Top 50 Summer Restaurants in London

by OpenTable

Updated November 09, 2023

Your summer dining plans, sorted. Fill your days with an experience at these must-visit London restaurants. From iconic spots the city couldn’t live without, to al fresco lunches in the sun and free-flowing bottomless brunches. Choose from these top 50 venues in the capital.

Afternoon Tea at Café Royal

4.7

4.7 (2039)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Piccadilly

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge

Top review

Londongirl

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

We went there with my friends who came to the UK for their holiday. Everything was very good including food, service and ambience. I strongly recommend to friends.

The Orchid Lounge

4.6

4.6 (278)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea by Cherish Finden at The Orchid Lounge

Top review

HungryVIP

Dined on Jan 19, 2024

Best afternoon tea - dim sum Was a Welcome change from sandwiches and the food was beautifully presented and delicious together with attentive service

Anglo restaurant

4.9

4.9 (909)

£41 and over

British

Clerkenwell

About the restaurant

Anglo Restaurant

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 24, 2024

We had an amazing dinner. Food is beautifully presented and yummy and service was incredible. Definitely recommend, definitely come back again

Arte e pasta

4.6

4.6 (580)

£26 to £40

Italian

Walthamstow

About the restaurant

Arte e pasta

Top review

RachelB

Dined on Sep 28, 2023

We'd been meaning to visit Arte e Pasta for a while after several glowing recommendations. Our visit last night exceeded our expectations! A decent amount to choose from for us vegetarians and when it arrived the dishes were packed with delicious flavour, interesting and very well presented. Our favourite was the beetroot agnolotti - so good! The restaurant wasn't that busy which is a shame for the staff but did mean we got to chat to them, in particular Vincent, about the restaurant and the inspiration behind the food. Oh and the Puglian red wine was really very good. We sat at the bar, which was a great spot to chat and eat. Highly recommend and we'll be back soon. Easily the best food we've had in Walthamstow this year. Thanks Vincent and Alex and team for having us :)

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Wimbledon

4.5

4.5 (1280)

£25 and under

British

Wimbledon

About the restaurant

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Wimbledon

Top review

Valerie

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Always helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Can always guarantee great service

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4.5

4.5 (2223)

£25 and under

French

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Boro Bistro

Top review

Ann

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you for spoiling my husband on his birthday he loved the attention and his delicious food. Very delicious food!! The music was lots of fun. This is a gem of a place.

Buckle and Vaughan

4.5

4.5 (1254)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Cheshunt

About the restaurant

Buckle and Vaughan

Top review

ElleGee

Dined on Jul 2, 2023

Surprised at rather restricted new Sunday lunch menu

Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9

4.9 (1995)

£26 to £40

Indian

Newham

About the restaurant

Cafe Spice Namaste

Top review

RichardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Every dish is fantastic. Choose what you fancy, and it will be amazing. Cyrus often cooks them himself, and this is a celebrity chef restaurant where the person himself is doing the work and is happy to chat. It is a bonus that it's very reasonably priced. We had a selection of starters and mains; it's some of the best Indian food I've ever had, and I've been to India plenty of times. GO AND EAT HERE! It's much closer than it looks, thank you, Elizabeth line. Put it into City Mapper, and you will be there in a Jiffy. I loved the place on Prescot Street, and this is an even brighter, more modern space.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Spicy Spectacular

Experience

BIG CURRY LUNCH Unforgettable Gastronomic Evening

Experience

Burns Night 2025

Clos Maggiore

4.6

4.6 (15208)

£26 to £40

French

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Clos Maggiore

Top review

Jill

Dined 4 days ago

A stunning restaurant with lovely food. So Christmassy and cosy with very attentive staff too.

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

4.6

4.6 (1596)

£25 and under

Italian

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

Top review

AMIR

Dined 2 days ago

We dined in the restaurant twice within a week and we enjoyed a lot both times. The food was very good an tasty and it arrive quickly. The place is warm and welcoming. Warmly recomended. By the way, the directions in google-map are not accurate.

Frederick's

4.8

4.8 (3970)

£26 to £40

British

Angel

About the restaurant

Frederick's

Top review

John

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, drink and service. Our favourite restaurant

Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.4

4.4 (7926)

£26 to £40

Steak

Southbank

About the restaurant

Gaucho Tower Bridge

Top review

TwinkzVIP

Dined on Jul 13, 2024

Attentive service and great food, Good views of Tower Bridge/Thames

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4.8

4.8 (4586)

£41 and over

French

Soho

About the restaurant

Gauthier Soho

Top review

Denise

Dined 2 days ago

A masterclass in plant based cookery. Beautiful flavours, every mouthful a taste explosion. Enjoyed the wine pairing. It would have been nice if the non-alcoholic drinks offering had a little more thought. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience

GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.4

4.4 (3645)

£41 and over

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

London Bridge

About the restaurant

GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London

Top review

Ines

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing experience free shot for my birthday thank you

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Experience

New Year’s Eve Deluxe Window Package

Experience

New Year’s Eve Standard Non-Window Table

Hideaway

4.6

4.6 (1043)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Thames Ditton

About the restaurant

Hideaway

Top review

KerriP

Dined on Oct 19, 2023

Our table of 5 chose tapas and all the dishes were delicious-standout for me sashimi and aubergine dishes. Will have to go back in Summer to enjoy the setting! I would recommend The Hideaway and would go back with friends.

