Recommended City Restaurants

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City Restaurants

City slickers with their expense accounts are certainly spoilt for choice. The best restaurants in The City exude style, sophistication and dribbingly delicious concoctions. Whilst the perception of restaurants in the area tends to be that they are ludicrously expensive this is not in fact the case. The best restaurants in The City offer great views, top notch cooking and a range of interiors that are equally suited to business meetings or romantic meals for two.
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Gigalum
7 Cavendish Parade, Clapham South, SW4 9DW
  • Beautiful sun terrace overlooking Clapham Common
  • Freshly updated menu by award winning chef Paula Sachs
  • Closest thing to Ibiza in London
  • Biggest weekly Sunday parties around
1 Lombard Street
(Modern European)
1 Lombard Street is another one of these excellent restaurants converted from the buildings of forgotten banks in the City.
1 Lombard Street,
The City,
London,
EC3V 9AA
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1 Lombard Street Brasserie
(Modern European)
The brasserie at the same location is similarly impressive.
1 Lombard Street,
The City,
London,
EC3V 9AA
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1901 Restaurant is a stylish and sophisticated restaurant located within the Andaz Hotel. The Grade II listed dining room provides a stylish environment in which to enjoy simply cooked seasonal British food, and with three menus to choose from you can enjoy a casual or formal dining experience to suit your mood.
Andaz Hotel,
40 Liverpool Street,
The City,
London,
EC2M 7QN
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Bangalore Express
(Indian)
Bangalore Express serves modern, good-looking food in cool, slick surroundings at eminently reasonable prices.
1 Corbet Court, Gracechurch Street,
Bank,
London,
EC3V 0AT
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Bangers
(British)
A popular haunt for the businessman and his fellow colleagues, this wonderful establishment serves up hearty British classics in Moorgate.
Eldon House,
2-12 Wilson Street,
Moorgate,
London,
EC2M 2TE
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The Bevis Marks Restaurant
(Modern European)
From filling all day breakfasts to a full A La Carte menu in the evening, you will find all your dining needs catered for in the City at Bevis Marks Restaurant and Bar. A popular venue for the business lunch.
Bevis Marks,
London,
EC3A 5DQ
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Bonds
(French)
Combining classic sophistication with city chic, Bonds Restaurant and Bar on Threadneedle Street is a fresh alternative to City Dining.
5 Threadneedle Street,
The City,
London,
EC2R 8AY
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Brasserie Blanc
(French)
Raymond Blanc opens his first London restaurant, Brasserie Blanc on Threadneedle Street. A variety of French starters, mains and desserts are served within stylish surroundings.
60 Threadneedle Street,
Bank,
London,
EC2R 8HP
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Browns
(British)
This exceptional brasserie in the city on Old Jewry was establish over thirty years ago and continues to attract the suited ladies and gentlemen.
8 Old Jewry,
The City,
London,
EC2R 8DN
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Cafe Below
(British, Vegetarian)
Cafe Below offers a varied choice of vegetarian, meat and fish dishes prepared using fresh and seasonal produce.
St Mary-Le-Bow,
Cheapside,
London,
EC2V 6AU
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If you love fresh and flavourful seafood then delightful Catch restaurant is the place for you. Serving an extensive menu bursting with both old and new exciting dishes, with attentive service it makes for a highly enjoyable dining experience. The restaurant also boasts a fantastic crustacean display.
Andaz London ,
40 Liverpool Street,
Liverpool Street,
London,
EC2M 7QN
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The Chancery
(Modern European)
The Chancery boasts sleek surroundings with elegant and modern decor. The Chancery serves Modern European cuisine using only the finest of ingredients accompanied with a world wine list to compliment all dishes.
9 Cursitor Street,
Chancery Lane,
London,
EC4A 1LL
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From the people behind Westminster's highly successful Cinnamon Club comes Cinnamon Kitchen, which offers a more informal dining experience than its sister venue without compromising on service or quality.
9 Devonshire Square,
The City,
London,
EC2M 4YL
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Coq d'Argent
(French)
Coq d'Argent is one of the capital's restaurants with the most impressive views thanks to its roof terrace across the way from the Bank of England.
No 1 Poultry,
The City,
London,
EC2R 8EJ
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The Counting House offers comfort food to City workers on Cornhill.
50 Cornhill,
The City,
London,
EC3V 3PD
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Eight Restaurant
(Modern European)
Eight Restaurant is located on the fifth floor of Eight Members Club in Moorgate and is open to all...for now.
1 Dysart Street,
Moorgate,
London,
EC2A 2BS
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Goldfish
(Chinese)
Goldfish is a stylish restaurant that also has a basement cocktail bar and a Tokyo inspired karaoke booth.

