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London is well known for rainy days, arts, fashion, and entertainment. Every year, millions of tourists travel to London to see sights like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Tate Modern.
But visitors come to London for another reason: to eat and drink! Start with a full English Breakfast, have Fish & Chips for lunch, and don’t forget about Afternoon Tea. But there is so much more – we will guide you through 17 cool and fun restaurants in London.
Tip #1: The Magic Table
A completely new dinner elevates experiential gastronomy to a level that has not existed before. At The Magic Table, reality merges with illusion, as this 3D dinner was co-produced by The Clairvoyants.
They are known from America’s Got Talent, where they enchanted the world with their spectacular mentalism and illusion shows. Now it comes to your table! During a five-course menu, you will experience magic and wizardry up close and be part of it interactively.
- You can find our current show times on our website.
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Park Hyatt London River Thames
London River Thames,
7 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8 5PH - themagictable.london@hyatt.com
Tip #2: Pick & Cheese
We have all seen „running sushi“ before. But have you ever seen „running cheese“? At London’s Pick & Cheese, the world’s first cheese conveyor belt restaurant, each plate pairs a cheese with a condiment or snack. This cool restaurant in London offers an ever-changing selection of cheeses on a 40-meter-long conveyor belt.
Some charcuterie runs along as well, and “off-belt dishes” are also available. Of course, these include cheese specialties like grilled cheese sandwiches and baked cheese.
Much like running sushi, you pay by the plate and color. Funky fact: the restaurant offers „Bottomless Plates.“ Every Wednesday, you can enjoy a 75-minute sitting and eat as much as you can.
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Mon – Fri: 12 – 9.30 pm
Sat: 11 am – 9.30 pm
Sun: 11 am – 8 pm - Seven Dials Market Short’s Garden London WC2H 9AT
- (+44) 7723 039600
- sevendials@thecheesebar.com
- pickandcheese.uk
Continue reading to find out how Le Petit Chef will turn your next evening into an extraordinary experience you’ll be talking about for years to come.
Tip #3: Bob Bob Ricard
Soho is known for its nightlife, shopping, and dining options. It’s also known for Bob Bob Ricard. Leonid Shutov (known as Bob) and Richard Howarth opened the restaurant in late 2008. Bob invested twice as much, which is how the restaurant got its name. It’s famous for its glamorous dining room and the “Press for Champagne” button at every table, which pours more champagne than any other restaurant in Britain.
Fancy eats, from caviar to oysters, seafood, and steak, show up on the menu alongside comfort food like French fries and mashed potatoes. Dessert lovers get their money’s worth with Chocolate Caviar, Sticky Toffee Pudding, or Flaming Crème Brûlée, all enjoyed in an Orient Express-style ambience.
- Soho: Daily, 12 pm – 12 am
- Soho: 1 Upper James Street Soho, London, W1F9DF
- (+44) 203 145 1000
- soho.reservations@bobbobricard.com
- bobbobricard
Tip #4: Dans le noir
Not a shadow of a glimmer, not a single beam of light! This is Dans le noir. Opened in 2006, the restaurant serves all its food in total darkness. At a bright bar and seating area, the team takes your order, and a waiter leads you into the dark restaurant. No light sources are allowed.
The staff, who serve the gourmet seasonal cuisine, are blind or partially sighted. The experience is not only in the dark but is also a gourmet surprise.
You tell the restaurant ahead of time what you cannot eat, and they adapt the surprise menu accordingly. After the experience, the team shows photos of the dishes and drinks consumed— quite an “Aha!” moment.
- By reservation only. Check availability online or call.
- 69-73 St John Street London, EC1M 4AN
- (+44) 207 253 1100
- booking@danslenoir.com
- danslenoirlondon
Tip #5: Bunga Bunga Covent Garden
Are you looking for a quiet and romantic Italian restaurant in London? Then Bunga Bunga is not for you! Bunga Bunga is where the fun happens. A large, colorful variety show unfolds right in front of your eyes while you enjoy an Italian feast. A DJ, house band, jugglers, and hula-hoop performers are only a few of the “distractions.”
Bunga Bunga is well known for its silliness, serving as a place where the party never stops. Highlights include the funky interior design with a speedboat table and meter-long sourdough pizzas served to share.
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Tue: 5 pm – 2 am
Wed: 4 pm – 2 am
Thu, Fri : 2 pm – 2 am
Sat: 12 pm – 2 am
Sun: 2 pm – 11 pm
Mon: closed - 167 Drury Ln, London, WC2B 5PG
- (+44)20 7590 3602
- coventgarden@bungabunga-london.com
- wearebunga90
Tip #6: Inamo
Inamo is a restaurant for people who love technology and lovers of Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Korean cuisine. Ever told your kids not to play games at the dinner table? Not at Inamo. It’s the place where you play retro games, discover the neighborhood, or spy on the chefs in the kitchen—all via interactive projections on the table surface.
The fun restaurant has two branches in London: Soho and Covent Garden. The Soho location features an additional games room with over 150 games, an arcade game table with over 2,000 retro games, and consoles for all guests to play.
