Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in London

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in London? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mangia Bene

4.8

4.8 (807)

£25 and under

Italian

Angel

About the restaurant

Mangia Bene in Islington brings the food and culture of Italy to the bustle of Chapel Market in London. The traditional food can be enjoyed from the rustic interior or from the al fresco seating. The food is matched with a fittingly Italian winelist, as well as a choice of aperitifs, liquirs and coffees. with white walls, exposed bricks and an open kitchen, Mangia bene has a relaxed Mediterranean feel.

Top review

LoredanaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The staff are very welcoming and the food especially the pizzas 🍕 are 100% the best. The desserts 🍨 were lovely too. Look forward to the next visit.

Bergamot Cafe

4.8

4.8 (90)

£25 and under

Café

Shepherd's Bush

About the restaurant

Welcome to our family-run cafe, where delicious home-style meals and warm hospitality are always on the menu.
Our exquisite foods is influenced by Persian cuisine and prepared by Shirin our chef.

Bergamot is a gorgeous new trendy boutique café that stands out with its elegant design and food.

We also offer a top-notch socializing experience with our supper clubs cooking classes and cultural events, starting with infused Persian food and expanding to other cuisines. Our classes will host renowned chefs and provide a break from the everyday routine. We are also environmentally conscious and strive to reduce waste by using recyclable materials as much as possible, even in our fit-out, mainly using reclaimed wooden furniture.

Top review

Yianoulla

Dined 1 day ago

Great place attention to detail spot on Food very tasty great service!

Kebab Queen

4.9

4.9 (33)

£41 and over

Middle Eastern

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

KQ is the critically acclaimed fine dining project of Manu Canales, Ed Brunet & Stephen Tozer. Drawing from their vast knowledge in modern Middle Eastern cookery and their tenure in multiple Michelin starred kitchens, they've created a culinary masterpiece. Currently hosting the renowned chef Pamir Zeydan, KQ stands as a beacon of extreme creativity in the world of gastronomy. It challenges and disrupts the conventional norms of what it means to "fine dine". Forget what you know, and join us for a very unusual dinner.

At the heart of the Kebab Queen dining experience is our meticulously crafted menu. Chef Pamir's eight course tasting menu revolves around immersion and connection. Drawing inspiration from humble origins, he skillfully elevates traditional Turkish dishes to create an unparalleled dining experience. The menu celebrates the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, thoughtfully featuring dishes that blend comfort and ingenuity.

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Lavinia

Dined on Jan 29, 2025

We had the best time at Kebab Queen. Chef Pam and his group created a wonderful menu, which not only tasted amazing but they also prepared right in front of us. Such a unique and fun experience, which was made even better by how lovely and kind everyone was. Every dish was explained, with guidance on how to best enjoy it. Questions about preparation and ingredients were answered with so much detail that you could really feel the love and passion Chef Pam has for his food and heritage. It was so interesting to hear about the background of the dishes and try unique flavour combinations. We will definitely be back and spread the word!

113 KTV

4.6

4.6 (75)

£26 to £40

Korean

Regent's Park

About the restaurant

Korean buffet & Karaoke located in the heart of Central London where you can live out all of your mukbang dreams!

Enjoy unlimited korean bbq buffet, priced at £33, AMAZING value!!!!

Choose from 2 starters, 1 main course, unlimited bbq meat options, unlimited refills on selected soft drinks, dessert and access to our buffet bar! WOW

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Lakpa

Dined 3 days ago

Great time.... lovely staff all very helpful... food was really good and tasty too... will definitely visit again...

B E H I N D

5.0

5 (78)

£41 and over

British

Hackney

About the restaurant

Welcome to BEHIND. We are an intimate 1 Michelin star fish-focused tasting menu restaurant run by chef Andy Beynon. Situated on the edge of London Fields, Hackney, BEHIND has 18 kitchen-table seats for lunch and dinner sittings, as well as a relaxed wine bar.

BEHIND is Andy Beynon’s first restaurant, opened in October 2020. After just 20 days’ trading it was awarded its first Michelin Star. Andy spent 15 years working in some of the best Michelin star restaurants in the country, including with chefs Claude Bosi, Phil Howard and Michael Wignall.

Top review

William

Dined 3 days ago

Probably the best dining experience of my life. Lovely people, atmosphere, drinks and food. The whole experience felt deeply connected and the people running the place have put their whole hearts and minds into it. You won’t regret it.

