Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in City of London

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in City of 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!

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay - High

4.9

4.9 (15)

£41 and over

French

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Welcome to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay - High. RGR High is a unique dining experience, where you will be welcomed to an intimate space featuring the most incredible panoramic views across London, from level 60 of the magnificent 22 Bishopsgate. We are bringing Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to the sky, the highest culinary experience in London, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the artistry and finesse of the chefs and front of house team from an unforgettable setting. Reserve your table online today.

Top review

Andre

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing expérience . Fantastic service in a fantastic place. we have apprecied the ambient, and we had sea Mr Gordon Ramsey. This expérience will stay in our heart . Thanks a lot ❤️

Bife

4.8

4.8 (732)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Aldgate

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bife Grill, your independent go-to spot for authentic Argentinian food in London's vibrant Middlesex Street, near Shoreditch. Our grilled steaks, sourced from Argentina, are simply irresistible. As a top-rated steakhouse, we boast a diverse menu featuring mouthwatering cuts like ribeye, sirloin, amongst others.

Don't miss our Lomitos Sandwiches and Empanadas. Whether it's a hearty dinner or a casual lunch, our cozy ambiance is perfect for any occasion. Conveniently located near Spitalfields and Liverpool Street, we're easily accessible for those searching 'restaurants near me' or 'steakhouses near me'.

Please note, our kitchen closes and stops taking orders at 9:00 PM. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience and see why we're among London's best Argentinian restaurants!

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Katherine

Dined 4 days ago

Five of us had ribeye or fillet steak. The steaks were perfectly cooked, the starters before were amazing and the wine recommendations superb!

The Quality Chop House

4.8

4.8 (2615)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.

Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning.

We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.

In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.

If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

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Rosemary

Dined 2 days ago

The best Sunday roast beef lunch I have ever eaten. Every bite was a delight. Smoked brisket was an unexpected surprise… fabulous. Everything was presented beautifully and was hot…(can’t stand a cold meal)…. Olive oil over ice cream? What? Oh yes. Confit potatoes deserve a special mention too. Great value, and we will definitely be back

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Capezzana olive oil ice cream

Restaurant St. Barts

4.8

4.8 (140)

£41 and over

British

Farringdon

About the restaurant

A British Tasting Menu experience for Dinner, and shorter Set Menu for Lunch - tucked away in London’s Smithfield the dining room overlooks the historical Church of St Bartholomew the Great. We received our first Michelin Star in March 2023 and were awarded a Michelin Green Star in February 2024 - making us the only London restaurant to hold both awards.

Tues - Sat Dinner | Tasting Menu | £160pp
Tues - Sat Lunch | Short or Long Set Lunch | £70/£110pp

Restaurant St. Barts is the culmination of passion & hard work from three long-term friends Johnnie, Luke & Toby - the team behind NEST restaurant in Shoreditch. It is a celebration of British produce in the heart of historical London.

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Emiel

Dined 7 days ago

Very nice and cozy restaurant, friendly staff and the food was excellent!

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Experience

Fire Series | St. Barts x Grace & Savour

The Don

4.6

4.6 (58)

£41 and over

Modern European

Bank

About the restaurant

Established as one of the top restaurants in the square mile, this City Institution has been refurbished and modernised and will once again offer modern European cuisine with seasonal changing menu’s relying on the finest locally sourced produce. Once again the Don will have large, diverse wine list with the City largest selection of Ports and fine wines.

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OCFoodSnobVIP

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

We were visiting London and wanted to splurge on one dinner. This was a very nice choice. We ordered the duck and the John Dory w shrimp. Both meals were delicious. The wines they recommended were excellent. It was a quiet evening in the restaurant and the service was great.

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Experience

Champagne & Oysters

Angler - London

4.7

4.7 (1138)

£41 and over

Seafood

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Perched at the top of South Place Hotel, the Michelin-starred Angler restaurant showcases sustainable seafood from British waters, paired with the best seasonal and local produce. Overseen by Executive Chef, Craig Johnston, the menu features picture perfect dishes and accomplished pairings.

Our Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier bring their rare expertise to the team, making Angler a complete gourmet experience. In addition to the main dining room, Angler has a roof terrace, intimate bar and semi-private dining area known as ‘the Chef’s View.’

We can accommodate most dietary requirements, unfortunately we are not able to cater to guest with allergies to fish, shellfish and crustaceans’

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Tony

Dined 5 days ago

Great meal and the staff there were so attentive and professional. Really enjoyed the little extra touch of going into the kitchen to meet Craig and his team. Even got our son a fun keepsake for the experience. From first course to last all dishes were excellent and we debated for a long time after which course was our favourite.

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Celebrate Our 12th Michelin Star With Us

Tanakatsu

4.8

4.8 (954)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Clerkenwell

About the restaurant

A contemporary Japanese diner,
based on Katsu Specialists throughout Japan.

We strive to produce the finest
Katsu and Teri-Yaki by using our own family recipes.

Believing in Simplicity, Honesty and Quality.

TANAKATSU team.

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Emma

Dined 7 days ago

Love Tanakatsu! This was my second time here. Firstly, the staff are so friendly and attentive they’re just awesome. Secondly, they were very nice to our dog, which was very kind! And finally! The food is always delicious: pork katsu set, miso, green tea and a side of Kara age. I think the iberico upgrade wasn’t worth it (because their default pork is really good) and the fried chicken side was too much fry (but don’t get me wrong - was delicious!!!!). But honestly the flavours and quality are amazing and the portions are VERY generous. Love this place and would definitely recommend!!!!

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Stem and Stem - Restaurant and Florist

4.8

4.8 (62)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

St Paul's

About the restaurant

Michelin-trained chef Edward Boarland along with business partner Dee Reid have launched a new concept restaurant, wine bar and florist at 12 Bow Lane in London, called Stem and Stem.

The concept of Stem + Stem champions British produce, both in the kitchen and the
florist, where possible sourcing as many local ingredients and products from South
East Farmers who advocate sustainability so they can bring the best product to the
table for their guests.

Guests should expect a dynamic menu at Stem + Stem, which changes more than
seasonally. Ed often seeks inspiration from everyday life transporting this straight to
the kitchen with new menu additions every few weeks.

Top review

Chris

Dined 5 days ago

My third time at Stem & Stem. This restaurant is exceptional. The food is the highlight, of course, but the ambience and service are of the highest quality too. The addition of an expert florist enhances the ambience as well as the availability of beautiful bouquets and other small gifts. Just a great place all round.

High Timber

4.7

4.7 (856)

£26 to £40

Steak

St Paul's

About the restaurant

Relaxed wine dining next to the Thames. High Timber has a red meat orientated menu, 2 wine cellars with 40 000 bottles, and a cheese and biltong room with seasonal cheeses.

Top review

Peter

Dined 5 days ago

Great venue on the Thames - best steak I've ever had

Blacklock City

4.8

4.8 (4708)

£25 and under

Steak

Bank

About the restaurant

Blacklock a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old electricity substation on the site of London"s oldest meat market. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.

We have limited spaces for Walk-ins, so we encourage booking in advance to avoid disappointment during busy times.

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Mat

Dined 1 day ago

Blacklock rarely disappoints. Took a member of my team here to celebrate their exam successes. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was good.

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