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1. Dalla
4.8
Exceptional(63)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Homerton
Booked 21 times today
A new neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Hackney, E9.Home-style cooking from Mitchell Damota and Gianmarco Leone.Interiors by Spazio Leone, in collaboration with Sicilian designer Oscar Piccolo.
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2. Pophams Restaurant - London Fields
4.7
Exceptional(32)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dalston
Booked 16 times today
Working with seasonal British and Italian produce, each dish takes inspiration from traditional Italian flavours and methods, with a creative approach. Transforming this daytime bakery to a lively neighbourhood restaurant, with small plates and pastas designed for sharing. Our wine list utilises a mixture of well and lesser known grapes; which when combined with innovative and often low intervention methods, create a diverse wine offering to pair harmoniously with our food.For any bookings over 6 people we require a set menu, contact bookings@pophamsbakery.com for more information.
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3. Tom's Pasta
4.7
Exceptional(137)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dalston
Booked 25 times today
A neighbourhood restaurant serving fresh, handmade pasta and lasagne better than your mum's. Perfect for date nights, catch ups with friends and parties for larger groups.
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4. Los Mochis London City
4.3
Awesome(1093)
Price: Very Expensive
• Pacific Rim • Liverpool Street
Booked 173 times today
Where Mexican & Japanese Cuisines Meet with City ViewsPerched above Broadgate Circle, Los Mochis London City promises an unparalleled fusion of vibrant Mexican and Japanese flavours with breathtaking city views. Explore diverse spaces, from the main dining area with a sushi bar to a scenic rooftop terrace, an intimate private dining room, a chic Agaveria bar & lounge, and an exclusive omakase experience. Each zone offers a unique ambiance, providing an unforgettable backdrop to savour the cityscape. Embark on a culinary journey that seamlessly blends Mexican and Japanese influences at Los Mochis London City, a top destination for a dynamic dining experience in the heart of the city.
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5. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.7
Exceptional(4207)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 60 times today
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
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6. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.4
Awesome(13553)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 134 times today
The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
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7. Hawksmoor Seven Dials
4.6
Exceptional(13167)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covent Garden
Booked 108 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.
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8. Bistro Freddie
4.6
Exceptional(353)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Shoreditch
Booked 31 times today
Bistro Freddie is a hot spot in London, known for its British and French cuisine. The restaurant is praised for its warm and fun environment, with reviews describing it as 'welcoming', 'romantic', and 'unpretentious'. Customers rave about the 'exceptional food, service and ambience', and the 'low key but high-end' feel. The restaurant's wine list, curated by Alex Price, is also highly praised.
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9. Riding House Fitzrovia
4.4
Awesome(4894)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Fitzrovia
Booked 65 times today
Riding House Fitzrovia is a hit with locals and visitors alike, known for its fun, informal neighborhood vibe and high-quality Modern European cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance is consistently praised in reviews, with customers describing it as 'lively,' 'welcoming,' and 'trendy.' The food is also highly rated, with many reviewers noting the 'excellent' and 'delicious' dishes. It's a place that offers great food, excellent service, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a 'hot spot' in Fitzrovia.
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10. The Quality Chop House
4.8
Exceptional(2613)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 55 times today
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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