#islington-dining

#islington-dining

Miel on Warren Street in Fitzrovia is run by pastry chef Shaheen Peerbhai, who sources ingredients from France and is known for its striped hazelnut gianduja croissant.

Ms. Alice features four martinis on the menu, all priced at $19 or less, making it an affordable cocktail destination.

Bodega Nights is not a bodega or a wine bar, but a fun, sophisticated restaurant concept from the couple behind Babysips in a neighborhood that desperately needed a grown-up dinner option.

Sushi Amamoto debuted in the Michelin guide with two stars in 2019, rumored to be due to inspectors being unable to get a table before then.

Oudh 1722 is set to be as sensational as its bigger sibling up in Birmingham, but with a unique focus on the Awadhi cuisine of northern India.

Volumes has quickly become a popular destination, known for its superb coffee and a lunch menu that keeps customers coming back. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the food offerings are diverse, catering to various tastes.

We've loved being part of these communities and just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who's walked through these doors. It's been a privilege to serve you.

The Cheesecake-Off 2026 will feature some of London's best restaurant and bakery teams, including Big Mamma Group and Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adrià, competing for the ultimate cheesecake title.

"Forgotten cuts" are officially back on the menu! We're seeing a shift as food lovers move beyond the basics to experiment with nose-to-tail cooking.

Budakan's specially developed base uses a high-protein Canadian flour for structure along with a small amount of rye, resulting in a slightly nutty flavour and the perfect NY-style chew. The dough is then fermented for a minimum of 48 hours ensuring a super light, but crisp crust. As for the toppings, Hot Saint will serve classics as well as new takes like the Spicy Hawaiian: San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, guanciale and smoked ham hock, pineapple, smoked chilli and jalapeños;

'Excellently-done rotisserie chicken with a series of vintage sides,' said our four star review of the restaurant, which opened in 2023.

Burnt has been slowly growing over the past few years, with the OG site on Askew Road becoming known for its brunch, featuring dishes like poached eggs with rose harissa yoghurt and buttermilk pancakes with rhubarb.

East West Pizza serves Neapolitan-style pizzas with Indian toppings and sauces, offering a unique culinary experience that combines traditional Italian pizza with Indian flavors.

Ikoyi is was regularly named one of the best restaurants in the world . In last year's list of the planet's top eateries by World's 50 Best, Ikoyi one of only two London restaurants to make the list (placing 15th overall). But such greatness doesn't come cheap. The sleek fine dining spot's 14-ish course set menu comes in at a whopping £380 per person, making it one of the most expensive set meals in London (the most pricey is at Sushi Kanesaka in Mayfair, which is £420 a head ).

For ages, London's culinary reputation-perhaps best defined by fish and chips at neighborhood pubs, (excellent) curry shops, and buttoned-up afternoon teas-seemed to lag behind global counterparts like Paris and Tokyo. Today, though, the British capital hums with Michelin-starred institutions, vibrant street food markets, and cooking that draws from the heritage of the immigrants who call the metropolis home. Underscoring that evolution, Tripadvisor just named London the No. 1 "Best of the Best Food Destination in the World" for its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards.

The best restaurants in South Kensington are no secret to the most cultured among us. This corner of London is more synonymous with groundbreaking exhibitions than a buzzy food scene - but hey, who can compete with the V&A, Natural History Museum and Science Museum as neighbours? Alas, culture vultures require sustenance like everyone else, and there are plenty of exceptional places in these parts ready to tend to those post-gallery rumbles.