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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 (1435)
£26 to £40
British
Barbican
"A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce." – Michael Reid
Top review
JohnVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely restaurant. Good menu. Reliable food and a nice environment. Punchy prices, even for London, but overall worth it.
"A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce." – Michael Reid
Top review
JohnVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely restaurant. Good menu. Reliable food and a nice environment. Punchy prices, even for London, but overall worth it.
The Drapers Arms
4.7 (1618)
£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
barbara
Dined 6 days ago
The Drapers Arms on a sunny Monday lunch time was perfect to meet with friends for a catch up-with delicious food plus the drinks choice was extensive - including non alcoholic options and Rose on tap! The staff were great - friendly and just the right level of attention.
"Always seasonal, their Sunday roasts are banging, and the landlord Nick is a great host." – Hus Vedat
Top review
barbara
Dined 6 days ago
The Drapers Arms on a sunny Monday lunch time was perfect to meet with friends for a catch up-with delicious food plus the drinks choice was extensive - including non alcoholic options and Rose on tap! The staff were great - friendly and just the right level of attention.
Benares
4.5 (6112)
£41 and over
Indian
Mayfair
"An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant." – Martin Morales
Top review
Amandine
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing dishes full of flavours. Friendly staff. We all loved it.
"An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant." – Martin Morales
Top review
Amandine
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing dishes full of flavours. Friendly staff. We all loved it.
Andrew Edmunds
4.7 (2171)
£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
Phil
Dined 2 days ago
Understated and outstanding. A really enjoyable exin every respect.
"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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Phil
Dined 2 days ago
Understated and outstanding. A really enjoyable exin every respect.
Cecconi's
4.6 (3063)
£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
Kim
Dined 2 days ago
We had a lovely evening, made even better by very attentive & friendly staff.
"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
Kim
Dined 2 days ago
We had a lovely evening, made even better by very attentive & friendly staff.
Clipstone
4.8 (2009)
£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
Richard
Dined 2 days ago
Another really great evening at Clipstone - a delight to be back
"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
Richard
Dined 2 days ago
Another really great evening at Clipstone - a delight to be back
FKABAM
4.6 (87)
£41 and over
Fusion / Eclectic
Highbury/Islington
"Fun, irreverent, surprising, affordable and always delicious. Black Axe is the nuts." – Andy Oliver
Top review
jon
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing food, different combinations of flavours and service was great.
"Fun, irreverent, surprising, affordable and always delicious. Black Axe is the nuts." – Andy Oliver
Top review
jon
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing food, different combinations of flavours and service was great.
som saa
4.6 (413)
£26 to £40
Thai
Shoreditch
"Fun, sexy food, cool and stylish with a completely relaxed atmosphere, taking Thai flavours to the max." – Martin Morales
Top review
Emily
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
Warm welcome, 4 of us for lunch. There was a la carte and a set menu to choose from, but the set menu is only provided for the whole table. Luckily, the dishes on the set menu today were cashew nuts with chilli and lime leaves, a beautiful, crunchy salad, duck curry, excellent mixed vegetables in garlic and oyster sauce, plus sticky and jasmine rice. We paid a supplement for a whole sea bass, fried. Dessert was also included.
"Fun, sexy food, cool and stylish with a completely relaxed atmosphere, taking Thai flavours to the max." – Martin Morales
Top review
Emily
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
Warm welcome, 4 of us for lunch. There was a la carte and a set menu to choose from, but the set menu is only provided for the whole table. Luckily, the dishes on the set menu today were cashew nuts with chilli and lime leaves, a beautiful, crunchy salad, duck curry, excellent mixed vegetables in garlic and oyster sauce, plus sticky and jasmine rice. We paid a supplement for a whole sea bass, fried. Dessert was also included.
Goodman Mayfair
4.7 (2236)
£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
Richard
Dined 6 days ago
Just aways delivers visit after visit, thats why its a favourite.
"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
Richard
Dined 6 days ago
Just aways delivers visit after visit, thats why its a favourite.
ROKA - Aldwych
4.5 (441)
£41 and over
Japanese
Aldwych
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
Peter
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
Great place with excellent food. But the noise becomes unbearable with the time
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
Peter
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
Great place with excellent food. But the noise becomes unbearable with the time
Franks Canteen
4.9 (324)
£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
Alison
Dined 1 day ago
Really great brunch at Frank’s canteen with friendly service. Not overcrowded and very relaxed experience, thank you!
"Great small place with a menu that is constantly changing. They have classics as well as experiments with different cuisines." – Tam Storrar
Top review
Alison
Dined 1 day ago
Really great brunch at Frank’s canteen with friendly service. Not overcrowded and very relaxed experience, thank you!
Park Chinois
4.6 (762)
£41 and over
Chinese
Mayfair
"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
ConorVIP
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
This place is amazing. We love it. The staff make the dining here excellent. The service is excellent. We have and will be back.
