Here is the summary of the restaurants in the capital.
In a city like London, with a place to eat on every corner, the selection of places to eat can be overwhelming.
From Michelin-starred restaurants in Mayfair and Chelsea to tables overlooking The Shard, London Eye and the Thames, the capital is packed with cuisines capable of stimulating taste buds, seriously motivating interiors and raining your whistle with its various cocktail menus. Aperitifs and global wines through a sommelier.
Luckily, we were able to condense it into 18 must-see spots to watch this year, from Jason Atherton’s The Betterment to the capital’s opening, Booking Office 1869.
From Italian banquets and Peruvian barbecues to Japanese fusion, those are the most productive restaurants in London you’ll have to stop at in 2022 and beyond.
The latest installment from Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, The Betterment is the Mayfair dining spot you can afford. Yes, really. Located in the newly renovated Biltmore Hotel, The Betterment achieves the delicious climax of being elegant without snobby and without sacrificing food, service, décor or drinks. . . We may pass by.
We started with a rhubarb daiquiri (invented that day by our bartender) in the old-fashioned deco bar and we can see that it is as pink, sorbet and spicy as we expected.
Moving on to the main restaurant, the seasonal menu follows the whims of ingredients rather than culinary themes, making for an eclectic menu available in terms of taste and price. And the lime king crab was sensitive and new (£8). The same inclusive mantra applies to the extensive wine list that runs from Ruinart rosé through the glass to a niche but so addictive Hungarian pudding wine, Royal Tokaji Essencia (£48 for 25ml).
If, like us, you do not know what to drink with your seasonal meal but with several possible flavor options (or if you simply prefer another color according to the dish), turn to the patient and informative sommelier, Octavio, who has gladly combined glasses wine with our dishes and fortunately left condescension at home.
Fish lovers will enjoy the delicately presented John Dory (more satisfying than peak fish dishes with a rich Bordeaux red wine sauce and marrow, £32), while Instagram enthusiasts will prefer the spectacular Onion Flower (£8). The desserts laughed and the frivolity you’d expect from a “special occasion” destination without running out of substance or resorting to a chocolate pimp brownie. Frankly, if you only ask for one thing, let it be the Victoria sponge for two (£18). He arrived big on his own silver platter with a glass full of yogurt sorbet dumplings, it’s a pudding to make dizzy. Or maybe it’s the wine of the pudding. . .
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Location: The Betterment, Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, W1K 2HP
With its brilliant reputation and prime location in Knightsbridge, one worries that Zuma doesn’t live up to expectations. Fortunately, this is the case.
The stylish Japanese eating spot is colorful and fresh with a wood-based storage-space style interior, sake bottles lining the bar, all-new space music playing in the space, and an open kitchen to watch the masters at work.
Start with the Suzuki no sashimi aka bar finely sliced with yuzu, truffle oil, and salmon roe (best accompanied with a melting Mai Tai in our opinion) and the chef’s sushi variety before replacing it with crispy fried calamari.
Moving on to the main course (and wine, we a sauvignon blanc), the marinated black cod wrapped in a hoba leaf makes you dream.
Leave enough room for dessert, as you can’t miss the restaurant’s sweets. Zuma’s ornate chocolate cake, which oozes chocolate to delight all the senses, is the ultimate ending to the five-star meal.
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Location: five Raphael St, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DL
To pass beyond Trisha, located in the center of London’s Marylebone Village, and not enter would be a big mistake. Because its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Blandford Street hide a culinary and visual melody of the most productive coastal dishes India has to offer. .
Awarded a Michelin star in 2012, this restaurant in southwest India – courtesy of chef-owner Karam Sethi – has an establishment in the capital. Decorated with antique mirrors, marble tables and wood carpentry, the interiors are enough to sneak into one of the booths of the place to eat, order a glass of Gran Reserva and prepare your taste buds (and belt notches) for a gourmet treat like no other.
Those with a big appetite order (seriously, it’s imperative) the seven-course Koliwada (with an extra sommelier or prestige wine pairing available), which offers a wide variety of small dishes that are as sumptuous in taste as they are colorful in taste. . eye.
For starters, we recommend you try the new Narjali scallops, with their crispy coated coconut chips and upma vermicelli and mint-covered Bater Shami kebab, before cutting the softshell crab (Nandy Varuval) combined with a tender tomato kachumber. Trust us, carnivores will probably not get tired of the smoked and delicious Tandoori lamb chop. and peppercorns, served with 4 more dishes (yes, 4) – Makai Saag, Dal Panchmel, a basket of bread and basmati rice.
