London is the best foodie paradise in the world – yes I said it! You can find food from around the world, all around the city.
A perfect day in London isn’t complete without eating and drinking along the way. I have compiled a list of favorite food options around town, grouping by occasion (with dress-code + tube stop), cuisine, and neighborhood.
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By Occasion:
- For Lunch after a Red-Eye:
- Nando’s (Casual, chain)
- Le Pain Quotidien (Casual, chain)
- For Coffee + a Quick Bite:
- Pret-a-Manger (Casual, chain)
- Caffè Nero (Casual, chain)
- PAUL (Casual, chain)
- For Afternoon Tea:
- sketch (Smart-casual, Oxford Circus)
- Fortnum & Mason (Smart-casual, Piccadilly Circus)
- The Ritz London (Smart-casual, Green Park)
- Patisserie Valerie (Casual, chain)
- For Borough Market Food Stalls:
- La Tua Pasta (Fast-casual, London Bridge)
- Hobbs Meat Roast (Fast-casual, London Bridge)
- Porteña (Fast-casual, London Bridge)
- For Drinks + a View:
- Duck & Waffle (Smart-casual, Liverpool Street)
- Oblix (Smart-casual, London Bridge)
- Sushi Samba (Smart-casual, London Bridge)
- For a Classic Pub Experience
- Punch & Judy (Casual, Covent Garden)
- Shakespeare Head (Casual, Oxford Circus)
- Anchor Bankside (Casual, London Bridge or Southwark)
- For an Indian Feast
- Dishoom (Casual, Chain)
- Bombay Brasserie (Smart-casual, Gloucester Road)
- Darjeeling Express (Casual, Oxford Circus)
- For Pre-Theatre Dining:
- Wild Honey St. James (Charring Cross)
- Barrafina Drury Lane (Charring Cross)
- For a Worth-the-Wait-Time Dinner:
- Ping Pong (Oxford Circus)
- Dishoom (Oxford Circus)
- Franco Manca (Oxford Circus or Covent Garden)
- For dinner in a ‘Locals’ neighborhood (Islington)
- Ottolenghi (Mediterranean) *Stop by at least for the dessert window!
- 12:51 By Chef James Cochran
- Fig & Olive (Tapas)
- For a Celebration + Birthday Dinner:
- Bob Bob Ricard (Smart-casual, Oxford or Piccadilly Circus)
- sketch Lecture Room & Library (Smart-casual, Oxford or Piccadilly Circus)
- For the Michelin Stars:
- Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (3-star) or Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay (1-star)
- Core by Clare Smyth (3-star)
- Dinner (2-star) by Heston Blumenthal
- Ikoyi (2-star)
- Tip: Opt for the lunch tasting menu to enjoy the Michelin experience at a lower price than dinner, but be prepared for a 2-2.5 hour afternoon dining experience.
- For Sunday Roast:
- Hawksmoor (Smart-casual, London Bridge or Piccadilly Circus)
- Roast (Casual, London Bridge)
- Booking Office 1869 (Smart-casual, Kings Cross)
- The Baring (Casual, Angel)
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