10 Great Places To Eat In London

1. NOPI

The 'fancy Ottolenghi' restaurant. When it's warm, go there for breakfast and order the Nopi version of Shakshuka: it's out of this world.

21-22 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NE

2. TAQUERIA

The best Mexican restaurant in London. No contest.

139 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RS

3. SPUNTINO

A New York dive filtered through pure London attitude (think The Clash or The Rolling Stones' Americana fixations grafted onto their inherent London-ness) serving great food that playfully blends British/ Italian/ American classics. Impeccable playlists.

61 Rupert Street, London W1 7PW

4. THE WOLSELEY

If you're in the mood for a grand dining experience, The Wolseley never lets you down.

160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB

5. SHRIMPY'S

Sitting like an Edward Hopper painting by a canal side in slowly regenerating King's Cross, Shrimpy's offers a menu inspired by California heading South all the way through Mexico and down to Peru. Sit among abundant cacti/ aloe vera plants and admire the charming wall illustrations as you enjoy a laid back brunch/ lunch/ dinner.

The King's Cross Filling Station Goods Ways, London N1C 4UR 

6. LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN

You can't beat this Belgian chain for a great lunch. Some have a better atmosphere/ layout than others. My favourite is in Marylebone.

72-75 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5JW

7. BISTROTHEQUE

Fabulously discreet, working an irreverent piano covers/ great food axis, this is one of the best places in London for brunch.

23-27 Wadeson Street, London E2 9DR

8. HONEY & CO

This sumac lovin' Israeli husband and wife's home-cooking-feel, hole in the wall restaurant, is just endlessly mouth watering. Turkish coffee, served beautifully. Insanely delicious donuts. Yemeni falafel. Everything they cook is delicious. It reminds me of a cross between two places in Israel: Abu Hassan (the legendary hummus establishment) and Orna & Ella (laidback, terrific food, sort of the proto-Ottolenghi), with some irreverent London-ness sprinkled over the top. Great atmosphere too, it's a nice place to also lose an hour over a coffee and cake. 

25a Warren Street, London W1T 5LZ

9. TOMMI'S BURGER JOINT

Home to the best Veggie Burger and Fries in London. And their "sauce options" are just brilliant. Yet another feather in Marylebone's cap.

30 Thayer Street, London W1U 2QP

10. THE ORCHARD

Mouth-watering Notting Hill lunch destination, helmed by former River Cafe chef, Natasha Abraham. Perfect as a stop-off before or after Portobello Market.

116 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PW