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A photo of St. JOHN Smithfield restaurant
1. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.8
Exceptional(4073)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 42 times today
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
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2. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
4.4
Awesome(7225)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • St Paul's
Booked 234 times today
Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.Our dress code is smart-casual and quite relaxed. We just ask that the general look does not appear too sporty i.e. tracksuits/football shirts/baseball caps. Smart trainers are allowed. We do not allow flip flops to be worn.
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3. Blacklock Shoreditch
4.8
Exceptional(4113)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Shoreditch
Booked 86 times today
Blacklock Shoreditch is set an old furniture factory in the heart of London’s East End. Expect the usual highest quality meat from Phillip Warren in Cornwall for unbeatable value and always lots of fun.On Sundays it's our award winning Sunday Roasts, almost as good as Mum’s.Monday - FridayBookings and Walk-ins for lunch from 12pm - 3pm Bookings and Walk-ins for dinner from 5pm - 11pmSaturday Bookings and Walk-ins all day from from 12pm - 11pmSundayBookings from 11:45am - 8:30pmSome Walk-ins available
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4. Blacklock Covent Garden
4.7
Exceptional(3183)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Covent Garden
Booked 113 times today
Blacklock Covent Garden is a hot spot due to its fantastic food, service, and ambience. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'exceptional service', and 'great atmosphere'. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, it's a vibrant place that offers a 'relaxed but vibrant atmosphere'. With consistently high review ratings, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for a great steakhouse experience.
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5. Los Mochis London City
4.3
Awesome(761)
Price: Very Expensive
• Pacific Rim • Liverpool Street
Booked 125 times today
Where Mexican & Japanese Cuisines Meet with City ViewsPerched above Broadgate Circle, Los Mochis London City promises an unparalleled fusion of vibrant Mexican and Japanese flavours with breathtaking city views. Explore diverse spaces, from the main dining area with a sushi bar to a scenic rooftop terrace, an intimate private dining room, a chic Agaveria bar & lounge, and an exclusive omakase experience. Each zone offers a unique ambiance, providing an unforgettable backdrop to savour the cityscape. Embark on a culinary journey that seamlessly blends Mexican and Japanese influences at Los Mochis London City, a top destination for a dynamic dining experience in the heart of the city.
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6. The Parakeet
4.8
Exceptional(660)
Price: Very Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Kentish Town
Booked 49 times today
Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room. Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for January will open on the 1st of December at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.
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7. Riding House Fitzrovia
4.3
Awesome(4830)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Fitzrovia
Booked 67 times today
Riding House Fitzrovia is a hit with locals and visitors alike, known for its fun, informal neighborhood vibe and high-quality Modern European cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance is consistently praised in reviews, with customers describing it as 'lively,' 'welcoming,' and 'trendy.' The food is also highly rated, with many reviewers noting the 'excellent' and 'delicious' dishes. It's a place that offers great food, excellent service, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a 'hot spot' in Fitzrovia.
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8. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.4
Awesome(13166)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 213 times today
The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
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9. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(991)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 201 times today
Bacchanalia is a hot spot because of its unique and inviting atmosphere. With reviews praising the restaurant's impeccable service, mouthwatering dishes, and vibrant ambiance, it's clear why it's a hit among diners. The restaurant's authentic Greek cuisine and dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst are just a few of the elements that contribute to its allure. It's a perfect place for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.
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10. The Lore of the Land
4.7
Exceptional(802)
Price: Very Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Fitzrovia
Booked 8 times today
A traditional pub serving contemporary English food in the heart of Fitzrovia. The Lore is composed of The Pub on the ground floor, The Kitchen on the first floor and Private room with bar on the top floor.All of our food is freshly prepared by Head Chef Michal Kaszuba and his brigade in the Lore kitchen on the first floor. Our menus have been created especially to reflect the seasons, when ingredients are at their very best.Our legendary Sunday roast is slow-cooked with delicious trimmings.THE PUBA copper and pewter topped bar serving a range of beers, including our very own Gritchie brews, premium spirits, cocktails and selected wines. The walls are adorned with eclectic and original artwork. THE KITCHENOpen plan but still intimate. Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the Chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and char-grill. THE PRIVATE ROOMA wonderful private room with private bar on its own floor.
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  • Nazia
    London •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Wow! Amazing location, love the decor and ambience. Service is impeccable. Gorgeous cocktails and tasty fresh, inventive food. Only feedback is that the portion sizes are tiny for the prices and cocktails are £16 and £17 so it is expensive. Other than we loved it and it’s dog friendly too.
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    Los Mochis London CityPrice: Very Expensive• Pacific Rim• Liverpool Street
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    4.3
  • Christophervip
    London •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    excellent food and delightful service as always. a great combination of laid back atmosphere with tasty cooking. exactly what north London requires. waiting staff are very friendly and engaged. one mild criticism is the arrival/seating process which is rather disorganised - we were eventually seated 15 mins after our reservation time but even that needed a couple of gentle reminders
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    The ParakeetPrice: Very Expensive• Gastro Pub• Kentish Town
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    4.8
  • Laura
    Norfolk/Suffolk •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Brilliant afternoon, our server was so good . Really attentive, well informed, perfect visit.
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    Blacklock ShoreditchPrice: Moderate• Steak• Shoreditch
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    4.8
  • Bal
    London •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Start to our Christmas celebrations, four best friends together we had fun, laughter and joy being together! This place is absolutely amazing and the icing on the cake as they say was the saxophone player, such beautiful music, the dancer was so talented and lastly the drum player he was so good and made sure her walked round near all the diners and was so friendly:) All your staff are very professional, friendly and helpful! Thank you we will be back in the new year.
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    The Ivy Asia, St. Paul'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• St Paul's
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    4.4
  • Kathleen
    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Outstanding food, service, ambiance. Classic British food, nose to tail, simply but exquisitely prepared. We started with olives and roasted bone marrow, a favourite we order whenever possible, and this was the best we’ve ever had. Accompanying parsley salad was flavourful crunchy and fresh, perfect accompaniment along sourdough toast. For mains we shared grey mullet, grilled shorthorn, white asparagus, green salad and a sublime braised mutton. Everything was superb and we were quite full but couldn’t resist dessert. Both the lemon posset and date loaf with butterscotch sauce were incredible and we ate every last bit. Service was low key excellent and very helpful as we ordered wine by the glass having over imbibed over the weekend and server recommendations were perfect.
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    St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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    4.8

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