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Where Chefs Eat in London

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by Phaidon
Updated 09 November 2023

You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in London. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in London where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.

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4.2
4.2 (1433)
£26 to £40
British
Barbican
About the restaurant
"A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce." – Michael Reid
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and good busy atmosphere. Would be good to have a better priced house wine as £11 plus a glass is expensive when you can get a decent bottle for that
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4.6
4.6 (1459)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Angel
About the restaurant
"Always seasonal, their Sunday roasts are banging, and the landlord Nick is a great host." – Hus Vedat
Top review
ChloeBvip
Dined on 1 Jan 2023
Best pub in London
A photo of Benares restaurant
4.5
4.5 (5821)
£41 and over
Indian
Mayfair
About the restaurant
"An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant." – Martin Morales
Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined 2 days ago
An amazing experience as always! Best Indian Restaurant we have ever been to — beats anything you can find in the US. I come here on every trip to London. This time we brought 3 generations of our family for a pre-Christmas dinner. The staff were so kind to our children. Prabhat and Guarav gave fantastic service — they were so friendly and accommodating. Really made dinner an exceptional experience. Above and beyond. The food is exceptional— really cant find quality Indian in this lively setting any where.
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4.8
4.8 (1655)
£26 to £40
Modern European
Soho
About the restaurant
"Andrew Edmunds is a Soho institution that's been around since the 1980s. It's a small, rambling little townhouse with a hand written menu, serving excellent classics that aren't over-priced." – Bruno Loubet
Top review
EatTillIBurst
Dined on 1 Jan 2023
Great old school vibe. Food was faultless.
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4.5
4.5 (2563)
£26 to £40
Italian
Mayfair
About the restaurant
"Cecconi's is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant. They serve fantastic handmade pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using very fine ingredients." – Shaun Rankin
Top review
ThatGuy
Dined on 1 Jan 2023
Got off to a bad start, but was rectified above and beyond by management. Very happy with the food and service we recieved after a slight hickup at the beginning. Will certainly be returning
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4.8
4.8 (1714)
£26 to £40
Modern European
Fitzrovia
About the restaurant
"Clipstone is a new restaurant that manages to be a charming neighborhood restaurant in the center of town. The quality of cooking is outstanding and I love that much of the menu is very vegetable focused." – Bruno Loubet
Top review
twinklevip
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food and delightful service as always.
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4.9
4.9 (418)
£26 to £40
Thai
Shoreditch
About the restaurant
"Fun, sexy food, cool and stylish with a completely relaxed atmosphere, taking Thai flavours to the max." – Martin Morales
Top review
OsbornO
Dined on 4 Nov 2023
The restaurant was really nice and I liked the layout of the restaurant, the food was really good, the service was amazing as well.
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4.4
4.4 (2303)
£41 and over
Steak
Oxford Circus
About the restaurant
"Goodman is right around the corner from us and the team there offer exceptional service. Pair that with a great burger or steak and a glass of red and you can see that it's perfect for a quick bite and a drink at the end of a long day." – Cary Docherty
Top review
Karl
Dined on 29 Aug 2023
Very good service, however the sirloin was served three times as it was overcooked twice. The sides were re- served free as they went cold. Manager was apologetic. Overall great lunch, spoiled by the overcooked steak.
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4.6
4.6 (410)
£41 and over
Japanese
Aldwych
About the restaurant
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 6 Oct 2023
Very decent restaurant with good Japanese food served. The sashimi is very fresh.
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4.8
4.8 (228)
£26 to £40
European
Highbury
About the restaurant
"Great small place with a menu that is constantly changing. They have classics as well as experiments with different cuisines." – Tam Storrar
Top review
Kentishtowner
Dined 6 days ago
Such a great brunch spot. Everything was delicious.
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4.5
4.5 (724)
£41 and over
Chinese
Mayfair
About the restaurant
"High end Chinese restaurant with elegant interiors. Its menu is derived from authentic Chinese with superior quality ingredients. I love the individuality of all the dishes on the menu." – Rohit Ghai
Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on 30 Sept 2023
Great food, lovely atmosphere, good service. Just a shame they need your table back after two hours especially when you’ve spent quite a bit of money
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4.7
4.7 (5166)
£25 and under
Steak
Soho
About the restaurant
"I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!" – Tomer Amedi
Top review
Chloe
Dined 5 days ago
Food was incredible and the service amazing! Really good value for money. Great experience and will definitely be visiting again next time we are in London!
