2 Best Restaurants in England

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. Twists on popular cocktails , such as a Berber Negroni, are also offered.

This acclaimed Israeli eatery goes from strength to strength in its airy home on Bloomsbury's most fashionable foodie thoroughfare. Whether you feel like sharing mezze such as aubergine rolls stuffed with pistachios and caramelized onions or are in the mood for mains like the utterly sublime fish siniya (sea bass baked with harissa and tahini), be sure to leave space for their legendary cheesecake. Booking ahead is advised, although window counter stools are reserved for walk-ins.