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1. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.8
Exceptional(4105)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 60 times today
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
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2. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 42 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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3. Apulia
4.6
Exceptional(1469)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Barbican
Booked 13 times today
Apulia welcomes You in for a taste and experience of southern Italy !We aim to give you an unforgettable feeling when you taste our food, taking you to the various regions of Puglia, have you been? If not, then its time to go there ... of course, through us! Or feel free to visit our main branch in Bari, where we have had years of experience creating wonderful dishes, which we now bring to you in London.The most important ingredients that we use in creating our dishes are actually imported directly from local producers and farmers from the Puglia region.We use very little yeast in our dough for both our homemade bread and pizzas and the proving process is a minimum of 72 hours.We, Sassa & Sons, are bringing Italian style cooking to you using our grandma’s recipes, unchanged in every way.
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4. Côte Brasserie - Barbican
4.5
Awesome(172)
Price: Moderate
• French • Barbican
Booked 45 times today
Côte Barbican is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
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5. KOREAN BBQ HOUSE - Barbican
4.4
Awesome(182)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Barbican
Booked 22 times today
Welcome to Korean BBQ House, where we offer a premium halal Korean BBQ experience in Barbican. Our “cook-your-own” BBQ concept allows you to grill the finest meats right at your table.We serve Argentine Black Label Prime cuts like sirloin, ribeye, and bavette heart of rump, alongside Australian Angus beef. For a luxurious treat, try our Australian Wagyu with a BMS 8-9 marbling score for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.Enjoy classic Korean BBQ favorites like bulgogi, kalbi (short ribs), chadol (beef brisket), marinated chicken, and a variety of fresh seafood. Complete your meal with bibimbap, toppoki, japchae, and hearty Korean soups.Book your table on OpenTable now and savor the finest halal Korean BBQ with world-class cuts.***Please note: We do not serve alcohol, nor do we allow BYOB.
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6. Le Bar
4.2
Awesome(25)
Price: Moderate
• French • Farringdon
Le Bar is a the adjacent venue of iconic Michelin-starred restaurant Club Gascon. Destination by itself, this bar aims to take guests on a journey to the charming and elegant South West of France. The soul of Le Bar lies in intriguing wines, French "tapas" from Pascal Aussignac and more traditional bistro dishes, all served in an elegantly decorated room and accompanied by relaxing, easy-going music.
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7. Sexy Fish London
4.5
Awesome(3043)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Mayfair
Booked 80 times today
Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.
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8. Blacklock Shoreditch
4.8
Exceptional(4175)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Shoreditch
Booked 67 times today
Blacklock Shoreditch is a fun-filled place with its unique setting in an old furniture factory and the highest quality meat from Phillip Warren. The reviews rave about the 'great dining atmosphere', 'delightful staff', 'great vibe', 'friendly and fun service', and the 'stunning vibe' that the place offers. It's a place where you can have a 'great time' and enjoy 'insane food' at 'reasonably priced given the quality'.
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9. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1029)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 84 times today
Bacchanalia is a fun restaurant known for its vibrant decor and delicious Greek cuisine. Reviewers have praised the 'superb' ambiance and 'fabulous' food, with one even calling it a 'great fun' place to be. The restaurant's staff is also described as 'impeccable' and 'witty', adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience.
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10. Balthazar London
4.3
Awesome(5294)
Price: Expensive
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 140 times today
Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.
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