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London’s is home to so many Italian restaurants that are as varied as the food and wine-loving country itself. Capital A List will guide you through the best Italian Restaurants in London that encompass the cuisine and design inspiration of the rustic south through to the fashion-forward north Italy.

Hammersmith’s own stylish answer to the Brooklyn terrace means that locals and visitors alike looking for inter-regional and across-seasonal cuisine must head to the bank of the city for one of the best Italian restaurants in London. The River Cafe, co-founded by the late Rose Gray (one of the forebears of British cookery writing, and joyful, chatty naturalism in Michelin level cooking), is tucked into the hip of Hammersmith's Thames-side edge.

There is no such thing as homeostasis at The River Cafe. There is constant, infectiously chirpy movement: the prep of extensive anti-pasti dishes hand than across the width of the gleaming stainless steel kitchen top, the white heat of the sun bounding off the pure frosting-hue awning that extend from the gigantic windows. This palpable energy is reflected in the daily changing menu (in which the ingredients of the recipes follow the flow of summer, autumn, winter and spring).

Although the Menu is ever-shifting, rest assured the River Cafe, as one of the best Italian restaurants in London, will offer up exclusively authentic dining experience. The fixed points of wood roasted Pizza gives the dough and mozzarella combinations a smokier, darker touch that draws out the richness of the oils and fresh vegetables involved; and the special River Cafe Gelato is always available in their original, mature delicacy (we recommend combining the caramel with roasted almond with an affagato expresso twist as the perfect afternoon hit).

With plenty of garden seating arranged on the terrace at the crest of a riverside hill, and with wine to try from the top to the bottom regions of Italy — Veneto to Abruzzo — The River Cafe is as scenic as it is culinary accomplished. Image source

With over twenty years of experience to hand in the competitive high-end London chef environment, the owners of South Hampstead’s Fiddies stepped up to the heat of the oven and triumphed: as a result, a part-delivery special service now also offer perfect sit-down Pizza and seafood cuisine as one of the best Italian restaurants in London. At Fiddie’s the generous, familial ambience of Italian Culture is as integral to the service as the traditional combinations of those first napoleon flourishes. Guests are encouraged to sit, linger and enjoy — explaining why Fiddie’s won London’s Diner’s choice in 2016.

The Boutique shopfront and classy chessboard decor pleases the eye while the abundance of 12 inch pie (because this is the truly authentic serving), delicious House red and white wines, and special touches like the hearty vegetarian Calzone and their namesake Antipasto plates (set to blazing heights with the melding of Tuscan and spicy Salamis within olive dressage) mean that this intimate eatery is one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

If Italy is defined by one particular image, it is the sunflower. The sight recalls the sweet saying dance yellow field and towering leonine plant faces — wild happiness. If the heart of Hammersmith is the open, garden boulevard of high-end venues, then L’amarosa is the sunflower; one of the best Italian restaurants in London. For one, its an audaciously, wonderfully bright dinnertime locale. Comfortable chic seating (of buttermilk and dark chocolate theme — once again recalling the iconic ‘Italian white’ sunflower) seems to bloom beneath the central window-sill and crop back and back in intimate couplets across the wood floor.

Not only this but L’amorosa, as one of the best Italian restaurants in London, is effortlessly elite and signals life and longevity as much as the flower (especially if its recent Michelin Bib win for five-star cuisine is an indicator of anything).

At L’amorosa it seem imperative to sample the speciality after-dinner menu, from the mellowing lull of Limoncello to the kick of their spectacular God Father cocktail (Amaretto and scotch whisky). This is restaurant that knows,and owns, its accomplishments in Italian convention — certainly consider trying their selection of cheeses or their home-made, perfectly pungent Oregano Tagliatelle — it is head and shoulders above the rest.

One of the best Italian restaurants in London for value as well as the especial standard of food and drink is Notting Hill’s Mediterraneo. Decorating a corner that abounds off Portobello road with its eye=candy, eye-popping face, Mediterraneo is royal blue for its princely,fine dining experience. The bubbly, relaxed veneer of this neighbourhood favourite works in symbiosis with the rich, earthy dishes to offer ultimate respite.

Although the contained plaza and rustic decor within — intricate coffee tiling and parchment hue walls — is a treat, its the outside seating that renders diners part and parcel of the intoxicating energy of the eclectic Notting Hill pavements. The congenial prices don't mean that Mediterraneo skimps on quality of authenticity. With lashings of artisan bread to soak up the decadent olive oil as guests soak up the atmosphere, guests can enjoy beloved dishes at their leisure; from the Tuscan vegetable soup to the Carpaccio Beef brazed with Parmesan tang. A seasonal salad with emphasis on the latest flavours means the fresh bed beneath their addictive Chilli tiger prawns and calamari always represent the world around you, and suffuse with the senses at large. And to finish, we couldn't recommend the Mediterranean berries more.

There is no question why Mediterrano has lasted the test of time and the threat of gentrification since its opening in 1998, they were always and remain a superlative, restful experience for the soul in one of the most vibrant spots in the city.

However, if diners seeking the exclusive experience of Meditarraneo’s should always explore the alternative evening at its sister restaurant Osteria Basilico — a soul sibling that holds an equal precedence as one of the best Italian restaurants in London. This Notting Hill comfort on the corner welcomes guests with the exuberant swathes of sunset red and bundles of potpourri bouquets glimmer off Osteria’s collection of spotless glassware. With a winsome arrangement of chic tables in and outside by the market-road, Osteria is a place to bask in the day.

The addition of avocado to Italian dishes of basil and mozzarella showcases the way in which Osteria moves with London’s contemporary interests even as it holds through to a fabulous foundation of Tuscan-Mediterranean fare. And it truly is a place to treat yourself, their calzone comes with servings of dolcelatte cheese, the decadently sweet glue that holds perfectly homemade dough together. And with such a uniquely luminous area at every hour of the day, stay a bit longer and savour authentic expresso beneath the sunshades at Osteria or its sister Mediterraneo, the twin jewels atop of the crown of London’s Italian food. Image source

Experience a little corner of Tuscany at the Villa Di Geggiano on Chiswick Road. This example of the best Italian restaurant in London pays homage to the original Villa Di Geggiano, that has been the family home and winery of the Bianchi Bandinelli family in Tuscany for five centuries. The decadence and hospitality of the Tuscany Villa is mirrored at its London site, and guests first experience this as they walk through the serene garden of olive trees and enter the restaurant. The upper floor is luxurious with its members club inspired lounge spaces at which dinners are hosted frequently with live artists. A piano bar, art gallery and cigar rooms are also available to guests and each are designed with a sophisticated flair and the beauty of Tuscany in mind. The main dining space is grand and bustling and the décor is inspired by London’s art world while still maintaining a natural and comfortable ambience that is felt in the terrace area with its canopy of vines.

Villa Di Geggiano celebrates true Tuscan and Italian fine-dining cuisine and many of its ingredients are imported from the Villa to the UK. Its menu is small but perfectly formed with luxurious dishes including its cured meat selection, tagliolini with fresh crab and Tuscan sausages flown in from Siena. Its wine list includes many of its own wines especially selected from their wine estate in Tuscany and we recommend that you pair one of their delicious and organic wines with your dish of choice. Villa Di Geggiano has recreated the essence of Italy in Mayfair with its opulent interior and traditional Italian cuisine, and for this reason it is one of our top choices for the best Italian restaurants in London.

Sartoria is the only restaurant on the Historic Saville Row in Mayfair and this combined with its Italian heritage inspired its glamorous Italian design intertwined with quintessential English charm. David d’Almada designed the plush interior that comprises a heated terrace, Libare bar, two private dining rooms and an exquisite wine cellar. The menu designed by the renowned Chef, Francesco Mazzei, matches the elegance of the interior and is inspired by the Italian coastal region of Calabria. Italian cuisine is iconic for its simplicity but at Sartoria, the menu combines Italian cooking traditions with modern techniques to create the ultimate fine-dining experience and one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

The A La Carte menu is available for all day dining and is split into Antipasti, Primi, Secondi and Contorni, which is great for guests that would like to try a bit of everything. Start with an Antipasti of crab salad with crisp horseradish and a Primi of tagliolini with fresh lobster, Amalfi lemon, chili and basil. A veal Milanese for £33 per person it the perfect Secondi to share between two people, alongside a Contorni dish of roast potatoes or deep-fried zucchini. Your taste buds will also be transported to coastal Italy with Sartoria’s drinks list that comprises twists on classic Spritzers as well as their own in-house creations like the Little Venice for £12.50 made with Belvedere vodka, cocci americano, violette liqueur, lemon juice and egg white. Sartoria has one of Mayfair’s largest rooftop terraces and this is an ideal spot to relax with an afternoon or evening cocktail whilst watching the busy streets of the West End. Its glamorous Mayfair location coupled with its timeless design and cuisine make it one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

Gloria in Shoreditch is the first UK outpost for the Parisian restaurant group, Big Mama, and everything from the Italian cuisine, interior decorated with vibrant antique Italian ceramics through to the waiters dressed in candy-striped uniforms transport guests to Capri, Italy in the 50s and 60s. Gloria’s ethos is to give guests a real glimpse into Italy and this makes it one of the best Italian restaurants in London. It focuses on authenticity which is represented in its rustic interior, Italian staff and cuisine based on the freshest ingredients and home-grown recipes.

