Top 50 Summer Restaurants in London

by OpenTable

Updated 09 November 2023

Your summer dining plans, sorted. Fill your days with an experience at these must-visit London restaurants. From iconic spots the city couldn’t live without, to al fresco lunches in the sun and free-flowing bottomless brunches. Choose from these top 50 venues in the capital.

Afternoon Tea at Café Royal

4.7

4.7 (2039)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Piccadilly

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge

Top review

Londongirl

Dined on 1 Jan 2023

We went there with my friends who came to the UK for their holiday. Everything was very good including food, service and ambience. I strongly recommend to friends.

The Orchid Lounge

4.6

4.6 (278)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea by Cherish Finden at The Orchid Lounge

Top review

HungryVIP

Dined on 19 Jan 2024

Best afternoon tea - dim sum Was a Welcome change from sandwiches and the food was beautifully presented and delicious together with attentive service

Anglo restaurant

4.9

4.9 (909)

£41 and over

British

Clerkenwell

About the restaurant

Anglo Restaurant

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 24 Jul 2024

We had an amazing dinner. Food is beautifully presented and yummy and service was incredible. Definitely recommend, definitely come back again

Arte e pasta

4.6

4.6 (580)

£26 to £40

Italian

Walthamstow

About the restaurant

Arte e pasta

Top review

RachelB

Dined on 28 Sept 2023

We'd been meaning to visit Arte e Pasta for a while after several glowing recommendations. Our visit last night exceeded our expectations! A decent amount to choose from for us vegetarians and when it arrived the dishes were packed with delicious flavour, interesting and very well presented. Our favourite was the beetroot agnolotti - so good! The restaurant wasn't that busy which is a shame for the staff but did mean we got to chat to them, in particular Vincent, about the restaurant and the inspiration behind the food. Oh and the Puglian red wine was really very good. We sat at the bar, which was a great spot to chat and eat. Highly recommend and we'll be back soon. Easily the best food we've had in Walthamstow this year. Thanks Vincent and Alex and team for having us :)

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Wimbledon

4.5

4.5 (1280)

£25 and under

British

Wimbledon

About the restaurant

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Wimbledon

Top review

Valerie

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

Always helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Can always guarantee great service

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4.5

4.5 (2223)

£25 and under

French

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Boro Bistro

Top review

AnnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you for spoiling my husband on his birthday he loved the attention and his delicious food. Very delicious food!! The music was lots of fun. This is a gem of a place.

Buckle and Vaughan

4.5

4.5 (1254)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Cheshunt

About the restaurant

Buckle and Vaughan

Top review

ElleGee

Dined on 2 Jul 2023

Surprised at rather restricted new Sunday lunch menu

Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9

4.9 (1995)

£26 to £40

Indian

Newham

About the restaurant

Cafe Spice Namaste

Top review

Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic lunch yesterday. We had the 8 course tasting menu and it really was a good choice. Mrs Todiwala looks after you with such class, and makes you feel like you’re family. Loved how chef Cyrus is so visible preparing your food, and that he is still so passionate about what he does. Quiet in the restaurant today, but enjoyed interacting with Cyrus while he was working. We were very impressed with how he takes the time to come and chat to every table after service. Would love to visit again and highly recommend.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Spicy Spectacular

Experience

BIG CURRY LUNCH Unforgettable Gastronomic Evening

Experience

Burns Night 2025

Clos Maggiore

4.6

4.6 (15207)

£26 to £40

French

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Clos Maggiore

Top review

Sharon

Dined 2 days ago

Beautifully presented, delicious food in a beautiful setting.

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

4.6

4.6 (1596)

£25 and under

Italian

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - St Katharine Docks

Top review

Howard

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, great food and drink at the right price

Frederick's

4.8

4.8 (3970)

£26 to £40

British

Angel

About the restaurant

Frederick's

Top review

Valerie

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner at Frederick's. The food was great (and having been ripped off at other, pricier establishments, I appreciated having bread and butter included in the price!). What made the evening was the staff. All were friendly, interested and focused on us (no hanging around for dessert, as often happens). The sommelier really made our evening. He asked us what we liked about wine (several questions about the qualities/flavours) and then chose a bottle that suited our tastes, food and price range. He really was excellent. His passion for wine was infectious! Loved the whole experience and will definitely be back.

Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.4

4.4 (7926)

£26 to £40

Steak

Southbank

About the restaurant

Gaucho Tower Bridge

Top review

TwinkzVIP

Dined on 13 Jul 2024

Attentive service and great food, Good views of Tower Bridge/Thames

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4.8

4.8 (4586)

£41 and over

French

Soho

About the restaurant

Gauthier Soho

Top review

John

Dined 3 days ago

A 5-star plant-based dining experience - highly er!

GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.4

4.4 (3645)

£41 and over

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

London Bridge

About the restaurant

GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London

Top review

ALEX

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing experience from the arrival to the departure. We were looked very well by the team and even offered a table by the window. Great selection of signature cocktails with good use of ingredients, presentation and choice of glassware. We liked the classics too- especially the Negroni. Beautiful atmosphere and sleek service. Keeps up the good work. We will be back there.

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Experience

New Year’s Eve Deluxe Window Package

Experience

New Year’s Eve Standard Non-Window Table

Hideaway

4.6

4.6 (1043)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Thames Ditton

About the restaurant

Hideaway

Top review

KerriP

Dined on 19 Oct 2023

Our table of 5 chose tapas and all the dishes were delicious-standout for me sashimi and aubergine dishes. Will have to go back in Summer to enjoy the setting! I would recommend The Hideaway and would go back with friends.

High Timber

4.7

4.7 (851)

£26 to £40

Steak

St Paul's

About the restaurant

High Timber

Top review

Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Always a pleasure to enjoy the wonderful hospitality food and ambience of this personal favourite! As ever Neleen made some outstanding wine recommendations and we are soon to welcome her into our exclusive club 😉 A fabulous afternoon and thoroughly recommend a visit you will love it 🥰

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7

4.7 (1859)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Indian

Petts Wood

About the restaurant

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

Top review

Stephen

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service as always Had to ask for the lunchtime menu but otherwise outstanding

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Popular dish

Railway Lamb Curry

Indigo at One Aldwych

4.8

4.8 (3084)

£26 to £40

British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Indigo at One Aldwych

Top review

Jonathan

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely staff and food. Great location for the theatres and a nice intimate venue. Would recommend

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Experience

Weekend Roast Beef, Crumble & Glass of Wine

Experience

Weekday Lunch Two-Course Set Menu

Experience

Weekday Lunch Three-Course Set Menu

La Dame De Pic London

4.8

4.8 (1497)

£26 to £40

French

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

La Dame De Pic London

Top review

Peter

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Absolutely excellent ambience, food and wine. Very friendly staff.

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Experience

Lunch Menu

La Goccia

4.4

4.4 (1519)

£41 and over

Italian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

La Goccia

Top review

Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Really very good Italian food served by an Italian waiter (imagine!) in a lovely location

Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

4.8

4.8 (1812)

£41 and over

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Le Gavroche - Michel Roux Jr

Top review

PaulS

Dined on 9 Jan 2024

Outstanding as always. Has been our favourite London rfestaurant for years and will be missed when closes in January 2024

Love Shack

4.8

4.8 (499)

£25 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Bethnal Green

About the restaurant

Love Shack

Top review

James

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely place with lovely food. Great little event space as well where we enjoyed the Rooted Revelry winter solstice show. Will definitely be back

Mercer Roof Terrace

4.4

4.4 (966)

£26 to £40

British

Bank

About the restaurant

Mercer Roof Terrace

Top review

Geoff

Dined 1 day ago

Just had a birthday party for my wife at the Pod on the roof at Mercer’s. Excellent service and a great ambiance.

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Experience

The Crown Afternoon Tea Experience

Experience

Beluga Winter Cabins @ Mercer Roof Terrace

Experience

Winter Igloo at Mercer Roof Terrace

Min Jiang

4.7

4.7 (2206)

£41 and over

Chinese

Kensington

About the restaurant

Min Jiang

Top review

Anthony

Dined 6 days ago

We had the gourmet menu tonight and it was spectacular. I would recommend anyone to try it Not every time, but just the ones to experience such delicious food

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Experience

Christmas Day

Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

My Old Dutch - Chelsea

4.5

4.5 (557)

£25 and under

European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

My Old Dutch - Chelsea

Top review

ian

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

Have been many times. Consistently good, friendly service and lovely pancakes. We went early evening so it was quieter than usual but no less enjoyable. A Kings Road institution! Lovely, thank you.

Myrtle Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1157)

£41 and over

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Myrtle Restaurant

Top review

Martin

Dined 3 days ago

Great lunch and very accommodating for with a 10 year old. Thanks

Ognisko

4.8

4.8 (3834)

£26 to £40

Polish

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Ognisko

Top review

Pedro

Dined 7 days ago

Loved the staff, they were polite and patiently, and always with a smile they answered all my silly questions

Ormer Mayfair

4.9

4.9 (1159)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Ormer Mayfair

Top review

PattyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Extraordinary meal & service from beginning to end.

