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Where Chefs Eat in London

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by Phaidon
Updated November 09, 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.
The Jugged Hare
4.3 (1461)
£26 to £40
Farm-to-table
Barbican
"A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce." – Michael Reid
Top review
Katie
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely experience as always. Great waiting team and menu of classics. Highly recommend the black pudding croquettes!
"A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce." – Michael Reid
Top review
Katie
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely experience as always. Great waiting team and menu of classics. Highly recommend the black pudding croquettes!
The Drapers Arms
4.6 (1687)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Angel
"Always seasonal, their Sunday roasts are banging, and the landlord Nick is a great host." – Hus Vedat
Top review
Jack
Dined 6 days ago
Had food at The Drapers Arms again and it was great as always. Really solid, well-cooked food that’s consistently good every time we go. Nice, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service without being over the top. One of those places you can just rely on for a good roast.
"Always seasonal, their Sunday roasts are banging, and the landlord Nick is a great host." – Hus Vedat
Top review
Jack
Dined 6 days ago
Had food at The Drapers Arms again and it was great as always. Really solid, well-cooked food that’s consistently good every time we go. Nice, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service without being over the top. One of those places you can just rely on for a good roast.
Benares
4.6 (5853)
£41 and over
Indian
Mayfair
"An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant." – Martin Morales
Top review
Bastian
Dined on Apr 30, 2026
spectacular food presentation and taste. Will be back there for sure.
"An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant." – Martin Morales
Top review
Bastian
Dined on Apr 30, 2026
spectacular food presentation and taste. Will be back there for sure.
Andrew Edmunds
4.7 (2533)
£26 to £40
Modern European
Soho
"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
Georgie
Dined 3 days ago
Honestly Andrew Edmunds always has the best atmosphere and food but last night Lucy made it for us. She provided exceptional service and was just the best person ever to make our evening go with a swing. We WILL return.
"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
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Georgie
Dined 3 days ago
Honestly Andrew Edmunds always has the best atmosphere and food but last night Lucy made it for us. She provided exceptional service and was just the best person ever to make our evening go with a swing. We WILL return.
Cecconi's
4.6 (3349)
£26 to £40
Italian
Mayfair
"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
Martyn
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely bank holiday lunch. Excellent service and delicious food.
"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
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Martyn
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely bank holiday lunch. Excellent service and delicious food.
Clipstone
4.8 (2210)
£26 to £40
Modern European
Fitzrovia
"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
JazzGold
Dined on May 2, 2026
Fantastic new favourite restaurant in London! Long may the early evening menu continue! Value, variety and taste was so good!
"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
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JazzGold
Dined on May 2, 2026
Fantastic new favourite restaurant in London! Long may the early evening menu continue! Value, variety and taste was so good!
Goodman Mayfair
4.5 (2005)
£41 and over
Steak
Oxford Circus
"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
Jack
Dined on Feb 14, 2026
The waiters were excellent! Couldn’t do enough for you. Such a great time & first time. Will be back again.
"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
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Jack
Dined on Feb 14, 2026
The waiters were excellent! Couldn’t do enough for you. Such a great time & first time. Will be back again.
ROKA - Aldwych
4.5 (452)
£41 and over
Japanese
Aldwych
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
Arun
Dined on Mar 14, 2026
excellent food as always; service was very good but they didn't bring drinks on time which was annoying and then when 2 drinks arrived instead of 1 they forgot to remove it from the bill. Sorted in the end. Usually excellent on all counts
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
Arun
Dined on Mar 14, 2026
excellent food as always; service was very good but they didn't bring drinks on time which was annoying and then when 2 drinks arrived instead of 1 they forgot to remove it from the bill. Sorted in the end. Usually excellent on all counts
Holborn Dining Room
4.3 (2553)
£41 and over
British
Holborn
"Great modern British brasserie but the best part is definitely the pies – the most amazing creations you'll ever come across." – Frankie van Loo
Top review
Kimberly
Dined 6 days ago
Extraordinary business meeting venue for breakfast or anytime. Service staff was extraordinary and the food delectable. A must visit whilst in London!!
