Top 50 Summer Restaurants in London

by OpenTable

Updated November 09, 2023

Your summer dining plans, sorted. Fill your days with an experience at these must-visit London restaurants. From iconic spots the city couldn’t live without, to al fresco lunches in the sun and free-flowing bottomless brunches. Choose from these top 50 venues in the capital.

Afternoon Tea at Café Royal

4.7

4.7 (2042)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Piccadilly

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge

Top review

Londongirl

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

We went there with my friends who came to the UK for their holiday. Everything was very good including food, service and ambience. I strongly recommend to friends.

The Orchid Lounge

4.6

4.6 (278)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea by Cherish Finden at The Orchid Lounge

Top review

Hungryvip

Dined on Jan 19, 2024

Best afternoon tea - dim sum Was a Welcome change from sandwiches and the food was beautifully presented and delicious together with attentive service

Anglo restaurant

4.9

4.9 (909)

£41 and over

British

Clerkenwell

About the restaurant

Anglo Restaurant

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 24, 2024

We had an amazing dinner. Food is beautifully presented and yummy and service was incredible. Definitely recommend, definitely come back again

Arte e pasta

4.6

4.6 (580)

£26 to £40

Italian

Walthamstow

About the restaurant

Arte e pasta

Top review

RachelB

Dined on Sep 28, 2023

We'd been meaning to visit Arte e Pasta for a while after several glowing recommendations. Our visit last night exceeded our expectations! A decent amount to choose from for us vegetarians and when it arrived the dishes were packed with delicious flavour, interesting and very well presented. Our favourite was the beetroot agnolotti - so good! The restaurant wasn't that busy which is a shame for the staff but did mean we got to chat to them, in particular Vincent, about the restaurant and the inspiration behind the food. Oh and the Puglian red wine was really very good. We sat at the bar, which was a great spot to chat and eat. Highly recommend and we'll be back soon. Easily the best food we've had in Walthamstow this year. Thanks Vincent and Alex and team for having us :)

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Wimbledon

4.5

4.5 (1274)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Wimbledon

About the restaurant

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Wimbledon

Top review

Geraldine

Dined 5 days ago

Everything great- lovely service but too early for Christmas music!

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Experience

Set Menu Christmas

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Christmas Set Menu Early Bird

Experience

New Year's Eve

Boro Bistro

4.5

4.5 (2215)

£25 and under

French

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Boro Bistro

Top review

Nikita

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, friendly service, nice ambience, very good prices!

Buckle and Vaughan

4.5

4.5 (1256)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Cheshunt

About the restaurant

Buckle and Vaughan

Top review

ElleGee

Dined on Jul 2, 2023

Surprised at rather restricted new Sunday lunch menu

Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9

4.9 (1990)

£26 to £40

Indian

Newham

About the restaurant

Cafe Spice Namaste

Top review

Amarjit

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great experience at Cafe Spice. The service was very personal and friendly with recommendations provided on the menu items. Food was delivered quite quickly and more dishes could be ordered as needed. Some items were a little different to the traditional presentation - e.g. chicken tikka was not the typical cubes of chicken in a very orange hue. Cyrus was coordinating things in the kitchen and took time to come and chat with all diners towards the end of the evening.

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Experience

Khaadraas Supper - 20December2024

Experience

Burns Night 2025

Clos Maggiore

4.6

4.6 (15123)

£26 to £40

French

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Clos Maggiore

Top review

Evip

Dined 6 days ago

Clos Maggiore is hands down our favorite restaurant in London. From the warm, gracious service, to the intimate, romantic setting, to absolutely superb, excellent food, it never disappoints. Quite simply, it is the very best.

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

4.7

4.7 (1588)

£25 and under

Italian

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

Top review

Timothy

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

This is a very small restaurant with fantastic food.

Frederick's

4.8

4.8 (3936)

£26 to £40

British

Angel

About the restaurant

Frederick's

Top review

Sara

Dined 6 days ago

Easily the best restaurant in Islington. Always great food, and in a beautiful setting. Every time feels like a treat.

Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.4

4.4 (7936)

£26 to £40

Steak

Southbank

About the restaurant

Gaucho Tower Bridge

Top review

Twinkzvip

Dined on Jul 13, 2024

Attentive service and great food, Good views of Tower Bridge/Thames

Gauthier Soho

4.8

4.8 (4552)

£41 and over

French

Soho

About the restaurant

Gauthier Soho

Top review

Andrew

Dined 5 days ago

The best meal I've ever had. My partner and I were completely blown away by what they were able to do with the ingredients and the flavours they were able to create. On top of all that it was entirely vegan which just feels like such an incredible feat. Will be very happy to return and try put a new menu next time!

GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.4

4.4 (3614)

£41 and over

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

London Bridge

About the restaurant

GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London

Top review

Andrew

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing views, service impeccable, Negroni tip top, spenny but that should not be a surprise given the location.