Reesa London

4.9

4.9 (66)

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

Woodford

About the restaurant

Reesa Fusion Pan Asian 's mission is to transport you to the vibrant corners of Asia through a diverse blend of cuisines, flavours, textures, & cultures.

Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant new to South Woodford.

Now taking bookings.

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

We have been several times now to Reesa and the food is consistantly outstanding, even as a takeaway you never let us down, we will be back! Thank you 😁

The Water House Project

4.9

4.9 (46)

£41 and over

British

Bethnal Green

About the restaurant

The Water House Project is a modern British tasting menu experience in Bethnal Green, East London.

Chef Gabriel Waterhouse opened The Water House Project with his wife, Patricia in Bethnal Green in Autumn 2021 aiming to bridge the gap between fine dining elegance and a more relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.   Here the team serve a seasonally evolving tasting menu which changes every three months.

We rely on local, seasonal ingredients using these when at their best.    We believe in using small amounts of ethically and sustainably reared meat and fish, and partnering with suppliers who share in our values. Our drink pairings are made up of either wines, sourced from small scale producers or a non-alcoholic pairing of teas, tonics and ferments made by our kitchen team.

Seasons Discovery menu - Wednesday 7pm & Saturday 1pm
(£125pp including alcoholic or non alcoholic pairing)

Seasons Signature menu - Thursday - Saturday 7pm
(£155pp including alcoholic or non alcoholic pairing)

Top review

margaret

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

This was our 4th visit. Outstanding each time we go

City Spice - Brick Lane

4.8

4.8 (886)

£25 and under

Indian

Spitalfields

About the restaurant

As seen on BBC TV, ITV and on the Evening Standard:

We pride ourselves on our award-winning Indian food, great customer service, and a truly luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Brick Lane. Our Michelin-inspired menu has a distinctive Bengali twist, and our expert vegan curry menu is second to none.

From classic dishes to signature creations, we’ve won a host of awards for our Indian food including the Best Restaurant in London 2016. Looking for the best curry on Brick Lane? Take a look at our meat and vegan menu at City Spice.

Below we have listed just some of our achievements as a proud stalwart for hearty, family-infused Indian cooking in London

AWARDS:

OpenTable Top 10 Indian Restaurants in London
BCA Chef of the Year 2021 (Meat category)
AFA Best Restaurant in London 2019
BCA Best Vegan Restaurant 2018
BCA Best Indian Restaurant 2017 and 2018
Currylife Best Indian Restaurant 2016

MEDIA FEATURES:

BBC3 and BBC News
ITV News
Evening Standard
Metro
Timeout
The Guardian

Top review

hennesee

Dined 7 days ago

The sitting area has a great ambience, and the entire area is beautifully decorated. The food was fantastic and great value for money. Service was flawless. We visited as a family with kids and had a wonderful time

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Tomo Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (898)

£25 and under

Italian

Hornsey

About the restaurant

We are a family run restaurant committed to the best freshly made Italian meals in the area. Our food is delicious: hand prepared with the finest Italian ingredients, by chefs as passionate about great food as you are - only with a little more experience! Enjoy a great variety of pizzas, pastas, meat, fish, salads and home made desserts created in our open kitchen, right before your eyes... Come savour the Jazzy music collection and fine Artwork on our walls while you enjoy your meal.

Top review

Gabs

Dined 2 days ago

My food was drowned in big mac sauce. Non edible.

Augustine Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (336)

£26 to £40

French

Battersea

About the restaurant

Named after Franck Raymond’s grandmother, Augustine Kitchen showcases truly authentic French dishes, with a focus on produce from the Evian region where Franck was born.

Augustine Kitchen is a 45 cover restaurant and has got an intimate family feel with a focus on good quality produce and wine. The producers are handpicked, to ensure the very best quality, including charcuterie from Monsieur Colliard and fish from Mouchet Anythy sur Leman, a fourth generation fisherman.

Regional dishes feature Reblochon tarte, gratin of crozets and delicate smoked fera, whilst other highlights range from the sublime snails served with garlic mousse and parsley butter to pike quenelle or pork shank which has been slow cooked for 36 hours.

Behind the bar, the handpicked selection of wines are displayed in open racks, in a typical French charm, along with a fine selection of Armagnacs, Cognacs and other well known spirits.

Top review

BERANGERE

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely Valentine’s diner. Delicious, authentic French food, attentive service, no pressure to buy wine. The restaurant atmosphere is warm, welcoming with sophisticated touches (chandeliers and ambiant fragrance). At £65/head the Valentine’s menu was reasonably priced given the sophisticated dishes. We will come back!

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