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1. Tapajax - Balham
4.4
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Balham
Booked 7 times today
After working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, we decided to go out on our own and have created Tapajax, a tapas bar and restaurant. Our number one goal is to provide an authentic Spanish dining experience with the best quality food possible. With our fantastic front of house team, we aim to create an atmosphere that people cherish and return to time and time again.Come dine with us and have a bit of craic.
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2. Utter Waffle Balham
4.8
Exceptional(16)
Price: Moderate
• Modern European • Balham
Booked 21 times today
Utter Waffle - a gem within the South London brunch scene! We opened our Balham restaurant in 2024, our second site after our Herne Hill baby! Since our launch, we've collected a small cabinet of trophies and awards, and have even cooked our savoury waffles on Masterchef, Sunday Brunch & Saturday Kitchen! Our busy brunch restaurant serves everything from fried chicken & waffles and our signature avo smash, to bottomless brunch & craft beers. For those with a sweet tooth - fret not as the desserts are pretty good too - (we're even the proud winners of The Best Dessert in the UK (British Street Food Awards)), so there really is something for everyone! We pride ourselves on a super-inclusive menu and ability to cater for those with dietary requirements; We're co-owned by a coeliac, don't handle any gluten on-site, plus we boast loads of vegetarian and vegan options too! So what are you waiting for!?
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3. Indian Room Balham
4.7
Exceptional(660)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Balham
Booked 14 times today
A modern, glass-fronted Indian on the burgeoning strip between The Bedford pub and Balham High Road, Indian Room has found itself something of a haven for couples. It must be the serene whiteness (table linen, walls) and candlelight. Then there’s the health-conscious cooking using as little as oil as possible. Well worth trying are the handful of dishes unique to this popular local restaurant, a wonderful apricot chicken Kashmir among them. Chicken madras, and a super-hot chicken vindaloo are consistently the most-ordered of the ‘All Time Favourites.’
A photo of The Orange Pub & Boutique Hotel Belgravia restaurant
4. The Orange Pub & Boutique Hotel Belgravia
4.0
Excellent(1535)
Price: Expensive
• British • Belgravia
Booked 30 times today
Welcome to The Orange Pub & Boutique Hotel, situated in the heart of Belgravia, just a stone's throw from Victoria and Sloane Square stations. In this beautifully restored 1800s building, you’ll find so many reasons to visit, including cosy corners with a roaring fire - perfect for a cocktail - and a buzzing pub atmosphere on the ground floor where you can enjoy artisan wood-fired pizzas. The First Floor Dining Room is the ideal spot to enjoy seasonally and locally sourced dishes and dine with friends, family & colleagues in our private dining rooms. The Orange also boasts four boutique hotel rooms designed by the Best of British designers and our basement cocktail bar called Blood Orange Bar, ideal for after-work drinks, late night dancing and drinking, sports screenings & more. The Orange has built a reputation as a hub for locals, businesses and wedding celebrations, all year round.
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5. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1048)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 133 times today
Bacchanalia is a hot spot because of its unique and inviting atmosphere. With reviews praising the restaurant's impeccable service, mouthwatering dishes, and vibrant ambiance, it's clear why it's a hit among diners. The restaurant's authentic Greek cuisine and dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst are just a few of the elements that contribute to its allure. It's a perfect place for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.
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6. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.4
Awesome(13330)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 216 times today
The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
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7. Blacklock Covent Garden
4.7
Exceptional(3289)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Covent Garden
Booked 168 times today
Blacklock Covent Garden is a hot spot due to its fantastic food, service, and ambience. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'exceptional service', and 'great atmosphere'. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, it's a vibrant place that offers a 'relaxed but vibrant atmosphere'. With consistently high review ratings, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for a great steakhouse experience.
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8. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair
4.3
Awesome(3135)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Marble Arch
Booked 138 times today
Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.
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9. MR CHOW
4.3
Awesome(1235)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Knightsbridge
Booked 24 times today
Mr Chow opened on Valentines Day 1968. Designed by Michael Chow, it remains one of the the most uniquely beautiful restaurants in London. The atmosphere is one of relaxed luxury with original works of art, lacquered walls and white marble floors. Mr Chow serves a combination of original,authentic Beijing recipes together with new innovative dishes, specialities such as Green Prawns, Ma Mignon and Mr Chow noodles were all created by our award winning chefs. Also on the menu is our superlative Beijing Duck and a variety of exciting vegetarian dishes. During the evening, as entertainment, a chef performs the skilful art of hand-pulled Beijing noodles. Known as an institution in London MR CHOW draws generations of the young and fashionable by serving consistently excellent food, prepared by executive chef John Wu and his team."All of it impeccable, great, tasty, a triumph! That was a good meal to put it mildly" Michael Winner The Sunday Times.AVERAGE PRICE DINNER-£70+
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10. The NoMad London
4.4
Awesome(1756)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 39 times today
The Restaurant at NoMad London is set inside a soaring three-storey atrium evocative of a lush Edwardian greenhouse. Our menu is eclectic with a focus on local and regional bounty from farm, field and coast, offering dishes to comfort the spirit and moments of decadence and whimsy for nights to remember. An extensive wine list curated by Wine Director Alessia Ferrarello and a drinks programme created by Bar Director Liana Oster and the celebrated NoMad Bar team complement the menu and are a destination unto themselves.Please note that we are a cashless restaurant.
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