Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in London

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

The Parlour at The Ned London

4.7

4.7 (495)

£41 and over

International

Bank

About the restaurant

For dinner or cocktails accompanied by jazz and cabaret, The Parlour is an intimate lounge adorned in dark floral wallpaper, where well-known industry names play alongside hotly-tipped new acts. Executive Head Chef Lee Kebble’s menu features Caviar, Steak Au Poivre, Chicken Kiev as well as a luxurious shellfish selection. Plus, there’s a sizeable wine and cocktail list.

For all dinner bookings, an entertainment cover charge of £20 per person will be applied and guests will also have special access to The Vault after dinner* – subject to availability. Fee does not apply to Ned's Club members.

Guests under the age of 18 are not permitted. Please note The Ned reserves the right to refuse or cancel any reservation either ahead or upon arrival.

Top review

Kenneth

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Great night out, loved the music and the ambience. Set menu was good value and service attentive. Would visit again.

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Experience

A La Carte - £20pp Entertainment cover charge

Nina

4.6

4.6 (62)

£41 and over

Italian

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Nina is an Italian inspired restaurant, reimagining tradition with a bold, modern twist.

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Cherie

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great! You have to get the house focaccia and the tuna tartare linguine!

Ristorante Frescobaldi London

4.6

4.6 (625)

£41 and over

Italian

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Ristorante Frescobaldi London, is the first standalone restaurant and wine bar from Italy’s oldest and most respected wine dynasty; Frescobaldi and The Good Food Society.

Set in one of Mayfair’s most iconic mews, Frescobaldi London serves fresh Italian dishes in a spacious and stylish environment, all complemented with the finest Tuscan wines. The restaurant also has a serene out-door terrace away from the hustle and bustle of Regent Street, perfect for brisk lunches, after-work cocktails and leisurely dinners.

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Gianmarco

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Perfect as usual nice servicd nice food nice people

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Experience

Set Dinner Menu

Experience

Two courses lunch menu

Dalston Jazz Bar

4.6

4.6 (188)

£25 and under

Seafood

Dalston

About the restaurant

“A stones throw away from Dalston Kingsland Station you will find The Dalston Jazz Bar. It’s a full on restaurant up until 10 PM. They serve an array of fresh seafood as well as yummy beer from a local brewery and cocktails. The live band plays throughout the night with a few breaks. After 10 PM they clear all tables and chairs to create a dance floor and this place then really starts to rock! We don't do vegan or vegetarian food. We specialize in fish. Tuesdays are our LGBTQ night, but everyone is welcome. Tuesdays will now feature live jazz bands."

Top review

sophie

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

very fun, but make sure you go with people who all like fish because you don’t get to choose your courses

Boisdale of Belgravia

4.5

4.5 (788)

£41 and over

British

Victoria

About the restaurant

Lively Scottish restaurant in Belgravia, London with a cigar terrace, extensive whisky & negroni bars, private dining rooms and daily LIVE MUSIC - serving modern British dishes and the finest whiskies. The interior features chic and elegant décor, including leather chairs, plush tartan carpets and an impressive collection of original artwork and memorabilia.

Our Executive Chef, Andy Rose, scours the UK for the finest ingredients from small-scale producers, so you can indulge in the very best. One dish you simply cannot miss is the Roast Dumfriesshire Blackface Haggis.

Our talented Bar team curate ever changing exquisite whisky, wine and cocktail lists, that are widely considered the best in London. In 2022, The World of Fine Wine awarded us the Best Spirits List in the World and included us in the Top Ten wine lists in London.

All these factors combined with our spectacular daily live music and late licence, makes for a great and memorable night out in Central London.

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Brian

Dined on Mar 26, 2025

Excellent food and attentive staff with good attention to detail.

