74 x The Best Local Restaurants in London

If you are searching for the best local restaurants in London, look no further. From authentic fish and chips to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for delicious food. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at Alba Caffè, savor Korean delights at Dotori or have modern British cuisine at Riding House Cafe. Explore these and many more local gems for an unforgettable dining experience in the city.

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The Barbary

North African small plates

The Barbary pays homage to the culinary traditions of the countries from the Atlantic Coast through to the Mediterranean Sea leading to the Middle East.

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Angelina

Ivanova

Oct 4, 2025

Tayyabs

Mind-blasting curries

"Tayyabs" in London is a legendary Punjabi run. I'll go weak at the knees at the aroma of their sizzling platters of marinated lamb chops & shami kebabs...

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Mark

Meyer

Oct 3, 2025

Circus London

Dinner with a show

"Circus London" in London dishes up modern Pan-Asian cuisine and is famous for its unique dinner entertainment, circus acts and cabaret, of course...

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

Lahpet

Burmese cuisine in stylish surroundings

"Lahpet" is one of the only venues serving authentic Burmese fare in London. Friends and family I've taken here say they'd never tasted anything like it...

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

Zia Lucia

A most Italian of pizza in London

"Zia Lucia" in London maintains an unmistakable taste of Italy, with generous toppings of nduja and anchovies or the back-to-basics marinara.

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Andrew

Bright

Oct 3, 2025

Flat Iron

No bookings-no nonsense steak

"Flat Iron" is the London restaurant that got me back into steaks after I'd given it up for 5 years, because nothing else was good enough...

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Claire

Creighton

Oct 3, 2025

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