However, the goodies do not prevent there. For sharing, beware because a single bite of the rich chocolate chikki mouse (served with cardamom ice cream) will have you scaring your guests away with a fork. Meanwhile, the tandoori smoked malai with pineapple and coconut-coconut-lime sorbet is a must-have popsicle. cleaner.
From impeccable service (butler Richard will make you feel right at home, from appetizers to coffees) to hearty, new and aromatic dishes, we can’t believe there’s a better position to make you feel like you’ve walked into Mumbai.
Click here to learn more. Location: 15-17 Blandford Street, London, W1U 3DG
There are many stalls for your first oyster in London: Darby’s, Wright Brothers, Bentley’s Oyster Bar
Seabird is the latest offering from food wizards Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka (the couple at the Maison Premiere seafood center in Brooklyn, New York) inside The Hoxton’s “open hotel” in Southwark. In stark contrast to the dimly lit lobby and basement bar, you step out of Seabird’s elevator to a glass-walled room dressed in gigantic raffia lampshades, a shrine committed to shells (yes, really), plush cushions, greenery, wicker furniture, and whitewashed parquet floors. Outside, a bar with a giant terrace where you can curl up under a blanket in winter and in the sun, with Aperol in hand, in summer. Basically, if Instagram had a place to eat, that place to eat would be your dining (and indoor) experience.
As for the cuisine, let’s say you have to be a seafood lover to appreciate this menu with Iberian influences. After enjoying oysters from England, Wales, Holland and Portugal, it’s time to model Seabird’s minimalist yet tasty small plate menu. bloodless cuts, charcoal grills and grilled dishes.
We recommend ordering the Devonshire crab fritters (similar to croquettes) served with saffron aioli, grilled sardine skewers and the rich octopus roll, topped with padrón peppers, aiolo de sobrasada nestled in a caramel brioche bun. For main courses, those who need percentage would be better to order the Basque stew (think shrimp, clams, mussels, snapper in a broth) or order a lobster dish with French dressing cimichurri (opt for the total portion that per part if you are hungry) and the soft Iberian red meat prey, served with celery turnip, apples and oyster mushrooms. A plate of highly spiced potato chips and a plate of hot beans (topped with grated egg and breadcrumbs with herbs) are also a good accompaniment.
While seafood is their staple, we argue that puddings are what makes our hearts sing. Our favorite? The airy gluten-free Manchego cheesecake (the cheese is grated in front of you) and the trio of glazed fritters (salted caramel, Catalan cream and chocolate and hazelnut) called Bola De Berlim.
Click here to learn more. Location: The Rooftop, The Hoxton, Southwark, 40 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8PB
This import from the north has caused a stir since its arrival in London, opening its first location in what is perhaps the most sought-after post in the city. Located in the new Now building, right on Tottenham Court Road, Tattu occupies the entire rooftop, perched on the bustling West End and providing surprising and rare perspectives of the capital.
Stooking at the delirious crowds from Tattu’s sunny terrace, cocktail in hand, is unbeatable, although you should set aside a meal to enjoy the privilege. Tattu is strict with its no-walk and no-drink policy alone, make sure the atmosphere remains exclusive and the setting sublime, and that visitors enjoy Tattu in all its glory.
Start with a few snacks at the small but sturdy bar, before being whisked through a wine-filled arch to the main space, which is designed like a classic Chinese courthouse. It’s a good look to behold: every corner of the corners. It has another offering, from intimate corner cabanas and gazebos to stunning marble-clad tables, all under a gigantic skylight.
And as for food, it’s a master elegance in trendy Chinese cuisine with tons of extra style. Think sensitive dim sum, XO scallops, crispy squid, and a touch of luxury on sesame shrimp toast to start, followed by Wagyu ribeye, Chilean sea bass and the exclusive Wok Fried Angry Bird, all thankfully made to be shared and accompanied by the rhythmic beats of the resident DJ. Get ready for a serious party.
Click here to learn more. Location: The Now Building Rooftop, Outernet, Denmark Place, London WC2H 0LA
The cool new Italian kid in the neighborhood, Old Street’s Passo, serves all kinds of pizzas and pastas, even a pinch of Prezzo.
