Are you looking for cool new places to eat in London? From upscale restaurants to Instagrammable cafes and traditional bistros, there are many great London eateries that you should not miss. As long-time Londoners, here is our pick of the best luxury restaurants in London.
Top Luxury Restaurants in London
From celebrity chef dining to award-winning menus, London’s restaurant scene has something for every foodie. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most exquisite restaurants the city has to offer.
Whether you’re searching for a romantic dinner or an extravagant night out on the town, these exceptional eateries will make your night one to remember. So sit back and get ready to discover culinary experiences that go above and beyond – it’s time to explore London’s most luxurious restaurants!
1. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is a prestigious three Michelin-starred restaurant located within The Dorchester hotel in London, England. Ducasse is one of the most celebrated French chefs worldwide. He holds 18 Michelin stars across his restaurants.
Dining at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is considered one of the finest and most luxurious gastronomic experiences in London. Reservations are highly coveted and the multi-course tasting menus come at a very high premium price point.
The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA
2. Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
Hélène Darroze’s eponymous restaurant delivers an exceptional fine dining experience blending French tradition with her innovative culinary artistry. The elegant yet relaxed dining room within the iconic Connaught Hotel features warm wood tones.
Hélène Darroze is a renowned French chef who earned her first Michelin star at age 32. She oversees this restaurant with two Michelin stars, as well as others in Paris and Moscow.
The menus change regularly and feature intricate flavor combinations and artistic plating presentations.
Carlos Place, London W1K 2AL
3. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
Set in an elegant townhouse in Chelsea, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is Gordon Ramsay’s flagship fine dining restaurant. Since earning three Michelin stars in 2001, a prestigious honor it has retained for over 20 years, the restaurant has captivated diners.
The opulent yet intimate dining rooms exude refinement with plush furnishings and impeccable service. The restaurant offers exquisitely prepared classic French dishes made from premium seasonal ingredients.
The food menu includes signature dishes like beef wellington, langoustine casserole, and soufflés. A meal at this iconic London address represents the epitome of indulgent fine dining under the name of one of the world’s most recognized chef personalities.
68 Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HP
3. Brasserie of Light
A department store might seem like a surprising location for this swanky restaurant from Caprice Holdings, yet it works. This all day brasserie has been a resounding success from the moment it opened.
Brasserie of Light features Art Deco inspired interiors by Martin Brudnizki and the largest Damien Hirst artwork in London. The gigantic Pegasus horse towers over diners tucking into favourites such as chicken milanese and spaghettini lobster.
We particularly like the King crab with avocado and watermelon, the tuna carpaccio with citrus ponzu dressing and wasabi mayo, the popcorn shrimp and the blackened cod with broccoli and truffle wafu dressing.
Duke Street, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB
4. Muse by Tom Aikens
Nestled discreetly in a quiet mews street in Belgravia, Muse London is the stylish new restaurant by Tom Aikens. One of the most renowned British chefs, Tom was the youngest British chef ever to receive 2 Michelin stars, aged just 26.
Spread over 2 floors of a former Georgian mews house, the restaurant has open kitchens on both floors. With only 25 covers, diners have a fantastic view of the food prep and can ask the chefs questions.
We tried the six course tasting menu at £95, which leaves you feeling pleasantly full but not overwhelmed. There’s also a three course lunch menu and a ten course tasting menu, priced at £145.
Each dish is skillfully executed and a feast for the eyes as well as your taste buds. One of the stand out dishes is Sea Lavender, served in a handmade ceramic bowl, with mackerel, daikon, sesame purée and kombu.
Our personal favourite is The Essence,which focuses on one ingredient in different forms, sourced from a Norfolk farm. The humble beetroot has star quality when prepared with blood orange, nasturtium leaves and fermented cucumber.
38 Groom Place, Belgravia, London SW1X 7BA
5. VyTA
For authentic Italian cuisine in Covent Garden, head to VyTA. With a fantastic location on Covent Garden Piazza, VyTA has a spacious ground floor terrace and two first floor terraces.
The decor is extremely stylish, from the orange velvet seating to the dark green walls and gold accents. This attention to detail is carried through into the food.
Executive Chef, Dino De Bellis, has devised a menu that is true to his Roman roots. Dishes such as seasonal mixed mushroom risotto and boneless lamb rack with Winter roasted vegetables are perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented.
For dessert, the Gianduja chocolate, caramelized hazlenut, red berry and vanilla lussuria tartelette is a real delight.
21 The Market, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RD
6. Geode Restaurant and Bar
Geode Restaurant and Bar is the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Tucked away in a quaint Beauchamp Place townhouse in Knightsbridge, this culinary gem offers a menu of heavenly Mediterranean and Asian dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Geode is the brainchild of Salvatore Broccu, formerly of the Novikov Group.
The restaurant’s interior is equally impressive, with plush furnishings, atmospheric lighting, and a cosy ambiance that sets the tone for a memorable dining experience. What sets Geode Restaurant and Bar apart, however, is the friendly and attentive service.
The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about the menu and will go above and beyond to ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of perfect. Geode’s expert sommelier will guide you on your choice of wine – in my case a low acidity one for health reasons!
Standout dishes were the vitello tonnato, sea bass with yuzu and truffle, octopus cooked in traditional gallega style, seabream tartare with watermelon and the salt baked cod. Save some room for the Paris Brest choux pastry dessert and the Japanese cheesecake served with strawberry and shiso compote.
14-15 Beauchamp Place, London SW3 1NQ
7. Fazenda London
Fazenda is a stylish Brazilian restaurant chain that specializes in rodízio-style dining. It features an all-you-can-eat selection of various grilled meats that are carved tableside.
