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21. The Delaunay
$$$ | Holborn |It's all fin de siècle Vienna at this evocative art deco–style grand café on Aldwych near Covent Garden. Dishes on the majestic Middle European menu would do the Austro-Hungarian Empire proud—think Wiener schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, beef Stroganoff, and wonderful würstchen (frankfurters and hot dogs) served with sauerkraut and onions. Savor other goodies like borscht, kedgeree and lamb shank sauerbraten, while desserts include a sinfully indulgent Sacher torte.
55 Aldwych, London, Greater London, WC2B 4BB, England020-7499–8558Known For
- Elegant old-world Austro-Hungarian vibe
- Proper Holstein schnitzel and frankfurters
- Excellent wine list
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22. The Ivy
$$$ | Covent Garden |London's onetime most famous celebrity haunt and West End landmark is still so popular it receives more than a thousand calls a day. Established as an Italian café in 1917, today it's still a top destination to dine on deep-fried haddock and chips, Thai baked sea bass, and evergreen English classics like shepherd's pie and baked Alaska. Madonna famously once ate sticky toffee pudding with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and British playwright Harold Pinter here back in the day. Perch at the coral onyx dining bar in pink mohair-backed seats, kick back with an Old Fashioned, and enjoy some of the best free theater and people-watching in town.
1–5 West St., London, Greater London, WC2H 9NQ, England020-7836–4751Known For
- Celebrity-filled history dating back to 1917
- Famed house staples like grilled calf's liver and Dover sole
- Charming service and wonderful West End people-watching
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23. The Ivy Market Grill
$$ | Covent Garden |Scrub up like Eliza Doolittle and perch at the pewter bar sipping a My Fair Lady (with homemade gin and orange blossom) at this busy but laid-back little sister to the flagship The Ivy restaurant. You'll find bargains galore here on the something-for-everyone brasserie menu—from crispy duck salad and poached lobster cocktail to chicken Milanese and blackened cod. For dessert, be sure to try the chocolate bombe, a chocolatey mush of milk foam, vanilla ice cream, and gooey hot salted caramel sauce. The raucous salon atmosphere fits in perfectly with the green-leather banquettes, dark timber floors, and copious 19th-century brass lamps.
1a Henrietta St., London, Greater London, WC2E 8PS, England020-3301--0200Known For
- Vespar Martinis at the sizzling central bar
- Green leather booths and antique pics galore
- Popular brunch menu
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24. 34
$$$$ | Mayfair |A-listers head straight for 34, off Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, simply because all the other celebrities seem to hang out here, too. It must be the plush Edwardian and art deco dining salon, the neat fish, game, and steak-focused menu, and the smooth Upper Manhattan–style service. Appetizers like Devon crab and shrimp cocktail face off against chunkier delights from the Argentine parrilla charcoal grill—think 28-day Scottish Bridge of Allan rib eyes, USDA New York strips, and Japanese Wagyu fillets. Top crowd-pleasers include a luxurious surf and turf and truffled lobster macaroni. When done with mains one can opt to see the dessert menu or the cigar menu—or even both.
34 Grosvenor Sq., London, Greater London, W1K 2HD, England020-3350–3434Known For
- An endless procession of Hollywood stars
- Impressive global meats off an Argentine-inspired grill
- Live jazz
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25. 45 Jermyn St.
$$$$ | St. James's |A sophisticated crowd enjoys the clubhouse vibe at this classic brasserie at the back of the royal grocer, Fortnum & Mason. An old-school trolley trundles up table-side to serve Siberian Sturgeon caviar with scrambled eggs, baked new potatoes, and blinis, while creamy beef Stroganoff and whole duck with elderberry sauce get the full table-side-flambé treatment. Truffles that are shaved at the table are another specialty. The popular Welsh rarebit toasty has a punchy mustard kick, while nostalgic desserts include a fleet of alcoholic ice-cream floats.
45 Jermyn St., London, Greater London, SW1Y 6DN, England020-7205–4545Known For
- Unique caviar trolley
- Glamorous decor
- Collection of boozy ice-cream floats
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26. BAO
$ | Soho |Lines form daily to secure a prized seat, perch, or stool at this no-reservations 32-seater from a crack team of Taiwanese steamed bao bun specialists. The gloriously plump milk-based, rice flour bao buns—stuffed with organic Cornish braised pork, peanut powder, and fermented greens—are the undisputed stars of the show. These nifty bao buns also come with fried chicken, crumbed daikon, or lamb with soy-pickled chilis and garlicky mayo. Kick off with the silky scallops in yellow bean garlic sauce and finish with a fried bao bun stuffed with Horlicks ice cream for dessert.