Guests can expect a taste of Italy by starting with cured meats and mozzarellas and then by moving onto their larger selection of pizzas and pastas. A highlight is the Carbonara a deux that is served from a giant cheese wheel into your bowl. This is not only delicious with its decadent and creamy cheese flavour but is also a true spectacle to behold. Another main course that is equally superb is their house special Pasta al Tartufo which is a luxurious mixture of black Molise truffle, fresh Mafalda, macarophone and button mushrooms. It would not be an accurate reflection of Italy without Pizza and Gloria does not disappoint. The pizzas are hearty and full of smoky and light flavours, and guests can select from a vast array of delicious toppings. The best part is that the kitchen serves pizzas until the early hours of the morning. Gloria naturally has a wide selection of Italian wines, but their cocktails are what define it as one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Their take on a classic Negroni is unlike anything else in London with its unique addition of porcini mushroom wine and a truffle foam.

Located in the heart of Marylebone is Fucina, a modern Italian restaurant that resembles more of an art gallery than the design of a conventional Italian eatery. Its modern design is perfectly encapsulated in its exposed brick ceiling that mimics the domes of a pizza oven. This artistic element is paired perfectly with its simplistic floor-to-ceiling windows that catch the light of the white walls making the space seem more expansive and welcoming. Its modern design aesthetic is also subtly carried into its simple turquoise blue seating and soft armchairs making it one of the best Italian restaurants in London for chic interiors.

The clean-cut nature of the interior is echoed in the menu which is a contemporary and honest approach to Italian cuisine. Fucina is one of the best Italian restaurants in London due to its unconventional approach to its food. They embrace simplicity as the best indicator of quality and showcase this in their open kitchen where the best organic and local ingredients are prepared. The menu is designed around sharing plates of increasing size, starting from a selection of small plates before leading into larger portions of pastas, pizzas and flame-cooked dishes. Start with the nocellara olives and the tuna tartare with spicy yellow sauce, crispy capers and green apple and end off your meal on a decadent note with the Spring lamb cutlets garnished with fried rosemary and pressed black berry jus for £26.

Bocconcino in Mayfair embodies the beauty of Italy with its classic cuisine, world-class service and hand-picked selection of Italian wines and thus typifies what it means to be one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Its interior is grand with soaring ceilings and black-and-white images of classic Italian scenes decorating the walls. It also imbues the expansive space with warmth with its exposed brick walls, soft wooden furnishings and tall mirrors hanging on the walls by the entrance.

Their menu offers Italian classics with a vast selection of antipasti and main dishes inspired by the diverse regions of Italy. Bocconcino is divided into two spaces, the first is the downstairs area where wood-fire oven pizzas are the speciality; and guests can expect to be a part of a buzzing and vibrant atmosphere. Each pizza is prepared daily on-site and cooked with classic techniques, with one of their signatures including the Pizza Bocconcino made with stracchino, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and parma ham. The upstairs restaurant is more refined and is ideal for clientèle that wish for a more intimate and elegant dining experience. Alongside the delicious pizzas, their menu offers simple Italian classics with a selection of antipasti and contemporary main courses. Larger dishes include an array of fresh seafood and meat cooked over an open fire. The perfect complement to a hearty and classic Italian dish is one of the many bottles of wine sourced from winemakers in Italy’s most acclaimed wine regions as well as from small and local artisan producers. The division of the restaurant into two separate spaces, where different ambience can be experienced, make Bocconcino one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

Margot in the heart of Covent Garden celebrates the best of Italian food and wine against a backdrop of sophisticated and elegant décor. Its unparalleled service defines it as one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Both owners, de Tarso and Jaouen have accumulated a wealth of experience in service with the former being one of London’s most acclaimed maître d’s at The Wolseley and Scott’s in Mayfair, while the latter was previously the director at the Rivea in Knightsbridge. Therefore, with its roots Margot has excellent service levels that are both graceful and intuitive.

Margot is an excellent example of one of the best Italian restaurants in London - and this is typified in its luxurious Parisian-inspired interiors. Guests cannot help but feel elegant whilst being surrounded by deep blue banquettes, art deco copper fixtures, sleek tiled floors and a bar decorated in green glass. But the cooking is traditional Italian and is centred around quality seasonal ingredients inspired by many different Italian regions. Margot enlisted chef, Maurizio Morelli whose culinary experience includes numerous restaurants in both Rome and London as well as Briciole in Marylebone which he actually launched himself. His menu encompasses classic charcuterie, cheeses, carpaccios and tartares, pastas and larger plates of grilled meat and fish. Begin with one of their small plates of salami and cheeses whilst perusing the extensive menu. Start with a beef tartare with quail eggs, asparagus and Pecorino Sardo and for mains Pasta is where Margot really shines. One of our favourites was the crab ravioli with mascarphone, saffron sauce and cherry tomatoes for £23. It exemplifies the best of pasta dishes with its soft and cloudlike pasta and flavourful filling. For a meat-based dish the grilled and sliced ribeye steak with celeric puree and caramelised shallots for £22 is a phenomenal choice. To wash it all down, select one of their 350 bottles of wine especially curated from around the world, or one of their signature cocktails.

Tucked away in the basement of the Hari Hotel in Belgravia is the subterranean Italian restaurant, II Pampero. This is one of top picks for the best Italian restaurants in London with its exceptional cuisine and sophisticated setting that embodies modern and vintage Italian chic. It was designed by the admired designer, Tara Bernerd, who has perfectly captured the essence of the bygone era of Italian glamour through the all-white tablecloths, forest green furnishings and accents of gold, whilst also peppering the interior with hints of modernity through the geometric floor tiles and stylish marble-clad bar. II Pampero’s food and interior matches its prime city location within walking distance to Harrods, The Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.

The kitchen is helmed by Claudio Covino that once was a chef at the iconic Novikov and Locanda Locatelli. Under his supervision, everything is made from scratch and this includes the bread and pasta as well as the charcuterie which is smoked and cured in-house. II Pampero, therefore, is one of the best Italian restaurants in London as it delivers authentic Italian homemade dishes that have also been given a contemporary update. If you are in the mood for a starter as well as a main course, we recommend beginning with a fresh dish of mozzarella served with seasonal vegetables caponata which can then be followed by a rich and luxurious meat or fish dish. The stewed ox cheek delicately wrapped in parma ham and served with melted scamorza cheese for £24 or a £22 roasted salted cod fillet served with braised escarole and cannellini are excellent choices. A side dish of butter spinach, sautéed garlic broccoli or grilled asparagus as well as a glass of wine or a cocktail from their extensive lists are the perfect complements to a big and delicious meal.

The term Manicomio is Italian for Madhouse and this a playful reference to the Italian restaurant’s history as the Royal military asylum in Chelsea. Manicomio does not resemble any similarities, a part from its name, to the original site, but is rather one of our top picks for the best Italian restaurants in London. It is a sophisticated Italian eatery that has been serving luxury Italian fare specialising in fresh and seasonal produce and home-made pastas since 2003.

Manicomio comprises a restaurant, bar, café and terrace. The expansive terrace is one of the highlight features making this one of the best Italian restaurants in London. It is reminiscent of a rooftop restaurant in Italy with its floral views of the buzzing Duke of York Square shopping precinct. At the restaurant, notably chefs Bobby Cabral and Tom Salt serve simple Italian cuisine bursting with homeland flavours. Start with a salumi board for two for £16.50 with a selection of artisan meats and carta di musica. Pastas are plentiful and encompass ravioli, linguine, risotto and gnocchi options. One of our favourites was the market seafood risotto for £28 with tomato, chili, garlic and basil. For mains, the chefs prepare a decadent selection of fillets, meatballs, chicken and fish dishes. Their meat has been dry-aged for a minimum of 45 days to enhance the flavours and tenderness and we recommend selecting one of their Char-grilled Sirloin or Ribeye dishes with a side of grilled vegetables or tomato salad. They also have an excellent selection of wines and two highlights were the Bonny Doon and Pacific Rim Riesling.

In true Italian style Daphne’s in Chelsea combines the elegance of modern and classic design. Its chic surrounding, curated by Martin Brudnizki, epitomises the familiar Italian charm that one would expect whilst travelling Italy. It evokes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience through its effortless mix of vintage Italian chandeliers, modern marble-topped bars and contemporary European art. Daphne’s is beloved by celebrities and the Chelsea elite not only for its beautiful surroundings, but also for its forty years of high-quality seasonal Italian cuisine, making it one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

Behind wrought-iron French doors is a European-style bar and dining room. Expect the service to be as elegant as the surrounds with a basket of warm bread and olive oil along with a cocktail menu inspired by Italian classics immediately brought to the table. We recommend starting with a Half century cocktail for £13 which is their Italian classic Negroni made with Plymouth Navy Gin, Campari, Cynar and aged Vermouth. The menu focuses on the best seasonal produce and Mediterranean flavours and the A La Carte menu offers a wide selection of the finest Italian staples. Start with a beef carpaccio with rocket and parmesan for £12.30, followed by one of their fish or meat dishes. The Dover Sole for £39 and Lamb Cutlets with Salmoriglio for £28.50 are two highlights that typify the superb quality of their menu. Service is second to none at Daphne’s, and with a sommelier on stand-by, guests can select a suitable wine pairing from their impressive cellar that houses a plethora of fine Italian wines. Daphne’s also has a conservatory that can accommodate up to forty guests for a private lunch or dinner and a seasonal menu can also be curated for each private function. The conservatory has a retracting roof that makes it a sublime location to host a cocktail reception during the summer-time, and further enhances Daphne's as one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

Harry’s Dolce Vita in Knightsbridge is stunning from the moment you look at its gold metal door adorned with bright red decorations through to when you step inside the intimate Italian restaurant with its sophisticated private club like finishes. Its classy interior incorporates rustic brass fixtures, plush vintage leather seating and wood-panelled walls lined with black and white photographs of Sophia Loren, Frank Sinatra and Nat Cole King. Harry’s Dolce Vita is the latest restaurant from the Caprice Holdings and with their success with The Ivy and Sexy Fish, it comes as no surprise that Harry’s Dolce Vita is one of the best Italian restaurants in London.