In the rodízio style, servers continuously bring succulent cuts of meat like picanha (rump steak), lamb, fillet steak, chicken, and Brazilian sausages to each table until diners signal they are full.
In addition to the rodízio meats, there is an extensive gourmet salad bar with hot and cold Brazilian appetizers. Fazenda’s grilled pineapple is a great way to finish your meal. We can also recommend the Fazenda Sweet Box, containing five classic Argentinian and Brazilian petit-fours.
As well as the beautiful main restaurant and three private dining rooms on the first floor, there’s the stunning Fino bar on the ground floor.
Address: 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 1GT
8. Parrillan
Nestled in the heart of the Coal Drops Yard development in Kings Cross, Parrillan has a large outdoor terrace. One of the best fine-dining restaurants in London, it’s right next door to Barrafina, and part of the same group.
Diners can cook their meals on table-top grills and savour dry-aged picanha and Iberico pork. There’s a good selection of snacks and small plates which are actually pretty filling.
Try the ovos com tomate with Dorset crab, a tasty blend of eggs, tomato and crab or the choriço naan with Requeijão cheese. Tuna tiborna with sourdough is a simple yet delicious snack of tuna on roasted bread with garlic and olive oil.
Coal Drops Yard, Stable Street, Kings Cross, London N1C 4PW
9. Vintry Kitchen
The Ampersand hotel in South Kensington is known for its stylish decor and tasty food, and now they’ve opened a City outpost, Vintry & Mercer.
The Vintry Kitchen is just one of the three places to eat within the hotel. There’s also the charming Mercer Roof Terrace and an atmospheric basement speakeasy cocktail bar called Do Not Disturb.
Specializing in Asian tapas, Vintry Kitchen has some tasty small plates such as tea smoked baby back ribs and cod grilled with yuzu koysu and fennel dashi. We particularly like the padron peppers with miso and sesame to start.
Meat eaters will also love the beef tartare with crispy shallots, truffle, soy egg yolk and miso. Don’t miss the wagyu katsu sando, the teriyaki sea trout and the sweet and spicy fried peanut chicken with pickled daikon.
To finish, we recommend the matcha green tea opera cake with berry sorbet and the lychee and sake koi fish. These aren’t actually fish but they’re shaped just like them!
19-20 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU
10. Novikov
Located in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov Restaurant and Bar offers an unparalleled dining experience. The restaurant’s sophisticated and elegant atmosphere is matched only by the exceptional quality of its menu items.
This luxurious London eatery boasts both an Italian and an Asian restaurant, as well as a lounge bar. In Novikov Asian Restaurant, guests can indulge in the finest fresh seafood delicacies. Novikov also offers a selection of beautifully presented sushi rolls, each one a masterpiece of flavor and texture.
The wine list features many great European and New World options. There’s also an extensive cocktails and spirits list.
50A Berkeley Sreet, London W1J 8HA
11. Volta do Mar
Portugese cuisine is increasingly popular, so Volta do Mar is sure to be a hit. Located in a historic townhouse on Tavistock Street, this Chelsea restaurant specializes in Portugese cuisine with an international twist.
Volta do Mar is the brainchild of husband and wife Simon Mullins and Isabel Almeida Da Silva, who was born in Portugal. Chef George Tannock has created dishes with Portugese, Goan and Asian influences.
The friendly staff will talk you through the menu and can recommend Portugese wines too. We really enjoyed the 850 Vinho Tinto Douro, a balanced red wine from the iconic Douro wine region. It worked well with all the dishes that we sampled.
From the main courses, we recommend the fish and tiger prawn moqueca, a warming fish stew or the arroz de marisco seafood rice. Finish with a succulent pudim casa de Santo Amaro with orange and Madeira or a white chocolate serradura and raspberry, a specialty of Macau.
100 Draycott Avenue, London SW3 3AD
12. Bob Bob Ricard
Located in the heart of Soho, Bob Bob Ricard stands out as one of the best luxury restaurants in London. This eatery exudes an air of elegance and class – the perfect ambiance for a stylish night out.
As you take in the plush velvet booths, the striking Art Deco features and the charming Murano glass chandeliers, you can’t help but feel pampered and indulged. And let’s not forget the iconic Press for Champagne button at every table, which epitomizes the quintessential Bob Bob Ricard experience.
Having opened its doors in 2008, Bob Bob Ricard has a menu that expertly combines classic and contemporary British cuisine. From the impeccably cooked steak to the tantalizing Lobster Mac & Cheese, every dish is created with skill and finesse. In short, Bob Bob Ricard is a must-visit for anyone who wants to savor the ultimate fine dining experience in London.
1 Upper James Street, London W1F 9DF
13. Claude Bosi at Bibendum
Claude Bosi at Bibendum is a two Michelin-starred restaurant located in the iconic Michelin House building in Chelsea, London. It features a stunning stained glass ceiling and art nouveau decor.
Claude Bosi trained under culinary legends such as Alain Pallard, but developed his own distinctive style at Bibendum, combining French traditions with modern flourishes. The contemporary Mediterranean cuisine is focused on seasonal ingredients.
Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London SW3 6RD
Final Thoughts on the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in London
From the most ritzy fine dining establishments to more casual gems, one thing remains certain: London is home to some truly world-class restaurants. Whether you’re a local or visiting for a short amount of time, it can be hard to choose which eateries are worth your time and money.
We hope this article has been helpful in narrowing down the superb selection of fancy restaurants in London. If you’re still looking for more ideas for activities in London, please check out our other articles about entertainment venues, shopping spots and areas of attraction. Until then, bon appétit!
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