Inamo is famous for its Dragon Roll. You can find a variety of sushi and other sharing dishes, Pan-Asian desserts, and a Tasting Menu at Inamo.
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Soho: Mon – Wed: 4 pm – 11pm
Thu, Fri: 12 pm – 11.15 pm
Sat: 11 am – 11.15 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 7.30 pm - Soho: 134 – 136 Wardour St, Soho London W1F8ZP
- (+44)20 7851 7051
- reservations@inamo-restaurant.com
- inamorestaurant
Continue reading to find out how Le Petit Chef will turn your next evening into an extraordinary experience you’ll be talking about for years to come.
Tip #7: The Clink restaurant
The Clink restaurant concept is part of The Clink Charity prisoner-rehabilitation initiative. The Brixton location is one of three prison restaurants across the UK that train prisoners to be future chefs, waiters, and baristas.
Every year, each restaurant releases 50 trained former prisoners into employment. The project, founded by Alberto Crisci, has received more than 60 awards.
European lunches and gourmet dinners are served in the Governor’s House, dating back to 1819. Most of the interior is handcrafted by people in the prison. The restaurant has its own bakery with freshly baked treats like cinnamon buns, whole loaf cakes, and a variety of cookies, tarts, and desserts.
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Mon, Fri, Sat: Closed
Tue – Thu: Lunch 12 pm; Dinner 6 pm
Sun: Lunch 12 pm - HMP Brixton Jebb Avenue, Brixton London SW2 5XF
- (+44)20 8678 9007
- brixton@theclinkrestaurant.com
- theclinkcharity
Tip #8: Supperclub.tube
For three nights a week, a retired 1967 Victoria line tube carriage transforms into a hip gourmet restaurant. Six-course tasting menus, served by Chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño, find their way onto the tables of the old carriage.
Surrounded by jazz music in dimmed light, guests can enjoy a unique evening featuring South American cuisine. The Colombian chef, with 15 years of experience, is not only found behind closed doors in the kitchen; she also explains the courses to her guests.
Seasonal meals feature local products alongside techniques and ingredients from South America. The tube has a maximum seating capacity of 35, with distanced sharing tables and private booths for two or three.
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Sun – Wed: Closed
Thu – Sat: 7 pm – 10 pm - Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum South Access Road London E17 8AX
- dining@supperclub.tube
- supperclub.tube
Tip #9: Jazz Cafe Camden
The Jazz Cafe in Camden is famous. The venue opened in 1990 and has hosted some of the most respected jazz and soul icons. But it’s not only a place to watch the stars; it’s also a place for foodies.
The unique restaurant upstairs overlooks the stage, while the whole venue holds 450 people. The 69-seat restaurant features gourmet food like 35-day dry-aged sirloin steak, but doesn’t forget about vegetarians and vegans.
Roasted eggplant, a vegan cheeseburger, and salt and pepper tofu are on the menu as well. Cocktails, draught beers, and ciders provide the perfect start to a full night of music and dancing.
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Sun – Thu: 7 pm – 11 pm
Fri, Sat (with special Club Nights): 7 pm – 3 am - 5 Parkway London NW1 7PG
- (+44) 20 7485 6834
- info@thejazzcafelondon.com
- thejazzcafe
Tip #10: Voodoo Ray’s
It’s New York-style pizza—as simple and delicious as it can be. Enjoy a crispy crust made from Caputo flour, creamy buffalo and fior di latte mozzarella, and imported San Marzano tomatoes for the Napoli sauce.
Voodoo Ray’s is London’s answer to NY-style pizza, serving massive 22-inch pies—whole or by the slice. Nine flavors are featured, with monthly specials regularly added to the menu.
Two London locations in Dalston and Peckham bake up slices so big, you better fold them when eating. The restaurant caters excellently to vegetarians and vegans with vegan nut-based mozzarella and locally produced plant-based bacon.
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Dalston:
Mon-Wed: 5 pm – 10 pm
Thu: 5 pm – 11 pm
Fri: 5 pm – 2 am
Sat: 1 pm – 2 am
Sun: 1 pm – 10 pm - Dalston: 95 Kingsland High Street London E8 2PB
- Dalston: (+44) 20 7249 7865
- dalston@voodoorays.com
- voodoorays
Tip #11: Kebab Queen
When you hear the name Kebab Queen, you might think of a late-night snack bar. However, Kebab Queen in the heart of Covent Garden is pretty much the opposite. The spot is a fine-dining venue hosted by Turkish Chef Pamir Zeydan and features an eight-course tasting menu with influences from Kurdish and Mediterranean cuisine.
This cool place to eat in London only seats 10 people at a time and offers a very intimate dining experience. All courses are served without plates and sometimes even without cutlery. Eating with your hands is strongly encouraged.
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Sun – Tue: Closed
Wed – Fri: 7.30 pm – 11 pm
Sat: 1 pm – 3 pm, 7.30 pm – 11 pm - 4 Mercer Walk London WC2H 9FA
- Book seats online.