The menu pays homage to the traditions, tastes and flavours popular in Italy. Each dish has been carefully curated by Chef Director, Diego Cardoso, to ensure that they typify Italian comfort with a side of glamour. Their menu specialty is their pizza as they lovingly prove their dough for 72 hours to maximise flavors. One highlight includes the Rosso for £15.95 made with spicy peperoni, red onion, roasted peppers and fresh chili and black olives. Harry’s Dolce Vita works directly with Italian suppliers and importers and this makes their ingredients for their fish and meat dishes as authentic as a local restaurant in Milan. This is one reason why Harry's Dolce Vita is one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Meat and fish dishes include the Bistecca di Manzo ribeye and simply chargrilled seabass fillet accompanied by fennel, zucchini, lemon thyme and olive oil. Their central bar serves some of the best Bellini cocktails in Knightsbridge. This works brilliantly with their iconic dessert, the Harry’s Toadstool that not only looks amazing in the shape of a bright red mushroom, but also follows through on the flavours brimming with white chocolate, fresh raspberries, iced vanilla parfait and pistachio biscotti crunch.

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There is no shortage of posh bars in London, the city is brimming with classy bars which make any casual bar lover feel like they are living the high life. Many of the best bars in London are amongst the poshest, and therefore should not be missed out on, as they are quintessential of the quality of bars within London. Lovers of great bars everywhere will love posh London Bars. 

For a posh bar in London which screams class and style look no further than Artesian. A bar which is undeniably posh from the outstanding service to the unbeatable drinks menu that will set you ablaze with joy. This bars high calibre of excellence has been praised throughout the country, earning high praise in The Telegraph and Time Out. Furthermore they have been honoured with several prestigious awards, solidifying their position as one of the finest bars in London and certainly one of its poshest. 

Posh bars in London need to be amongst the very best within the city, and as the countless acclaim which Artesian has earned proves, there is no shortage of greatness to be found. Being named the World's Best Bar at the 2014 Spirit Awards during the Tales of the Cocktail Festival. The following year Artesian came number 1 in the World's 50 Best Bars, this is all the evidence you need to know acbout how fantastic Artesian really is. However this bar is much more than acclaim, as it only takes you the customer to realise how fantastically classy Artesian truly is. The effort taken to make the bar look as stylishly classy as possible is overwhelming, being decorated in an eye pleasing oriental style. Popping with purples, golds, and whites, the decor is gorgeous, with large windows which allow you to gaze upon the London streets and comfortable leather seats which will be hard to move from. Relaxation is the most important thing to the people at Artesian and with a style like this relaxation is guaranteed. This stylishness is what makes it one of the poshest bars in London and one of its very best. 

Naturally when attend posh bars in London you expect a high quality of drinks, fortunately at Artesian you are guaranteed the very best. Bar Manager Anna Sabastain and Head Bartender Marco Corallo have put the maximum amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a high standard of excellence when it comes to their drinks menu. The classics that must be discovered here include, ‘Oxley and Cassis Leaf’, ‘Saint Germain and Red Carrots’, and, ‘Monkey Shoulder and Yuzu’ all for £20. A classy bar like Artesian goes for minimalism when it comes to cocktails because ultimately less is more. The cocktails are the highlight, however there is much more to glean here, being home to an excellent selection of wines and champagnes, including ‘Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blancs NV’ and ‘Pinot Noir, Bannockburn Mt. Difficulty Central Otago, New Zealand' and much more. Spirit lovers will adore their selection of vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and cognacs, as for beer drinkers there is ‘Partizan Pale Ale’, Peroni Nastro Azzurro’, and ‘Meantime Pilsner’ all for £7.50. These drinks are out of this world and unmissable, making you feel the posh vibe of Artesian as you consume them. 

There is no denying that when it comes to posh bars in London Artesian is one of the finest. Thanks to an undeniably beautiful decor that is stylish and comfortable, creating a true sense of class. The fantastically understated drinks menu only confirms how truly classy Artesian is. Much like all the other posh bars in London, customer care is at the forefront of Artesian’s service and it does not disappoint.

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When it comes to high class hotels, near the top off the list is The Savoy, and with that naturally come fantastic and high calibre bars. The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy being one of the finest posh bars in London, a bar which exudes charm and sophistication. The atmosphere is unmistakably the height of class thanks to a decor which oozes with the right amount of sophistication, and a drinks menu which tantalises the taste buds.

Upon entering The Beaufort Bar  you are stricken by one of the most stylishly curated decors to be found in all of London. Through its dark colours, predominantly black and brown, which contrast with dazzling gold, the bar amplifies a true sense of glamour, which takes you back to a time of cabarets and speakeasies. These contrasting elements allow every aspect of Beaufort bar to stand out gloriously, whether it be the bar, which glows vibrantly, highlighting the excellent beverages which are proudly on display. The furniture is similarly a highlight, and helps solidify it as one of the best posh bars in London. Both stylish and comfortable, the decor is amongst the finest you will find in all of London, this creates an atmosphere that is both classy and charming, creating a real sense of sophistication. The atmosphere at The Beaufort Bar meets the high standards that you would expect from a high calibre hotel such as The Savoy, which makes it unmissable.      

You enter the Beaufort Bar for the decor and atmosphere but you stay for the drinks, and as far as drinks menu’s go it certainly confirms you are in one of the great posh bars in London. The menu is entitled Interpreted Magic, and magic is the perfect name to describe this menu, and not just because of how unbelievably fantastic it is, but because it takes you through magic through the ages. This theme really livens up the menu, traditionally a magic act is opened with The Pledge, which builds anticipation for what's to come. The Beaufort Bar does this with its Cold Plates, which includes, oysters, caviar, and tuna tataki, which certainly succeed in building anticipation. Next a fantastic collection of cocktails including the Perfect Balance, named in honour of perfect balance and harmony, a cocktail made from Bacardi heritage rum, martini bitter, aecorn aromatic, and watermelon. Merlin's Madness is a particular treat, made from grey goose vodka, cynar, rinquinquin, peach liqueur, strawberry rooibos tea and lemon. Finally, Twice Shy is an unmissable delight, thanks to a combination of bacardi 4yr rum, chazalettes vermouth bianco, salted pistachio yoghurt, earl grey tea, vanilla, lime, framboise, eau de vie, and milk. Of course being one of the greatest posh bars in London they have more than just fantastic cocktails, but a wide variety of fantastic beverages. These range from the very best English sparkling wines, Grower champagnes, grands marques, wines, vodkas and rums. No expense has been spared in making certain that you have the best drinking experience possible. 

The Beaufort Bar has everything you could ever need or ask for when going to a posh bar in London, a sophisticated atmosphere and classy drinks. The decor is classically beautiful, making every perfect aspect of the bar stand out as it rightfully should. The drinks menu have been carefully selected for the perfect drinking experience, which will make sure you have the classiest time imaginable. 

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The Wigmore is of the posh bars in London which has elegant and charming written all over it, owing to a true sense of class that is unmissable. From the drinks to the atmosphere, there is nothing not to enjoy, thanks to a wonderful and ever delightful drinks menu, and a true feeling of utter relaxation. This bar is posh from top to bottom and perfectly exceptional on top of that.  

Before being one of the great posh bars in London, The Wigmore was once a banking hall. However thanks to the universally acclaimed and fantastic interior designer Martin Brudnizki, the venue has been allowed to reach its full potential. The old style of the banking hall is utilised to its fullest to create a truly modern feeling bar, being both classic and new. The bar is perfectly spacious, with its high ceiling and large drinking area, with the bar itself sitting in the centre, where you can take a good look at the fantastically exotic drinks they have displayed. The decor itself is stylish to say the least, the green walls and red seats really popping out at you. The large windows and exuberant lighting complete an image that truly feels stylish and classy. This affects the atmosphere greatly, making you feel effortlessly relaxed, which is exactly what you want and need for a posh bar in London. However the greatness does not end there, as there is the opportunity to hire private rooms. Whatever the occasion these two private rooms are perfect for privacy and relaxation, The Snug feeling particularly cosy thanks to its mohair sofas, built in TV, and separate music system. This room was built for relaxation and that is exactly what you get, however for something less intimate but just as classy, The Green Room should not be avoided. The Green Room is larger, taking up to 45 people, and similar to The Snug, has its own TV and music system, with the added bonus of a private bar. No matter what the event you a guaranteed a classy and relaxing drinking experience.      