53 Lexington St., London, Greater London, W1F 9AS, EnglandNo phoneKnown For
- Long lines for the steamed and stuffed Taiwanese bao buns
- Highly Instagramable pig's blood cake and soy-cured egg yolk
- Unusual fried bao bun with Horlicks ice cream for dessert
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27. Bar Italia
$ | Soho |This legendary Italian coffee bar on Frith Street is Soho's unofficial beating heart and a 22-hours-a-day classic institution. Established in 1949 during the postwar Italian coffee bar craze and still run by the founding Polledri family, today an eclectic parade of locals grab an espresso or cappuccino made from the vintage Gaggia coffee machine, and wolf down a chocolate baci or a light snack at the mirrored bar counter. The walls are plastered with pics of old-time Italian opera singers, movie legends, and '50s world boxing champs, and it's the primo spot in town to watch Italy play during the World Cup.
22 Frith St., London, Greater London, W1D 4RF, England020-7437–4520Known For
- Tiny hole-in-the-wall setting
- Old-school Italian espresso
- Sturdy sausage or bacon sandwiches
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28. Berber & Q—Shawarma Bar
$$ | Clerkenwell |Every night feels as bustling as downtown Tel Aviv at Exmouth Market's superb and hip shawarma bar. Enjoy challah toast with tahini-rich meze before delving into slow-cooked, harissa-heavy lamb shawarmas and the best mejadera (rice with lentils and onions) this side of the Middle East. Be sure to leave room for malabi, a delicious Israeli milk pudding, for dessert.
46 Exmouth Market, London, Greater London, EC1R 4QE, England020-7837–1726Known For
- Tel Aviv–style trendy hangout
- Wondrous chargrilled lamb and beef shawarmas
- Unmissable barbecued cauliflower shawarma
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29. Berners Tavern
$$$$ | Fitzrovia |All the cool cats swing by this grand brasserie at Ian Schrager's insanely trendy London Edition hotel near Tottenham Court Road. Enter the monumental Edwardian dining salon, where you might swoon over a Herdwick lamb rump with mashed potatoes and white onion purée. Exquisitely appointed with framed pictures, paintings, and Grand Central Terminal-style bronze chandeliers, the sheer elegance of the place will soon have you feeling like a million dollars, too.
10 Berners St., London, Greater London, W1T 3NP, England020-7908–7979Known For
- Knockout dining salon
- Cool backlit cocktail bar
- Legendary Buccleuch Estate steaks
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30. Bistrotheque
$$ | Bethnal Green |You'll need some help finding this East End fashionista headquarters located down a side alley in happening Bethnal Green. Once inside, check out the striking loft dining space and the bar, Manchichi, in its postindustrial chic setting, before polishing off light French and English dishes. Choices range from steak tartare and Croque Madame to cod and clams and Longhorn beef with red wine sauce. Be sure to catch the resident pianist at weekend brunch, camping up everything from Katy Perry to Girls Aloud on the baby grand.
23–27 Wadeson St., London, Greater London, E2 9DR, England020-8983–7900Known For
- Classic choices like steak tartare and Croque Madame
- Weekend brunch with pancakes and maple syrup
- Resident pianist at brunch
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Thurs. and Fri. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
31. Blacklock
$ | Soho |Set in a former basement brothel, this Soho meatopia cranks out £24 platters of chargrilled beef, lamb, and pork skinny chops and juice-soaked flatbread, all served on antique pearlware. Supplied by Philip Warren butchers from the Cornwall moors, Blacklock's killer chops sizzle on the grill under heavy Blacklock cast irons from Tennessee. All-in platters include starters of crispbread topped with egg and anchovy and punchy sides like the 10-hour ash-roasted sweet potato. Enjoy catchy '80s tunes, wine on tap, and a hearty tableside serving of white chocolate cheesecake for dessert.
24 Great Windmill St., London, Greater London, W1D 7LG, England020-3441–6996Known For
- Young and bubbly service with bouncy '80s tunes
- Huge platters of skinny chargrilled chops and flatbread
- £24 Sunday roasts with all the trimmings
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32. Blanchette
$$ | Soho |French tapas may sound sacrilegious, but Gallic gem Blanchette hits the spot at this family-run hipster bistro where jazzy French sounds complement the charming bare-brick and oak table candlelit interior. Visually feast on the eclectic Paris flea market bric-a-brac and then order a host of smaller plates to share, like the crispy frogs' legs and truffle saucisson (sausage) or baked scallops with Café de Paris sauce. The cramped tables can be a touch intimate, but desserts like chocolate tart, tonka bean syrup, and macerated cherries are a fitting Left Bank finale.