"Great modern British brasserie but the best part is definitely the pies – the most amazing creations you'll ever come across." – Frankie van Loo
Top review
Kimberly
Dined 6 days ago
Extraordinary business meeting venue for breakfast or anytime. Service staff was extraordinary and the food delectable. A must visit whilst in London!!
Franks Canteen
4.9 (399)
£26 to £40
European
Highbury
"Great small place with a menu that is constantly changing. They have classics as well as experiments with different cuisines." – Tam Storrar
Top review
StewartGold
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
The chicken burger on the weekend brunch menu is fabulous
"Great small place with a menu that is constantly changing. They have classics as well as experiments with different cuisines." – Tam Storrar
Top review
StewartGold
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
The chicken burger on the weekend brunch menu is fabulous
Gunpowder Spitalfields
4.6 (155)
£41 and over
Indian
Shoreditch
"Gunpowder is my standout neighborhood restaurant of the last few years." – Michael Reid
Top review
Sandra
Dined on May 1, 2026
Everytime we come to London. We always have dinner at Gunpowder! The food and flavours are outstanding!
"Gunpowder is my standout neighborhood restaurant of the last few years." – Michael Reid
Top review
Sandra
Dined on May 1, 2026
Everytime we come to London. We always have dinner at Gunpowder! The food and flavours are outstanding!
Blacklock Soho
4.8 (6767)
£25 and under
Steak
Soho
"I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!" – Tomer Amedi
Top review
Gerry
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic mix of atmosphere, fun, service and value. I’ve sent a separate email to the team. My guests and I think You’ve nailed it.
"I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!" – Tomer Amedi
Top review
Gerry
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic mix of atmosphere, fun, service and value. I’ve sent a separate email to the team. My guests and I think You’ve nailed it.
Chez Bruce
4.9 (3130)
£41 and over
Modern European
Wandsworth
"I love Chez Bruce for a long wine-fuelled lunch." – Adam Byatt
Top review
Doug
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding evening as always - service, presentation and food all top notch!
"I love Chez Bruce for a long wine-fuelled lunch." – Adam Byatt
Top review
Doug
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding evening as always - service, presentation and food all top notch!
The Wolseley Piccadilly
4.5 (3871)
£26 to £40
European
St. James's
"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
ThoraGold
Dined on Apr 27, 2026
The Wolsey is always wonderful. Great food. Beautiful surroundings. Friendly efficient staff.
"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
ThoraGold
Dined on Apr 27, 2026
The Wolsey is always wonderful. Great food. Beautiful surroundings. Friendly efficient staff.
The Duke of Sussex
4.3 (784)
£25 and under
Spanish
Chiswick
"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
Mark
Dined on Mar 15, 2026
Terrific family lunchtime dining experience - great food (roast beef was superb), friendly service and the restaurant team really took their time to make our visit enjoyable.
"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
Mark
Dined on Mar 15, 2026
Terrific family lunchtime dining experience - great food (roast beef was superb), friendly service and the restaurant team really took their time to make our visit enjoyable.
Primeur
4.8 (1175)
£26 to £40
Farm-to-table
Stoke Newington
"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
Daniel
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food as always - really relaxed setting and no-one hurries you.
"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
Daniel
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food as always - really relaxed setting and no-one hurries you.
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
4.7 (2498)
£41 and over
Seafood
Mayfair
"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
IsobelGold
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
Rebecca was amazing. She explained the menu perfectly and was amazing. I chose the spatchcock chicken which was sublime .... in fact the best chicken I have ever had. A perfect experience.
"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
IsobelGold
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
Rebecca was amazing. She explained the menu perfectly and was amazing. I chose the spatchcock chicken which was sublime .... in fact the best chicken I have ever had. A perfect experience.