The team at The Wigmore has made certain that the drinks menu is at the highest possible calibre of excellence. This menu being from the same team who curated the drinks menu of Artesian, so you know that it is of a high calibre. What's more the menu was overseen by none other than Michel Roux Jr himself, which has elevated the menu to true glory and acclaim. For cocktails you are spoilt for choice, each being terrifically unique, The Deluxe Gin Punch being one of the finest punches you’ll have in London, Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew is exciting for the taste buds, and Fever Tree Meditarianian Tonic, is an unmissable exploitation of flavours. This is just a fraction of the excellent cocktails which are on display, each being more fantastic than the last. Of course if it wines that you are interested in then the selection is more than perfect, from Secateurs Chenin Blanc, Adi Badenhorst, South Africa 2016 to Les Quatres Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2016, and a near endless supply of extraordinarily delicious wine. Finally there is the beer, which is as delightful as you would expect from such an exceptional bar, Pilsner Urquell 4.4%, Asahi Super Dry Lager 5.2%, and Harbour Helltown West Coast Pale Ale 5.8% are amongst the classics you can expect to find here. The fine choices of beverages which have been selected by The Wigmore team is what allows this to be one of the best posh bars in London. As everything feels like it has been selected in classy detail.

Posh bars in London do not come more charming than The Wigmore, a bar which has an atmosphere that is unique, feeling very classic whilst retaining a sense of modernity. Upon entering you are stricken by the fantastic atmosphere, and the drinks will keep you there to enjoy the atmosphere until closing time.

For a stkingly beautiful bar that proves itself to be one of the most stylish posh bars in London look no further that Menetta’s Mayfair Bar. The style is undeniably elegant in every way from the decor to the atmosphere, creating the ultimate feeling of relaxation. This feeling is key to Menetta’s success and is seen throughout the service, this is particularly notable in the bars fantastic drinks menu which is out of this world. 

At Menetta’s Mayfair Bar the cocktail menu has practically been reinvented, a fact which has made them one of the best cocktail bars in Mayfair. The menu has two signature cocktail sections inspired by the books of Agatha Christie, the first being The Fantasist, which contains ‘They do it with Mirrors’ made from ocho blanco tequila, creme de peche, lavender and chamomile syrup, egg white, lemon, and red  wine, a drink which is tantalising for the taste buds in every way. Then there is The Realist section, the highlight being ‘Three Lives’ a perfect mixture of dark plantation rum, Napoleon mandarin liqueur, lemon juice, orange juice, strawberry jam, and orange jam. These are just a taste of what this fantastic cocktail bar has to offer, which also includes classic cocktails with a twist. This includes ‘The Mysterious Affair’ a cocktail that contains chase England vodka, creme de mure, absinthe, lime juice sugar syrup, and fresh blackberries. Each of these classics contains tastes which are equally as wondrous as the one found here. Finally one of the great specialities of the menu is the ‘Baijiu’ a classic Chinese beverage, which has been a favourite for over 600 years, now thanks to Menetta you can find out why. Of course the options are truly endless, with a wide variety of rums, vodkas, gins, brandys, whiskeys, tequilas, lequeirs, and wines. Each of these options is home to many of the best drinks that you could ever ask for and more. The beer and cider list is equally as fantastic, having a very international feel, such as the ‘1936 biere lager’ from Switzerland, the ‘kirin ichiban lager’ from Japan, and the ‘sassy cidre brut’ From France. The drinks are just endlessly fantastic and help to establish Manetta’s as one of the best posh bars in London. 

To be one of the posh bars in London you must have a great sense of style, and thankfully Manetta’s style is truly iconic. The utilisation of velvet makes this bar very plush, something which is unique in how stylish it is. Blended with a 1930's style decor which creates a brilliant atmosphere, the walls being covered with avant-garde painting of writers from the early 20th century, such as Gertrude Stein and James Joyce. The idea behind this is that Menetta is embracing the highbrow, creating an atmosphere of thoughtful, intellectual introspection. By doing this Manetta’s is going back to its routes, as during the 1930's it was a favourite hangout of many of the great artistic minds of the time such as Agatha Christie. Thus that legacy has been brought back to life, feeling every bit of a hangout as it did back then. Thanks to comfortable, yet stylish chairs, black and gold upholstery, and cosy bar area, it is impossible not to feel relaxed. Atmosphere is key to the success of posh bars in London and Manettas’s has it in spades. Not only managing to be stylish but also relaxing, you could not ask for a better way to drink.           

Menetta’s Mayfair Bar is an unmissable experience and quintessentially part of London bar scene, being one of the very best in Mayfair alone. The drinks menu alone is enough to consider this one of the greatest posh bars in London. However that is simply the cherry on the top of a bar which is oozing with stylish atmosphere that takes you back to the 1930's and gives you the ultimate feeling of relaxation as it does so. 

Oriole is a bar that immediately takes your attention, something all the best posh bars in London do. This fantastic bar has a truly unique vibe all of its own, allowing you to leave the busyness of the outside world and experience a bar that leaves you feeling relaxed. A vibe which only improves once you see the drinks, each of which is delicious enough to keep you there past midnight. 

Preparing cocktails takes great care, not only is this true of Oriole but they have transformed the preparation of a cocktail into an art form. Furthermore they have created a menu that is definitively international, from the orient experience, ‘Cydonia Cup’, ‘Ali Shan’, ‘Hokkaido Cooler’, ‘Yonezawa’, ‘Lucknow’, ‘Solomon Fizz’, ‘Lambanog Mule’, ‘Peranakan Fizz’, ‘Sanshin Old Fashioned’ and ‘Marine Drive’. These cocktails which are brimming with taste, being deliciously fruity, and on top of that being beautifully prepared, which allows you to drink in style. Inspired by the tastes of the new worlds are ‘Olinda Collins’, ‘The Bounty’, ‘Miraflores’, ‘Bon Echo’, ‘Finca Filadelfia’, ‘Everglade’, ‘Montego Boulevard’, ‘Oaxaca’, and ‘Chichuahau’. Each of these should be tasted once, as soon as you see them you will not be able to resist the lure. One of the best ways to experience a cocktail is with someone else, fortunately at Oriole you have a fantastic choice of shared cocktails. These include: ‘Route Napoleon’, Pendjari Punch’, ‘Vestrahorn’, ‘Five Island Punch’, ‘Quintana Roo’, ‘Brule River Iced Tea’, ‘Chiang Rae’, ‘Monkey Puzzle’, and ‘Malabar Punch’. Cocktails which are perfect to share with good company and will only enhance your drinking experience. As with any great bar you also have a fantastic choice of other great beverages such as Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Edna Valley Pinot Noir, and 'Perrier Jouet ‘Belle Epoque’. Brilliant drinks that will satisfy any lover of a great alcoholic beverages, the choices on display truly do spoil you for choice, and is why Oriole Bar is one of the best posh bars in London. 

When it comes to atmosphere Oriole stands out from the crowd in ways that many of the other posh bars in London don't. This becomes an indisputable fact upon entering this joyous bar as you see that it celebrates all things international. The walls are decorated from wall to ceiling with a beautifully painted oriental jungle vista. This allows for a true sense of vibrancy in a setting which is truly alive, and this is put a percentage of what makes the scenery so magical. The walls are adorned with many fantastic pieces of Eastern culture, each more fascinating than the last. This really helps to build up the atmosphere which the people at Oriole are seeking to achieve. Building an identity all of its own that is truly dynamic, this is compounded by the mood of the bar. The mood at Oriole is one of pure relaxation, this is obvious by the lighting scheme, which has a dim orange hue. This completely sets you at ease as you sit back and relax with a delicious drink and enjoy your evening. Being a posh bar in London it is of course possible to hire the bar for many a fine event. They will tailor your drinking menu depending on the event, with the very best drinks from the New World, Old World, and the Orient, because customer care is at the forefront of Oriole. This is demonstrable by the fact that they will organise music for your event, even live music to help class up your evening. That is because being classy is what Oriole is all about, something all who visit there cannot deny.

Care and attention has been taken by the people at Oriole to make certain that all those who visit have the perfect time. By having a truly internationally feeling bar Oriole has ensured its status as one of the most exquisite posh bars in London.  This is a bar that truly seduces you with its undeniable charm, and keeps you there until closing time with its relaxing atmosphere and fantastic drinks. 

If you want to go to a bar in London that you can brag to all your friends about visiting, then look no further than The Bloomsbury Club. Every aspect of this bar is high end boutique, aesthetically pleasing, atmospherically delightful, and with drinks which will make it impossible to leave. There can be no denying that when it comes to posh bars in London, The Bloomsbury Club is the place to visit. 

What makes The Bloomsbury Club so great is that it truly stands out amongst the crowd, which is no easy feet. However this top of the line bar does it though great effort, whilst simultaneously making it seem effortless. The bar is shirking off the old which you see in so many London bars, whilst embracing a classic sense of Romanticism. Just look at the overall aesthetic of the bar, which seeks to escape from the busyness of our modern day lives and embrace nature. The brick walls that surround the bar are a rejection of over stylised bars, returning to a back to basics approach, whilst not embracing a classic Victorian style. Decorating this area are old fashioned candle lit lamps which strikes a nice moody tone for the bar. Compounding this is the rustic and simplistic style, which allows a subtle sense of charm. This is what allows you to escape the high stress of everyday life, however what completes this feeling is the embrace of nature. The decor being adorned with the trees and large potted plants, which grow around the walls themselves. Therefore you can enjoy your drink whilst surrounded by nature itself, forgetting all about city life. This aspect of The Bloomsbury Bar makes it truly beautiful, and creates a very relaxing and Romantic atmosphere which makes you feel like you are inhabiting a Wordsworth poem. That is why it is one of the best posh bars in London, as it is offering you something very new and unique, taking your drinking experience into nature even as you sit in the heart of London. 

