Best tasting menu London: 20 restaurants serving marvellous multi-course affairs

A tasting menu is one of the most extravagant dining experiences you can enjoy at a restaurant. They are indulgent, lengthy and, at times, challenging things, which force diners to expand their horizons and discover new and exciting dishes they’ve never tried before. With the capital boasting such a huge and eclectic array of restaurants, it’s no wonder that the best tasting menus in London cover every possible cuisine, budget and length you can imagine.

Tasting menus – typically five or more courses, though some restaurants offer upwards of 20 – are a true showcase of a chef’s talent. Not only do they allow diners to sample some of the restaurant’s best and most popular dishes, a great tasting menu will also offer a carefully balanced selection of textures, flavours and styles. Traditionally, a balance of meat, fish and vegetarian courses is expected, although there are a couple of fantastic vegan tasting menus in London that shun that idea completely.

More importantly, a tasting menu should feel like a harmonious progression, from the first amuse-bouche to the final bite of petit fours. What a tasting menu should never do is leave you so stuffed that you feel overfed and unsatisfied.

You'll find plenty of Michelin star tasting menus in London here, from two-starred Claude Bosi at Bibendum to three-starred Helene Darroze at The Connaught. For a multi-course affair that’s guaranteed to impress, both of the above are good introductions to the ceremony of the tasting menu. Wine often plays a huge part in the experience too, with dedicated pairings designed by expert in-house sommeliers to match each course. This can be another real eye-opener when it comes to trying new grape varieties and styles, so we do encourage you to select a wine pairing if you can.

Worked up an appetite yet? Read on for our list of the best tasting menus London has to offer, from fancy to affordable options.

Punk Royale, Mayfair

What: Traditionalists, be warned, this isn’t your standard tasting menu. But for those looking to spice up the typical tasting format, this Swedish import burns the rule book in favour of fun and no-holds-barred craziness. We won’t ruin it for you, particularly given that each dinner served here is entirely different, tuned to specific diner expectations and the vibe of the room. That said, to give you a taste of what you might expect, we’ve heard you could be in for anything from green curry oysters to crunchy potato rosti, with signature caviar bumps aplenty. Service is club-like, with staff spooning food straight into your mouth, and dessert wine served in syringes. Yes, it sounds mad, but there’s real quality cooking here too.
How much: Approx. 20 courses (drinks package included) for £220 per person
Where: 6 Sackville Street, W1S 3DD
Book now: Punk Royale

Da Terra, Bethnal Green

What: Rafael Cagali’s stupendous, two Michelin-starred restaurant at the Bethnal Green Town Hall hotel has had a lovely refurb as of 2025, bringing this magnificent restaurant bang up to date. It’s no less than Cagali’s Brazilian and Italian-influenced menus deserve - Da Terra was our London Restaurant of the Year in 2023 and it continues to be one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the country.
How much: £245 per person
Where: 8 Patriot Square, E2 9NF
Book now: Da Terra

Muse by Tom Aikens, Belgravia

What: Muse couldn’t ask for a better location - a cosy mews townhouse in a very chi-chi corner of Belgravia. It’s the perfect spot for Tom Aikens’ latest project, which is arguably his most personal yet. Every course at Muse is devised from a moment in his past, or a memory, and Aikens takes all that inspiration before translating it to a fascinating, distinct menu. If you enjoy a counter dining experience, Muse offers one of the most intimate, with a five seat counter giving you almost one-on-one interaction with chefs.
How much: £180 per person, lunch menu £90 per person
Where: 38 Groom Place, SW1X 7BA
Book now: Muse by Tom Aikens

Gouqi, St James's

What: Gouqi changed the face of Cantonese fine dining in London when it opened, led by peerless exec chef Chee Hwee Tong, who has earned a whopping seven Michelin stars over the course of his career. The tasting menu is the way to go (though Gouqi offers a wide variety of set menus and an a la carte) as it includes all the unmissable dishes, from exceptional steamed dim sum, to A4 Wagyu with sichuan sesame, and goose parfait with aromatic duck. There’s also a dedicated duck menu that includes Gouqi’s ‘Legendary Peking Duck’.
How much: £138 per person, duck menu £80 per person
Where: 25-34 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BN
Book now: Gouqi

Row on 5, Mayfair

What: A glittering new flagship restaurant for Jason Atherton, Row on 5 landed a Michelin star just weeks after opening. It’s informed by the heights of the British seasons, but underpinned by an extraordinary tendency towards occasionally ludicrous levels of luxury. After handing over coats to be dry cleaned, guests start on the lower ground level with canapes like the signature ‘Oyster and Pearl’ before heading up to a futuristic dining room above for the bulk of the meal. Then, after a parade of Spencer Metzger and Atherton's precise, technically informed dishes, you return to the lounge for fine teas and petit fours served from a chest of drawers.
How much: 15 courses for £250, nine courses for £195
Where: 5 Savile Row, W1S 3PB
Book now: Row on 5

