London, according to locals
203 places that people in London keep recommending, across 5 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Indian restaurants in London
Indian restaurants across London, from Southall dosa and thali to Whitechapel grills and Mayfair dining, with the source conversations and their caveats.
Most recommended
- Dishoom, Canary Wharf54 people recommend, 14 warn against it
Dishoom is recommended across its London outlets, including Canary Wharf.
- Tayyabs, Whitechapel37 people recommend, 5 warn against it
Tayyabs in Whitechapel has a strong following for Punjabi food, particularly its lamb chops.
- The Tamil Prince, Islington34 people recommend
The Tamil Prince in Islington draws a strong set of Indian-food recommendations.
- Saravanaa Bhavan, Southall32 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Saravanaa Bhavan is recommended across its London branches for South Indian food, including the Southall outlet.
- Gymkhana31 people recommend, 5 warn against it
Gymkhana in Mayfair is frequently recommended for high-end Indian dining.
Best restaurants in London
Where Londoners send people to eat: chops and cheesecake at Blacklock, steak at Hawksmoor or, on a budget, Flat Iron, modern British cooking at Fallow, and old-school classics like Rules and J Sheekey's.
Most recommended
- Blacklock, Covent Garden45 people recommend, 4 warn against it
People recommend Blacklock for its steak and chops, and commenters praise the food, the all-in option and the cheesecake.
- Hawksmoor23 people recommend, 6 warn against it
Hawksmoor is recommended for steak, with some rating it highly and a couple suggesting it for a special occasion.
- Fallow18 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Fallow is recommended for modern British cooking, and one diner who went for the first time praises the cod's head and ribs.
- Flat Iron17 people recommend
Flat Iron is the budget steak pick: many call it great value, and several praise the steak itself, one saying the King's Cross branch cooked one of the best steaks they have had.
- Rules, London16 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Rules is recommended for traditional British food in an old-fashioned setting; one says it feels like stepping into the 1890s.
Best pizza in London
London pizza recommendations, from Soho and Shoreditch to neighbourhood pizzerias across the city, with source discussions and trade-offs for each pick.
Most recommended
- Breadstall, Soho31 people recommend
Breadstall's Soho slice shop is repeatedly recommended, with diners naming it a favourite.
- Paulie's, Shoreditch24 people recommend, 5 warn against it
Paulie's in Shoreditch draws repeated praise for its slices, particularly the squares.
- Pizza Union, Holborn20 recommend it
Pizza Union is recommended across its London outlets, with Holborn visitors specifically praising decent pizza at low prices.
- Pizza Pilgrims19 recommend it
Pizza Pilgrims is recommended across London, including its Covent Garden outlet.
- Dough Hands, Hackney19 recommend it
Dough Hands is recommended across its London pub kitchens, including the Spurstowe Arms in Hackney and the Old Nuns Head in Nunhead.
Best cafés in London
London cafés discussed for coffee, breakfast and places to sit, with branch-specific experiences, queues and value caveats kept alongside the recommendations.
Most recommended
- WatchHouse, Northcote Road32 recommend it
WatchHouse is recommended across its London branches, including Northcote Road, where one visitor praised the coffee range and breakfast burrito, while another liked the coffee but found weekends crowded.
- Ozone Coffee, Leonard Street21 recommend it
Ozone is recommended across its London shops, with Leonard Street in Shoreditch repeatedly named for breakfast and coffee.
- Monmouth Coffee, Borough Market19 recommend it
Monmouth is recommended across its London shops, including Borough Market.
- Algerian Coffee Stores, Soho17 recommend it
Algerian Coffee Stores on Old Compton Street draws praise for inexpensive takeaway coffee and a broad choice of beans.
- Prufrock17 recommend it
Prufrock on Leather Lane draws repeated recommendations for coffee, including praise for espresso and a selection of guest coffees.
Best bars in London
London bars discussed for drinks, with venue-specific recommendations and caveats kept alongside the source conversations.
Most recommended
- Gordon's Wine Bar29 recommend it
Many people say Gordon's Wine Bar suits a date, and several praise the wine list, with one patron describing a cosy, intimate setting and another recalling candlelit evenings in colder months.
- Bradley's Spanish Bar, Fitzrovia9 recommend it
People praise Bradley's Spanish Bar on Hanway Street, between Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.
- The Princess Louise, Holborn9 recommend it
People recommend The Princess Louise in Holborn, for its interior and atmosphere.
- Nightjar, Shoreditch8 recommend it
People recommend Nightjar, with praise for both its Shoreditch bar and its Soho branch.
- The Pride of Spitalfields8 recommend it
People recommend this Spitalfields pub, which sits just off Brick Lane.