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Josephine Bouchon
If Josephine, a French restaurant in Chelsea, was an actual person her goal in life would be to make you fall completely and hopelessly in love with her. And she'd succeed every time.
'O ver St. James's
'O ver—an Italian restaurant in St. James's—works well for when you need something crowd-pleasing (pillowy, crispy-edged pizza) but also a bit fancy.
Farm Shop, Mayfair
If your version of the countryside involves glamorous parties on manicured lawns, a distinct lack of bugs, and wifi, you’ll find your people in deli and wine bar Farm Shop, Mayfair.
Carmel Fitzrovia
Carmel in Fitzrovia is a polished, bumping place with great Eastern Mediterranean food. We'd come back just for the bread.
The Laundry
At some point, between eating comforting Antipodean dishes and admiring the mint green banquettes, you’ll realise you’ve been at The Laundry in Brixton for three blissful hours.
Crispin at Studio Voltaire
If you can’t get enough of modern European sharing plates and want to feel like an Art Basel regular, go to Crispin at Studio Voltaire in Clapham.
Perilla
Perilla is a very nice-looking restaurant on Newington Green, serving modern European dishes that sometimes hit and sometimes miss.
Core By Clare Smyth
A lot of high-end, fine dining spots are snoozefests, but if you aren't excited by Core By Clare Smyth, a British restaurant in Notting Hill, you need to check your pulse.
The Waterman’s Arms
The Waterman's Arms is a riverside pub in Barnes that serves great modern European food and even better Sunday roasts.
Firin
Firin is a bright and airy Turkish restaurant in King’s Cross where the slow-cooked meats are reliable and good pide is a given.
Madhu's Of Mayfair
A high-end Indian restaurant inside The Dilly hotel in Piccadilly, as well as serving traditional curry-filled dinners, Madhu's of Mayfair is also home to one of our favourite afternoon teas in London.
Fallow
Fallow is a sleek British restaurant in St James's that serves one of the best breakfasts in London.
Iran Restaurant
Iran Restaurant is a Persian spot in Shepherd Market with heated outdoor seating that’s making excellent mezze and bits off of the grill.
Hana
Hana is a neighbourhood Persian restaurant in West Hampstead where you'll find grilled meats, delicious dips, and a nice terrace.
Moksha
A relaxed neighbourhood restaurant on Kingston Road, Moksha serves some top-tier Indian classics.
Kokum
Kokum is right up there with the best Indian restaurants in the city. The food at this East Dulwich spot is excellent and the service rivals the tender beef nihari for warmth.
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.
Polka Kitchen
Polka Kitchen, a Polish restaurant in Ealing, feels like a grand, European cafe on the cobbles of a historic city.
Royal China
Queues around Baker Street rarely feel worthwhile but it's always worth making an exception for Royal China's legendary dim sum.
The Tamil Crown
The Tamil Crown in Angel is an excellent pub and Indian restaurant, made for moody date nights.
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.
Mohsen
A homely Persian spot in Kensington with big tables and plenty of dips to share, Mohsen is perfect for a casual group meal.
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
The Covent Garden location of steakhouse mini-chain Hawksmoor is a big, moody basement complete with a bar that's perfect for big groups and blowout meals.
Sakonis
Sakonis is a comfortable vegetarian Indian spot in Wembley, best-known for its big spread buffet.
Chung’dam
Chung’dam is a high-end Korean spot in Soho with fancy interiors and pillowy pajeon you should always order.