Order burrata with zucchini chips and fried artichokes with salsa verde for delicious and satisfying starters that seem convincingly healthy. Follow with octopus orecchiette stew for a perfectly al dente pasta with tender pieces of seafood and whatever you do, get at least one truffle pizza in 3 ways. The ultimate finger-licking cheese pizza you’ve ever eaten, but with a touch of bouji truffle, we can see that it’s just as ready the next day for lunch.
Alternatively, toss the three-course rulebook out the window and order a combination of dishes so they arrive at the same time for a midweek Mediterranean feast-style meal. Our recommendation: When the menu says BBQ cauliflower is total cauliflower, it means that.
Click here to be informed more. Location: City Rd, London EC1Y 2BJ
Spanish and Italian tapas dominate the menu at Fitzrovia’s bustling restaurant. Its extensive menu offers small meat dishes (aged red meat is a must), cheese, fish, and vegetable dishes, making it an ideal selection for any temperament, and it has a tough cocktail menu to boot.
He also praises his social conscience, as he is part of the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s “One Planet Plate” plate initiative: a motion aimed at local sourcing, waste reduction and reducing carbon emissions.
We enjoyed the “slow-cooked duck egg, wheelbarrow cake cream, brassicas” and knowing that we can make our component for the cause by opting for it, it made it even more special.
If there is room left for dessert, then the lemon meringue cake is TDF.
Click here for more information Location: 54 Goodge St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 4NA
A little hard to find, of course, but after snooping around the waterfront resort, it’s definitely a plus to note that The Coal Shed is away from the prying eyes of passersby and the roar of adjacent traffic. This definitely makes it a romantic date option.
Vegetarians, be careful, this place to eat is designed for red meat lovers, so if you’re worried about greasy cuts and giant ribs that still vaguely resemble the animal they came from, this is probably for you. bone and all the juicy accessories imaginable, you will have a great time.
It would be nice if you asked the staff for their recommendations, their dishes to the percentage are a kind of signature and the fragrant lamb for two, which comes with the most productive fried flatbread you have ever tasted, is a very smart variety. by default. The meat speaks for itself and is served with small garnishments, but The Coal Shed doesn’t like to skimp on clever accompaniments, with the grated carrot with tahini and the burnt mash being truly stunning.
Click here to learn more. Location: One Tower Bridge, London SE1 2RZ
If you are a very smart sushi fan, then Ukai will be next on your hit list.
Located on the Instagram-friendly road to Portobello (hello, pastel-colored front doors), it’s housed in what was once an old British boozer and combines Italian and Japanese cooking techniques. That means tasty black cod gyozas, plenty of ceviche (with tuna, butterflyfish, avocado, and dragon fruit) and probably the most delicious broccoli we’ve ever tasted.
‘Volcano’ sushi rolls (with heavily spiced mayonnaise) will embarrass your £3 Tesco snack, while the tuna tartare over a bed of raspberry sauce well values the ‘are you sure?. The cocktails are also very good: we introduced the Mochi and the Golden Geisha.
Click here to learn more. Location: 240 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LL
Smartly located between north and south London, close to the foodie’s paradise of Borough Market, is Bar Douro, a low-key Portuguese restaurant. Bar tiles and stools on curved marble countertops.
The Douro Bar is owned by Max Graham from Churchill Port’s circle of relatives who grew up in the Douro Valley. So () we enjoyed a variety of new ports and red wines from the Portuguese wine list, produced through small regional producers. . .
The service informative but not intrusive, the menu short and pleasant. The possible options of snacks, garden, sea and land, each of which provided only 4 possible options of delicious sounds, were easy to navigate, with many possible options for vegetarians, pescatarians and meat lovers.
We chose for our petiscos the vintage Portuguese cod fritters and the sausage board with a chouriço rich in chili. Our starters were followed in simple succession by the best minced salted cod, a grilled octopus with sweet mashed potatoes, some succulent giant garlic prawns – which we had never tasted, and a beef steak indeed surprising with a candied egg that was so tender that it was not necessary to chew it.
The chef, executing dishes in front of us with panache and skill, encourages us to treat ourselves even more. We controlled a non-existent area for vintage Portuguese cake and cinnamon ice cream. . . paradisaical!
Click here to learn more. Location: Arch 35B, Flat Iron Square, 66 Union Street, London SE1 1TD
Luckily, Fitzrovia’s Foley’s arrived to satisfy our OTT desires with its blend of Asian flavors and European cooking techniques.
The 70-seat dining place offers a lunch-and-dinner menu packed with small plates and plates to share, depending on the length of your organization (or stomach).