28-50 By Night

4.5

4.5 (223)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Marylebone

About the restaurant

28°-50° by Night brings the same sophisticated yet relaxed approach to wine and food which is characteristic of 28°-50°, but with a twist. Live jazz and blues music sets the ambiance as you dine from our seasonal modern European A La Carte menu which is served until 1am. Our in-house team of passionate sommeliers are always on hand to help pair your meal with our exquisite wine list. 28°-50° by Night offers an intimate underground atmosphere which, paired with the live band, evokes a sense of decadence reminiscent of the 1920s jazz scene. If you fancy dipping away from the stir of modern city life for a relaxed night of great food, wine and music, our friendly staff are ready to welcome you.

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Darren

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Amazing evening from the time we arrived until th end. Service made you feel very welcome and the music was fantastic. The food was excellent and the wine was very good and very good range and excellent cocktails.

Sheesh Mayfair

4.1

4.1 (36)

£41 and over

Turkish

Mayfair

About the restaurant

To book tables for 10 guests or more, please call our booking hotline at 020 8559 1155. You can also enquire about "The Sheesh Party Menu," 3 Course Celebration Menu, £50 Per Person, for Parties of 10 and over.
Indulge in opulent dining at Sheesh Mayfair. Experience exquisite flavours, lavish ambience, and impeccable service that redefine upscale dining. Elevate your culinary journey with us, from sumptuous dishes to an atmosphere of luxury.

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Luke

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Had a great night, very happy that as a party of 2 we were sat on a table for 4.. Food was amazing, brought to the table very quickly from ordering.. Only slight negative was the waiters were standing around chatting and we just happened to be seated by the till, so was slightly annoying.. But overall very happy

Azzurra Chelsea

4.1

4.1 (44)

£41 and over

Italian

Chelsea

About the restaurant

From boat to table, Azzurra brings La Dolce Aqua to Sloane Street, a standout among Sloane Square restaurants. Experience the finest seafood from the British Isles, prepared with the elegance and simplicity of Italian cooking. Join us for an authentic Italian lunch or an exquisite dinner in the vibrant heart of London. Or, simply visit our 16-metre bar and terrace for a perfectly crafted cocktail, including our signature ‘Sgroppino’—always stirred, never shaken.

Azzurra will be the perfect Chelsea spot to host various private events including family lunches, intimate dinners, cocktail receptions, press and product launches and more!

A maximum of 20 seated or 40 standing in our private dining room
Exclusively hire the venue for up to 200 standing or 100 seated

Contact us to find out more!

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Isabelle

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Lovely food and decor however the music was too loud

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Experience

Weekday Lunch Menu - 2 Course £30

Experience

Amalfi Brunch

Amici Soho

4.1

4.1 (43)

£26 to £40

Italian

Soho

About the restaurant

Amici Soho is an Italian Mediterranean boutique bar and restaurant. Located in the heart of Soho.
The perfect environment for an after-work dinner, fun evening with friends, birthdays or celebrations. We have live entertainment every week! Call us for more information. We are available for group bookings and private hire.
Bookings of 9 guests and more is £55 min spend per person. We will also need a pre order of all food.
Cancelling your booking will forfeit your deposit.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

manager was on top of it! i believe her name is maria… we loved her!! everybody was very attentive and the food was super tasty!

Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant

3.9

3.9 (47)

£26 to £40

Soul food

Stratford

About the restaurant

Discover Soul Mama, an immersive dining & music experience blending the vibrant culinary traditions of Africa, the Caribbean and South America. Listed in the Evening Standard’s "Top Restaurants to Look Forward to in 2024,"

Launched by acclaimed musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown OBE DL with music manager and creative entrepreneur Adetokunbo “T” Oyelola, Soul Mama is not just a restaurant but a celebration of music and food. Through a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, Soul Mama became a Guinness World Record Holder as the largest Kickstarter-funded restaurant globally.

Under the inspired direction of Executive Chef Aleandro Brown, Soul Mama’s menu celebrates a rich fusion of flavours that transports diners on a culinary journey. His passion for cooking was cultivated in Jamaica, learning from Grandma's kitchen. He has honed his expertise across prestigious kitchens, from The Ritz to Gordon Ramsay's establishments.

Join us on a live music night or for an intimate dinner.

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Diana

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

A lovely venue with great choice of food and cocktails.

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