About the restaurant

Introducing Cornus, a rooftop space in Belgravia, the second restaurant from David O’Connor and Joe Mercer-Nairne of the acclaimed Chelsea restaurant, Medlar.

Chef Gary Foulkes will lead the kitchen, joining from the Michelin-starred Angler to offer a regularly changing menu. Foulkes will lead the kitchen, combining his ingredient-led approach with flavours and techniques encountered on his travels around the world. Foulkes will create an à la carte menu of creative, elevated dishes, grounded in the traditional principles and techniques of French cuisine. The menu will showcase the best of the British and European larder. David will lead the Front of House team alongside Wine Director Melania Battiston.

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Brianvip

Dined 2 days ago

I am lucky to be able to eat at so many great London restaurants. I do not believe there is anywhere better than Coronus. A beautiful room flooded with natural light at lunch and so atmospheric in the evening. Tables are well spaced. Service is exemplary and everything is top notch. The food, from a kitchen that is on top of the game is faultless. This is undoubtedly a restaurant that will earn at least a one star from Michelin. My advice go now before the crowds start packing the place!

The Watermans Richmond

4.7

4.7 (389)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Watermans Richmond is an all day Restaurant and Bar in the centre of town, conveniently located on an ancient cobbled street that leads down to the waterfront.

Our food is the best of British ingredients, served with a nod to southern Europe, with favourite dishes ranging from scallop ravioli to fregola, veal chops and day boat fish. We also have vegetarian and vegan options as well as delicious puddings including tiramisu, poached pears and profiteroles.

We have been the site of a Public house for centuries and still offer a selection of draught beers however we have an extensive wine list focusing mostly on classic wines from Europe.

The Restaurant is divided into several areas: luxurious deep leather banquette seating, bar counters perfect for lunches and more casual dining and cosy fireside dining in our upstairs room.

We also have two outside areas, a perfect spot for a drink or bite whilst watching the world go by.

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Simon

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

A lovely restaurant with great choice and quality of food. Service is excellent too. Best restaurant in Richmond in my view.

The Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

4.7

4.7 (1486)

£25 and under

Contemporary European

Leicester Square

About the restaurant

Our beliefs are simple - in a world full of so much terrific food and wine, why settle for a slab of quiche and a glass of boring plonk? Our food is innovative, fresh and tasty... and available at all hours. The wine list speaks for itself - "Legendary for its iconoclastic notes. It doesn"t necessarily tell you what the wine tastes like - you have to make your mind up. It's there to provoke interest", says Harpers, the wine trade magazine. As Barossa wine making supremo John Glaetzer puts it so succinctly, "Don, this is not just a wine list - it's a book". And a readable one at that!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 3 days ago

Never fails to delight . One of my favourite places in central London .

Margaux

4.7

4.7 (957)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Margaux is a modern European restaurant/wine bar. The French/Italian inspired menu includes seared foie gras, house made pork terrine, porcini risotto for appetisers and seared scallops, grilled veal rib and Barolo braised beef as some of the main courses. 100 bin wine list covers a broad range of producers and grapes, with an emphasis on old world wines. If you don"t want to stretch to a bottle there are over 25 wines by the glass and carafe. The dessert menu includes a dark chocolate plate featuring cocoa in 7 textures, passion fruit crème brûlée and amaretto sponge cake and a selection of house made ice creams. The weekend brunch menu features classic such as eggs benedict and eggs royal, smoked salmon, french toast with cinnamon ice cream.

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Harvey

Dined today

Lovely food and very friendly, knowledgeable staff. A great find over this side of town. Thanks for looking after us so well!

Levan

4.6

4.6 (1066)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Peckham

About the restaurant

Levan is a restaurant in the heart of Peckham serving contemporary European dishes, inspired by the ‘bistronomy’ movement and our favourite eateries in Paris, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Stockholm and Berlin, with a focus on low intervention wines. Join us for dinner and lunch in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

We offer an a la carte menu and a £59pp chefs tasting menu. Groups over 5 will be asked to dine from the chefs menu.

Please check our website for our most up to date offering.

Seatings are for 2 hours, after which we may require the table back.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance. We may not be able to cater to them without advanced notice.

If you arrive late for your booking we may ask you to choose from a reduced menu.