The key to The Bloomsbury Club’s success is connected with embracing new ideas. As they themselves advertise, they reject Victorian notions, and explore a sense of spiritualism. Hence the heavy lean towards nature, which provides life itself. This spiritualism however is not confined simply towards the decor and atmosphere, but also the drinking experience itself. The Bloomsbury Club is home to a set of 14 cocktails, these are all inspired by famed bohemian occultist Pamela Colman Smith’s tarot cards, which corresponds to 14 different states of mind and being. This is apt, as each of these delicious cocktails will deliver different states of mind and being. Each of these drinks is designed for a different purpose and each is very effective: Persian Mist lifts your spirits, Flaming Venom banishes envy and resentment, Warrior of Venus increases courage and self-assurance, this is just a taste of what is on offer. The rich flavours in each of these drinks are truly special and will certainly put you in the right frame of mind. These cocktails are of course fantastic but are not the only highlight, with an excellent drinks menu that reminds you that you are in one of the fines posh bars in London. When it comes to single malt whiskey you are truly spoilt for choice, whether it be Highland, Orkney, or Irish Whiskey, you are guaranteed a terrific beverage. Furthermore you are spoilt for choice with a variety of gins, vodkas, tequilas, mezcals, rums, cognacs, and much more, including a brilliant selection of wines. Solidifying just how fantastic The Bloomsbury Club really is, as you will not be able to leave by the end of the night. 

The Bloomsbury Club is one of the posh bars in London which has put the most effort into creating the perfect aesthetic, feeling neither old nor new. Instead this bar aims to remove you from all the strains and stresses which city life offers, taking you back to nature. This simplicity is truly refreshing, but not quite as refreshing as the drinks which are terrific and unique. 

Great and classy hotels are almost always guaranteed to have equally classy bars, and are usually responsible for many of the best posh bars in London. Dukes is a highlight of Mayfair, being one of its best hotels with of its finest bars. The bar offers an unmistakable slice of class and style to an already classy area of London. From the drinks to the relaxing atmosphere you know that you’re in for a treat that you won’t forget when you come to Dukes bar. 

The drinks at Dukes bar are pure perfection, being nothing short of legendary and spectacular in how brilliantly they have been prepared, and delicious they are to consume. Easily the highlight of the drinks at this bar is the martini, which is so spectacular that even the New York Times is quoted as saying it is ‘one of the words best’. It is hard to disagree with this sentiment, as you see the almost artistically talented bar members create the perfect martini for you. Watching the maestros at work is a wonder to behold, almost as much as drinking these legendary martinis, which tastes heavenly, being one of the best things you could ever drink in Mayfair. This proves that the bar team is one of the most professional you could ever hope to ask for in one of the finest posh bars in London. They pull no punches in offering the best service a bar in London could hope to offer, professionalism being at the forefront. This is why the drinks are so fantastically and perfectly prepared, not only the martinis but also the cocktails. Similar to the martinis, the cocktails can be said to be truly world class, both in presentation and overall taste. These martinis are made with the best cognacs money can buy, allowing you to drink in true style. 

Of course if it is style you want then the Dukes bar has it in spades, being the ultimate in stylish relaxation. This is a bar which is undeniably cosy, striking the exact right balance of atmospheric charm, a place where you can sit down and relax for hours on end. The effect this has on customers in unmistakable, as the decor allows for a variety of warm feelings, no matter you mood. The walls are covered in a plethora of Victorian style paintings of famous figures and locations from the era. This has the effect of taking you away from your modern day worries, transporting you to a time before those worries. The seats are made from deep blue silk, with curtains to match, and perfectly comfortable. As for the bar itself, with its wood panelling and show of terrific drinks on display, it is the perfect representation of the style which this bar has to offer. What's more the bar has its very own drawing room for you to enjoy our drink in peace and quiet away from the world. This is one of the best ways to enjoy a drink at Dukes, however arguably the best is in the cognac and cigar garden. Here you can enjoy some truly fantastic cognacs from Remy Martin, such as the ‘Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal’ and the Remy Martin XO Ritual’. Brilliantly these have also been paired with fantastic food such as truffles and goats cheese, which adds an extra value of excellence to your drinking experience. There are few finer ways to drink than in a bar which makes you feel as relaxed as Dukes, and therefore must be sought out. 

You will rarely find a bar which has as excellent service and drinks as in Dukes bar, the martinis are legendary for a reason. However even without this legend Dukes bar would still be considered one of the best posh bars in London that you could ever go to. The drinks and the atmosphere are at the very peak of the London bar scene, and a true highlight off the Mayfair drinking experience. 

Soho has no shortage of  great bars and is home to many posh bars in London which are easily worth a visit. However if there is one bar which must be visited then it is Bar Americain, a bar which exemplifies the very best of traditional cocktail drinking. This is a bar that is at the very pinnacle of elegance, from the moment you sit down to the moment you leave Americain makes an impression that is hard to forget. 

The word that comes to mind when describing the drinks menu at Bar Americain is classic. No stone has been left unturned in making certain that there is something to love for anyone and everyone. Cocktail lovers in particular are in for a treat, with many of the finest classic cocktails that money can buy. These include: Prince Regent, Blood and Sand, and, Between the Sheets. Each brilliantly prepared and exquisitely tasty on top of that, and this is not including the house cocktails which feature: Remember the Maine, Saratogo, American Old Fashioned, and Madam Peach. You will scarcely visit a bar in Soho where cocktails taste as good, on top of these terrific classics there is even more to discover. The Sans Alcool section includes Scottish Mist, made from smoked ginger ale, elder flower cordial, cardamom, and lime juice, Phoebe's Alexander, a mixture of seedlip spice, cacao, coconut palm sugar, and cream, and finally there is the Michelada Virgin, made with tomato juice, pice mix, and stiegl non-alcoholic beer. This is an excellent selection of cocktails, however the highlight section is Zedel Favourite. Which has an option of: Penicillin, containing chivas, 18 year old blended scotch, leon and ginger shrub, spices and honey, Paloma made with arette tequila blanco, gem and bolt mecal, three cents grapefruit soda, and lime juice, Lord and Lady Day, a mixture of sipsmith gin, lacto fermented raspberries, lemon juice, egg white, and sugar, and finally Morning Glory Fizz, which includes craigellachie, 13 year old whisky, citrus blend, egg white, absinth, sugar, and soda. Upon taking one taste of these fantastic cocktails you will fall in love with Bar Americain forever, and know that it is one of the best posh bars in London.

There is more to being a great bar than drinks of course, particularly with regards to the posh bars in London. A true sense of style is vitally  important, fortunately Bar Americain is practically made with style. This bar is classically art-deco, which makes you feel like you are drinking in the most relaxing and stylish way imaginable. The bar itself is wide, presenting to customers on the wall behind a large variety of drinks which almost reaches the ceiling. The walls of Bar Americain are what help make this bar feel so posh, thanks to its use of various shades of brown which grants the bar a warm feeling. This is similarly reflected in the ceiling, carpet and of course the furniture. The furniture itself is not only made for style but also maximum comfort, the plush leather seats are so nice to sit in that it will be hard to leave. There are few bars like Bar Americain which are as classy for a quiet relaxing drink, and the mixture of comfort and style is the reason. Completing this image is the artwork surrounding the walls, being traditionally art deco,, and very compelling to look at. The ultimate aim of this bar is to make you feel totally at ease, and thanks to the unbeatable style of Bar Americain that feeling can be felt at full force as you relax in easy comfort. 

Bar Americain has added a vital component to the Soho drinking experience, being one of the finest examples of posh bars in London. The drinks alone are worth entering this bar, as each is fantastic, each classic being made to perfection and tasting tantalisingly terrific. Completing the image of pure class is the relaxing atmosphere which puts all who enter the bar right at ease. 

For bar which offers a bit of a punch to your evening than there can be no better place than Punch Room. Posh bars in London always have a certain class to them and they don't come more classy than a bar which grants you the intimacy of a 19th century members club. Relaxation is guaranteed, especially when you are drinking from some of the best beverages that Soho has to offer, and your evening will be something to remember. 

The Punch Room provides the ultimate drinking experience in London, this will become evident once you realise that it is home to over 30 fantastic punches. Each of these punches is better than the last, the best of which is there signature gin-infused EDITION house punch. You can also expect the very best cocktails that you can hope to find in any of the posh bars in London. Each cocktail is immaculately prepared to perfection, this is not only evident in how well they taste but also how impressive they look. Each cocktail is prepared in a way that makes them a treat for the eyes, a treat which only becomes more tantalising once you take your first sip. Naturally the Punch Room has more to offer than just great punches and cocktails, as the drinks list is equally as fantastic. The bar offering a selection of terrific Japanese whiskey’s such as ‘17 year old Suntori Hibiki’ and ‘25 year old Suntori Yamazaki’ as well as American whiskeys from ‘Johnny Drum Private’ to ‘George T. Stagg’. These excellent drinks and are only a fraction of what is on offer at The Punch Room. Furthermore there is an unrivalled selection of champagnes such as ‘Dom Ruinart 2002’ and wines, from red like ‘Fleur “La  Roilette” to whites such as ‘Verdejo, Rueda’. There can be no denying that you are spoilt for choice at The Punch Room, which is why it cannot be missed out on.

