Best Restaurants with a View in London

by OpenTable

Updated 09 November 2023

Make the most of London's enviable al fresco dining scene and book a table with a view. From corner spots within eyeshot of the River Thames to sweeping sights of iconic London landmarks, you'll enjoy the views just as much as the food at these unmissable restaurants.

Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9

4.9 (1999)

£26 to £40

Indian

Newham

About the restaurant

Cafe Spice Namaste

Top review

Tania

Dined 6 days ago

Had been intending to dine here for ages and planned in a visit to tie in with a trip to the ExCel centre. So many great dishes on the menu, it was difficult to choose just a few - but we selected the Chicken Cafreal Zambeziana (tender chicken with a piquant green sauce on delicous crushed potatoes), Lamb Samosas (very delicate, an elevated samosa experience), garlic naan bread, spiced fried paneer which was actually quite chilli-hot, and the Parsee Lamb Dhaansaak, one of their signature dishes, with tender lamb served in dhansak sauce with caramelised onion rice. We just had room after for dessert of nutmeg spiced creme caramel, and a scoop of Belgian dark chocolate ice cream. I'm still thinking about the garam masala spiced Old Fashioned I had to start, and we had a decent bottle of rose wine with the meal. The team were all very welcoming and friendly, and it was a very relaxed and pleasant dining experience. Looking forward to a return visit, hopefully during a lighter spring evening with views out over the docklands.

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Experience

Burns Night 2025

Experience

Khaadraas Supper - 21Mar2025

Experience

Khaadraas Supper - 25Apr2025

Chino Latino - London

4.2

4.2 (948)

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

Vauxhall

About the restaurant

Chino Latino

Top review

RAJ

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

Great evening, food could have been more hot not warm, good service with a smile Nice vibes and value for money, great entertainment

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

4.6

4.6 (1602)

£25 and under

Italian

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katherine Doc

Top review

Grant

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing as always! I am always impressed when we visit and it’s something that we really look forward to!

Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.4

4.4 (7918)

£26 to £40

Steak

Southbank

About the restaurant

Gaucho Tower Bridge

Top review

TwinkzVIP

Dined on 13 Jul 2024

Attentive service and great food, Good views of Tower Bridge/Thames

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4.5

4.5 (3316)

£26 to £40

British

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

Hawksmoor Wood Wharf

Top review

Rosita

Dined 3 days ago

With the pleasure of dining at Hawksmoor Wood Wharf to celebrate a special birthday, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The porterhouse was cooked to absolute perfection—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The side dishes complemented the steak beautifully, each one thoughtfully prepared with attention to detail. The desserts were a highlight as well, particularly the indulgent chocolate plate that arrived with a candle, a lovely touch to make the evening even more memorable. Not only was the food outstanding, but the service was impeccable. The staff went above and beyond to make the celebration feel truly special, showing genuine care and attention to every detail. Hawksmoor Wood Wharf really knows how to deliver a top-notch dining experience, and I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking to enjoy great food in a welcoming, professional setting.

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4.2

4.2 (739)

£41 and over

Chinese

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Hutong at The Shard

Top review

manojVIP

Dined on 1 Jan 2025

Exceptional ambience, service and food ! A new year evening well spent !

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Experience

Hutong Dynasty Brunch

Experience

Window Experience Lunch Menu

Madera at Treehouse London

4.3

4.3 (339)

£25 and under

Mexican

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Madera at Treehouse

Top review

Jennifer

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Great food and great service. The views were pretty too.

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Experience

Elevate Your Dining: Madera’s Set Menu

Experience

Taco Tuesdays at Madera

Min Jiang

4.7

4.7 (2216)

£41 and over

Chinese

Kensington

About the restaurant

Min Jiang

Top review

Veronica

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful family lunch with beautiful views over the park and beyond. Notable dishes were crab and sweetcorn soup, fried squid, a delicious selection of dim sum and the duck which was outstanding and we had the noodle option which was delicious and the gai lan with garlic. The staff were super attentive even anticipating that my elderly mother might need arms for the chair. We had a very happy and memorable lunch and look forward to coming back again soon. Even though we no longer live in London we plan a visit around Ming Jiang!

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

4.9

4.9 (7810)

£41 and over

Seafood

Wapping

About the restaurant

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

Top review

David

Dined 3 days ago

Simply the one of the best restaurants I’ve been to. Service top class with nothing too much trouble, food exceptional, view over the Thames and Tower Bridge adds to the experience . Not cheap but good value because you get what you pay for. Been there numerous times and not once have I had any reason to complain. Well sourced fish in particular and an extensive choice on the menu. Highly recommended.

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Popular dish

Apple Tart

Popular dish

Smith's Classic Prawn Cocktail

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Large Brixham Dover Sole

The Ivy Tower Bridge

4.3

4.3 (13916)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

The Ivy Tower Bridge

Top review

Tope

Dined 1 day ago

Really good experience. Nice and friendly staff, and the decor of the restaurant is impeccable.

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4.1

4.1 (4722)

£26 to £40

British

King's Cross

About the restaurant

The Lighterman

Top review

DargisVIP

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Great restaurant, very pretty, cozy and the food was amazing. We went for their Sunday Roast

The Wharf Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1425)

£26 to £40

British

Teddington

About the restaurant

The Wharf Restaurant

Top review

ian

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

We booked a table for 6 at short notice and they were able to fit us in. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding and we had a fantastic lunch. I would recommend highly and will definitely visit again.

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

4.3

4.3 (5179)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

TING

Top review

Shivon

Dined 1 day ago

I Celebrated My Birthday At The Ting Restaurant And All My Standards Were Met. All The Staff Are Lovely & The Food Is Amazing Also They Play Live Jazz Music! Definitely Recommend x

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Experience

Romance in the Clouds Window Experience by TĪNG

Experience

Sharing Menu

Galvin at Windows

4.6

4.6 (6630)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Galvin at Windows

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 2 Mar 2024

Galvin offers everything we want from a fine dining experience! We first dined at Galvin in 2017 and are there at least twice a year, I can honestly say the food gets better every visit! The staff are polite and attentive, and the Head Sommelier Rudina is just amazing. She makes beautiful recommendations based on your budget. She is super friendly too, a wonderful person.

Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar

£26 to £40

Indian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Dipna Anand Restaurant and Bar

Top review

HarryC

Dined on 24 Jun 2023

Great tasting food, restaurant room a bit hot and stuffy but was in the middle of summer! Service a tad slow. Portions on the smaller size.