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Restaurants in London | Cheap Eats, Fine Dining & a Michelin-Star Eatery

Restaurants in London | Cheap Eats, Fine Dining & a Michelin-Star Eatery

For visitors coming from anywhere outside the UK, London food can be a bit confusing. Puddings describe a variety of sweet desserts, but the Yorkshire one is savory. Pies are traditionally stuffed with meat rather than fruit, and many Brits consider Indian curry the national dish! Whether you’re feeling peckish for bangers and mash or just need to try spotted dick, these best restaurants in London guarantee the best nibbles, fine dining and pub grub in town.

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Battersea Pie Station

Nothing says lunch in London more than pie. The best London pies will have flaky pie crust and savory meat stuffings, and Battersea Pie Station is known for both. All pies at this Covent Garden landmark are served with a side of mash and a choice of add-ons, like fresh peas and baked beans. Battersea Pie Station makes all their pies with free-range meats and fresh vegetables, which are sourced locally when possible.

Address: 28 The Market, Covent Garden
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday

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Rules

Even if lunch or dinner at Rules is not on the itinerary, travelers will want to pop by for a snapshot of the oldest restaurant in London. This classic British restaurant was established in 1798 and specializes in wild game dishes, cooked simply to accentuate the flavor of the meats. House dishes include Jersey Rock Oysters, Haunch of Venison and Roast Monkfish. Rules also is popular for its wine selection and house cocktails, not to mention the outstanding atmosphere.

Address: 35 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
Hours: noon to 11:45 p.m. (Check the restaurant for dress code and to book a reservation in advance. Children younger than 10 are not permitted in Rules after 7 p.m.)

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Bocca di Lupo

Travelers who opted to visit London instead of Rome can have the best of both worlds at Bocca di Lupo. In fact, they can have the best food in all of Italy and learn about where those flavors come from in the process. Visitors to the restaurant are welcomed with open arms into a family-style atmosphere where the focus of each meal is simply one thing – flavor. Bocca di Lupo offers new menu items twice a day, every day, along with classics from 20 regions in Italy. Creative dishes are planned according to seasonal produce, so frequent diners may never experience the same dish twice!

Address: Bocca Di Lupo, 12 Archer Street, Soho
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Ledbury

Travelers looking for an upscale dining experience at a Michelin-star restaurant (this one has two!) should book a table in advance at The Ledbury. Guests to the restaurant are treated to plates of world-class cuisine prepared by Chef Brett Graham. Diners enjoy selections like squid and barley risotto, aged pigeon and Yorkshire rhubarb and kaffir lime ice cream. Prices for four-course meals start at 80 BGP for a set lunch and go up to 135 GBP for dinner. The Ledbury also offers fine wines, which can be purchased separately or packaged with menu items.

Address: 127 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill
Hours: noon to 2 p.m. (lunch) Wednesday to Sunday; 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. (dinner) Monday to Sunday

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The Wolseley

Recommended for breakfast but also worth a trip for dinner or lunch, The Wolseley is a popular haunt for locals seeking elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Sightseers looking to fuel up before heading out to greater London should stop by for caramelized pink grapefruit and The English breakfast plate, which consists of eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, tomato, black pudding and mushroom.

Address: 160 Piccadilly, St. James’s
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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Budget Restaurants in London

  • Bleecker, 205 Victoria St, Victoria – at several locations throughout London, visitors can sit down to a greasy beef burger oozing with cheese and a side of Angry Fries, topped with bleu cheese and hot sauce.
  • DF Tacos, 28-29 Tottenham Court Rd, Bloomsbury – guests are treated to outstanding cheap Mexican food every day of the week, and on Mondays, tacos are half price! Ole!
  • Foxcroft & Ginger, 8 Ritherdon Road – popular for its bakery goods but also loved for its lunches, Foxcroft & Ginger features a Signature Burger made with pork and topped with a crispy hashbrown and poached egg.

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