You cannot go to any of the posh bars in London and ignore the fact that they all provide the very best possible atmosphere. The Punch Room has atmosphere in spades, thanks to its unmistakably relaxing vibe. This is created in large part by designing the bar around a late 19th century members club aesthetic. However that is not to say that bar feels old fashioned, as there is a modern feeling to the bar whilst still retaining that classic aesthetic. This can be seen immediately by the bar’s decor which feels refreshingly intimate. The simple yet effective use of wooden oak panelling surrounding bar, and indeed the bar itself, which sits comfortably in the corner. As for the seating, it is pure perfection, style is noticeable at once, thanks to plush leather seating, which is instantly comfortable. What's more there is a gorgeous fireplace sitting in the middle of the bar which will warm you right up even during the coldest of winters. When you get the chance, take a seat on one of the wonderfully cosy armchairs next to the fireplace for the ultimate experience in relaxation. A 19th century members club would have been nothing if not relaxing, and there is no denying that The Punch Room lives up to that legacy. However what makes it truly great is that it takes that legacy and modernises it and makes it accessible to all drink lovers.  

To relive the class and relaxation of a 19th century members club there can be no better option than The Punch Room. This is one of the quintessential posh bars in London, thanks to its uncanny ability to create a fantastic atmosphere which brings out both the past and the present in spectacular fashion. Topped off with some fantastic drinks, including one of the finest martinis you will taste in your lifetime, and The Punch Room makes for an unmissable experience. 

For a bar that feels truly timeless there can few options better than Connaught Bar, its effortless sense of elegance makes it one of the classiest posh bars in London. Thanks to an aesthetic which is evocative of the very best of British designs, this is a bar which pulls you in off  the streets. Once you are in the bar itself you are immediately seduced by drinks which will make your evening into something special. 

Connaught Bar has one of the strongest designs that can rival any of the posh bars in London. This has been achieved to uncanny effect thanks to a unique design choice, with strikings silvers and cool greys that line almost every inch of the bar. As a result Connaught Bar has a vibe off smooth stylishness, which is elegantly beautiful. What's more the bar evokes an English and Irish Cubist style, most notably during the early 20th century. Thus helping to make the bar not only look more beautiful, but feel more timeless, by taking an older style and re appropriating it for modern customers. This wonderful aesthetic is courtesy of the late great David Collins, who’s interior design work has had a huge impact on the look of many a fine bar and restaurant. Fortunately Connaught Bar is as beautiful as any of David’s work, as he has successfully created a style that brings out the best of the past and the present, to create a true sense of elegance. The effect this has on the bars visitors is grand indeed, as the bar feels very inviting, and once it has invited you in you cannot help but feel relaxed. The comfortable seating and the spacious decor will complete this sense of relaxation, and make it next to impossible for you to want to leave. 

Ultimately you come to a bar for one thing and one thing only, and that's the drinks. At a bar as great as Connaught Bar you are guaranteed something truly special thanks to menu that can be best described as uncanny. A big part of this is thanks to the mixologists who are true miracle workers, making every drink a piece of delicious art. The highlights of this excellent drinking experience are placed into The Vanguard Section: This section is split into three sub categories, Enigma, Strata, and Verve. Each of these secontions contains something for everyone, the highlight of Enigma being Benvenuti, a mixture of Plantation Pineapple Rum, Martini Ambrato, Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Nepitella Syrup. For Strata, Twin Archers is an unmissable classic made from Roku Gin infused with Sesame, Honey cress and Agave water, Amaro Montenegro. With Verve there can be no better choice than The Dusk made from Avallen Calvados, Blood orange and Grain of paradise sherbet, Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Muyu Vetiver Gris Liquor, Electric Bitter. These flavours will electrify the taste buds with excitement, and yet these are but a small fraction of the excellent drinks which are on display. Anyone who loves gin cannot under any circumstances miss the Connaught Bar Gin, a drink crafted by the great mixologist Agostino Perrone, the taste of this gin is a swirl of fantastic flavours, this drink is a celebration of what makes this one of the best posh bars in London. If you want even more gin then don't forget to visit the Martini Trolly, where you can drink your hearts desire, whether it be a dirty or a twist. Finally it is worth mentioning that there is a plethora of fantastic drinks on offer which are fantastic. Whether it be champagne, wine, whiskey, or a variety of spirits and beers, you can guarantee that you will have the best drinks that money can buy.  

There can be no denying that for a bar that is as effortlessly stylish and timeless, Connaught Bar has all that is best about the posh bars in London. The decor is beautiful, gravitating all who enter into the bars relaxing charm. This alone would be enough to make Connaught Bar a fantastic venue, however the drinks elevate it to excellence, each drink being an experience in the best of taste. 

Many of the best bars in London are undoubtedly very classy, and possess an elegance which represents the best that the London bar scene has to offer. Posh bars in London are unmissable, offering a true sense of relaxation and atmospheric excellence.          

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With so many fantastic restaurants in London it can be difficult to find the perfect one to suit the occasion. Capital A List has outlined the very best restaurants in Mayfair so you can spend your time enjoying the food and the exquisite décors that come with it.

Serving quintessential classics with utter, piquant freshness — this F&C ultimate, the Mayfair Chippy, is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair and certainly one of the most polished and exclusive renderings of the the countries great traditional comfort meal.With generous servings of halloumi, beer battered catches (from scampi to plaice, no one’s favourite is remiss) all we can say is that its more than lovely that the Mayfair Chippy has its own custom delivery special service — meaning you can sample the best food from one of the best restaurants in Mayfair from home.
But,regardless, its worth the travel to the energetic heart of Mayfair to experience the Chippy as a whole: nautical ships stools, tap table legs and the long tub-shaped interior envelops diners in the tides of their theme in the way that few restaurants manage.

Not to mention the gorgeous watercolours of aquatic life (blink and they seem to dart across the whitewash walls, borne on the back of the venues mouth-watering currents of balsamic,vinegar and salt.) The chippy has venues in central and Clapham too, but it seems utterly befitting of Mayfair
most of all: it’s Menu’s British classics such as their iconic Shepherd's pie mix perfectly with a day of traversing bond street, the echoes of English aristocracy and the leafy firmament of Hyde park itself nearby.

Mayfair chippy brings high-end refinement to humble favourites with re-imagined dishes such as the Mussel popcorn treat, the secret twist on their Mayfair Slaw and their unique vegan jack-fruit and Tofu rendering of the fish and chip go-to. And with the extensive wine and choices of Beefeater Gins on offer at the bar, get ready to enjoy and leave your land-legs far behind you.

Its no surprise that one of the best restaurants in Mayfair is an extension of the areas flagship and crown jewel, the Beaumont Hotel. The stately face that towers through the ornate
and expansive brown Hart gardens is home to exclusive guests, and feeds them well with its presidential eatery, the evocatively stylish Colony grill Room.

One would imagine its what stepping inside the heady shade of an aristocrats cigar box — with sweeping,cedar-like walls,high vaulted ceilings and gilded black and white portraiture of iconic anguished celebrities and politicos trailing along at eye-level alongside the plush, plum seated booths. This New York style Grill , The Colony, is interested in fine food
and a finer atmosphere:inspired by the high-end clubbing of London’s bygone glamour era — where lunch, old sport, meant lunch-then dinner-then plenty of drinks.

The Colony Grill Room’s romantic opulence is helped by live Jazz conquered at heart of the restaurant three nights a week, but regardless of the score, its nostalgic brunch and all day a la carte provides enough of a show. Help yourself to a whisky sour or a New York Shrimp Cocktail. There’s wholesome buttermilk pancakes and malt ice-cream for a decadent treat, but the real showstopper is the Montague Grill — serving up Aberdeen Angus to share or cooked to preference, with the option (you must say yes) of a rich blue cheese sauce that is uninhibitedly fine. With a charming ‘dish of the day’ to weave the New York finish in even further (cross your fingers its a Surf’n’Turf dish day when you visit), the colony Grill room is one of the boldly thematic ,best restaurants in Mayfair, a rest-stop from cheap contemporary distractions, and a remnant of effortless, immaculate glamour.

The Greenhouse’s three time Michelin star holding Head Chef Alex Dilling was born a Londoner, educated in the elite paradigm of French Gastro-minimalism, and somewhere in-between, raised in the uniquely diverse cross-cuisines of the Americas. Subsequently, as a sapling of multi-cultured seeds, he has flourished into a champion of all — returning to the roots of London to creation Edenic venue, the Greenhouse — one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

At The Greenhouse, seasonal ingredients, under Dilling, are each treated with distinct respect for the flavour they naturally offer, rather than lost amongst less refined recipes. This is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair to experience wild and precise, naturalism and revised perfection as not opposing notions but one beautiful experience.

