Best Seasonal Restaurants in Dalston

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AldgateAldwychAngelArchwayBankBankside

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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A photo of Little Duck The Picklery restaurant

1. Little Duck The Picklery

4.7

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Dalston

Booked 34 times today

A restaurant, wine bar and fermenting kitchen - we're open for lunch Wednesdays to Sundays and dinner all week. Our menu changes monthly and our cooking is simple and seasonal. It's here we make all our seasonal ferments, pickles and drinks - all of which you can buy ready jarred from our fridge. Our large kitchen counter is the centrepiece, and you’re invited to grab a seat, order something to eat and enjoy the workings of life in our kitchen. In the evening, the lights go down, dinner is served and you can enjoy wines by the glass and bottle from our ever-changing wine list of natural and biodynamic wines.

2. Mildreds Dalston

4.5

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Dalston

Booked 15 times today

Serving internationally inspired plant-based deliciousness in London for over 35 years. Mildreds is all about fresh, colourful food that’s vibrant and full of flavours. Their six London restaurants, each with their own unique style and personality, offer laid-back and friendly service in a lively atmosphere. Often surprising and seducing hardened carnivores and with all of their dishes vegan and many gluten free, Mildreds offers a warm welcome to all. Mildreds Dalston is the perfect spot for large groups and boasts a large outdoor dining area. They also host monthly supper club events - a must do!

3. Five Fingers

4.7

Exceptional(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Dalston

Booked 1 time today

Our MissionIndian traditional food is known for its stunning flavour and fabulous use of herbs and spices. The cooking style varies from region to region. We have picked the best of these dishes and serve them with pride. Five Fingers is committed to hold the highest standards of health, safety and hygiene. All dishes are prepared by a loyal team of highly skilled chefs using fresh, seasonal produce to the highest standard offering a delicious mix of classic and modern dishes.In Five Fingers you’ll find a vast selection of hand prepared hot and cold starters, including the classic Five Fingers in-house secretly guarded recipe. We would like to thank all who played a part and shared our passion for making great tasting food.

A photo of Hawksmoor Seven Dials restaurant

4. Hawksmoor Seven Dials

4.6

Exceptional(13135)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Covent Garden

Booked 117 times today

Hawksmoor Seven Dials – Steak, Seafood & Cocktails in Covent Garden.Tucked away in a former brewery just off Seven Dials, Hawksmoor is the spot for seriously good steak, seafood, and cocktails right in the heart of Covent Garden. Whether you’re settling in for a long lunch, grabbing a bite before or after the theatre, or just fancy a perfectly chilled martini at the bar, it’s the kind of place that feels special without being stuffy.The menu is all about top-quality British produce—grass-fed native-breed beef cooked over charcoal, sustainable seafood, and proper seasonal sides. And if you’re around on a Sunday, the roast is not to be missed: dry-aged beef, crispy beef-dripping roast potatoes, and ginormous Yorkshire puddings. Basically, great food, good people, and a place you’ll want to come back to.

5. Sexy Fish London

4.5

Awesome(3116)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mayfair

Booked 103 times today

Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.

6. The Parakeet

4.8

Exceptional(800)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Kentish Town

Booked 47 times today

Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room. Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for May open on the 1st April at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

7. The Drapers Arms

4.7

Exceptional(1613)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Angel

Booked 26 times today

GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of IslingtonVery much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.

8. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 42 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

9. Crispin

4.7

Exceptional(404)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 20 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

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10. Bocconcino Mayfair

4.3

Awesome(3112)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 44 times today

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino offers an authentic slice of Italy with a touch of London's contemporary flair. Our menu features a selection of over 300 wines, expertly curated cocktails, and authentic dishes that echo the diverse regions of Italy. From seasonal truffle delights and hand-crafted pasta to wood-oven pizza and daily fresh seafood, our chefs use only the finest ingredients to craft each dish.Our lively ambiance is enhanced with DJ nights, live music, and a bottomless brunch, offering a unique dining experience. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 'Best Italian Restaurants in London' and a nominee for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining in the capital.Thriving in London, Bocconcino is a beacon of exquisite food and service in stylish Mayfair. For live music, a DJ setting, or unmatched Italian fare, Bocconcino is your prime destination.

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Ant
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nathan, our waiter, was fantastic (as were all the staff), very helpful, knowledge and attentive. Food superb, wine superb, evening, superb.
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Hawksmoor Seven DialsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Covent Garden
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4.6
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Mosunmola
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I had a great time and I absolutely love the strawberry cheesecake yummy 😋
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Sexy Fish LondonPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mayfair
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A delish experience on our fourth anniversary. Staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was lovely and vibey and the food was top notch.
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Little Duck The PickleryPrice: Very Expensive• European• Dalston
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Delicious food. The service was prompt, friendly and helpful.
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Mildreds DalstonPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Dalston
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4.5
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jamesb
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 16, 2023
We tried this out last week Saturday, just had 3 starters to share. The lamb chops slow cooked, fried fish and chickpea and kale all absolutely beautiful We will be back. The lady who served us was very friendly too. Shukria!
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Five FingersPrice: Moderate• Indian• Dalston
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4.7

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