Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in London

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Augustine Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (326)

£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 5 days ago

If venison is on the menu this time of year we always have it. We were not disappointed it was delicious. All three courses were superb backed up by excellent service and wine. We are very lucky to have Augustine’s Kitchen as one of our local restaurants.

Reesa London

4.8

4.8 (62)

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

Woodford

About the restaurant

Reesa Fusion Pan Asian 's mission is to transport you to the vibrant corners of Asia through a diverse blend of cuisines, flavours, textures, & cultures.

Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant new to South Woodford.

Now taking bookings.

Top review

Usha

Dined 4 days ago

Always so hospitable! Sunday buffet lunch is superb, thk you so much, you’ll Have another two clients after this visit !

Trinca

4.9

4.9 (69)

£26 to £40

Italian

Kingston upon Thames

About the restaurant

Welcome to Trinca!

We offers a culinary intimate experience like no other, from exquisite fine dining and immersive food tours couple with a fine wide range of quality wine.
Trinca's chef puts their own stamp on the monthly menu, made of fresh ingredients, concentrating flavours to get the best out of product.

We look forward to seeing you.

Top review

Krzysztof

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

A Wonderful Dining Experience We visited Trinca last night to celebrate a birthday, and it was nothing short of amazing. The food was absolutely fantastic—every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. You can tell the chefs take great pride in their work. The owner personally looked after us, making us feel truly special and ensuring every detail of our celebration was perfect. It’s rare to find that level of care and attention these days, and it made the evening even more memorable. The wine selection was impressive, offering something for every palate and perfectly complementing the meal. Thank you for making our celebration so wonderful—we can’t wait to return!

B E H I N D

5.0

5 (61)

£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

Richard

Dined 5 days ago

We visited to celebrate my Wife's birthday. Andy and the team were brilliant.. The food and service are amazing and the experience is absolutely top drawer.

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Wiltons

4.9

4.9 (1110)

£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

DavidVIP

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

I'd say this place is a local favourite for a special night out, and it doesn't need the hype of the internet. It is and old school, establishment restaurant, however so be aware of that when you book. The website doesn't do it justice and Wilton's exceeded our expectations. It's the type of place that, if you know, you know!

Pravaas - South Kensington

4.9

4.9 (50)

£41 and over

Contemporary Indian

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Pravaas’s culinary concept is to provide a journey through dishes inspired by
Chef Patron Shilpa Dandekar. Her unyielding passion for the culinary arts and
her insatiable desire to explore various kitchen styles have fuelled her quest for
diverse culinary knowledge, allowing her to create some exceptional dishes in
the menu.
The Signature dishes in the menu include Patra chaat, Lamb Galouti Kebab, Sundries Tomatoes & Red Chilli Tandoori Chicken, Venison Dalcha, Red Snapper & Palourde Moilee to name some but the entire menu is enticing.
Chef Shilpa is a force to reckon as she is much loved among the locals. Her main award is repetitive clientele who visits her restaurant for her finesse and distinctiveness.
'PRAVAAS' is very close to the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert hall, Kensington Palace.
The atmosphere is comfortable, relaxed with warm and welcoming service.

Top review

Paul

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Pravaas proved to be a great choice for a Friday night out in Kensington. Indian food made special by their attention to detail and variety of dishes. The Waiter was so helpful and knew all about the food. Ambience delightful in a cosy setting.

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Roger's Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (364)

£41 and over

Caribbean

Camden Town

About the restaurant

Welcome to Roger's Kitchen. We are looking forward to serving you!

Top review

Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Roger’s has tasty Caribbean dishes that have been elevated to the next level. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were very friendly, providing a great service. Roger, himself was very professional when he came to our table, giving us the background to the dishes. Highly recommended.

Oi Spaghetti

5.0

5 (354)

£41 and over

Contemporary Italian

Peckham

About the restaurant

My name is Francesco and I cook spaghetti in this cabin restaurant with 3 tables, since 2015. I work solo. I don't serve more than 15 diners a day, and I will take care of your dinner like I would for my mother.

You can watch me LIVE on Twitch under "Francescocooksspaghetti".

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Suzy

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Fabulous experience! Delicious food in a very cosy setting, with a great host! Highly recommend!

The Water House Project

4.9

4.9 (36)

£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

Chris

Dined 6 days ago

One of my absolute favourite restaurants. Patricia and Daniel make the experience super special.

Salloos

4.9

4.9 (156)

£26 to £40

Indian

Belgravia

About the restaurant

DINING HALL Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 5pm - 11pm (Last Orders 10pm)

SALLOOS EXPRESS Takeaway and delivery
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 5pm - 10pm

To place an order, please call on 020 7235 4444 between 5pm to 10pm from Monday to Saturday
or email to reservations@salloos.co.uk

Salloos Restaurant, established in the heart of Belgravia since 1976, originally opened in Lahore in 1966, is foremost amongst Pakistani and Indian restaurants in London.
Only a hop, skip and jump away from Hyde Park, Salloos restaurant boasts a peaceful location on a Knightsbridge side street. It’s easy to miss, but you’d be doing yourself a disservice – the family-run restaurant has been serving up high-end authentic Pakistani cuisine to loyal customers for over three decades. The specialities like their exquisite Tandoori Lamb Chops, Chicken Shish Kebab and Chicken Karahi, especially, are not to be missed!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

One of the best fine dining in London .. Highly recommended.. Do not forget to order Yakhni soup 😍 Lambs chops 😋 and of course biryani.

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