The menu is distinctly Chinese but also uses Szechuan, Japanese and Mongolian influences. Regular Oriental tasting nights are hosted at Goldfish.
46 Gresham Street,
Bank,
London,
EC2V 7AY
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Greens Restaurant and Oyster Bar
(British, Seafood)
One of St James’s most traditional restaurants gets a more modern little sister as Greens Restaurant and Oyster Bar opens in Cornhill.
Mezzanine,
14 Cornhill,
Bank,
London,
EC3V 3ND
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Hawksmoor
(American)
Chef Jason Wallace heads up the kitchen of Hawksmoor with a menu which includes Longhorn cattle steaks cooked on a real charcoal grill.
157 Commercial Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6BJ
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Kasturi
(Indian)
Kasturi serves a delicious selection of regional Indian dishes that are a testament to authenticity. Offering food that looks as good as it tastes, Kasturi's stylish and friendly setting complements the food well and looks set to ensure this restaurants continued popularity.
57 Aldgate High Street,
Aldgate,
London,
EC3N 1AL
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L'Anima
(Italian)
At L'Anima you can dine on contemporary Italian cuisine in Broadgate.
1 Snowden Street,
Broadgate,
London,
EC2A 2DQ
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Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecote
(French)
You know what to expect when you arrive, the steak and the portions are always of the same quality and there’s no surprise when the bill appears. This one has excellence written all over it.
5 Throgmorton Street,
The City,
London,
EC2N 2AD
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London Wall Bar and Kitchen
(British)
London Wall Bar and Kitchen has a lounge area that is ideal for enjoying drinks with friends or family. The dining area is rustic and the menu offers classic British dishes made using locally sourced produce.
150 London Wall,
London,
EC2Y 5HN
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Lutyens
(Fish, French, Japanese)
Lutyens features a 130 seat restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with an Irish twist.
85 Fleet Street,
Holborn,
London,
EC4Y 1AE
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The Mercer
(British)
Rewarding classic British dishes fused with slightly more contemporary interpretations at this excellent venue in the heart of London's Financial District.
34 Threadneedle Street,
City,
London,
EC2R 8AY
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Mint Leaf Lounge
(Indian)
Brought to you by the same people who created The Mint Leaf restaurant, The Mint Leaf Lounge serves light meals including vegetarian options.
Angel Court,
Bank,
London,
EC2R 7HB
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Miyako
(Japanese)
One of London’s hidden gems, Miyako offers a tantalising menu of sashimi and sushi.
Andaz London,
40 Liverpool Street,
Liverpool Street,
London,
EC2M 7QN
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This popular lounge bar serves up some pretty good food, with platters and pizzas being particularly impressive.
14-17 Carthusian Street,
Barbican,
London,
EC1M 6AD
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Northbank Restaurant
(British)
With spectacular riverside settings near the Tate Modern, Northbank is a popular destination for city-goers as well as tourists.
Millennium Bridge,
One Pauls Walk,
The City,
London,
EC4V 3QH
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One Mooregate Place is based in the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales. The stylish dining room serves the finest Modern European dishes using seasonal produce.
1 Moorgate Place,
City,
London,
EC2R 6EA
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Ortega Leadenhall
(Spanish)
Serving up decent enough tapas that is reassuringly grease-free, Ortega’s enviable location and hugely welcoming atmosphere really make it worth a visit.
27 Leadenhall Market,
Leadenhall,
London,
EC3V 1LR
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Paternoster Chop House
(British)
Located on Warwick Court, Paternoster Chop House is a stylish option in the City.
Warwick Court, Paternoster Square,
St Pauls,
London,
EC4M 7DX
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Piccolino
(Italian)
Piccolino is a vibrant and exciting Italian restaurant on Exchange Square, serving traditional dishes of stone baked pizzas to home cooked tiramisu.
11 Exchange Square,
Broadgate,
EC2A 2BR
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Ping Pong
(Chinese)
Ping Pong is a great place to spend an evening with friends. Here you can expect fresh and healthy dim sum dishes that are made with authentic ingredients.
3-6 Steward Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6AL
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Ping Pong
(Chinese)
Ping Pong offers fresh and healthy Chinese dim sum meals that are cooked using traditional methods and ingredients. A great place for a sociable dinner sharing different dishes with friends.
3 Appold Street,
Broadgate,
London,
EC2A 2AF
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Ping Pong
(Chinese)
Ping Pong is a modern and stylish Chinese restaurant. Specialising in dim sum cuisine, there are plenty of dishes to choose from and at the bar there is a wide range of drinks including an innovative cocktail menu.
Unit 7-9 Bow Bells House,
1 Bread Street,
The City,
London,
EC4M 9BE
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Prism is part of the Harvey Nichols chain and offers a range of contemporary English dishes from its menu. Popular with those who look after our money for a living.
147 Leadenhall Street,
The City,
London,
EC3V 4QT
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Restaurant Sauterelle
(French)
Sauterelle is a great choice if you’re looking to impress in The City, whether it be a date, a client or a group of friends.
The Royal Exchange,
Bank,
London,
EC3V 3LR
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Rhodes Twenty Four
(British)
The spiky-haired genius chef's innovative restaurant on the 24th floor of Tower 42 provides a wonderful and exciting spin on British cuisine.
Level 24, Tower 42,
25 Old Broad Street,
Broadgate,
London,
EC2N 1HQ
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Rocket
(Mediterranean)
Excelletn venue in Adams Court with an exciting Mediterranean menu and rather odd ornaments scattered about the place.
6 Adams Court,
The City,
London,
EC2N 1DX
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TKs
(French, Italian)
TK's is a traditional Italian restaurant on Lovat Lane with full bar facilities and an extensive wine list.
31 Lovat Lane,
City,
London,
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Tsuru
(Japanese)
Tsuru offers a variety of Japanese dishes including katsu curry, chicken teriyaki bento and hand made sushi.
Unit 3, 201 Bishopsgate,
The City,
London,
EC2M 3UG
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Tsuru
(Japanese)
Tsuru opens a third site in the City and serves authentic Japanese and sushi.
10 Queen Street,
The City,
London,
EC4N 1TX
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