Recommended Upmarket Restaurants

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Upmarket Restaurants

Sometimes the only way to eat out in the capital is with a swanky meal. The best upmarket restaurants in London not only appreciate this, they encourage it by paying attention to every detail and pampering you in the extreme. Our pick of the best upmarket restaurants include places which are ideal for celebrations, meals for two and any time you simply fancy being treated as though you have blue blood.
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Imbibe
173 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8ER
  • Perfect for parties, work events or birthday drinks
  • Sharing tapas menu served 6:30pm – 10:00pm
  • Advance table and area reservations taken
  • Stylish and funky venue with free entry – 2am license
  • Available for corporate events, birthdays and weddings
10 Cases
(Modern European)
10 Cases is a modern bistro offering a compact choice of daily changing meals and a wine list to match.
16 Endell Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 9BD
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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
(French)
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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Apsleys - a Heinz Beck Restaurant
(Italian)
Apsleys - a Heinz Beck Restaurant is a sophisticated eatery that serves a variety of Italian dishes. Beck who holds three Michelin stars has also created the seven course Menu Degustazione.
The Lanesborough Hotel,
Hyde Park Corner,
London,
SW1X 7TA
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Arbutus
(French, Mediterranean, Modern European)
Michelin Star-winning chef Anthony Demetre and Will Smith hit the ground running with this exceptional French restaurant on Frith Street which has picked up numerous awards since its inception.
63-64 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3JW
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Atrium SW1
(British)
The Atrium SW1 is a stylish restaurant opened by Johnnie Mountain. At the Atrium SW1 you can expect to find a menu of British cuisine which changes to reflect the produce available during the season.
4 Millbank,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P 3JA
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Awana
(Malaysian)
This beautiful contemporary Malaysian restaurant boasts a terrific location, fabulous food and impeccable service.
85 Sloane Avenue,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 3DX
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Baku is a sleek and stylish restaurant offering a fusion of unique Azerbaijani and European cuisine. Baku has a more relaxed area upstairs offering tapas, delicacies and signature cocktails.
164 Sloane Street,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 9QB
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Bar Boulud
(French)
Bar Boulud is a French-style bistro from award-winning chef Daniel Boulud. Like its sister restaurant in New York, Bar Boulud offers signature terrines and a charcuterie bar as well as a full bistro menu and an extensive wine list.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
66 Knightsbridge,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7LA
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Belvedere
(French)
The Belvedere Restaurant is a beautifully elegant British restaurant with an added French touch, surrounded by stunning flower gardens and a picturesque fountain.
off Abbotsbury Road,
Holland Park,
London,
W8 6LU
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Benja
(Thai)
Thai and Pan Asian cuisine served with style and grace at Benja.
17 Beak Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9RW
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Bombay Brasserie
(Indian)
The menu at Bombay Brasserie offers a mix of dishes from Punjab, Kerala and Goa, all of which are prepared by chefs who originate from India.
140 Courtfield Close, Courtfield Road,
London,
SW7 4QH
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Boundary
(British)
Boundary deserves to become a regular haunt for discerning foodies and the area’s most famous faces.
2-4 Boundary Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E2 7DD
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With an eclectic range of main courses from all over the world, the Brompton Quarter Brasserie caters superbly for the adventurous diner.
223-225 Brompton Road,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW3 2BY
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Brunello
(Italian)
Brunello is an elegant and sophisticated lounge and restaurant, located within The Baglioni Hotel.
The Baglioni Hotel,
60 Hyde Park Gate,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7 5BB
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This recently refurbished palatial venue is a feast for the eyes.
224 Piccadilly,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9HP
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Dolada
(Fusion, Italian, Japanese)
Formerly known as Mosaico, Dolada is a smart and sophisticated restaurant, serving two exciting Italian menus.
13 Albemarle Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 4HJ
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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 (if you pre-book).
1 Dysart Street,
Moorgate,
London,
EC2A 2BS
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Galvin at Windows
(French)
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
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Gordon Ramsay at Claridges
(British)
The celebrity chef's restaurant continues to deliver quality every time.
Claridges Hotel,
49 Brook Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 4HR
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J Sheekey
(Fish, Seafood)
Another celebrity haunt, this time providing A-Listers with the most delicious fish creations available in the city.
28-32 St Martins Court,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4AL
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Kai Mayfair
(Chinese)
Refined dining from Kai Mayfair, with the emphasis on a more modern, regional Chinese menu.
65 South Audley Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 2QU
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Koffmann's
(French)
Koffmann's is brought to you by renowned French chef Pierre Koffmann. His latest restaurant will offer a range of hearty dishes made using seasonal dishes. A selection of his signature dishes will also be served as well as an affordable menu of the day.
The Berkeley,
Wilton Place,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7RL
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L'Anima
(Italian)
Stunning decor and food are on offer at L'Anima.
1 Snowden Street,
Broadgate,
London,
EC2A 2DQ
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Le Caprice
(British, Modern European)
This legendary venue continues serving modern British cuisine in suitably lavish and stylish surroundings.
Arlington House,
Arlington Street,
St James,
London,
SW1A 1RJ
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L'Oranger
(French)
L’Oranger is an immaculate, chic restaurant serving a variety of French dishes in a grand setting in Mayfair.
5 St James's Street,
St James,
London,
SW1A 1EF
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Mango Tree
(Thai)
Innovative Thai themed dishes served in sleek surroundings on Grosvenor Place.
46 Grosvenor Place,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1X 7EQ
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No 35
(Modern European)
No 35 is a stylish restaurant located within luxurious boutique hotel The Hempel.
The Hempel Hotel,
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens,
Bayswater,
London,
W2 3EA
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No 5
(International)
Sumptuous modern cuisine to match the extravagant interiors here at the renowned No 5 in Marylebone.
5 Cavendish Square,
Marylebone,
London,
W1G 0PG
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Nobu Berkeley
(Japanese)
This Michelin Star winning restaurant is a beautiuflly designed venue, responsible for some of the most high profile parties in London in recent years.
15 Berkeley Street,
London,
W1J 8DY
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The Northall
(British)
The Northall is an all day dining destination that serves seasonal British dishes within elegant surroundings.
The Corinthia Hotel London,
Whitehall Place,
Whitehall,
London,
SW1A 2BD
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The Painted Heron
(Indian)
The Painted Heron restaurant offers a daily changing menu of Indian dishes served in elegant surroundings. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
112 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea,
London,
SW10 0DJ
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Pearl Restaurant and Bar
(French, Modern European)
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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Ritz Restaurant
(British)
The name itself is a byword for style and refinement with the most decadent interior designs in London.
150 Piccadilly,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9BR
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Sake No Hana
(Japanese)
Alan Yau's Japanese restaurant is on two floors with a sushi bar downstairs and a resto bar upstairs.
23 St James's Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1A 1HA
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Scotts
(Fish)
The finest oysters and seafood are available from this branch of the influential Caprice Holdings company.
20 Mount Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 2HE
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Sketch Gallery
(Fusion)
A wonderfully eccentric yet luxurious venue for the adventurous diner.
9 Conduit Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 2XG
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Theo Randall at the InterContinental
(Italian)
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
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Umu
(Japanese)
With sensational design, sumptuous Japanese food and informed service, Umu brings a taste of the Orient to Mayfair.
14-16 Bruton Place,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 6LX
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Williams Bar and Bistro
(French, International)
Williams Bar and Bistro is located within St James's Hotel and Club and offers quality cocktails and relaxed dining with a menu overseen by Michelin starred chef William Drabble.
St James's Hotel and Club,
7-8 Park Place,
St James's,
London,
SW1A 1LP
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