For a guide to some of the most exemplary eateries in the capital, take your pick through our recommended list of fine dining restaurants in London. We've uncovered plenty of elegant and luxurious establishments guaranteed to make your next culinary experience a fulfilling one in the city, so before you book a table, check out our selection of the best options for fine dining restaurants in London.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester offers contemporary French cuisine from one of the most decorated chefs in the world.
The Dorchester Hotel,
53 Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 1QA
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Michelin Star-winning chef Anthony Demetre and Will Smith have hit the ground running with this exceptional French restaurant on Frith Street, picking up numerous awards since its inception.
63-64 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3JW
Thai and Pan Asian cuisine served with style and elegance at Benja in Soho.
17 Beak Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9RW
Brunello is a sophisticated lounge and Italian restaurant from head chef Andrea Vercelli, located within The Baglioni Hotel.
The Baglioni Hotel,
60 Hyde Park Gate,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7 5BB
Chez Bruce is an award winning restaurant which deserves every accolade bestowed upon it.
2 Bellevue Road,
Wandsworth Common,
London,
SW17 7EG
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Club Gascon is a chic offering that boasts a stunning grazing menu with dishes that focus on the very finest ingredients from the southwest of France.
57 West Smithfield,
Barbican,
London,
EC1A 9DS
This recently refurbished palatial venue is a feast for the eyes.
224 Piccadilly,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9HP
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Galvin at Windows restaurant is located within the famous London Hilton Hotel and boasts a breathtaking panorama across London.
London Hilton on Park Lane,
22 Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 1BE
The celebrity chef's restaurant is the place to go for quality dining.
Claridges Hotel,
49 Brook Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 4HR
Found within the Grosvenor Hotel Victoria, the Grand Imperial is a Cantonese restaurant offering quintessential cuisine. The interior has been designed using feng shui techniques and features traditional artifacts and artwork.
Grosvenor Hotel Victoria,
101 Buckingham Palace Road,
Victoria,
London,
SW1W 0SJ
Now back up to two Michelin stars after a move to the capital, Hibiscus is an unmissable experience.
29 Maddox Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 2PA
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Refined dining from Kai Mayfair, with the emphasis on a more modern, regional Chinese menu.
65 South Audley Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 2QU
After a few incarnations in the past couple of years, Kitchen W8 seems to have finally found its niche. Although Michelin-starred chef Philip Howard isn’t the head chef at Kitchen W8, he designed the menu and his influence is easily spotted, with plenty of high quality ingredients and interesting combinations featuring on the menu.
11 Abingdon Road,
Kensington,
London,
W8 6AH
Stunning decor and contemporary Italian cuisine are on offer at L'Anima in Broadgate.
1 Snowden Street,
Broadgate,
London,
EC2A 2DQ
This legendary venue continues serving modern British cuisine in suitably lavish and stylish surroundings.
Arlington House,
Arlington Street,
St James,
London,
SW1A 1RJ
This glamorous fine dining restaurant in Mayfair serving classic French cuisine has two Michelin stars to its reputable name.
43 Upper Brook Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 7QR
Innovative Thai themed dishes served in sleek surroundings on Grosvenor Place.
46 Grosvenor Place,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1X 7EQ
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Formerly known as Fish Hook, Michael Nadra offers a menu of Modern European cuisine made with mainly UK sourced produce. A comprehensive drinks list is available which includes over 200 world wines.
6-8 Elliott Road,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 1PE
No 35 is a stylish restaurant located within luxurious boutique hotel The Hempel. They offer a seasonal menu of Modern European cuisine using ingredients carefully sourced from independent suppliers. Signature dishes include pan fried Scottish diver scallops with globe artichoke puree, Jerusalem artichoke foam and grain mustard jelly, and partridge with pearl barley, celeriac, smoked bacon and ceps.
The Hempel Hotel,
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens,
Bayswater,
London,
W2 3EA
Adorned with over a million hand-strung pearls, Pearl Restaurant and Bar in Holborn is one of the most glamorous dining rooms in the capital.
Chancery Court Hotel,
252 High Holborn,
Holborn,
London,
WC1V 7EN
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Roussillon restaurant has been established in Pimlico since 1998, under the hand of chef-patron Alexis Gauthier. Now under head chef Shane Hughes, Roussillon specialises in classical French cooking and the wines of south-west France, but with an emphasis on using the best available British produce.
16 St Barnabas Street,
Pimlico,
London,
SW1W 8PE
Roux at Parliament Square is a new restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Junior. It is located within the Grade II listed premises of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
RICS,
12 Great George Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P 3AD
Roux at The Landau is a joint project between The Landau, Michel Roux Jr and Albert Roux. The David Collins Studio design combines Oriental influences with the romance of Victoriana and some very exciting contemporary touches. Special features include an atmospheric wine corridor linking the entrance lobby to the dining room, where the restaurant’s extensive world-class wine collection, selected by esteemed sommelier Zack Saghir, is displayed.
The Langham,
1c Portland Place,
Marylebone,
London,
W1B 1JA
The finest oysters and seafood are available from this branch of the influential Caprice Holdings company.
20 Mount Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 2HE
A wonderfully eccentric yet luxurious venue for the adventurous diner.
9 Conduit Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 2XG
Sketch Lecture Room and Library is a contemporary venue featuring stylish decor. The award winning cuisine fuses the classic with the unexpected.
9 Conduit Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 2XG
Diners are invited to sample a sublime selection of Modern European dishes, served within a stunningly stylish setting at the Hotel Intercontinental in Mayfair.
Hotel InterContinental,
Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 7QY
With sensational design, sumptuous food and informed service, Umu brings a taste of the Orient to Mayfair.
14-16 Bruton Place,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 6LX
Viajante restaurant is the new venture from renowned ex-El Bulli chef Nuno Mendes, located within Bethnal Green's former town hall. The menu features a range of inspired flavours from around the world.
Patriot Square,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 9NF
Though some are put off by Wilton’s costly fare, those who are prepared to dig deep are rewarded with excellent service and some of the most superb ingredients available in London. Wilton's was established on Jermyn Street in the mid-eighteenth century, so their reputation preceeds them.
55 Jermyn Street,
St James,
London,
SW1Y 6LX
The Michelin-starred restaurant Zafferano offers a seasonal Italian menu in an exclusive atmosphere.
15 Lowndes Street,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 9EY