Best Cozy Restaurants in Borough

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BexleyheathCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonNorth LondonNorth West London

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AldgateAldwychAngelBalhamBankBankside

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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A photo of TĪNG Restaurant and Lounge, Shangri-La The Shard, London restaurant

1. TĪNG Restaurant and Lounge, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.3

Awesome(5216)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • London Bridge

Booked 23 times today

At TĪNG we offer a dynamic sky-high dining experience, inspired by Asian cultures, serving signature and modern dishes accompanied by an award-winning wine list. Our passionate chefs curate fine dining dishes with attention to detail, using local and seasonal ingredients, and complemented by the Shangri-La brand’s informal, warm, and genuine service style to deliver true hospitality from the heart.TĪNG is located on the 35th floor of the world-renowned Shard and is the building’s highest dining experience, offering unparalleled views across London. Join Shangri-La Circle, our award-winning loyalty programme, at bit.ly/3bVy1Af and enjoy exclusive member rates and more.

A photo of Camille - Borough Market restaurant

2. Camille - Borough Market

4.7

Exceptional(243)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Southwark

Booked 39 times today

A neighbourhood restaurant on Stoney Street, Borough Market - Camille is a reflection of imagined jaunts through regional France. The menu from head chef Elliot Hashtroudi celebrates the magic of local and seasonal produce - his simple approach to cooking captures the rustic energy of a regional French table.An intimate casual bistro-style dining space with small bar and window counter seating is the back drop to our a-la-carte menu and ‘daily specials’ board.Like in our other restaurants Ducksoup, Little Duck and Emilia you’ll find a weekly changing menu of wines by the glass and bottle from small independent producers.

3. Quill Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Southwark

Booked 30 times today

A decadent treehouse wine bar dedicated to frivolity in Borough Yards, where the best stories are told over tables covered in wine, cocktails & feasts.With a large external heated seating area and external bar it is the perfect spot to sit and watch the wanderers of Southbank and the Borough Market area

A photo of Bar 31, Shangri-La The Shard, London restaurant

4. Bar 31, Shangri-La The Shard, London

3.2

Good(244)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • London Bridge

Booked 4 times today

Bar 31 is a great meeting place to unwind over a few drinks in the heart of London Bridge. Greeted by an energetic and friendly team, we offer local craft beers on tap along with a fantastic range of spirits and wines. Our tasty bites are sourced using fresh seasonal ingredients from Borough Market. Situated at the ground floor of the Shard.We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.

5. Pulia

4.2

Awesome(403)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • London Bridge

Booked 6 times today

Pulia offers authentic regional food and wines from Puglia, the heel of Italy. Specialities include a selection of baked breads, fresh pasta, vegetarian, meat and fish-based dishes, as well as a wide selection of Apulian cheeses and hams. The wine selection reflects the local grapes of the region and consist of Negroamaro, Primitivo, Fiano, Falanghina as well as other grapes and blends, carefully selected from some of the best wine producers in Puglia.

6. Boot and Flogger

4.5

Awesome(226)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • London Bridge

Booked 3 times today

This hidden gem, a short walk from London Bridge, is London’s first real wine bar opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner. Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, it has the feel of a private members club (for ladies and gentleman) and is home to some of the most original private rooms in the area. Best quality meats hand carved off the bone, award winning steak and delicious seasonal dishes cater for discerning customers. All polished off with a British cheese board and sticky puds. Our wine list boasts a large number of rare vintages alongside an extensive range from Davy’s wine merchant cellars.

A photo of Gourmet Bar London Bridge restaurant

7. Gourmet Bar London Bridge

3.8

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Borough

Stylish and cozy restaurant serving artisan Climpsons & Sons Coffee, delicious international food, creative cocktails and local beers!

8. Simply Indian

4.0

Excellent(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South Indian • London Bridge

Simply Indian is a small, attractive yet intimate Indian restaurant close to South London’s Borough station hidden away on Borough High Street in the heart of the famous Borough Food Market. The restaurant’s unfussy black and yellow interior leads in to a light, airy dining room decorated in white with a minimalist style that maximises space and produces a buzzy, brasserie-esque atmosphere helped along by friendly service from staff who work to your time scales, speeding up your lunch break meals while providing a more leisurely experience at other times. Simply Indian’s menu embraces the most popular cuisine styles of India, serving traditional curries, exotic regional dishes and street food style thalis too, all cooked fresh on the premises using appropriate high quality ingredients and to authentic recipes. The restaurant has a BYO policy with no corkage, which only serves to make dining here even more affordable, the prices are low for the area.

9. Tonkotsu

4.5

Awesome(145)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bankside

Welcome to Tonkotsu Bar & RamenOur restaurant Tonkotsu is named after the lip-smacking, creamy ramen typical in Kyushu, Japan’s southern-most island, but found all over Japan. Tonkotsu ramen’s smooth, silky consistency is created by cooking pork bones for up to 18 hours, which allows collagen and other porky goodness to be emulsified into the stock.

10. Bottarga

4.8

Exceptional(127)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Chelsea

Booked 65 times today

Bottarga offers a mediterranean experience primarily inspired by the shores of the Aegean islands. Set against a backdropof classic interior with anoption of al fresco dinning facing the famed Kings Road.

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From verified diners like you

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MartinCVIP
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great restaurant, different creative dishes excellent in flavour, very helpful staff. Highly recommended….
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Camille - Borough MarketPrice: Very Expensive• French• Southwark
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4.7
M
MaebhVIP
Dublin •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This place is so cute. Love the note sending thing and all the staff and so fun and friendly.
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Quill Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Southwark
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4.6
R
Ravikumar
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great dinner at TING. Food, Ambience, and service is really great.
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TĪNG Restaurant and Lounge, Shangri-La The Shard, LondonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• London Bridge
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4.3
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Louise
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 24, 2025
A lovely place for a business dinner. Service was prompt but unobtrusive. Food arrived quickly and nicely presented. We had salads which were delicious. Quiet so easy to have a private conversation.
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PuliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• London Bridge
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4.2
T
Tumpale
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Just what I was looking for today. I was happy there, I booked dinner in Ting
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Bar 31, Shangri-La The Shard, LondonPrice: Moderate• International• London Bridge
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3.2

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