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Arlington
Arlington is a European restaurant risen from the ashes of Le Caprice, and it feels like the good times of the 1980s never went away at the St. James's spot.
L’Escargot
L’Escargot is an old-school French spot in Soho with velvet drapes, lots of butter, and a fine prix fixe deal.
Bocca Di Lupo
A classic Soho restaurant for almost any occasion, Bocca Di Lupo makes wonderful regional Italian food in a room you'll want to settle down in.
The French House
A legendary Soho institution for thesps, drunks, and gourmands alike, The French House is as good a French restaurant as it is a pub.
Scott’s
A Mayfair institution, Scott’s is an old-school seafood restaurant with excellent fish and a sometimes stuffy atmosphere.
Rowley's Restaurant
If you like period dramas and have an affinity for thin, crispy fries, Rowley’s in St James's—a British restaurant specialising in steaks—is a useful spot to know about.
Ace Cafe
Ace Cafe is a classic biker hangout off the North Circular near Stonebridge Park that makes perfectly passable caff food.
The Holy Tavern
A legendary, sort of historical, old-timey pub, The Holy Tavern is one of the best places to drink in Farringdon and beyond.
St. John
St. John in Clerkenwell is a special place. It’s often referred to as an institution. And having a meal at this British restaurant is one of the best things you can do.
Singburi
Singburi isn’t just the best restaurant in Leytonstone nor the best Thai restaurant in London, it’s the best restaurant in the city, full stop.
Daquise
A charming old-school Polish restaurant next to South Kensington station, Daquise is a lovely spot for cosy, pierogi-filled meal.
Maureen’s Pie & Mash
Maureen's is a 'cockney food bar' in Poplar making arguably London's best traditional pie and mash.
M.Manze
The original M.Manze in Tower Bridge is a cosy spot for traditional pie and mash (and ice cream), if you fancy it.
B.J's Pie & Mash
B.J's is little cash-only pie and mash shop in Plaistow that's full of cheeky character.
Goddards at Greenwich
Goddards is a big, wooden, two-storey pie and mash shop in Greenwich with a menu to satisfy purists and tourists alike.
St. John Bread And Wine
St. John Bread and Wine serves British food from the legendary St. John in Farringdon, but in an informal canteen-style dining room near Spitalfields Market.
The Mayflower
The Mayflower is the oldest boozer on the Thames, and a great spot for drinks and chips on the terrace.
La Poule Au Pot
For times when you’re in Victoria but would like to be transported literally anywhere else, there’s charming French restaurant La Poule Au Pot.
Randall & Aubin Soho
Soho institution Randall & Aubin not only has a disco ball in the dining room but it’s also one of London’s go-to seafood spots.
Manze’s Deptford
Pie and mash shop Manze’s has sat on Deptford High Street for over a century, and everything will more than likely require a generous dousing of vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Paul Rothe & Son
Paul Rothe & Son is one of London's oldest delicatessens and it's still a brilliant spot for a homely sandwich in Marylebone.