The Garden and the restaurant are entangled, the lines blurred between, as the blooming greenery is cultivated on plates as much as around tables; veritably vert, dew-fresh flavours take over the classical likes of souffle (pistachio, and lime flavour) and the noblest Cornish turbot is pruned to perfection with enchanting elder flower and green almond sauce. Indeed, at the Greenhouse in Mayfair you’ll feel as if you’re digesting the stunning freshness of the garden itself. Emily Young’s sculptures of spotless slate, dozing faces recall the personable yet elegantly content energy of Mayfair at large, while dining at the Tasting or Set Menu at the greenhouse will firmly centre guests back onto, and into, this lovely earth. Image source

The delight is the small details at Kitty Fishers — a jewel-box of a dinner place that does with half the room what most venues fail at with double: that is, make you feel home. This iswhy its one of the best restaurants in Mayfair, this Shepard Market, Spanish infused venue is a daydream realised; once upon a time…it would have been the secret favourite of yourmost glamorous matriarch.

The spiffy decor, including rose lamps casting the petite tables in warning red, the gift of pearl-petalled flowers between plates, and the alluring intimacy of Kitty Fishers makes it the perfect afternoon escape from the manic city hours. The flavours on offer are just as tranquil — this is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair for rustic British gems. The Welsh Rarebit, the surprisingly addictive cheese and walnut ketchup and sweet treats like brown butter ice cream are all served with delicate aplomb but full plated.

Cutting to the point of superlative flavours like the refreshing cucumber sorbet, Kitty Fishers mesmerises by atmosphere and mollifies by meals in equal measure. Cocktails are shaken in a show due to the welcome proximity of the bar to diners and the friendly staff. Will you be the ‘perfect lady’ (Gin, peach creamed egg white making sweetness into an upscale tipple) or will you be a ‘Bad Kitty’ (two Gins and Elder-flower sizzling with lemon and cava)? No need to conclude; Kitty Fisher Restaurant in Mayfair straddles the line between pampered and partying, meaning anyone can be both.

Located on Conduit Street, Sketch opened its doors in 2003 for the public to see its magical and mystical creation. The restaurant is owned by Algerian restaurateur Mourad Mazouz (who also owns Momo on Heddon Street) and the Head Chef Pierre Gagnaire from France, and is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

Sketch has 4 spectacular rooms each with its own unique theme. The Gallery a candy floss pink wrapped room honoured with artwork from David Shringley displayed around the room and on the tables in the form of crockery. The perfect spot for some afternoon tea from £59pp or enjoy their a la carte dinner options from £70pp. Our favourite to start was the Foie Gras terrine in milk chocolate coating with fig paste, beetroot syrup and red cabbage jelly. The Sketch filet de boeuf tartare main is also an excellent choice. All are served until 2am for those looking for a late night bite. Another infamous room inside Sketch is The Lecture Room serving a superior a la carte menu and their alluring 7 course tasting menu where you can sample inventive dishes such as 'Hand-Dived Scottish Scallop Mousseline' and other French and European haute cuisine (£95 for vegetarian, £120 for meat-eaters).

Sketch's Parlour is traditional looking, colourful cocktail or tea lounge for you to enjoy well-priced breakfast and lunch and their delectable array of cocktails. To season the room there is also live music to make it a full sensory experience which is exactly their purpose. A recently redesigned room is The Glade, which is somewhat of a show stopper lunch and evening drinks area. The fluffy carpet resembles a forest floor and the colour popping velvet furniture and reflective tables give a mythical and magical forest-esque setting. The final touch is the seasonally decorated bathroom eggs, probably one of the most Instagram worthy rooms ever, with multi-coloured tiles on the ceiling and individual pods makes it a delightful visit. The unique and some what percuilar customer experiences make Sketch a top contender on our list of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

If you're feeling a bit fancy or like you want to get lost in the forest at Sketch, you can book a table on their funky website, if you can work your way around it.

Scott's, one of the fifth oldest restaurants in London sits on Mount Street in Mayfair. The renowned seafood restaurant and oyster bar originally started out as an oyster warehouse in 1851. Since then it's had 2 residencies initially on Coventry Street until 1967 then its Mayfair location. Scott's is an establishment known to the most glamorous people across the world, frequented by film stars, politicians and writers. Its a-list worthy clientèle are indicative of why Scott's is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

Scott's has ample variety when it comes to their food. Head Chef David McCarthy creates seasonal fish and shellfish menus, one of our favourites is the raved about monkfish and prawn curry. What makes Scott's one of the best restaurants in Mayfair is its tasteful Champagne and Oyster bar, so much selection to be enjoyed from leather stools to give the best view on what they have to offer. Despite seafood being the main attraction, they also have a few selected meat dishes on offer including the standard steak and chips or try the lamb rump served with soft and crispy roasted butternut with rosemary sauce which appeals to most. If you're not a meat-lover then try the vegetarian menu whether as a main or a side to accompany any dish.

Scotts and Chiristian Louboutin have collaborated to design the summer terrace and boasts beautiful hand picked flowers with a pop of colour and life. In 2006 Scotts underwent refurbishment to restore it back it to its originally contemporary glory. Martin Brudnizki Design Studio have done a fabulous job in making Scott's a traditional English dream venue and one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. Image source

Helene Darroze at The Connaught serves delectable food in a beautiful setting. It has two gleaming Michelin stars to boast about and it comes as no surprise that it exemplifies what it means to be one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. Helene's restaurant is set inside The Connaught Hotel on Carlos Place, the hotel itself is a 5 star luxury chic hotel in Mayfair.

When ordering get ready for a playful start, in front of you will be the menu and the old school Solitaire marble board, leave your key components in the middle or let the chef take you on their own food journey with a 9 course tasting menu. Helene Darroze herself is an award winning chef and opened the restaurant in 2008 following the success of her restaurant in Paris - Marsan par Helene Darroze. At the London site they have created a gastronomic experience paired with the finest wines France has to offer. Our favourites from the menu include the Tandoori Scallop served with carrot and coriander for a curried seafood twist and foie gras served alongside strawberry and cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of elderflower. Every meal needs a glass of wine to accompany it, at Helene Darroze there is the sommelier just for the occasion. For a wine pairing for each course with the 5 course tasting menu you're looking at an additional £90, not too steep for professionally chosen wines. Another option if you're a wine fanatic is The Krug Feast experience in the wine cellar which contains 15,000 bottles from outstanding producers. The Krug Feast is a spectacular 6 course menu paired with Krug cuvées in a private dining area for up to 8 guests for £8,500. The Krug Feast is surely an unforgettable experience and makes Helene Darroze one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

Helene has recently opened another restaurant in France where they can't seem to get enough of her contemporary European cuisine and we wish her the best of luck and rest assured that it won't take long to add some Michelin stars to this one.

Up on the 28th Floor, Galvin at Windows has one of the best views of London. Glavin is perfect for special occasions or perfect for those visiting London and staying at the London Hilton on Park Lane as Galvins is on the top floor. Since 2006 Galvin at Windows has already created a name for itself in the world of hospitality due to the outstanding food, attentive staff and of course the showstopper 360 degree views of London from a height. Galvin at Windows was honoured its Michelin star in 2007 which it has retained ever since, making it one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

Galvin at Windows is a contemporary restaurant for haute french cuisine from seasonal ingredients, Head Chef Joo Won has Korean heritage and we can see his influence in the menu. Some of our favourites include the Pan-Fried Hake and Spicy Cabbage and the Vegetable Fritter and Kimchi Burger.

Chris and Jeff Galvin are brothers and the owners of Galvin at Windows, they also have 3 other restaurants in London, 2 in Edinburgh and another 2 due to open in Dubai by the end of the year. This example of one of the best restaurants in Mayfair is managed by Fred Sirieix from Channel 4 series First Dates who grew up in France and was trained to work in front of house in a Michelin-starred restaurant before working in several restaurants in London.

Not only a restaurant, The Galvin is also a bar, serving very affordable bar snacks as well as an array of spirits and cocktails. We'd recommend 22 Park Lane from their Gin menu for a sweetly affordable £16. They have lots of special packages to suit the occasion and needs of its diners, some coming with a complimentary Bellini, now how could you say no?

Set in The May Fair Hotel, May Fair Kitchen is one of the 4 restaurants making up the 'Kitchen Collection'. Other Kitchens are located in Monmouth, Leicester Square both in London and Peter Street in Manchester, at these restaurants they handle authentic Peruvian, Mexican and Japanese dishes. May Fair Kitchen is the flagship Kitchen and is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. They present delicious Spanish and Italian small plates as well as the top picks from the other restaurants menus to give the ultimate choice of spectacular food.

For tapas plates the portions are the perfect size to enable you to mix and taste different flavours from a few dishes. Our favourites include the Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil and Italian hard cheese and the crispy-skinned sea bass from the Italian specials. Their signature Spanish claypot which is red prawns, garlic butter rice with a paprik chilli broth and roasted kale is the perfect Spanish compilation. Take advantage of the ample mixed menu on offer here and try some tacos or sashimi or if you're daring enough try the sashimi Tacos.

May Fair Kitchen has been designed with natural wooden furnishings and stone walls, the windows are huge allowing plenty of natural light to flood in, and an open plan kitchen so you can see your food being created. Each of these considerate details add to the wonderful ambience and contribute to May Fair Kitchen being one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. The outdoor terrace is the perfect place for a bit of privacy whilst sipping some of Italy and Spain's finest wines. May Fair have another branch opening later this year in Bloomsbury - we cannot wait for their Mediterranean and Japanese small plates.

