85 x The Best Local Restaurants in London

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85 x Best Local Restaurants in London

Rochelle Canteen

Creative Cuisine in East London

It's always been magical to press the discreet buzzer and walk into the quiet brick-walled garden of Rochelle Canteen, leaving gritty East London behind.

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Liberoff

Dec 4, 2025

Crown Café

Family owned café on Strand

In an area full of chains, visit the family-run Crown Café. I'm a big fan of their sandwiches & their pastel de nata and they make a great cup of tea.

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Danielle

Broadhurst

Dec 4, 2025

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

Dec 4, 2025

E Pellici

First class fry-up

A beloved East London classic, E Pellici offers hearty Italian–English food, strong coffee, and warm family-run charm to a lively mix of locals and visitors.

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Ramona

Liberoff

Dec 3, 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

Dec 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

Dec 3, 2025

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