A photo of The Wolseley restaurant
4.5
4.5 (3832)
£26 to £40
European
St. James's
About the restaurant
"It has an amazing buzz that sets the pace for a day in the center of town – and delivers exactly what it sets out to do – a great breakfast, suitable for all tastes and budgets." – Philip Howard
Top review
SuzanneAvip
Dined on 1 Jan 2023
Always a favourite, quality food and great service.
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4.4
4.4 (658)
£25 and under
Spanish
Chiswick
About the restaurant
"It's a beautiful building with a dining room and a bar with huge windows that face Acton Green. It also has a large garden, which in the summer you'll have to come in early to secure a table. Staff are super friendly. They mostly do Spanish food but also a mean Sunday roast." – Sami Tamimi
Top review
carmelc
Dined on 1 Jan 2023
Excellent, Sunday roast. My husband is fish was also first-rate. The choice of drinks was excellent and the service very pleasant friendly and professional.
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4.8
4.8 (1026)
£26 to £40
Farm-to-table
Stoke Newington
About the restaurant
"It's a former garage which the team have converted into a friendly, neighborhood restaurant with a great interior. They have a daily changing menu with a strong French influence and a great selection of wines." – Jon Rotheram
Top review
GinToclock
Dined 2 days ago
Great to be back at Primeur. Warm and welcoming staff and lovely ambiance. The food was delicious as always and some very good value and quality house wines Thank you!
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4.3
4.3 (2697)
£41 and over
Seafood
Mayfair
About the restaurant
"It's hard to pass this restaurant and not pop in for a cheeky oyster or two! Steeped in history and with a great ambience, especially when eating at the bar." – Jocky Petrie
Top review
Ursule52
Dined on 2 Jan 2020
Always a pleasant surprise, a wonderful atmosphere and very attentive staff. The food is also top quality
A photo of Sichuan-Folk restaurant
4.2
4.2 (144)
£26 to £40
Chinese
Spitalfields
About the restaurant
"It's the first authentic, spicy Szechuan food I've tried. I go back there often, especially for the famous Szechuan fish hotpot." – Merlin Labron-Johnson
Top review
Jayavip
Dined on 22 Aug 2023
The best Sichuan restaurant I've been to in London, very authentic. My dinner guest was able to order in her native Chinese language and enjoyed the food served immensely. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going back.
A photo of Moro restaurant
4.6
4.6 (3141)
£41 and over
Mediterranean
Angel
About the restaurant
"Moro is a timeless institution that is as relevant still today as it was when it first opened twenty years ago. It serves exceptional Spanish and North African-influenced food in a beautiful room that generates such a convivial atmosphere, one where you can feel both relaxed and indulged at the same time. It is, for me, the perfect restaurant." – Joshua Katz
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
I love this place. Food and service is always great.
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4.5
4.5 (2072)
£25 and under
Indian
Covent Garden
About the restaurant
"Premium cuts of meat, spiced and grilled over a charcoal tandoor." – Sameer Taneja
Top review
MelissaC
Dined on 24 Nov 2023
Lively restaurant - quite noisy for chats, but good fun. Excellent service and amazing good.
A photo of Hereford Road restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1683)
£26 to £40
British
Notting Hill
About the restaurant
"Simple, honest, super seasonal English cooking. A gem." – Helena Puolakka
Top review
Expat
Dined 2 days ago
The quality of food selection and preparation has been maintained over the many years that we have come to Hereford Road. Food is nicely seasoned and prepared, and there is always a good selection. The wines are also well selected. Prices have remained reasonable. This is one of our most favorite London restaurants, and it has never disappointed us.
A photo of Bellanger restaurant
4.2
4.2 (524)
£26 to £40
Mediterranean
Islington
About the restaurant
"The atmosphere and food is fantastic." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
gwc333vip
Dined on 2 Nov 2023
Bellanger is our fav place to go and meet friends for a meal. Fortunately they weren't too busy at lunchtime so we enjoyed a very leisurely lunch.
