FOOD & RESTAURANTS IN LONDON

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At See The Sights Tours we also do a London Food Tour that includes many of the best London food spots in the East End of London! Our London Food Tour is a tasty food tour that explores London’s famous East End and includes visit to a world famous Bagel shop approved by the Royal Family, African Chocolate, London’s Largest Sausages, the best Fish and Chips in London as well as the opportunity to try Britain’s favourite desert and take on London’s best food challenge and the hottest chicken wings in the world - Viper Wings! Regarded as one of the best London Food Tours available, this tour also includes incredible street including a Banksy!

Where will I find the best restaurants in London?

You'll always find different opinions on which are the best restaurants in London. Likewise, where you find them will also raise much debate. Understandably many of best restaurants in London and most popular restaurants in London will be in central areas near the London tourist attractions aimed at attracting the millions of people going through London each year.

In Covent Garden you'll find many great London restaurants including burger bars, sushi parlours, steakhouses, fish & chips and more whilst in Soho you'll find international cuisine from across the world with many fine-dining restaurants in close proximity to each other and celebrity owned establishments including many of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants in London.

If you want to get out of central London then consider venturing to the outskirts of the city to the areas of Bermondsey, Brixton and Clerkenwell as each of these areas have quickly grown a reputation for being a foodies idea of heaven with every type of international cuisine available.

What are the best restaurants in Central London?

Again, which are the best restaurants in London is very much debatable and truthfully there will never be answer that everyone agrees with. Fortunately, over the years our team have dined in many of what are regarded as the best restaurants in London and have compiled a list below of some of our personal favourites when it comes to London restaurants.

Handy tip #1: The best restaurants in London are popular so it's always best to make a reservation either via phone or on the restaurants website beforehand.

Handy Tip #2: London restaurants tend to close earlier from Mon – Wed and open later from Thurs – Sun with most London restaurants taking last orders around 10pm.

Where is the best Fish and Chips in London?

Fish and Chips is a classic British food! With Londoners eating fish and chips for centuries it is no wonder that London (and the UK in general) is regarded as having the best fish and chips in the world. As a result many who visit London often want to find out what makes a British fish and chips so great and go looking for the best fish and chips in London.

Previously we would have recommended a little family restaurant called Jacks in Uxbridge which is at the far end of the Metropolitan line on the London Underground. Not only did we think it was the best fish and chips in London but our team also regarded it as the best fish and chips in the world! However, it is worth noting that Jacks has recently been purchased by new owners and has been renamed Churchills. If you are planning to visit either the Pinewood Studios or the Harry Potter studios then it is in the same general direction.

If you prefer to stay in Central London then most Londonders will refer you to Poppies for the best fish and chips in London. Poppies has been around for decades and, being a family business which has grown to multiple locations across London, it is well known amongst the London fish & chip shop scene. It’s worth noting though that it is quite expensive for a fish and chip shop but many would argue it is worth the value and the best fish and chips in London.

Is there any food in London that is unique to the UK?

When you are looking for food in London, one simple dish that is very popular with Londoners is the classic pie and mash!

Pie and mash potato is a dish that you could have in many other countries around the world. However, here in London, we actually have shops that only serve pie and mash and they’ve been around since the 19th century! Your classic pie and mash shop in London will give you the option of which pie to have and then will put it on an oversized plate with cutlery along with your mash potato. Then comes the best bit! On top of the pie and mash you’ll have your choice of gravy or the liquor of a green parsley sauce.

Pie and mash shops in London are popular amongst Londoners. Despite their dated appearance and the fact that the food doesn’t look particularly appetising, pie and mash shops are actually considered trendy, delicious and a throwback to a past-gone era. A pie and mash shop in London though is as much about the people as it is about the food, and you will find that many pie and mash shops in London are family run affairs for generations with many having their own special ingredients and techniques.

Where are the Gordon Ramsey Restaurants in London? (Because everyone asks us!)

Renowned celebrity chef Gordan Ramsey has many of his best restaurants in London. They can be a little bit more expensive than other restaurants in London but the quality of the food and the service is of very high quality. Below are our favourite Gordan Ramsey restaurants in London.

Petrus – Knightsbridge Savoy Grill – Savoy Hotel on The Strand

Lucky Cat – Mayfair Heddon Street Kitchen - Soho