Aulis, Soho

What: There are lots of brilliant tasting menu experiences in London, but if you were looking for just one that would satisfy all your desires, Aulis would be right up there. Part of the Simon Rogan stable (alongside the likes of L’Enclume and Rogan & Co), Aulis is run by head chef Charlie Tayler and team, all of whom relish the chance to cook and entertain in equal measure. The cooking, though, is utterly brilliant, backed up by one of the most interesting drinks pairings in London. Aulis is a must-visit, so much so that it ranked at number three in our Top 100 London Restaurants list for 2025.
How much: £195 per person
Where: 16A St Anne's Court, W1F 0BN
Book now: Aulis

Frog by Adam Handling, Covent Garden

What: Frog by Adam Handling has settled into life as one of London’s fine dining veterans, and though it might be somewhat underappreciated these days, we think it’s probably better than it has ever been. Handling has a unique viewpoint on British produce that comes through in theatrical dishes that taste as good as they look. The menu changes often too, so you can keep coming back again and again to try new things.
How much: £199 per person, £185 per person for plant-based menu
Where: 34-35 Southampton Street, WC2E 7HG
Book now: Frog by Adam Handling

AngloThai, Marylebone

What: Long-awaited AngloThai scooped a Michelin star just a few months after opening, solidifying John and Desiree Chantarasak as one of London’s most exciting restaurant power couples. The move from a la carte to tasting menu makes perfect sense, as John’s elaborate dishes are much better experienced without the stress of trying to understand what to order. Truly delicious from front to back, though special mention goes to John's Carlingford oyster with sea buckthorn and fermented chilli is one of the single most delicious bites in London. Still great value at £110 per person in comparison to others in the list, don't be surprised if that price shoots up over the next year or two.
How much: £110 per person
Where: 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL
Book now: AngloThai

Ormer Mayfair at Flemings Mayfair

What: Staunchly old-school, Ormer is one for those who appreciate the charms of more old fashioned service. Flemings is a storied Mayfair hotel where you can while an evening away in lux, comfy surrounds, safe in the hands of expert sommeliers and attentive servers, with a nothing-is-too-much attitude. Exec chef Sofian Msetfi’s cooking is decidedly more contemporary than the surroundings, blending his Moroccan and Irish roots across an intriguing, delicious seven course tasting menu. The wine pairing is one of the best we’ve had in London too.
How much: £140 per person for seven courses, £95 per person for five courses
Where: Flemings Mayfair Hotel, Half Moon Street, W1J 7BH
Book now: Ormer Mayfair at Flemings Mayfair

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Mayfair

What: The first and last word in luxury London dining, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has an unimpeachable reputation for excellence. Set inside the ultra-glam confines of The Dorchester Hotel, Ducasse at The Dorchester exudes elegance and opulence at every turn, whether it’s the pin-sharp staff predicting your every whim, the constant stream of luxury ingredients, or last minute theatre as garnishes are delivered to each plate. Is it cheap? Of course not, but this is the price you pay at the pinnacle of London dining.
How much: £285 per person
Where: The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Book now: Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Restaurant St Barts, Farringdon

What: The only London restaurant to hold a Michelin star and Michelin Green star, Restaurant St Barts is a bastion of sustainable, produce-led cooking. The restaurant makes the most of the beautiful site next to the Church of Bartholomew the Great in Farringdon, as the experience takes you between different parts of the restaurant from course to course, for dishes such as lobster with blackcurrant leaf, veal sweetbread with pumpkin, and Cornish bluefin tuna with house soy sauce.
How much: £160 per person
Where: 63 Bartholomew Close, EC1A 7BF
Book now: Restaurant St Barts

Akoko, Fitzrovia

What: For a whistlestop tour of the flavours, dishes and ingredients used in West African cuisine, the tasting menu at Akoko offers a great entry-level gateway. Sure, this is significantly fancier than traditional West African food, but founder Aji Akokomi draws inspiration from his heritage to create each dish, and the results feel delightfully personal. Discover his take on jollof rice, with Herdwick lamb, aubergine and shito XO, and ayamase - a traditional Yoruba stew to which he adds girolle mushrooms and monkfish.
How much: £120 per person
Where: 21 Berners Street, W1T 3LP
Book now: Akoko

Helene Darroze at The Connaught, Mayfair

What: French chef Helene Darroze’s three Michelin-starred dining room at The Connaught is another example of cooking that's on a whole other level to most of the UK. Seasonal produce is of the utmost importance here, and you'll find the menu changes accordingly throughout the year. At the time of writing, the 'Taste of Summer' menu features seven spectacular courses, from lobster with tandoori spices, carrot, citrus and coriander, to Welsh lamb with artichoke, wasabi, and salsa verde. It's also launched a weekday lunch menu which includes the same seven courses but for a snip of the price at £125! 
How much: £225 per person
Where: The Connaught, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL
Book now: Helene Darroze at The Connaught

