Updated on 17 February 2023
Thousands of visitors flock to this majestic part of London each day to take in the sights of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, and we don’t blame them – it’s a fascinating part of London, after all. Then there are those that work in the area, from civil servants hurrying from department to department to employees of the many other businesses in the area. What we’re trying to say is that no one wants to be caught short with a rumbling belly in this frenetic part of London, which is why we recommend you check out the handy list of top restaurants in Westminster we’ve created for you below.
As Westminster is a wealthy part of London, diners are spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining restaurants and traditional British establishments popular with MPs and Lords; but that’s not to say there aren’t some trendy spots for those seeking something a little less fancy. Whether you’re organising an important client meeting or heading out for drinks and something to eat after work with friends or colleagues, you’ll find a distilled selection of some of the best restaurants Westminster has to offer in this round-up. For more information on any of the restaurants below, simply click through to read our full SquareMeal review and find out more about prices, location details and how to book.
35 Willow Place, Victoria, London, SW1P 1JH
Lambeth Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7LB
The Garden Café boasts a bright and airy dining space thanks to natural light pouring in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. This sets the tone for an utterly brilliant daily-changing menu made using ultra-fresh ingredients.
2 Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QW
76 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1DE
47 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 3DR
70 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1DE
41 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF
The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 0PS
10 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London, WC2N 5AE
The Old Westminster Library, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BU
22-28 Broadway, Westminster, London, SW1H 0BH
Championing women in the industry, The Pem was founded by ex-Harwood arms chef Sally Abe, who originally launched with an all-female kitchen team. It’s also one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London, with its blush colour palette of pinks and reds.
3-5 Great Scotland Yard, Westminster, London, SW1A 2HN
Michelin starred Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt has opened his first restaurant outside of his home country at the Great Scotland Yard hotel. Focusing on Scandinavian cooking techniques and the best seasonal British ingredients, Ekstedt harnesses the power of a fire pit, wood fired oven and wood stove to create its dishes.
Terminus Place, London, London, SW1W 0RP
8 Gillingham Street, Victoria, London, SW1V 1HJ
5-6 Zig Zag Building, 68 Victoria Street, Victoria , London, SW1E 6SQ
Looking for a restaurant to visit before or after a show? Check out our top picks for pre and post-theatre dining.
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