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A Guide to the Best Restaurants in London
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From a Londoner who has lived in the Big Smoke for 11 years.
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North East
 
West
 
Central

South East

Where I've lived the last 5 years

 
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My favourite restaurant in South East London for small plates with an emphasis on  vegetarian/vegan options (but also amazing meat dishes!)
GOOD AS GOLD LDN
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For the best 100% gluten-free food in London
PALADAR, London - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
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For a great meal part of the original/authentic Borough Market
CASA DO FRANGO LONDON BRIDGE - Southwark - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices, & Reservations - Tripadvisor
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For the IFKYK crowd (and chicken lovers)
POULET, London - Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
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For the best tuna tostados in London
EL PASTOR, London - Southwark - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews & Photos - Tripadvisor
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North East

Where the overall best food in London is

 
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For the best contemporary small plates in East London
CAFE CECILIA, London - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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To feel like you're in Italy…
CAMPANIA GASTRONOMIA, London - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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For a trendy Italian fusion date night dinner
MANTECA, London - 49-51 Curtain Rd, Soho - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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For a neighbourhood-italian feel in Hackney
DALLA, London - Restaurant Reviews & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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A chain of the Big Mamma Food Group, but feels ever so slightly less pretentious and positively more low key
GLORIA, London - 54-56 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch - Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor
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Everyone's favourite mexican in NE London
CORROCHIOS CANTINA, London - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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For an authentic italian lunch or for fresh pasta takeaway
BURRO E SALVIA, London - Shoreditch - Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
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West

Where I lived for 5 years

 
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For the best affordable Italian food in London
BIZZARRO, London - Paddington - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor
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For the best Russian meal in London
MARI VANNA, London - Knightsbridge - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
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For an eclectic Italian meal in Queen's Park
IDA, London - 222A Kilburn Ln, Paddington - Restaurant Reviews & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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For the best of The Ivy chain
THE IVY CHELSEA GARDEN, London - Chelsea - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor
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For the best Greek meal in London
ZĒPHYR NOTTING HILL, London - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor
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Central

For those special occasions… like before a show in the West End… or when friends/family come to visit

 
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For an intimate and romantic night in a restaurant that doesn't even have their branding on the door
ANDREW EDMUNDS, London - Soho - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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For a cosy, greek date night
SUVLAKI SOHO, London - Soho - Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
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For the best pre-theatre Mediterranean restaurant
THE PALOMAR, London - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor
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For a New York vibes Italian meal
FRANCO'S, London - St. James's - Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices, & Reservations - Tripadvisor
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