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Experience

New Year’s Eve Deluxe Window Package

Hideaway

4.6

4.6 (1043)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Thames Ditton

About the restaurant

Hideaway

Top review

KerriP

Dined on Oct 19, 2023

Our table of 5 chose tapas and all the dishes were delicious-standout for me sashimi and aubergine dishes. Will have to go back in Summer to enjoy the setting! I would recommend The Hideaway and would go back with friends.

High Timber

4.7

4.7 (840)

£26 to £40

Steak

St Paul's

About the restaurant

High Timber

Top review

Rob

Dined on Nov 14, 2024

Fantastic food and service. Nice ambience on the waterfront too. I look forward to my next visit.

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7

4.7 (1852)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Indian

Petts Wood

About the restaurant

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

Top review

Peter

Dined 1 day ago

Booked on website yet price was increased on the day! Pushed empty water bottle to edge of table but no more water offered for two more courses until I asked then just one glass full given. When querying the price I was told they had forgot to update the website which was still showing the earlier price but no adjustment offered!

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Popular dish

Railway Lamb Curry

Indigo at One Aldwych

4.8

4.8 (3066)

£26 to £40

British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Indigo at One Aldwych

Top review

Andrewvip

Dined 2 days ago

As a coeliac, being able to enjoy a full menu is a blessing and one of such high quality, doubly so

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Experience

Weekend Roast Beef, Crumble & Glass of Wine

Experience

Weekday Lunch Two-Course Set Menu

Experience

Weekday Lunch Three-Course Set Menu

La Dame De Pic London

4.9

4.9 (1488)

£26 to £40

French

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

La Dame De Pic London

Top review

Deleval

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing experience ! Wonderful food and place ! Perfect for lovers food

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Experience

Lunch Menu

La Goccia

4.4

4.4 (1517)

£41 and over

Italian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

La Goccia

Top review

Stacievip

Dined on Oct 11, 2024

What an absolute incredible restaurant. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tapas style Italian experience. The spinach salad was phenomenal.

Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

4.8

4.8 (1813)

£41 and over

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

Top review

PaulS

Dined on Jan 9, 2024

Outstanding as always. Has been our favourite London rfestaurant for years and will be missed when closes in January 2024

Love Shack

4.8

4.8 (496)

£25 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Bethnal Green

About the restaurant

Love Shack

Top review

Georgiana

Dined 4 days ago

Our friend recommended this place and we went for dinner tonight. Everithing was absolutely DELICIOUS! Thank you!

Mercer Roof Terrace

4.4

4.4 (953)

£26 to £40

British

Bank

About the restaurant

Mercer Roof Terrace

Top review

Katie

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely little gem in the city. Great lunch time spot, I enjoyed dinner too.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea Experience

Experience

Beluga Winter Cabins @ Mercer Roof Terrace

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Winter Igloo at Mercer Roof Terrace

Min Jiang

4.7

4.7 (2191)

£41 and over

Chinese

Kensington

About the restaurant

Min Jiang

Top review

Heqing

Dined 4 days ago

Great dinning experience with nice view. Delicious peking duck and very attentive services.

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Experience

Christmas Day

Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

My Old Dutch - Chelsea

4.4

4.4 (556)

£25 and under

European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

My Old Dutch - Chelsea

Top review

Trevor

Dined on Nov 11, 2024

Amazing and wonderful service Will be back soon!!

Myrtle Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1141)

£41 and over

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Myrtle Restaurant

Top review

Charlottevip

Dined 5 days ago

Myrtle is an understated restaurant, cosy and yet light and airy. We liked it as soon as we entered it. The staff were fantastic, extremely knowledgeable but fun and lighthearted. The food is fantastic - we all had the 9 course tasting menu and it was incredible. Have already recommended to other friends. Great afternoon spent. An absolute gem in a beautiful area.

Ognisko

4.8

4.8 (3811)

£26 to £40

Polish

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Ognisko

Top review

Robby

Dined 2 days ago

We went for lunch and it was a great experience. The food was amazing - really good quality and priced at an affordable level. The service was excellent and sitting in the conservatory on a cold winters day was magical. Can’t fault it - we will be going back soon!

Ormer Mayfair

4.9

4.9 (1152)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Ormer Mayfair

Top review

William

Dined 4 days ago

An outstanding meal with an imaginative, varied menu and fantastic service from friendly, knowledgeable staff

Francatelli

4.4

4.4 (1547)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Seven Park Place by William Drabble

Top review

David

Dined on Nov 2, 2024

Went for Saturday lunch. Food was excellent. We chose between lunch menu and Al La carte I had the lunch menu with a haddock soup to start followed by mussels and cod. Both were excellent. Others tried the Ham which was superb and Portobello Mushrooms went down a treat as well. Service was top notch as you would expect and good value.

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Smiths Restaurant Wapping

4.9

4.9 (7688)

£41 and over

Seafood

Wapping

About the restaurant

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

Top review

Irene

Dined 1 day ago

Great meal as usual. Food atmosphere & service first class.

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Popular dish

Apple Tart

Popular dish

Smith's Classic Prawn Cocktail

Popular dish

Large Brixham Dover Sole

Gallery

4.7

4.7 (7987)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Thames Foyer

Top review

Juhyun

Dined 2 days ago

It was great to enjoy on my own, and the service was excellent. I had a wonderful time thanks to Chloe’s great service.