9 D'Arblay St., London, Greater London, W1F 8DR, England020-7439–8100Known For
- Unusual French tapas-style dishes and shared plates
- Cool Soho crowd with romantic, jazzy soundtrack
- Roasted wild sea bass with sea herbs and langoustine butter
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33. Blixen
$$ | Spitalfields |Within a magnificent Kew Gardens–style tropical garden and plant conservatory, you'll find this stylish brasserie backing out onto Old Spitalfields Market. Housed in a converted former Victorian bank, Blixen offers evergreen European comfort food. You'll find options like tiger prawn and roast pig's trotters or courgette flower and curried mushroom on its short, sweet, and relatively inexpensive menu. There's neat blueberry pancakes, potato rösti, or a raclette-rich Croque Madame for breakfast and brunch. Check out the small, nautically themed basement cocktail bar.
65A Brushfield St., London, Greater London, E1 6AA, England020-7101--0093Known For
- Captivating, palm-filled tropical conservatory
- Great cocktails in the basement bar
- Popular weekend brunches
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34. BRAT
$$$ | Shoreditch |Welsh chef Tomos Parry brings his signature wood-grilled, whole roast Cornish turbot to this Basque-inspired hipster restaurant. Expect other live-fire smashes like aged Jersey beef chops and seared leeks. Even the grilled bread is something special.
4 Redchurch St., London, Greater London, E1 6JL, EnglandNo phoneKnown For
- Meat-heavy dishes grilled in a variety of ways
- Noisy hipster atmosphere
- Heritage Welsh grain flour breads
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35. Brawn
$$$ | Shoreditch |This unpretentious neighborhood restaurant serves inventive modern European cuisine—think rabbit, pork, and pistachio terrine or brill, mussels, and fennel in a bouillabaisse sauce. Enjoy your meal with some of the best natural wines you'll find in London.
49 Columbia Rd., London, Greater London, E2 7RG, England020-7729–5692Known For
- Welcoming vibe
- Industrial look
- Orange wines by the glass
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36. Burger & Lobster
$$ | Mayfair | BurgerDon plastic bibs at this mobbed, limited-choice burger and lobster shack, where there are no reservations (apart from larger groups), no starters, and no printed menu—the blackboard says it all: "Burger or lobster or lobster roll. All with chips & salad. £22." Of the three choices available, the Nova Scotia lobster is the best value; it comes in a butter-soaked brioche bun, with truffle and tarragon mayo and a sturdy pot of fries. Sweet halved lobsters are served with lemon and garlic butter, while the Worcestershire sauce–seasoned burgers are a mix of Irish grass-fed beef and corn-fed cuts from Nebraska, with streaky bacon or Monterey Jack cheese on top.
29 Clarges St., London, Greater London, W1J 7EF, England020-7432–4800Known For
- Wonderfully simple menu of lobster, burgers and chips
- One-and-a-half pound jumbo Canadian lobster with salad
- Lively, fun-loving crowd
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37. Canela
$$ | Covent Garden |Bright and casual by day, intimate and atmospheric by night, this is a great spot for refueling mid–shopping trip, grabbing a bite before a show (think filling dishes like pork and clam stew or salted cod, plus charcuterie and sandwiches), or lingering over a glass of reasonably priced Portuguese wine.
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38. Caravan
$$ | King's Cross |Set in a corner of what was once a vast Victorian warehouse, this airy eatery is open from early morning to late at night, serving great food and freshly roasted coffee (you’ll pass by the giant coffee roaster en route to the bathroom). The focus is on world cuisine (the jalapeño cornbread is a perennial favorite), and the all-day menu features shared plates as well as sourdough pizzas. There are excellent cocktails, too.
1 Granary Sq., London, Greater London, N1C 4AA, England020-7101–7661Known For
- Delicious selection of tapas-style plates
- Informal, buzzy vibe
- Great cocktails
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39. Cecconi's
$$$$ | Mayfair |Revel with the A-listers in the glamorous buzz at this upscale Italian brasserie wedged between Cork Street, Savile Row, and the Royal Academy of Arts. It's perfect for a pit stop during a West End shopping spree or after browsing the nearby Mayfair galleries and auction houses, with diners spilling out onto pavement tables for breakfast, brunch, and cicchetti (Italian tapas)—and then returning later in the day for something more substantial. The luxe green-and-brown interior is a tony backdrop for classics like red mullet carpaccio, veal Milanese, and tagliatelle bolognese, and don't forget the pick-me-up tiramisù.
5A Burlington Gardens, London, Greater London, W1S 3EP, England020-7434–1500Known For
- Favorite of nearby Vogue House staff and Sotheby's clientele
- Popular veal Milanese
- All-day jet-setter hangout
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40. Chez Antoinette
$$ | St. James's |Tucked away down a pedestrianized back street, this casual French bistro is a favorite haunt for politicians based in and around the nearby Palace of Westminster. Open all day, one can only imagine the political intrigues being discussed over Gallic classics such as coq au vin or snails in garlic butter, all washed down with wines from the surprisingly extensive list.
22 Palmer St., London, Greater London, SW1H 0PH, England020-3990–5377Known For
- Large outdoor terrace
- Wine available by the carafe
- Good value for this touristy area
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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