Sitting at the back of the place to eat (there’s also an outdoor bar and chef’s counter downstairs to spy on the main kitchen), we grabbed the Chai Old Fashioned and English Garden cocktails to start, oozing elderflower and cucumber syrup as the same best snack after surfing Oxford Street in the cold.
Unfortunately, we were too late for the roasted sea bass with banana leaf, then got into a delicious dish of crushed cucumber and a ppas due to fried salmon nigiri with a sweet honey and soy dressing that made us (me) need to order another serving one. However, with a bowl of crispy roasted sweet potatoes and Sichuan salt and pepper tofu to follow, it is a smart task for us to abstain.
Then there were the Cantonese-style grilled shrimp, crispy eggplant and bao rolls with fried oyster mushrooms. Bao lovers, I couldn’t get enough of the siracha mayonnaise and soy miso candy, but be careful, those are homemade buns, so be prepared to get your hands (and jeans) a little dirty.
We finished the meal with a Yuzu dessert with ginger crumble and rhubarb with sesame ice cream that sent us to a welcome meal coma. The flavors would probably come from Asia, but the compliment is superior from London.
Click here to learn more. Location: 23 Foley St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 6DU
A jump, a jump and a jump from Bloomsbury is the well-filled Mr. Ceviche. Falsely modest from the street, the three-story dining room is definitely cavernous.
Saturday brunch at the Charlotte Street “house” is, you guessed it, inexhaustible, with unlimited red, white or sparkling wine.
The Peruvian fusion menu is sumptuous and endless, making sure there’s no way to get to the bottom of this brunch.
An inexhaustible source of Para Picar and Ceviche is presented before the big Peruvian barbecue event, however, the small plates are for them to compete completely.
Peruvian empanadillas (mushroom gyoza with smoked chili rocotto oil and parsley aioli) and chicharrones chifa (crispy red meat abdomen cooked slowly with smoked sweet potato puree and gluten-free chancaca soybeans) scouse the show, while Seco De Cordero, a slow cooker of lamb shoulder with bacon, black beans and Nikkei rice (gluten-free) is the main course.
Unfortunately, the service is missing a bit in consideration, the restaurant is far from full, we have been interrupted several times to inform us of the imminent end of our schedule. Not the most relaxing way to end brunch.
That said, the quality of the menu helped balance the forced, ah feel, and the bucket of bellinis would possibly have helped.
Click here to learn more. Location: 18 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2LZ
There are now a lot of vegetarian places in London, but what if you need absolutely animal products like eggs and dairy?It’s harder to find a place to eat that meets your needs; Even harder to get the right food.
The Brook Insider – The Sussex-based vegan restaurant that moved to Hackney five months ago. The interior may scream East London hipster (exposed bricks, pink neon lights), but the food remains. Neither too “healthy” nor junk food (as many places to eat vegans tend to be), the tapas-style menu means you get to see a little bit of everything.
From the very tasty jackfruit quesadillas to the fish bites (which taste like genuine treatment), to the guacamole balls breaded with beer, there is so much to love. The owner Thea (who went vegan 18 months ago, hence the substitution in nutritional guidance) skewers and we are susceptible to agree – don’t leave without looking at them.
Our favorite success (and surprise)? The lime and coconut valley, which was so spicy it turned us into all the other bad vegan dishes we had tried.
The entire drinks menu is also completely vegan. Good news, in fact, because many alcoholic beverages involve animal products. Try Spring Fling (a refreshing gin drink with homemade rhubarb and fennel syrup) or From Mexico With Love (tequila and, uh, more tequila).
On the desert side, we chose the brownie and banoffee cake. As someone who seriously loves banoffee cake (and eats a lot), I can say it’s one of the most productive I’ve ever tried.
Whether vegan or not, The Brook is worth a visit.
Click here to learn more. Location: 171 Mare Street, Hackney E8 3RH
This Instagram-compatible eating place has developed a cult clientele since the Big Mamma organization opened its doors in the British capital in the summer of 2019 with Circolo Popolare (Gloria Trattoria’s sister eating place in Shoreditch). Located near Oxford Street on Rathbone Place, the property’s décor, adorned with antique Italian dishes, flowers and bottles, encourages visitors itself, as evidenced by the pre-Covid queues outside the restaurant.
