Recommended London restaurants

Setting the criteria for our annual list of the 100 best restaurants in London was the easy bit. Anywhere we felt compelled to revisit again and again was...

London may have a serious claim to the accolade of ‘world’s best food city’, but with ever-ludicrous living costs putting the kibosh on the concept of spare...

There’s more to London’s cafés than just great brews. The capital is brimming with top notch coffee culture, and we've rounded up the best places to check out...

The burger bandwagon rolls on and on. We've seen the rise and fall of hot dogs, ribs and kebabs, but the cravings for burgers in London never seem to die....

Chopsticks at the ready! There’s Cantonese dim sum, classic Beijing-style roast duck, spicy Sichuan cuisine and plenty more to choose from in our round-up of...

Here it is, a countdown of the capital's most coveted plates. No more need to agonise over the menu; dive straight in as we reveal dishes to die for at...

Brunch in London is bigger than ever. You can bearly set foot out your front door at the weekend without stumbling across a steaming pan of shakshuka or...

Let Time Out experts guide you through the best Sunday lunches in London – from traditional roasts in London's best pubs to meat, two veg and a whole lot more...

If you're food-obsessed but don't have the disposable income for London's best restaurants, street food is your saviour. Fun events, food markets and even...

Searching for some enticing Spanish restaurants in London? From tapas to more traditional Spanish food, here are the best restaurants in London offering...

Just because you’re on a diet, detox or health kick – or need coeliac-friendly, dairy-free or paleo-style dishes to figure on the menu – doesn’t mean that you...

A decent Mexican meal may be hard to come by in London, but with the street-food scene booming, London’s take on tacos is getting tastier by the day. If you’re...

We all know the British invented drinking, but did you know they invented brunch as well? At least that's how the legend goes. (Or, it was the Catholics, or...

When it comes to vegan-only restaurants, London has got herbivores covered (see the second tab below if you don't believe us). But what about when you're...

Limp lettuce and tasteless tofu are a distant memory for London's vegetarians. From the very best restaurants in London to London's best cheap eats, check out...

If you’ve got that kimchi craving, then you’ve come to the right place. Korean restaurants can be found dotted all over town these days, as well as positioned...

Explore regional specialities as well as a roll-call of classics at our pick of Thai restaurants. London offers quality chain Thai restaurants alongside...

Whether you're looking for that first date venue, bars perfect for couples, or somewhere to celebrate an anniversary or Valentine's Day in London, we've got it...

Afternoon tea is the ultimate indulgence, and it doesn’t get much better than the way it’s served in London hotels, restaurants and cafés. We’ve tucked into...

Our team of experts have sought out the best breakfasts and brunches across London. Whether you're looking for coffee and pastries in a café, a posh Sunday...

Indian restaurants in London offer a Bollywood symphony of flavours and cooking styles. If you're looking for something beyond your bog standard Brick Lane...

Whether it’s a steaming bowls of ramen noodles, super-fresh sushi or an up-market kaiseki meal you’re after, you’ll find them on our list. Do you agree with...

American restaurants in London bring out the best in the sought-after cuisine of the US. Think burgers, barbecue, hot dogs, ribs and other delicious forms of...

Don’t know your tacos from your fajitas? Here’s our guide to dining Mexican in London. Do you agree with the choices? Use the comments box below or tweet your...

We've tried and tested the very best restaurants in London for the very best cuts of meat, and here are the results – London's top steak restaurants. We've...

This Italian staple has been elevated far beyond its humble roots. We’ve tried and tested the very best pizza to give you our top London pizzerias. Do you...

In London, fried chicken joints are like pigeons, post boxes and discarded copies of the Evening Standard – they're bloody everywhere. But quantity doesn’t...

Could there be a more epic drink (if you can call it a drink) than the freakshake? Originating in Australia, these monstrous concoctions promise to fix all...

From Kyushu-style tonkotsu made with long-simmered pork bone broth, to simple soy sauce based soup, you can now get your ramen fix in all sorts of forms in...

Don’t settle for bullet-hard nigiri on a black plastic tray – we’ve chopsticked our way through the best sushi restaurants London has to offer. So whether...

You gotta love the British weather, it could be sunny when your starter arrives but torrential rain by the time you pick up your fork. Take your hands off the...

Crispy and comforting – when done well, a plate of traditional fish and chips is simply irresistable. Our critics have rounded up their favourite British...

Pancakes may be avaliable all year round, but Shrove Tuesday (Tuesday February 9 2016) is 'Fat Tuesday' in Christian tradition, when rich ingredients are...

Sushi, burritos or even a kebab - if you're dining solo in the capital there's plenty of fine food to be enjoyed alone. Check out our guide to great...

The unveiling of the Michelin Guide's Great Britain and Ireland edition is always a hotly anticipated event among culinary followers of celebrity chefs and top...

The classic Cockney combination of pie and mash is increasingly hard to come by in the capital. The pie and mash shops that used to feed the masses are sadly a...

Quirky and unusual restaurants – London’s full of ‘em. And it’s just as well, since sometimes the pressed white linen, classic cuisine and friendly service of...

What better way to absorb the sights and sounds of the capital than from one of the many London restaurants with great views? Do you agree with our choices?...

Fantastically fickle? Get bored easily? Yeah, we know your sort. This list is especially for you. It’s a hand-picked selection of the hottest restaurants,...

Time Out's food and drink editors have rounded up their pick of the latest cafés, gastropubs and restaurants opening soon in London. These talked-about...

Looking for somewhere you can sit down and enjoy a meal after 11pm – but want to avoid the late-night party venues where food is secondary to drinking? Here's...

Going to child-friendly restaurants in London doesn't have to mean sacrificing on grown-up style. These central and neighbourhood restaurants in London know...

Restaurants for small groups, restaurants for large groups – we’ve got everything from cosy booths and kitchen tables to communal canteens covered. Whether you...

Great food; check. Good service; check. Stylish interiors; check! When it comes to memorable dining experiences, stylish restaurant interiors have a...

As Bob Dylan sang, the times they are a-changin’ – and on London’s restaurant scene novelty is everything. If all the innovation is exhausting you, why not go...