Moro
4.6 (3633)
£41 and over
Mediterranean
Angel
"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
Gwen
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous as always. A couple of tapas followed by a main course each was just perfect before Sadler’s Wells show
"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
Gwen
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous as always. A couple of tapas followed by a main course each was just perfect before Sadler’s Wells show
Bellanger
4.6 (574)
£26 to £40
French
Islington
"The atmosphere and food is fantastic." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
Elliot
Dined on Apr 4, 2026
Fantastic food staff what a wonderful evening to celebrate Birthday
"The atmosphere and food is fantastic." – Francesco Mazzei
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Elliot
Dined on Apr 4, 2026
Fantastic food staff what a wonderful evening to celebrate Birthday
Brawn
4.8 (1596)
£26 to £40
European
Bethnal Green
"The food is always perfect – simple, gutsy, flavorsome. The wine list heads towards 'natural wines' and always offers a surprise." – Peter Gordon
Top review
Carl-Fredrik
Dined on May 1, 2026
Excellent! Good vibe, allround high quality food - simple but well thought out combinations.
"The food is always perfect – simple, gutsy, flavorsome. The wine list heads towards 'natural wines' and always offers a surprise." – Peter Gordon
Top review
Carl-Fredrik
Dined on May 1, 2026
Excellent! Good vibe, allround high quality food - simple but well thought out combinations.
Ivy Market Grill
4.2 (20001)
£25 and under
British
Covent Garden
"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
Gustav
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food and good service, in a beautiful setting. We love the Ivy and have been to several of their locations - all are consistently excellent, and offer great value for money. Very convenient location and the decor & ambiance both lovely. The Crab & Avo dish was a standout- absolutely superb.
"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
Gustav
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food and good service, in a beautiful setting. We love the Ivy and have been to several of their locations - all are consistently excellent, and offer great value for money. Very convenient location and the decor & ambiance both lovely. The Crab & Avo dish was a standout- absolutely superb.
Berners Tavern
4.5 (4565)
£26 to £40
British
Oxford Circus
"The room is stunning and the food is great. It always feels like an occasion to go." – Tom Sellers
Top review
Tiziana
Dined 6 days ago
We had an amazing dinner at Berners Tavern last night , foid was lovely and the service excellent. T. Tolson
"The room is stunning and the food is great. It always feels like an occasion to go." – Tom Sellers
Top review
Tiziana
Dined 6 days ago
We had an amazing dinner at Berners Tavern last night , foid was lovely and the service excellent. T. Tolson
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
4.7 (914)
£41 and over
French
Mayfair
"The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
Daniel
Dined on Apr 17, 2026
Fantastic service all evening and an excellent menu.
"The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
Daniel
Dined on Apr 17, 2026
Fantastic service all evening and an excellent menu.
Jikoni
4.8 (564)
£41 and over
Asian
Marylebone
"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
Nasir
Dined on Feb 14, 2026
One of my favourite restaurants in London! Cuisines from across the globe are blended together with such intention and passion and you can taste it in each bite of their amazing dishes. One of the few restaurants I would say every dish will please you, very good choice for special occasions
"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
Nasir
Dined on Feb 14, 2026
One of my favourite restaurants in London! Cuisines from across the globe are blended together with such intention and passion and you can taste it in each bite of their amazing dishes. One of the few restaurants I would say every dish will please you, very good choice for special occasions
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
4.7 (1832)
£41 and over
French
Chelsea
"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
AllisonGold
Dined 4 days ago
We dined at this restaurant for the first time while visiting London from California. We have dined at other Gordon Ramsey restaurants in the past and wanted to try the original flagship restaurant. We booked the Inspiration Table Experience & it was truly exceptional! Everything from the personalized service to each of the 7 courses from the Chefs personally curated menu was 5 Star! I would highly recommend & definitely go back!
"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
AllisonGold
Dined 4 days ago
We dined at this restaurant for the first time while visiting London from California. We have dined at other Gordon Ramsey restaurants in the past and wanted to try the original flagship restaurant. We booked the Inspiration Table Experience & it was truly exceptional! Everything from the personalized service to each of the 7 courses from the Chefs personally curated menu was 5 Star! I would highly recommend & definitely go back!
Restaurant Story London
4.9 (1152)
£41 and over
British
London Bridge
"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
Harry
Dined 2 days ago
Brilliant food and unbelievable, personal service
"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
Harry
Dined 2 days ago
Brilliant food and unbelievable, personal service
The Ninth
4.5 (893)
£41 and over
Mediterranean
Fitzrovia
"Very high-quality food in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Good choice of sharing plates." – Henrik Ritzen
Top review
nik
Dined 5 days ago
we had a great Lunch, Food was excellent, Service great, would recommend!
