Best Authentic Restaurants in London

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A photo of Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine restaurant

1. Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine

4.4

Awesome(91)

££££Price: Moderate

• Indian • Raynes Park

Sai serves authentic Punjabi cuisine with tandoor cooking a speciality. The spice range is broad, from minimal to high levels and vegetables forming the backbone of the menu. Wheat is the staple food of Punjabis; however, they do enjoy eating rice at festivals and other special occasions. When it comes to food, each region within Punjab has an entirely different preference, for example, people in Amritsar are particularly fond of stuffed parathas and milk products. The philosophy of life for many Punjabis is to eat, drink and make merry. They are lively people who are extremely fond of eating good food. In the preparation of Punjabi food, onion, ginger and garlic are used extensively to enhance the taste of the food.**NEW***SUNDAY BRUNCH 11am to 3pm, try Indian street food from different part of India with unlimited KADAK CHAI.****LUNCH****Now open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday 12-3pm. Special express lunch menu and THALI on Saturdays. Please see our website for menus and details.

2. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(1071)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 34 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

3. Gaucho Piccadilly

4.5

Awesome(10696)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Piccadilly

Booked 26 times today

Gaucho Piccadilly is our flagship restaurant, housed in a stunning townhouse just off Regent Street, offering the ultimate Gaucho experience in the heart of the West End. Here, you’ll find impeccable Argentinian steaks, vibrant Latin American flavors, and a perfectly curated drinks list, all served with elegance in the former residence of a Spanish Ambassador.

4. Singapulah

4.4

Awesome(214)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Soho

Booked 33 times today

A PLETHORA OF FLAVOURS IS ON ITS WAY - SINGAPORE STYLE.Come on a gastronomic journey with us through a rich melting pot of flavours and cultures of the tiny red dot in Southeast Asia.For parties of 7 or more people, please email reservations@singapulah.co.uk. Thanks!

5. Forty Dean Street

4.6

Exceptional(3913)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 37 times today

Forty Dean Street is the pinnacle of affordable Italian cuisine in busy Soho. We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd and tourists alike.Italian food has been served at Forty Dean Street for more than 17 years, so we like to think there’s nothing we haven’t mastered. So pop in for an Aperol Spritz!

6. Imperial Treasure

4.7

Exceptional(1097)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Piccadilly

Booked 18 times today

Since the establishment of our first restaurant in 2003, Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has won the hearts of gourmands and casual diners alike. Today, the Group has about 24 restaurants under its name, as well as over 50 accolades.The 140-seat restaurant opens in a Grade II-listed building, serving the finest and most authentic iteration of the iconic dish and preserving the centuries-old methods of the Emperor’s imperial kitchen. It harbours an extensive list of well-curated wines, champagnes and sake. A cocktail bar will offer a list of Asian-inspired cocktails and a whisky collection.

7. Long Chim

4.3

Awesome(70)

££££Price: Moderate

• Thai • Soho

Booked 13 times today

Long Chim, meaning to 'come and try,' invites you to an authentic Thai dining experience. We strive to capture the vibrancy and energy of modern Bangkok, serving the food found in the alleyways, the markets and the shop houses in Thailand’s capital. Group Bookings (8+) Please request a reservation here: https://longchim.london/group-bookings or send us an email via hello@longchim.london.

A photo of Imad's Syrian Kitchen restaurant

8. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1158)

££££Price: Moderate

• Syrian • Soho

Booked 60 times today

“In Syrian culture, we can’t make any journey without first planning the food. If you decide to go to the cinema, you plan what you’ll eat. If you plan to visit your mother, you know that you’re going to eat. There’s no going out without eating something.”-Imad AlarnabImad Alarnab was a successful restaurateur in Damascus with three restaurants, plus several juice bars and cafes. In the war, Imad's restaurants were destroyed and he was forced to flee the country in search of safety for his family. Making his way from Lebanon through Europe, Imad shared his skills cooking for other refugees, up to 400 at a time, and found even in the most challenging times, his passion for food and bringing people together to celebrate life was strong.

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9. Lobos Meat & Tapas - Soho

4.5

Awesome(2359)

££££Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Soho

Booked 19 times today

Lobos is an exciting tapas bar also focused on prime cuts of Spanish and British meat .Meaning wolves in Spanish ,Lobos offers a short sharp list of vibrantly authentic , tradicional tapas with ingredients sourced locally , evolving seasonally and therefore dishes that will change frequently depending on what is available on the market .Lobos is a real carnivore"s paradise ,think perfectly roasted ibérico pork ,slow cooked shoulders of lamb and lightly charred , rosy pink bone in ribeye to share ,all presented simply and cooked to perfection ,allowing the pristine quality of the offering to shine through. Please note that any reservations not confirmed with the restaurant may be subject to cancellation 24 hours before booking time.

10. Sartoria

4.4

Awesome(2122)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Oxford Circus

Booked 12 times today

Sartoria is praised by customers for its authentic Italian cuisine. Reviewers frequently mention the fresh, delicious food that tastes homemade. The restaurant's dedication to serving traditional dishes is noted as a rarity in today's dining landscape. The presentation of the dishes is also highlighted as elegant, adding to the overall authentic Italian experience.

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JohnVIP
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a lovely experience and professional service x
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Imperial TreasurePrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Piccadilly
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4.7
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Alexander
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service! Keep it up - one of the only good restaurants in London. I've got high standards and you exceeded them. The benchmark is now even higher thanks to your service and food. The meat cuts being displayed at the start is a deliciously good idea. Your staff seem genuinely passionate about the restaurant and steak, and were able to answer a question about the Chorizo meat's origin. Little touches like that make this a five star experience.
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Gaucho PiccadillyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Piccadilly
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4.5
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R.
London •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
An outstanding experience. The flavours were so authentic and the service was perfect. An thoroughly enjoyable experience
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SingapulahPrice: Expensive• Asian• Soho
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4.4
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CharlesVIP
London •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Did theatre menu. fresh well prepared food and good portions. Enjoyable meal.
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Jackie
Greece •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Apr 2025
Amazing service, food and ambience- will highly recommend and be back
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Forty Dean StreetPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.6

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