"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
ConorVIP
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
This place is amazing. We love it. The staff make the dining here excellent. The service is excellent. We have and will be back.
Blacklock Soho
4.7 (6086)
£25 and under
Steak
Soho
"I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!" – Tomer Amedi
Top review
Stephanie
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, great atmosphere and wonderful service.
"I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!" – Tomer Amedi
Top review
Stephanie
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, great atmosphere and wonderful service.
The Wolseley
4.5 (3947)
£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
GerhardVIP
Dined on Apr 3, 2025
A must in London for me, always great for a High Tea
"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
GerhardVIP
Dined on Apr 3, 2025
A must in London for me, always great for a High Tea
The Duke of Sussex
4.4 (734)
£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
GerardVIP
Dined on Mar 30, 2025
Great Mother’s Day experience!!! Daffodil’s and Prosecco were a great touch
"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
GerardVIP
Dined on Mar 30, 2025
Great Mother’s Day experience!!! Daffodil’s and Prosecco were a great touch
Primeur
4.6 (1135)
£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
SarahVIP
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
Wonderful evening. That cocquelet basquaise was marvellous.
"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
SarahVIP
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
Wonderful evening. That cocquelet basquaise was marvellous.
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
4.6 (2709)
£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
Tore
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
Fantastic food and service. Best restaurant in London if you like seefood.
"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
Tore
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
Fantastic food and service. Best restaurant in London if you like seefood.
Moro
4.6 (3497)
£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
PETER
Dined 3 days ago
First rate as always. It richly deserves its success.
"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
PETER
Dined 3 days ago
First rate as always. It richly deserves its success.
Tandoor Chop House at Covent Garden
4.6 (2488)
£25 and under
Indian
Covent Garden
"Premium cuts of meat, spiced and grilled over a charcoal tandoor." – Sameer Taneja
Top review
JohnVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Welcoming and lovely staff. The food is wonderful - every dish is a delight.
"Premium cuts of meat, spiced and grilled over a charcoal tandoor." – Sameer Taneja
Top review
JohnVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Welcoming and lovely staff. The food is wonderful - every dish is a delight.
Bellanger
4.5 (562)
£26 to £40
French
Islington
"The atmosphere and food is fantastic." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
MichaelVIP
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
An excellent brunch with very good service. Very nice location
"The atmosphere and food is fantastic." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
MichaelVIP
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
An excellent brunch with very good service. Very nice location
Ivy Market Grill
4.3 (18709)
£26 to £40
Contemporary 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
Jonny
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely super - thank you for a lovely breakfast. Super service - made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend.
"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
Jonny
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely super - thank you for a lovely breakfast. Super service - made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend.
Berners Tavern
4.6 (4483)
£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
KerrieVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing! Wonderful food and service. Will be back!
"The room is stunning and the food is great. It always feels like an occasion to go." – Tom Sellers
Top review
KerrieVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing! Wonderful food and service. Will be back!
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
4.7 (992)
£41 and over
French
Mayfair
"The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
JamesVIP
Dined on Feb 13, 2025
Everything was perfect. Staff was so friendly. Food was outstanding of world
"The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing." – Francesco Mazzei
Top review
JamesVIP
Dined on Feb 13, 2025
Everything was perfect. Staff was so friendly. Food was outstanding of world
Jikoni
4.7 (577)
£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
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Oct 4, 2024
Both the food and service were a joy … simple, clean flavours which combine beautifully and lovely, unobtrusive service. Great value for the quality of the experience. Would definitely recommend and would dine again. Thank you!
"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
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Oct 4, 2024
Both the food and service were a joy … simple, clean flavours which combine beautifully and lovely, unobtrusive service. Great value for the quality of the experience. Would definitely recommend and would dine again. Thank you!
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
4.7 (1954)
£25 and under
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
Kevin
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing experience. Great menu design, fantastic staff. Very memorable experience!
"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
Kevin
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing experience. Great menu design, fantastic staff. Very memorable experience!
Restaurant Story London
4.8 (1101)
£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
Felicity
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent dinner at restaurant story. The food was creative and the wine pairing was incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The atmosphere is relaxed but still very special. The service was attentive and unobtrusive, really great team!
"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
Felicity
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent dinner at restaurant story. The food was creative and the wine pairing was incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The atmosphere is relaxed but still very special. The service was attentive and unobtrusive, really great team!