As for food, the toplights come with the Cacio e Pepe wheel, Malfadine Al Tartufo (mafalda pasta, mushrooms, black truffle and mascarpone) and their long list of pizzas. While the food catches the eye, with Cacio e Pepe served on the Pecorino wheel, Malfadine brought to the table in a pan, and the lemon meringue cake has a six-inch meringue top layer, the food is rarely just a contraption with food-quality food that complements its fun features. Book (especially after Covid) to disappointment, however, recently walk-ins are still accepted for tables of six other people or less.
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Location: 40-41 Rathbone Pl, Fitzrovia, W1T 1HX
If you’re not familiar with Alphabet’s much-loved former hangout in Soho (serving drinks “to who’s who of Soho’s wonderful, smart for 15 years,” our friends at Esquire say), you probably will be soon. The popular place has reopened in Islington (on Upper Street) and if, like us, one of your pets is crushed along with 4 other people while dining in London, you’re in luck: this position is huge. Linear designs and neon lip line. the walls, making you feel like in the eating position and in the gallery.
The menu is infused with homemade Moroccan souvenirs from chef Yaz Khadiri. Many dishes are from her own mother’s recipes, such as Amina’s Moroccan spiced bird wings (served with candied lemon and saffron). We tried the monkfish wrap, which is accompanied with chili, pomegranate and fennel and an edition surely to lick your fingers of the classic kebab. The wild mushroom tagine is also worth a visit, and in fact you can’t leave without looking at the fries with quinoa and halloumi. With an impressive cocktail list (thirteen classics with a twist, thirteen inventions), normal DJ appearances on weekends and lately 50% off food, we’ve just discovered your new place.
Click here to learn more. Location: 56 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY
Located on the waterfront of the new progression of Battersea Power Station is the Italian dining place Fiume. Overlooking the Thames with a well-heated and cushioned outdoor terrace decorated with lemon trees, if you head to the place while the sun goes down during the summer. months, with an Aperol Spritz or a Prosecco in his hand, he closes his eyes and believes ‘I’m not in South London, but on the Italian Riviera’.
This homely delight in Italy is amplified through the quality of Italian cuisine. Think of original dishes like burrata starters, main courses like Sorentino gnocchi au gratin, and deliciously fluffy and soft tiramisu.
As for drinks, there is a long list of negroni and gin, as well as delicious Italian wines to accompany the three-course meal, we have the Verdicchio di Matelica, Belisario of the Marche Oriental region.
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Location: Circus West, Battersea Power Station, SW8 5BN
London was the team’s first location in the Amazon outside of Spain (their restaurant in Madrid has been open since 2010) and let us tell you it’s a welcome addition to London’s restaurant circuit.
Serving food and drink from the Amazon region of South America, led by Venezuelan chef Vitelio Reyes, the food is amazing, as is the creativity and originality of all the dishes to share.
From sashimi to maki and empanadas, there are dishes for all tastes (including non-carnivorous ones)!The must-sees are salmon tiradito, lacquered tuna and smoked vegetables (smoked eggplant burrata) and desserts not to be missed, especially the pancake, which is encouraged through the pancakes that are regularly found in Venezuelan street vendors.
Before or after sipping wine and dining from the delicious menu (while listening to live jazz on-site), head to the restaurant’s ocean-themed bar to enjoy one of their quirky cocktails served in the glassware.
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Location: 10 Berkeley Place, W1J 6BR
If you’ve ever been stuck for a bite and fancy drink at King’s Cross that doesn’t include takeaway pizza and a bottle of beer, look no further than Booking Office 1869.
Housed on the original 19th-century price ticket at King’s Cross and skillfully decorated under the expert gaze of French designer Hugo Toro, Booking Office 1869 opened in November 2021 and has been offering some of London’s most delicious and exciting cocktails and meals ever since, and we don’t say that lightly.
For starters, we recommend sharing a plate of sourdough bread with whipped butter, before moving on to the Devon crab, served with avocado and brown crab mayonnaise, and enjoying a dish of Thermidor lobster (served with chips), or shoulder stewed lamb (offered with lip-snapping applesauce). Finish with a bowl of profiterol malted milk ice cream or clementine meringue cake, and be complete until noon the next day.
The drinks menu has been curated by glorious bar manager Jack Porter, who redefines the classics and incorporates Victorian techniques in a modern and fun way, whether House Martini (served with organic beeswax and an exclusive black olive) or St Pancras. Sgoppino (think pear vodka and champagne). Better yet, each and every Friday and Saturday, the Centrale de Reservation 1869 provides visitors and drinkers with their “Last Call” session, a time to mark the end of the night from 9:30 p. m. expired (don’t return the last exercise!).
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Location: Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR