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(menu)We found 10 restaurants in Best British restaurants in London.
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Having established Trinity as the most serious restaurant in Clapham, chef Adam Byatt has branched out with Bistro Union – a casual neighbourhood… more »
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‘This is one hell of a restaurant', exclaimed a fan of Richard Corrigan's big-boned metropolitan dazzler. A stag's head logo on the menu and… more »
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Dean Street Townhouse's ‘well-padded, ribald bonhomie' generates a dawn-to-dusk momentum that keeps it bang on the money in this upbeat neighbourhood… more »
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With help from his sidekick Ashley Palmer-Watts, Heston Bumenthal’s Knightsbridge leviathan has survived the early hype and emerged as a fully-rounded… more »
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With its glamorous vibe and celeb clientele, Mark Hix's flagship now finds itself at the core of Soho's socialising ‘scene'. But it's not… more »
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He wowed the crowds at the Blueprint Café, and now chef Jeremy Lee is injecting fresh pizzazz into Sam and Eddie Hart's Soho aristocrat.… more »
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Glancing at the packed tables of this ‘crisp', high-ceilinged dining room overlooking the foodie hubbub of Borough Market, you'd never know… more »
Devotees of Downton Abbey will relish the chance to follow in the footsteps of Lady Edith by dining at Rules. A true patriot and officially the… more »
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As the spiritual home of British ‘nose-to-tail’ eating, St John is one restaurant that overseas chefs always make time for during their… more »
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The hype surrounding the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel may have subsided, but diners at The Gilbert Scott are still overawed by the high drama… more »
British cuisine has really taken off in the past few years and British restaurants have become some of the most popular and sought after in London. Long gone is British food’s reputation of being dull and dreary, British cuisine is now one of the most exciting cuisines around, offering the most delectable of dishes. From classic recipes we all enjoyed growing up with to new and innovative dishes; the very best thing about British cuisine is its use of the most amazing ingredients sourced from the British Isles.
London is currently packed with the best British restaurants, with many of the country’s top chefs championing their homeland’s cuisine. Some of London’s top restaurants are British restaurants, including many of the capital’s Michelin starred restaurants and fine dining restaurants. There are so many great British restaurants in London, a cuisine that is constantly growing in popularity and importance.
Every one of the British restaurants featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top British restaurants have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today. As well as the restaurants on this page, we have listings for British restaurants in the West End, British restaurants in the City and British restaurants in Central London along with British restaurants in many other areas of London. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from diners, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.