Matt Edmondson's top ten London restaurants for dinner with friends

by Matt Edmondson

Updated 29 August 2019

TV presenter Matt started his career on British television stalwarts including CBBC and T4. He is currently the face of BBC Radio 1’s Weekend Breakfast Show alongside Mollie King. Matt is also a celebrated children’s author, combining his love of magic and comedic wit to create ‘The Greatest Magician in the World’ and inventor of the game Obama Llama. Matt has shared his favourite London eats to enjoy with friends.

Big Easy Canary Wharf

4.2

4.2 (8041)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

I love this place. It does Big American style food in a big way. It’s speciality is barbecue food, but I reckon they’ve got the best buttermilk fried chicken in London. It’s a great space for a group get together- big tables, really relaxed and noisy in a good way.

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Sascha

Dined 4 days ago

Our group expierenced great service from the BE team as always.

Ned’s Sunday Feast London

4.4

4.4 (1040)

£41 and over

British

Bank

About the restaurant

If you fancy something a bit more grand, try Ned's Feast. The best thing by far is The Feast which takes place on a Sunday. Imagine the best roast dinner you’ve ever had, and then make it ALL YOU CAN EAT. You won’t believe how much amazing food there is on offer, and you can set yourself the challenge of cramming in as much as you can. The deserts alone are worth going for.

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Lucy

Dined 7 days ago

Look it’s pricey but it’s SO good. The food is copious and excellent. The setting is divine and the service is excellent. All the way down to the magician.

The Wolseley

4.6

4.6 (3906)

£26 to £40

European

St. James's

About the restaurant

This is my favourite restaurant in London. It’s my go to date night, and has the best desserts going. The building is incredible, very Art Deco and I would go for the mini-baguettes alone. It feels a bit posh, but is incredibly accessible and the menu has something for everyone.

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Francis

Dined 5 days ago

The service was impeccable as always food which I had the breakfast and it was spot on. I have never have a bad time at this place and I’ve been coming here for 10 years. Keep up the good work.

Café Boheme

4.2

4.2 (1541)

£25 and under

French

Soho

About the restaurant

This is a perfect spot for a bit of dinner before a trip into Soho. It’s just around the corner from the Soho Theatre, which is one of the best comedy venues in the city. There are great outside tables right on Old Compton Street which makes it ideal for a sunny evening of people watching.

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Lorraine

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely atmosphere good lunch and music Will definitely return

Hawksmoor Borough

4.6

4.6 (6551)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Have you ever had a meal that you think about every few months? Where you’re transported back to the moment the fork entered your mouth and you experienced pure perfection? I have that with Hawksmoor. The steak here is the best steak you may ever have. I don’t know what they’re doing to it, or how they’re doing it, but I think about it way too much.

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James

Dined 3 days ago

Brilliant service and excellent food. Bar staff were also great while we waited for the table.

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3.7

3.7 (1447)

£26 to £40

Comfort Food

Shoreditch

About the restaurant

I love the entire vibe of this place. The staff are always super friendly and attentive, even with big gatherings. It has a very stylish interior and the food is also excellent.

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Dan

Dined on 24 Aug 2024

Great place, food and staff. Very alert and aware re: allergies. Fabian is a rockstar waiter. Thanks!

The Garrison

4.7

4.7 (2370)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Bermondsey

About the restaurant

This is a relaxed, British gastro pub with amazing locally sourced ingredients and an ever changing seasonal menu. It’s a good place to catch up with mates for a Sunday lunch, and is in an amazing part of town- great access to Borough Market if you’ve been inspired to go and cook your own British grub!

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Mona Louise

Dined 2 days ago

It's such a wonderful place and the food is absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend it. I'm coming back!

Babur

4.4

4.4 (403)

£26 to £40

Indian

Crofton Park

About the restaurant

This is the best Indian restaurant in London I reckon. It’s a bit of a trek down South East way, but worth it. They can take large bookings, so I try and go here for big group get togethers. It’s also not far from The Rivoli Ballroom which is always an amazing night out.

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MichaelF

Dined on 25 Feb 2023

Excellent food in a nice restaurant with attentive staff, good value

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