Humble Chicken, Soho

What: Humble Chicken’s tasting menu is inspired by head chef Angelo Sato’s Japanese and European roots. Born in Tokyo, Sato moved to London at the age of 17 to work in some of the world’s greatest kitchens, from Gordon Ramsay’s Chelsea restaurant to Tom Sellers’ Restaurant Story. In 2021, he set up Humble Chicken, which was met with widespread praise – and it still is. The 16-course experience hinges around plenty of kitchen theatre, with dishes prepared in front of guests, and moves from snacks to yakitori (skewers) and to his signature Humble Pigeon.
How much: £235 per person
Where: 54 Frith Street, W1D 4SJ
Book now: Humble Chicken

A Wong, Pimlico

Credit: James Gillies

What: A.Wong is famous for its lunchtime dim sum menu, but its also offers a ‘Collections of China’ menu in the evening which is the best way to enjoy a taste of the chef’s travels through his parents’ homeland that inspired him to open his restaurant. Allow three hours to work your way through the outstanding feast, which pushes 20 courses. Start with a selection of snacks, from cured scallop with stuffed crab claw to Cantonese honey roasted pork with grated foie gras. The following courses include a cacophony of dim sum, peking duck, a pulled lamb burger, soy chicken, purple rice, and a finale of poached meringue with fruit textures.
How much: £220 per person
Where: 70 Wilton Road, SW1V 1DE
Book now: A. Wong

KOL, Marylebone

What: Inspired by Santiago Lastra’s Mexican heritage and his desire to showcase the diversity of his home country’s cuisine across the world, KOL ‘interprets Britain through a Mexican lens’, using homegrown ingredients to craft new takes on Mexican and other Latin American dishes. The restaurant’s tasting menu includes fusions such as langoustine tacos, scallop ceviche, and tamales served with buttermilk and strawberries, with buñuelo fritters available as an optional supplement to finish. Since KOL also has a basement bar specialising in mezcal, don’t miss the option to combine your menu with a drinks pairing focusing on the spirit.
How much: £185 per person
Where: 9 Seymour Street, W1H 7BA
Book now: KOL

Sollip, London Bridge

What: The difficult-to-categorise, Korean-European fusion that is Sollip, run by experienced husband and wife team Woongchul Park and Bomee Ki, offers tasting menus for lunch and dinner that vary according to the seasons. At the time of writing, these included sea bream with maesaengi seaweed and asparagus, daikon tarte tatin, and the ubiquitous Korean rice wine 'makgeolli' served before or between courses. The wine pairing reflects the couple’s interest in European wines, and there is a selection of interesting soft drink accompaniments including homemade coffee Kombucha and Saicho Sparkling tea. 
How much: £152 per person
Where: 8 Melior Street, SE1 3QP
Book now: Sollip

Evelyn’s Table at The Blue Posts, Chinatown

What: Perhaps more of an experience than a restaurant, Evelyn’s Table lies sequestered away underneath Soho pub The Blue Posts, and involves an intimate 12-person chef’s counter (get friendly with your fellow patrons!). The menu changes monthly and draws on French techniques to turn British produce into extraordinary dishes. Alongside his signature five-course offering are equivalent vegetarian and vegan menus, to emphasise the team's commitment to sustainable, ingredient-led cooking. On the drinks side, choose from the innovative ‘Half & Half’ pairing combining no-and-low drinks with natural wines, as well as separate pairings for classics and more off the beaten path wines. The drinks programme is overseen by Honey Spencer - one of the best sommeliers in the game.
How much: £135 per person
Where: 28 Rupert Street, W1D 6DJ
Book now: Evelyn's Table

The Clove Club, Shoreditch

What: Two Michelin-starred The Clove Club offers both a long and short tasting menu, depending on how lavish (and hungry) you're feeling. The former includes eight exquisite courses for £225, from Cornish monkfish with aubergine and green tomato, to suckling pig cooked in Indian spices. If you're pushed for time, the shorter option features a more than ample six courses for £155 per person, and still includes some of the restaurant's best dishes. Vegetarians are taken care of by way of a dedicated veggie menu.
How much: £225 per person, lunch menu £195 per person
Where: Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, EC1V 9LT
Book now: The Clove Club

Core by Clare Smyth, Notting Hill

What: Restaurant royalty Core by Clare Smyth offers one of the greatest dining experiences money can buy in the UK. With an impeccable three Michelin stars to its name, it's not surprising that Core finds its home in one of London's most affluent areas: Notting Hill. It offers two tasting menus: the regularly changing Core Seasons and, for first timers or super fans, Core Classics, which is where you’ll find Smyth’s gob-smackingly good signature dishes such as Potato and Roe, and Lamb Carrot. It's pricey at over £200 per head, but well worth it if you manage to score a booking.
How much: £245 per person
Where: 93 Kensington Park Road, W11 2PN
Book now: Core by Clare Smyth

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