The Ninth
4.6 (565)
£41 and over
Mediterranean
Fitzrovia
"Very high-quality food in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Good choice of sharing plates." – Henrik Ritzen
Top review
Paul John
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent, we had the set dinner and we were fed really well. Mako-san took great care of us, making sure everything was perfect! The ambience and vibe of the restaurant was amazing as well, thank you once again for the great hospitality
"Very high-quality food in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Good choice of sharing plates." – Henrik Ritzen
Top review
Paul John
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent, we had the set dinner and we were fed really well. Mako-san took great care of us, making sure everything was perfect! The ambience and vibe of the restaurant was amazing as well, thank you once again for the great hospitality
Ristorante Frescobaldi London
4.6 (627)
£41 and over
Italian
Mayfair
"White truffle tagliolini, when in season, is not to be missed!" – Hus Vedat
Top review
Gianmarco
Dined on Apr 1, 2025
Perfect as usual nice servicd nice food nice people
"White truffle tagliolini, when in season, is not to be missed!" – Hus Vedat
Top review
Gianmarco
Dined on Apr 1, 2025
Perfect as usual nice servicd nice food nice people
Fischers
4.6 (702)
£26 to £40
Austrian
Marylebone
Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree
Top review
FergusVIP
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
A wonderful restaurant,great food,ambiance & service. We shared a twice baked soufflé as a starter which was perfect followed by two perfect Wienerschnitzel,and then shared a very good apple strudel. The ambiance was very good as was the service and the bill very reasonable. Well done,firing on all cylinders. We will be back!
Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree
Top review
FergusVIP
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
A wonderful restaurant,great food,ambiance & service. We shared a twice baked soufflé as a starter which was perfect followed by two perfect Wienerschnitzel,and then shared a very good apple strudel. The ambiance was very good as was the service and the bill very reasonable. Well done,firing on all cylinders. We will be back!
The Winter Garden
4.7 (1789)
£41 and over
Modern European
Marylebone
Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia
Top review
Wayne
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing space and excellent service. Set menu price was good value for money. Food was good. It was our anniversary and we were given a lovely extra desert at the end for the occasion.
Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia
Top review
Wayne
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing space and excellent service. Set menu price was good value for money. Food was good. It was our anniversary and we were given a lovely extra desert at the end for the occasion.
The Morgan Arms
4.3 (706)
£25 and under
British
Mile End
Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma
Top review
Clodagh
Dined on Mar 30, 2025
Love this pub but disappointed with the food. We booked a table for Mother’s Day, great atmosphere, staff were brilliant really nice and very attentive. Our roast dinners were warm not hot and disappointed with the roast potato’s which had no flavour, the beef and other veg was tasty, the dinner just needed to be hotter.
Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma
Top review
Clodagh
Dined on Mar 30, 2025
Love this pub but disappointed with the food. We booked a table for Mother’s Day, great atmosphere, staff were brilliant really nice and very attentive. Our roast dinners were warm not hot and disappointed with the roast potato’s which had no flavour, the beef and other veg was tasty, the dinner just needed to be hotter.
OPSO
4.7 (1519)
£41 and over
Greek
Marylebone
Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M
Top review
JackieVIP
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
All berry pancake and the truffle scrambled egg are divine. The lamb shank tastes a bit greasy, which might be because the dish is not “hot” enough, ie borderline of warm-room temperature. Service felt a bit “cold” from a waiter.
Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M
Top review
JackieVIP
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
All berry pancake and the truffle scrambled egg are divine. The lamb shank tastes a bit greasy, which might be because the dish is not “hot” enough, ie borderline of warm-room temperature. Service felt a bit “cold” from a waiter.
ROKA - Canary Wharf
4.5 (648)
£41 and over
Japanese
Canary Wharf
Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt
Top review
Danielle
Dined on Mar 27, 2025
 Customer service was absolutely exceptional. I wish I took the person’s name, but please check and ensure that he is rewarded because he was amazing! Food is delicious. The ambiance was spot on, the dining chairs were comfortable, and I loved that we weren’t rushed off the table. Would definitely go back.
Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt
Top review
Danielle
Dined on Mar 27, 2025
 Customer service was absolutely exceptional. I wish I took the person’s name, but please check and ensure that he is rewarded because he was amazing! Food is delicious. The ambiance was spot on, the dining chairs were comfortable, and I loved that we weren’t rushed off the table. Would definitely go back.
Chotto Matte Soho
4.4 (2411)
£41 and over
Peruvian
Soho
Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Very loud music playing the whole evening. Was very hard to hold a conversation without shouting. Asked them to lower the volume a bit, they said sure, but didn’t actually do that. Food was pretty great though, especially ceviche and miso black cod
Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Very loud music playing the whole evening. Was very hard to hold a conversation without shouting. Asked them to lower the volume a bit, they said sure, but didn’t actually do that. Food was pretty great though, especially ceviche and miso black cod
ROKA - Charlotte Street
4.4 (274)
£41 and over
Japanese
Fitzrovia
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
LouiseVIP
Dined on Mar 27, 2025
Food superb and service spot on. A regular of ours and consistently good.
"Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time." – Miles Kirby
Top review
LouiseVIP
Dined on Mar 27, 2025
Food superb and service spot on. A regular of ours and consistently good.

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