High Timber

4.7

4.7 (851)

£26 to £40

Steak

St Paul's

About the restaurant

High Timber

Top review

James

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous food, wine and service. We were taken down to the wine cellar to choose our wine and expert guidance.

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7

4.7 (1859)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Indian

Petts Wood

About the restaurant

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

Top review

Stephen

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service as always Had to ask for the lunchtime menu but otherwise outstanding

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Popular dish

Railway Lamb Curry

Indigo at One Aldwych

4.8

4.8 (3084)

£26 to £40

British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Indigo at One Aldwych

Top review

Emma

Dined 2 days ago

Thank you so much for a fantastic evening at the Indigo. We experienced some of the best service we have had in a long time, right from when we sat down to cocktails in the lobby bar all the way through to the end when our coats were returned to us. The cocktails were fantastic and the festive decor in the bar was magical. The food was outstanding and as a coeliac it was so nice to be able to eat everything! We will be returning.

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Experience

Weekend Roast Beef, Crumble & Glass of Wine

Experience

Weekday Lunch Two-Course Set Menu

Experience

Weekday Lunch Three-Course Set Menu

La Dame De Pic London

4.8

4.8 (1497)

£26 to £40

French

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

La Dame De Pic London

Top review

Peter

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Absolutely excellent ambience, food and wine. Very friendly staff.

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Experience

Lunch Menu

La Goccia

4.4

4.4 (1519)

£41 and over

Italian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

La Goccia

Top review

Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Really very good Italian food served by an Italian waiter (imagine!) in a lovely location

Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

4.8

4.8 (1812)

£41 and over

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

Top review

PaulS

Dined on Jan 9, 2024

Outstanding as always. Has been our favourite London rfestaurant for years and will be missed when closes in January 2024

Love Shack

4.8

4.8 (499)

£25 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Bethnal Green

About the restaurant

Love Shack

Top review

James

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely place with lovely food. Great little event space as well where we enjoyed the Rooted Revelry winter solstice show. Will definitely be back

Mercer Roof Terrace

4.4

4.4 (966)

£26 to £40

British

Bank

About the restaurant

Mercer Roof Terrace

Top review

Geoff

Dined 1 day ago

Just had a birthday party for my wife at the Pod on the roof at Mercer’s. Excellent service and a great ambiance.

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Experience

The Crown Afternoon Tea Experience

Experience

Beluga Winter Cabins @ Mercer Roof Terrace

Experience

Winter Igloo at Mercer Roof Terrace

Min Jiang

4.7

4.7 (2206)

£41 and over

Chinese

Kensington

About the restaurant

Min Jiang

Top review

Anthony

Dined 6 days ago

We had the gourmet menu tonight and it was spectacular. I would recommend anyone to try it Not every time, but just the ones to experience such delicious food

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Experience

Christmas Day

Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

My Old Dutch - Chelsea

4.5

4.5 (557)

£25 and under

European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

My Old Dutch - Chelsea

Top review

ian

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Have been many times. Consistently good, friendly service and lovely pancakes. We went early evening so it was quieter than usual but no less enjoyable. A Kings Road institution! Lovely, thank you.

Myrtle Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1157)

£41 and over

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Myrtle Restaurant

Top review

Martin

Dined 3 days ago

Great lunch and very accommodating for with a 10 year old. Thanks

Ognisko

4.8

4.8 (3834)

£26 to £40

Polish

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Ognisko

Top review

Sally

Dined 4 days ago

Lunch menu is excellent value for money. Staff are delightful. Highly recommended.

Ormer Mayfair

4.9

4.9 (1159)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Ormer Mayfair

Top review

PattyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Extraordinary meal & service from beginning to end.

Francatelli

4.2

4.2 (1556)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Seven Park Place by William Drabble

Top review

Geoff

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

great food, great service and great location. The tasting menu was superb

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3 Courses Menu, New Year's Eve 2024

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

4.9

4.9 (7773)

£41 and over

Seafood

Wapping

About the restaurant

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, fantastic service, lovely setting, the best Prosecco. My favourite restaurant particularly for special occasions

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Popular dish

Apple Tart

Popular dish

Smith's Classic Prawn Cocktail

Popular dish

Large Brixham Dover Sole

Gallery

4.7

4.7 (8065)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Thames Foyer

Top review

Chun

Dined 7 days ago

Having scrumptious dinner in a sumptuous setting with high-quality servie can only be exprienced at the Gallery, Savoy.