"Very high-quality food in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Good choice of sharing plates." – Henrik Ritzen
Top review
nik
Dined 5 days ago
we had a great Lunch, Food was excellent, Service great, would recommend!
Ristorante Frescobaldi London
4.6 (625)
£41 and over
Italian
Mayfair
"White truffle tagliolini, when in season, is not to be missed!" – Hus Vedat
Top review
Julia
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
Wonderful place, very cosy. Great food, I really enjoyed. Truffle pasta was wow! I will be back for sure.
"White truffle tagliolini, when in season, is not to be missed!" – Hus Vedat
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Julia
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
Wonderful place, very cosy. Great food, I really enjoyed. Truffle pasta was wow! I will be back for sure.
Fischers
4.8 (709)
£26 to £40
Austrian
Marylebone
Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree
Top review
Vanessa
Dined 6 days ago
Fabulous experience from start to finish. Lovely staff who were attentive but not overbearing. Prompt service from taking orders to serving food - although the food arrived before our drinks (a beer and a non alcoholic cocktail). The food was cooked perfectly, presented well and served hot. The portion sizes were just right (chicken schnitzel each and 2 sides shared between 2 adults). No rushing us but we had to leave to catch trains otherwise we could have stayed for the evening! Very polite and courteous staff who treated us very well. Thank you.
Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree
Top review
Vanessa
Dined 6 days ago
Fabulous experience from start to finish. Lovely staff who were attentive but not overbearing. Prompt service from taking orders to serving food - although the food arrived before our drinks (a beer and a non alcoholic cocktail). The food was cooked perfectly, presented well and served hot. The portion sizes were just right (chicken schnitzel each and 2 sides shared between 2 adults). No rushing us but we had to leave to catch trains otherwise we could have stayed for the evening! Very polite and courteous staff who treated us very well. Thank you.
The Winter Garden
4.8 (1752)
£41 and over
British
Marylebone
Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia
Top review
Nathaly
Dined 5 days ago
Enchanting venue with exceptional food and service.
Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia
Top review
Nathaly
Dined 5 days ago
Enchanting venue with exceptional food and service.
The Morgan Arms
4.5 (734)
£25 and under
British
Mile End
Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma
Top review
Christine
Dined on Apr 14, 2026
Staff very friendly helpful and polite. They didn’t rush you but was there if you needed help
Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma
Top review
Christine
Dined on Apr 14, 2026
Staff very friendly helpful and polite. They didn’t rush you but was there if you needed help
OPSO
4.6 (1479)
£41 and over
Greek
Marylebone
Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M
Top review
CharmaineGold
Dined on Nov 1, 2025
We’re obsessed with the granola. Love returning here!
Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M
Top review
CharmaineGold
Dined on Nov 1, 2025
We’re obsessed with the granola. Love returning here!
ROKA - Canary Wharf
4.7 (667)
£41 and over
Japanese
Canary Wharf
Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt
Top review
David
Dined on Mar 14, 2026
I really enjoyed my visit to ROKA , the food was great and my service by Kyoko was excellent . I was disappointed only by my booking not allowing me my choice of seating .
Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt
Top review
David
Dined on Mar 14, 2026
I really enjoyed my visit to ROKA , the food was great and my service by Kyoko was excellent . I was disappointed only by my booking not allowing me my choice of seating .
Chotto Matte Soho
4.4 (2294)
£41 and over
Peruvian
Soho
Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK
Top review
Simon
Dined on Feb 14, 2026
Awesome food, quick service and a great atmosphere
Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK
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Simon
Dined on Feb 14, 2026
Awesome food, quick service and a great atmosphere
ROKA - Charlotte Street
4.6 (292)
£25 and under
Japanese
Fitzrovia
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
sevtap
Dined on Mar 19, 2026
the food is fantastic. Every dish we chose wonderfull, sushi plate, meat, desert were all delicious. We were 3 family people and every one of us left the place with full satisfaction and good taste in mouths.
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
sevtap
Dined on Mar 19, 2026
the food is fantastic. Every dish we chose wonderfull, sushi plate, meat, desert were all delicious. We were 3 family people and every one of us left the place with full satisfaction and good taste in mouths.

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