Francatelli

4.2

4.2 (1556)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Seven Park Place by William Drabble

Top review

Geoff

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

great food, great service and great location. The tasting menu was superb

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3 Courses Menu, New Year's Eve 2024

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

4.9

4.9 (7773)

£41 and over

Seafood

Wapping

About the restaurant

Smiths Restaurant Wapping

Top review

DeborahVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always fabulous. They cook fish so well. Staff are great. It was very loud - lots of Christmas and birthday diners so it was difficult to chat. Not really Smiths’ fault but made it slightly less enjoyable than usual

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Popular dish

Apple Tart

Popular dish

Smith's Classic Prawn Cocktail

Popular dish

Large Brixham Dover Sole

Gallery

4.7

4.7 (8065)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Thames Foyer

Top review

Nadia

Dined 6 days ago

We had a lovely experience at The Afternoon Tea. The sandwiches, cakes and scones were delicious and we were served by Delightful Dylan who smiled throughout the service and was professional, polite and explained all of the different varieties of cakes and sandwiches with enthusiasm. Thank you Dylan for making our afternoon special and Happy Christmas!

The Buttery

4.7

4.7 (446)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Belgravia

About the restaurant

The Buttery

Top review

JoVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Such a yummy breakie, friendly service and cosy spot

The Crabtree

4.5

4.5 (1203)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Fulham

About the restaurant

The Crabtree

Top review

susan

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Thank you Rosa for telling us about your Christmas Specials. The Christmas boards worked really well and ample to go around. Well done so nice to have a lovely pub with nice food.

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Experience

Burns Supper

The French Table

4.9

4.9 (4815)

£41 and over

Modern European

Surbiton

About the restaurant

The French Table

Top review

Hema

Dined 3 days ago

This is true gem in Surbiton and I feel lucky that we have such an exquisite treat on our door steps. The food was exquisite and the service is impeccable and I think very fair in price and value. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this place as everything about it is really special. The people who look after you are knowledgable and personable and nothing is too much trouble. You get excellent advice on pairing wines to go with your dishes and the whole experience is effortless and memorable. Have been doing an annual trip for Christmas for a few years now and have been on the odd ocassion at other times and will continue to do this as each time the experience is amazing.

The Ivy Tower Bridge

4.3

4.3 (13891)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

The Ivy Tower Bridge

Top review

Jordan

Dined 5 days ago

Food was great, service was amazing, we even received a free cake as it was someone's birthday! Price was a little bit high

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4.4

4.4 (786)

£25 and under

British

Crouch End

About the restaurant

The Maynard Arms

Top review

Leigh

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

Had a really enjoyable Sunday roast today and the staff were great. We were a table of four but Unfortunately we were sat next to a table of 20 so we couldn’t hear each other speak. That’s not the fault of the restaurant but maybe they need to think about that when seating people. Overall a good experience though

The Pem

4.6

4.6 (338)

£41 and over

British

Westminster

About the restaurant

The Pem

Top review

David

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice restaurant. Food was really good as well.

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Experience

Christmas Day Lunch

Experience

New Year's Eve 5 course menu

Experience

New Year's Eve 7 course menu

The Scolt Head

4.6

4.6 (352)

£25 and under

British

Dalston

About the restaurant

The Scolt Head

Top review

KristinK

Dined on 2 Apr 2023

Amazing experience for our first night in London. The food was fantastic and reasonably priced. I rated the noise level as kind of high, but it didn’t bother us because it’s a pub. It’s supposed to be loud, or it’s probably not a very fun place. LOL

The Swan Pub

4.7

4.7 (1119)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Chiswick

About the restaurant

The Swan Pub

Top review

Sara

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely pub with friendly staff and great food. Had a really relaxing birthday meal.

The Wharf Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1423)

£26 to £40

British

Teddington

About the restaurant

The Wharf Restaurant

Top review

Tony

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Went for a pre Twickenham Sunday lunch. Great location being able to park outside and views of the river. Lovely food and brilliant service and an easy trip to the stadium afterwards

Trinity

4.9

4.9 (3560)

£41 and over

European

Clapham

About the restaurant

Trinity

Top review

Jeff

Dined 7 days ago

The menu offers a good selection across the four courses. There were five people in our party and everyone was very happy with the food and the service which was attentive but not obsequious. Each course had perfectly balanced and well considered flavours and presentation was excellent. the wine list offers a good range of choice with some slightly eclectic choices. Its a definite celebration venue which we look forward to returning to.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Trinity

Villa di Geggiano

4.8

4.8 (1317)

£41 and over

Italian

Chiswick

About the restaurant

Villa di Geggiano

Top review