The Buttery

4.7

4.7 (440)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Belgravia

About the restaurant

The Buttery

Top review

Scott

Dined 2 days ago

Friendly, kind staff, food is fresh & tasty. Can be terribly crowded, especially with large baby carriages. Causing people to bump into one another. Carriages should be left outside in this space.

The Crabtree

4.5

4.5 (1196)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Fulham

About the restaurant

The Crabtree

Top review

Morten

Dined 4 days ago

As always a fantastic experience at The Crabtree, great service, food, beer, wine and happy people all around.

The French Table

4.9

4.9 (4789)

£41 and over

Modern European

Surbiton

About the restaurant

The French Table

Top review

Andrew

Dined 7 days ago

We are long-standing customers of The French Table. We had the Tasting Menu which had seven courses each one being superb, the best being the last with a quite superb pistachio cheesecake. The service was very attentive and were excellent in clearing up after I had accidentally spilled my glass of wine with the minimum Of fuss.

The Ivy Tower Bridge

4.2

4.2 (13864)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

The Ivy Tower Bridge

Top review

Simona

Dined 1 day ago

My dinner in The Ivy Tower Bridge was perfect.From food to service was excellent.Our server Lamoure did perfect job.

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4.4

4.4 (781)

£25 and under

British

Crouch End

About the restaurant

The Maynard Arms

Top review

Johnvip

Dined on Nov 6, 2024

I found the Maynard Arms to be pleasant, well appointed place with helpful staff and a quiet ambiance suitable for get-togethers.

The Pem

4.6

4.6 (335)

£41 and over

British

Westminster

About the restaurant

The Pem

Top review

Denis

Dined on Nov 7, 2024

A discreetly elegant setting for a memorable meal. The ox cheek is perfection, the winter root vegetable salad is a work of art, and the desserts are just too good to be legal. The service was flawlessly attentive and never obtrusive. Full marks all round.

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Experience

Thanksgiving at The Pem

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Christmas Day Lunch

Experience

New Year's Eve 5 course menu

The Scolt Head

4.6

4.6 (352)

£25 and under

British

Dalston

About the restaurant

The Scolt Head

Top review

KristinK

Dined on Apr 2, 2023

Amazing experience for our first night in London. The food was fantastic and reasonably priced. I rated the noise level as kind of high, but it didn’t bother us because it’s a pub. It’s supposed to be loud, or it’s probably not a very fun place. LOL

The Swan Pub

4.7

4.7 (1109)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Chiswick

About the restaurant

The Swan Pub

Top review

lorraine

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was perfect. The black truffle and ricotta ravioli were River Cafe delicious. Excellent service and a warm, friendly vibe. Highly recommended.

The Wharf Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1421)

£26 to £40

British

Teddington

About the restaurant

The Wharf Restaurant

Top review

juanalaloca

Dined on Oct 30, 2024

Lovely food, wine and view of the river. Great service.

Trinity

4.9

4.9 (3537)

£41 and over

European

Clapham

About the restaurant

Trinity

Top review

Mark

Dined 2 days ago

We had lunch on a Monday. Welcoming and attentive staff, with a pleasant manner about them. The menu was interesting, and choosing was difficult. We thought the dishes were beautifully presented and cooked perfectly. The ambience was relaxed. It's clearly not the cheapest place to have lunch, but if you fancy something a bit special, I'd recommend this place wholeheartedly.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Trinity

Villa di Geggiano

4.8

4.8 (1306)

£41 and over

Italian

Chiswick

About the restaurant

Villa di Geggiano

Top review

Robertvip

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

My wife and I truly enjoyed the entire experience of dining at Villa di Geggiano! The service was outstanding and friendly! The food and wine was absolutely delicious!

YUMN Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (814)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Croydon

About the restaurant

YUMN Brasserie

Top review

Omar

Dined on Feb 14, 2024

Great experience, good food and good customer service

123V

£25 and under

Vegan

Oxford Circus

About the restaurant

123V

Top review

OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

Absolutely fantastic! Food is great and service outstanding. Thanks

Mere

4.7

4.7 (4178)

£41 and over

European

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Mere

Top review

LynneS

Dined on Apr 10, 2024

Fabulous lunch with excellent service. Such a shame it’s closing.

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4.8

4.8 (1576)

£26 to £40

British

Primrose Hill

About the restaurant

Odette's Restaurant

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on May 24, 2024

Lovely food, service & ambience. Sadly the last tim but a perfect lunch with my partner x

Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar

£26 to £40

Indian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar

Top review

HarryC

Dined on Jun 24, 2023

Great tasting food, restaurant room a bit hot and stuffy but was in the middle of summer! Service a tad slow. Portions on the smaller size.

Rabot

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Rabot

Top review

Jakeylondon

Dined on Aug 10, 2022

Fantastic food and service, a fine dining experience with inventive dishes, at a reasonable price. The ambience was a bit lacking only because there were not many other people dining at the time we were, but overall we had a great dinner and will be returning.