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3.9
3.9 (16904)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Covent Garden
About the restaurant
"The people running The Ivy Market Grill are very talented and very smart. They are rolling them out everywhere. Well done!" – Cary Docherty
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 1 Jan 2023
Wonderful staff and an overall great experience in a lovely setting
A photo of Berners Tavern restaurant
4.6
4.6 (4153)
£26 to £40
British
Oxford Circus
About the restaurant
"The room is stunning and the food is great. It always feels like an occasion to go." – Tom Sellers
Top review
foodnutsvip
Dined 3 days ago
Service was good but politely slow & somewhat unorganized . Room for improvement !
A photo of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester restaurant
4.5
4.5 (999)
£41 and over
French
Mayfair
About the restaurant
"The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 10 Nov 2023
Great food and great service from an iconic restaurant. Diverse tastes not always thrilling but overall experience close to perfect. Lighting and ambience can be improved.
A photo of Jikoni restaurant
4.7
4.7 (571)
£41 and over
Asian
Marylebone
About the restaurant
"This is exactly the sort of food I want: food that both comforts and surprises at once. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant too: so much colour and comfort." – Yotam Ottolenghi
Top review
IsabelleF
Dined on 3 Nov 2023
We spent a great evening at Jikoni. The dishes were interesting and exciting, while the service was welcoming and accommodating. We hope to make another visit in the future!
A photo of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1891)
£41 and over
Contemporary French
Chelsea
About the restaurant
"This restaurant is still the place to go to celebrate a special occasion. Everything about it is top of the class in London. The precision in the cooking always impresses, as does the way the team in the front of house make it all look effortless." – Cary Docherty
Top review
JohnR
Dined on 21 Nov 2023
The whole experience was exemplary. I would say it was better than best in class, but it’s a class of one, especially as Gavroche is about to close.
A photo of Pidgin restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1351)
£41 and over
Modern European
Hackney
About the restaurant
"This restaurant really does serve the most exciting food. It is inventive, unusual and using some of the most exciting ingredients and techniques around. Always a delight." – Thomasina Miers
Top review
ClaudiaR
Dined 2 days ago
Overall a good experience. Sadly, the room was very cold and the time in between dishes was a bit long. The tasting menu was delicious, but not very cohesive in terms of flavor profile.
A photo of Restaurant Story London restaurant
4.7
4.7 (987)
£41 and over
British
London Bridge
About the restaurant
"Top-quality food in a great restaurant by chef Tom Sellers. Expect some great surprises and all beautifully presented with real thought, care and attention to detail." – Tom Aikens
Top review
PHILIPM
Dined on 30 Jan 2023
Really good evening...nice atmosphere, professional service and outstanding food.
A photo of Fischers restaurant
4.7
4.7 (688)
£26 to £40
Austrian
Marylebone
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree
Top review
NeilMvip
Dined on 23 Oct 2023
Efficient service, great breakfast, ideal spot for an early meeting.
A photo of The Winter Garden restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1585)
£41 and over
Modern European
Marylebone
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience. Gorgeous food, the service was impeccable and I couldn’t believe the price - such great value.
A photo of The Morgan Arms restaurant
4.4
4.4 (604)
£25 and under
British
Mile End
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma
Top review
Rhyde
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding roast dinner. Cannot recommend enough.
A photo of OPSO restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1509)
£41 and over
Greek
Marylebone
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M
Top review
Bbone
Dined on 13 Oct 2023
This was recommended by a friend of a friend and we want to pass that same recommendation on to others. Was a great experience and food was excellent.
A photo of ROKA - Canary Wharf restaurant
4.4
4.4 (606)
£41 and over
Japanese
Canary Wharf
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt
Top review
tomu
Dined on 21 Nov 2023
Very nice interior. Enjoyed fresh sashimi and tasty sushi. Good for special occasion.
A photo of Chotto Matte Soho restaurant
4.5
4.5 (2396)
£41 and over
Peruvian
Soho
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 7 Oct 2023
Amazing food and service. The general ambience was lovely and hip; however, our experience was slightly ruined by a very loud and drunk group of young women, not the restaurant's fault though haha. We definitely enjoyed every single bite of food!
A photo of ROKA - Charlotte Street restaurant
4.6
4.6 (232)
£41 and over
Japanese
Fitzrovia
About the restaurant
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on 30 Sept 2023
Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Ana our waitress was extremely nice, attentive and had great recommendations.
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