Cancellations - we are a small, independent restaurant, so please let us know if you cannot make your reservation.

Looking forward to welcoming you soon!

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Jane

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

Fab food and service - lovely meal and night out!!

TWIST Marylebone

4.5

4.5 (288)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Twist is a charming open-kitchen restaurant that brings delicious contemporary Mediterranean flavours to the heart of London. With elegant marble-topped tables and a warm, inviting ambiance, the unique dining space welcomes guests to a memorable experience.
The menu takes you on a culinary journey through the gastronomic heritage of Italy and Spain, with a touch of creativity. Meat lovers can satisfy their cravings with a selection of premium steaks, masterfully cooked in the Josper oven.
Twist works ethical producers, ensuring daily fresh ingredients and enticing specials. For wine enthusiasts, the cellar boasts a unique collection bottles to complement the meal, also available by the glass.
Twist seamlessly blends tradition and authenticity with a subtle hint of culinary innovation, making it the perfect destination for those seeking a truly memorable dining experience in the heart of Marylebone.

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Claire

Dined on 1 Nov 2024

Superb food, wine and good service. The dishes are so beautiful visually and with such stunning flavour. Four of us shared the stuffed courgette flowers, ham, boquerones, tuna tartare, t-bone, tomato and onion salad and surprisingly tasty broccoli. Our friends who know more about wine than us appreciated the great wine list (and chose so well!). What a team and what great food. Thank you and congratulations. Just as good as when we’ve been before.

Fitz's Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (531)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Bloomsbury

About the restaurant

A contemporary brasserie for modern London.

Located in Bloomsbury, Fitz's Brasserie at the iconic Kimpton Fitzroy London weaves old and new, serving traditional British plates seen through a modern lens. Our chefs let the ingredients speak for themselves by marrying seasonal British produce with contemporary cooking techniques and global flair.

The wine list is sure to tempt you for a top-up. Rooted in beloved old-world classics, our wine cellar also houses noteworthy bottles that venture off the beaten track. Whether you're keen to explore innovative winemaking techniques or stick to tried-and-true favourites from familiar regions, rest assured, there's a tipple to tickle your fancy.

Fitz's Brasserie stands as a charming testament to the cherished heritage of its beloved neighbourhood. Here, local foodies and intrepid travellers alike gather to create memorable tales. Comfortable, elegant, and above all, fun – it's a place that entices you back, time and time again.

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Riccardo Angelo

Dined 3 days ago

Very good food, friendly and professional staff. Gorgeous meat menu of night ( special menu). An absolute suggestion to experience. Arrivederci

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Experience

Every Wednesday: Butcher's Cut Steak Night

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Thanksgiving at Fitz's Brasserie

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Christmas Day Lunch

England's Grace

4.4

4.4 (85)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Regent's Park

About the restaurant

England's Grace is an Antipodean-inspired modern European restaurant located on St John's Wood High Street, in the heart of London.

Open from breakfast through to dinner, the menus created by Head Chef Rafal, combine seasonal European ingredients with vibrant Australian flavours.

Breakfast and lunch provide a laid-back ambiance with a delightful twist on breakfast classics and lunchtime favourites, all with a light Australian approach. During the late afternoon, the restaurant serves freshly-roasted coffee and home-baked cakes. Dinner is a more elevated experience, offering a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, where you can indulge in a memorable culinary journey.

Enjoy beautifully curated dishes showcasing the talent of our highly-trained team of chefs. Elevated simplicity, unparalleled flavours.

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Iain

Dined on 27 Oct 2024

Fantastic place, will definitely be back if we're down in London. Beautiful food, and excellent service from Zach. He even arranged a little bonus for my partner's birthday.

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Experience

Early Evening Set Menu

Quaglino's

4.2

4.2 (2503)

£41 and over

Contemporary European

Green Park

About the restaurant

An iconic restaurant & bar synonymous with style and glamour; hidden within historic St James’s and offering live music seven days a week.
The menu is a perfect canon of European classics, all made using the highest quality British ingredients.

Bursting with Iconic heritage, Quaglino's is hidden in the heart of St James's and is the ideal place to indulge in contemporary European food, legendary cocktails and London finest live entertainment.

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Yvonne

Dined 1 day ago

Such a lovely evening. Great food and service. The band were amazing.

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Experience

New Years Eve - Early Seating

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