Best Fun Restaurants in Hampstead

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1. Villa Bianca

4.7

Exceptional(57)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hampstead

Booked 6 times today

Nestled in a quaint side street, La Villa Bianca stands out as a gem of Italian cuisine, offering an exquisite dining experience. Renowned for its authentic dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients, the menu takes diners on a journey through Italy’s culinary traditions, from homemade pastas to succulent mains. The ambiance combines elegance with comfort, featuring a décor that evokes a traditional Italian villa, complete with al fresco dining on its terrace during warmer months. What truly sets La Villa Bianca apart is its impeccable service and the personal touch that makes each visit memorable. Situated in Hampstead, a neighborhood known for its vibrant cultural scene, La Villa Bianca offers not just a meal, but a destination where food, culture, and community intertwine, making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

2. Gaucho Hampstead

4.6

Exceptional(2431)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Swiss Cottage

Booked 19 times today

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!Nestled in the heart of Hampstead Village, surrounded by charming alleyways and beautifully preserved Georgian buildings, Gaucho Hampstead offers a welcoming retreat in North London.Just a stone's throw from Hampstead Heath, our contemporary yet cozy interiors provide the perfect setting for a leisurely lunch, a post-school treat, or a family gathering on Sundays for one of our legendary roasts.One of the highlights of the restaurant is our stunning courtyard terrace, complete with a traditional Asado fire pit—ideal for summer barbecues and cozy winter evenings, where guests can enjoy delicious food while staying warm under blankets.And for all the dog walkers in Hampstead, four-legged friends are always welcome to join you when you're out and about.

3. Sexy Fish London

4.5

Awesome(3036)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mayfair

Booked 91 times today

Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.

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4. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4102)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 36 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

5. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1024)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 110 times today

Bacchanalia is a fun restaurant known for its vibrant decor and delicious Greek cuisine. Reviewers have praised the 'superb' ambiance and 'fabulous' food, with one even calling it a 'great fun' place to be. The restaurant's staff is also described as 'impeccable' and 'witty', adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience.

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6. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

4.4

Awesome(3070)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Marble Arch

Booked 139 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.

7. Bagatelle London

4.1

Excellent(265)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Mayfair

Booked 5 times today

Celebrating St. Tropez's joie de vivre and epicurean spirit, Bagatelle is dedicated to a clientele of epicureans seeking the pleasures of life: eating good food, drinking good wine, popping champagne and having the best time while doing it.

8. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2967)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 91 times today

Cecconi's is a fun spot because of its vibrant and lively environment. It's a perfect place to enjoy Italian cuisine, from Cicchetti to Veal Milanese and Lobster Spaghetti. The reviews are full of praise for the excellent food and service, with many customers describing the atmosphere as 'brilliant'. The restaurant is also known for its 'excellent house prosecco' and 'amazing cocktails'. Plus, who wouldn't want to visit an iconic restaurant with a 'human and humorous touch'?

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9. The Lore of the Land

4.7

Exceptional(817)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Fitzrovia

Booked 10 times today

A traditional pub serving contemporary English food in the heart of Fitzrovia. The Lore is composed of The Pub on the ground floor, The Kitchen on the first floor and Private room with bar on the top floor.All of our food is freshly prepared by Head Chef Michal Kaszuba and his brigade in the Lore kitchen on the first floor. Our menus have been created especially to reflect the seasons, when ingredients are at their very best.Our legendary Sunday roast is slow-cooked with delicious trimmings.THE PUBA copper and pewter topped bar serving a range of beers, including our very own Gritchie brews, premium spirits, cocktails and selected wines. The walls are adorned with eclectic and original artwork. THE KITCHENOpen plan but still intimate. Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the Chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and char-grill. THE PRIVATE ROOMA wonderful private room with private bar on its own floor.

10. Zephyr

4.7

Exceptional(590)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Notting Hill

Booked 59 times today

West London melts away as chargrilled meat and fish are drizzled and dressed with modern-mezze flavours amidst a plethora of interpretive feasting dishes.Layered dining promotes a flowing service that gives flavours room to breathe.

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Arnold
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the best meals I’ve ever had which requires a revisit to be able to try other things on the menu. Superb service and loved the ambiance of the place. Best bread pudding dessert!
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St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Eyad
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and great vibes. The edamame gyoza is out of this world and the cheesecake is to die for. I will be back soon
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Sexy Fish LondonPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mayfair
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4.5
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M-J
London •48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
The steaks were delicious and cooked to perfection! Side dishes also tasty. A great choice of wine from South America always go down well with the fabulous menu. Thank you.
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Gaucho HampsteadPrice: Expensive• Steak• Swiss Cottage
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4.6
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DonnaVIP
Orange County •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Dec 2024
This place is a must when in London. We had an amazing time the food was delicious and the service was excellent!! The manager was very accommodating and attentive to our needs! Shoutout to Clinton at the front he is amazing with crowd control and demands and request. Coat check lady’s were great also can’t forget them. We will be back next time in London.
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BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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4.4
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Renato
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
Great food and service kept for years. A classic Italian restaurant.
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Villa BiancaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Hampstead
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4.7

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496 restaurants available nearby

1. Villa Bianca

2. Gaucho Hampstead

3. Sexy Fish London

4. St. JOHN Smithfield

5. Bacchanalia

6. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

7. Bagatelle London

8. Cecconi's

9. The Lore of the Land

10. Zephyr

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