- info@kebabqueen.com
- eatkebabqueen
Tip #12: Sarastro
Another Covent Garden restaurant famous for its stunning decor and Mediterranean cuisine is Sarastro. Opened in 1996 and named after the character in Mozart’s „The Magic Flute“, the restaurant hosts its own special musical events.
The restaurant continues to serve Mediterranean cuisine, focusing on fresh ingredients in a dining room filled with chandeliers, plush seating, and a balcony overlooking the main room for a more private experience. Opera singers and burlesque dancers make an appearance at dinner, making the meal a complete theatrical experience.
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Sun – Wed: 12 pm – 1 pm
Thu – Sat: 12 pm – 11 pm - 126 Drury Lane Theater Land London WC2B 5SU
- (+44) 20 7836 0101
- reservations@sarastro-restaurant.com
- sarastrorestaurant
Tip #13: Heddon Street Kitchen
In the heart of Piccadilly, just off Regent Street, lies Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Heddon Street Kitchen. This all-day bar and restaurant spread over three floors caters to breakfast, brunch, and lunch needs. A special kids‘ menu lets kids eat for free all day, every weekday. Expect bangers and mash, meatball pasta, or mac & cheese for the little ones.
The restaurant is famous for its Beef Wellington experience, which requires two guests per Wellington. The menu features a variety of starters, the Wellington with creamy mash and red wine jus as a main, and a signature sharing platter for dessert. Exceptional wine pairings are optional.
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Mon – Wed: 11.30 am – 9.30 pm
Thu, Fri: 11.30 am – 10 pm
Sat: 11.30 am – 10.30 pm
Sun: 11.30 am – 8 pm - 3 – 9 Heddon Street London W1B 4BE
- (+44)207 592 1212
- heddonstreetkitchen@gordonramsay.com
- heddonstkitchen
Tip #14: The Top Hat
What’s your favorite board game? Many would say Monopoly! If you are one of them, it’s time to head over to The Top Hat. Located on Tottenham Court Road, this unique restaurant and cocktail bar in London brings the classic board game to life.
You get to play a huge, immersive game of Monopoly. The menu is a tribute to the classic Monopoly game and comes with themed names like “The Cash Cow,” “Raise the Steaks,” or “Mr. Monopoly’s Millionaire Cheesecake.”
The food is adorned with Monopoly touches, as are the signature cocktails, “Marlborough Street” and “Coventry Street.” There is a Sunday roast menu, a cocktail masterclass, and a bottomless brunch every Saturday.
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Mon: Closed
Tue – Fri: 1 pm – 11 pm
Sat: 12 pm – 12 am
Sun: 12 pm – 9 pm - 213 – 215 Tottenham Court Road Bloomsbury, London W1T 7PS
- (+44)20 8164 4098
- info@monopolylifesized.com
- thetophatldn
Tip #15: Govinda’s
It doesn’t matter if you are a vegetarian, vegan, or omnivore—Govinda’s is worth a visit! It’s the oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurant in London. Since 1979, they have served a traditional Indian menu based on vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Next door is the Hare Krishna temple; the restaurant was founded by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Although they are famous for their inexpensive thali platters, the à la carte menu caters to guests with other options as well. Naturally, there is no meat or fish—instead, you’ll find lasagna, pies, veggie burgers, and luscious desserts.
- Mon – Sun: 12 pm – 9 pm
- 9 Soho Street London W1D 3DL
- (+44) 20 3687 0617
- n/a
- govindassohostreet
Tip #16: Scarlett Green
Here, you can enjoy culinary delights from the other side of the world: Scarlett Green, a restaurant in the Daisy Green Collection, serves up Australian coffee and food culture.
Everything on the plate is homemade and inspired by the founder’s childhood on a sheep farm. You can look forward to familiar ingredients from Mediterranean cuisine combined with exotic flavors, creating the unique blend that defines Australian cuisine.
The Scarlett Green location is also well known for serving one of the most delicious brunches in London!
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Mon, Tue: 8 am – 10 pm
Wed – Fri: 8 am – 12 am
Sat: 9 am – 12 am
Sun: 9 am – 10 pm - 4 Noel St, London W1F 8GB, United Kingdom
- (+44) 20 3653 2010
- reservations@daisygreenfood.com
- daisygreencollection
Tip #17: Mildreds Covent Garden
Our list of restaurant recommendations for a city as diverse and large as London would not be complete without including a vegan restaurant. So, if you want to eat plant-based, you should pay a visit to Mildreds in London and make sure to bring a big appetite.
Mildreds opened in the late 1980s as a vegetarian restaurant, which was a sensation at the time. Today, the menu is completely vegan, making the restaurant a pioneer in plant-based cuisine. Open from breakfast to dinner, it has several locations across London.
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Mon – Sat: 9 am – 11 pm
Sun: 9am – 10 pm - 79 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4AA, United Kingdom
- (+44) 20 8066 8393
- hello@mildreds.co.uk
- mildredsrestaurants
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