The Buttery

4.7

4.7 (446)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Belgravia

About the restaurant

The Buttery

Top review

JoVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Such a yummy breakie, friendly service and cosy spot

The Crabtree

4.5

4.5 (1203)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Fulham

About the restaurant

The Crabtree

Top review

susan

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Thank you Rosa for telling us about your Christmas Specials. The Christmas boards worked really well and ample to go around. Well done so nice to have a lovely pub with nice food.

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Experience

Burns Supper

The French Table

4.9

4.9 (4815)

£41 and over

Modern European

Surbiton

About the restaurant

The French Table

Top review

Hema

Dined 3 days ago

This is true gem in Surbiton and I feel lucky that we have such an exquisite treat on our door steps. The food was exquisite and the service is impeccable and I think very fair in price and value. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this place as everything about it is really special. The people who look after you are knowledgable and personable and nothing is too much trouble. You get excellent advice on pairing wines to go with your dishes and the whole experience is effortless and memorable. Have been doing an annual trip for Christmas for a few years now and have been on the odd ocassion at other times and will continue to do this as each time the experience is amazing.

The Ivy Tower Bridge

4.3

4.3 (13891)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

The Ivy Tower Bridge

Top review

Fiona

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous. We had a great table looking out at Tower Bridge for my husbands birthday. Service, antmosphere and foods first class. Highly recommended.

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Experience

New Year's Day Brunch

4.4

4.4 (786)

£25 and under

British

Crouch End

About the restaurant

The Maynard Arms

Top review

Leigh

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Had a really enjoyable Sunday roast today and the staff were great. We were a table of four but Unfortunately we were sat next to a table of 20 so we couldn’t hear each other speak. That’s not the fault of the restaurant but maybe they need to think about that when seating people. Overall a good experience though

The Pem

4.6

4.6 (338)

£41 and over

British

Westminster

About the restaurant

The Pem

Top review

David

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice restaurant. Food was really good as well.

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Experience

Christmas Day Lunch

Experience

New Year's Eve 5 course menu

Experience

New Year's Eve 7 course menu

The Scolt Head

4.6

4.6 (352)

£25 and under

British

Dalston

About the restaurant

The Scolt Head

Top review

KristinK

Dined on Apr 2, 2023

Amazing experience for our first night in London. The food was fantastic and reasonably priced. I rated the noise level as kind of high, but it didn’t bother us because it’s a pub. It’s supposed to be loud, or it’s probably not a very fun place. LOL

The Swan Pub

4.7

4.7 (1119)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Chiswick

About the restaurant

The Swan Pub

Top review

Sara

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely pub with friendly staff and great food. Had a really relaxing birthday meal.

The Wharf Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1423)

£26 to £40

British

Teddington

About the restaurant

The Wharf Restaurant

Top review

Tony

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Went for a pre Twickenham Sunday lunch. Great location being able to park outside and views of the river. Lovely food and brilliant service and an easy trip to the stadium afterwards

Trinity

4.9

4.9 (3560)

£41 and over

European

Clapham

About the restaurant

Trinity

Top review

KimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic experience for lunch, as always wonderful food, wonderful service. A great pre-Christmas event.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Trinity

Villa di Geggiano

4.8

4.8 (1317)

£41 and over

Italian

Chiswick

About the restaurant

Villa di Geggiano

Top review

Lily

Dined 1 day ago

This is one of our favourite restaurants which we always come back for special occasions. The food is delicious, and the service is excellent. We always feel welcome and well looked after. The staff are very friendly with our children too which is really nice. Highly recommend!!

YUMN Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (814)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Croydon

About the restaurant

YUMN Brasserie

Top review

Omar

Dined on Feb 14, 2024

Great experience, good food and good customer service

123V

£25 and under

Vegan

Oxford Circus

About the restaurant

123V

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

Absolutely fantastic! Food is great and service outstanding. Thanks

Mere

4.7

4.7 (4178)

£41 and over

European

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Mere

Top review

LynneS

Dined on Apr 10, 2024

Fabulous lunch with excellent service. Such a shame it’s closing.

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4.8

4.8 (1576)

£26 to £40

British

Primrose Hill

About the restaurant

Odette's Restaurant

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on May 24, 2024

Lovely food, service & ambience. Sadly the last tim but a perfect lunch with my partner x

Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar

£26 to £40

Indian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar

Top review

HarryC

Dined on Jun 24, 2023

Great tasting food, restaurant room a bit hot and stuffy but was in the middle of summer! Service a tad slow. Portions on the smaller size.

Rabot

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Rabot

Top review

Jakeylondon

Dined on Aug 10, 2022

Fantastic food and service, a fine dining experience with inventive dishes, at a reasonable price. The ambience was a bit lacking only because there were not many other people dining at the time we were, but overall we had a great dinner and will be returning.

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