If you're looking for fine dining in one of London's oldest established hotels you don't have to travel far. Ormer Mayfair set inside Fleming Mayfair opened in September 2016 and is the work of TV Personality and renowned British chef Shaun Rankin.

Shaun Rankin has been known for his astounding work as a chef and is one of the salient reasons for Ormer's inclusion as one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. He has recieved 2 Michelin stars at his other restaurants and Ormer is looking to recieve the same in due course. The most afforable way to enjoy food at Ormer is with their set lunch menu, 2 courses for £27.50 or 3 for £31.50 or a tasting menu is available for £79. All food served is seasonal produce and the menu reflects Rankin's love for the Channel Islands and their fresh water lobster, scallops and oysters. Highly recommended is the Jersey Lobster for the main and apple crumble dessert which is served inside a white chocolate ball.

Ormer has an alluring dining area, with classy leather seating, dark oak pannelling and a 1930's feel to it. It also displays a contrasting contemporary geometric black and white patterned flooring - your eyes may be drawn to the floor until the food is served. Image source

London's award winning Japanese restaurants ROKA makes the list as one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. It has 4 sites in Central London, Canary Wharf, Aldwych, Charlotte Street and Mayfair. The Mayfair location is just a minutes walk from the busy hub of Oxford Street and serves the finest contemporary Japanese robatayaki from this corner spot in the west-end.

Robotayaki is a method of cooking similar to a barbecue where food is cooked over charcoal. ROKA have made this a main feature in their restaurant and have a bar for customers to watch and enjoy their favorite robotayaki dishes being cooked. Our favourite is the black cod marinated in yuzu miso and eggplant in mirin, ginger and soy. Also available is the ROKA tasting menu available for £90 for a selection of the best ROKA has to offer or £170 per person which includes a half bottle of ROKA sake.

ROKA delivers delicious selections of sushi and sashimi, we recommend the softshell crab with kimchi and a chilli mayo kick, they offer a taster of 3 sashimi for £19. With elegant dining areas, ROKA also has private dining rooms available for a relaxed and elegant private dining experience. The Adzuki room is the perfect venue for a party or business dinner with a maximum capacity of 16 people, ideal for an intimate engagement.

This shining example of one of the best restaurants in Mayfair has a vivacity and buzz which is appropriate to its name - ROKA means the energy and atmosphere of meeting friends and has held this reputation since opening in February 2014.

Sartoria, the only restaurant on the world-renowed Savile Row in Mayfair is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. Inside Satoria, like the establishments on Savile Row, it is made with wonderful soft furnishings to really make you feel at home and creates a dining experience full of comfort and comfort food. It has been refurbished with the help from the acclaimed designer David d'Almada to achieve contemporary chic which reflects its location.

On the menu at Sartoria we recommend trying the fregola with a tomato base and topped with delightfully fresh assortment of shellfish and white cod. Francesco Mazzei the Head chef at Sartoria since December 2015 has created a fabulous menu with authentic Italian food with a touch of luxury and they consistently deliver a great standard of food. The wine menu shows off prestigious Italian wines with some as affordable as £18. For special occasions, guests can opt for an extravagant and luxurious £800 Aldo Conterno Granbussia.

Sartoria boasts 2 private dining rooms, beautifully decorated with an enticing red carpeted geometric design and luxury white seating and classy white tables tastefully dressed. Being one of the best restaurants in Mayfair it comes as no surprise that Sarotria also has the perfect summer terrace. A sun trap on a summers day and heated for those cooler nights.

Bocconcino is set in the heart of Mayfair on the well known Berkeley Street. They serve enticing hearty italian food in a beautiful setting. This high-end pizza joint was created by restaurateur Mikhail Gokhner and opened at the end of 2014. Almost 5 years on it is a thriving traditional italian with a luxurious twist and one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

Bocconcino is driven by its produce and specialises in wood fired pizzas, meats and fresh fish and seafood all of the highest quality. Most food is cooked over an open fire or in their wood fired pizza ovens. Our favourites include the rack of lamb with spring vegetables. It is cooked over an open fire giving it a fabulously distinct smokey flavour. Of course we also recommend the pizzas on offer and their Bocconcino Pizza with parma ham and fresh tomatoes was the right measure of soft and crispy with a salty meat addition.

The service at Bocconcino is outstanding and due to the decor we really felt like we were in the luxurious Italian countryside, not in the center of the bustling mayfair. The mustard coloured armchairs were perfect to relax in and we loved the added tree in the middle of the room which gave a sense of earthiness.

At Iran Restaurant they serve the most authentic Iranian food in Mayfair. Set in Shepherd Market which is an alluring square in a peaceful area of London's Mayfair. Whilst it doesn't look like a spectacular restaurant from the outside, they let the excellence of their food speak for itself and for this reason it is part of our list of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

Their reputation and regular guests say that its the best food they've ever eaten and that it's the best Iranian place in London. Some of our favourites from the menu include the Gemah stew and the baba ganoush was a deliciously creamy texture. The service was attentive but not over bearing, this is definitely a top spot in London to head to for delicious food and Persian hospitality. Another recommendation would be the baklava for a sweat treat to finish with, the syrupy layers are a delight washed down with some persian tea.

Iran Restaurant opened in 2001 and has been thriving with its returning guests and those coming from recommendations and it doesn't fail to meet expectations as one of the best restaurants in Mayfair.

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The city of London has a well earned reputation for being home to many of the most exceptional French restaurants in all of Europe. These restaurants are amongst the very best in London, offering a great variety and an even greater ability to tantalise the taste buds. These are the best French Restaurants in London, which must be visited by all lovers of French cuisine. 

Michelin-starred restaurants do not get much better than Galvin La Chapelle, blending the old and the new to create a dining experience which transports your eyes and mouth to best of France’s culinary excellence. There is no doubt upon first entering the exquisitely stylish restaurant that you are in one of the best French restaurants in London. From the authentic feeling decor to the beautifully prepared food which makes you desperate to come back, Galvin La Chapelle is an undeniably splendid Restaurant. 

The first thing any restaurant needs to do in a city full of fantastic restaurants is to stand out amongst the crowd, Galvin La Chapelle achieves this effortlessly. One of the most advantageous aspects of this restaurant is that it is one of the most conveniently located French restaurants in London. Being ideally located near Liverpool Street Station, this makes for the perfect dining experience for anyone travelling through London. Of course it is not the location which makes this one of the best French restaurants in London, but experience of the restaurant itself. Upon entering you cannot miss and admire the perfectly curated aesthetic, being highly traditional with its old fashioned stone walls, archways, wide open space, and high ceiling. This has an iconic look for a classically traditional French restaurants. However Galvin La Chapelle knows how to keep things modern, being traditional yet up to date with the times, feeling fresh rather than stuffy. 

The attraction only begins with this classic decor, when you come to a French restaurant you are interested in the food. Attention to detail is vital at this restaurant, and is no doubt the reason it has received a Michelin-Star, solidifying it as one of the best French restaurants in London. You are guaranteed three courses of delightful mouth watering French food, the menus being specifically seasonal. The starters are sublime, ranging from Lasagne of Dorset crab, beurro Nantais and pea shoots at £22.50 to Sea bream ceviche, fennel avocado puree and dill at £19.50. You really get your money's worth with these fantastic starters. The palette pleasing starters are nothing compared to the delicious main courses.  If you want a steak you cannot do better than the Roast Rump, sweetbread, and slow cooked shoulder of Herdwick lamb, courgette puree and tomato jam for £38.00. Fish lovers everywhere will without a doubt love the Roast loin of Icelandic cod, hazelnut crust, grelot onion and crushed charlotte potatoes also for £38.00. These are just a fraction of the excellent main courses which are on display, and are a prelude to some of the best desserts you can have at one of the best French restaurants in London. The desserts are a treat for the eyes and stomach, the Apple tarte tardin and Normandy Creme Fraiche and the Sain-Marcellin, walnut, raisin crouchton and pickled walnut, are particularly recommended. The three courses all come together to make the perfect meal, complemented by a terrific wine list, capping of your perfect dining experience.

There is no denying that when you go to Galvin La Chapelle you are experiencing an authentic French restaurants, which never feels like anything but the real thing. This authenticity combined with some of the best Michelin-star food in London makes this fantastic restaurant one of the best French restaurants in London. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Galvin_La_Chapelle,_Spitalfields,_London_(4286647424).jpg

Otto’s French Restaurant is a one of a kind in the streets of London, as fine dining rarely reaches the height of Otto’s. This acclaimed restaurant comes highly recommended by the finest restaurant critics in London who all agree that it is one of the very best French restaurants in London. For eight years this excellent establishment has been the pride and joy of Gray's Inn Road, a legacy it has easily earned and will no doubt continue for countless years to come. 

This fabulous restaurant has had the honour of being nominated in the World Restaurant Awards 2019, a prestigious honour, and one it has greatly earned. Great effort has been taken to make certain that you know just how traditional Otto’s is, thanks to some of the most immaculately prepared food you could ever ask for. French classics are married with the perfect wines to make for a dining experience that is not to be forgotten. Otto’s menu is hard to beat, from the entrees onward you are in food heaven. You can’t start your dining experience much better than with a ‘Duck foie gras terrine, caramelised onion jelly, brioche’. Alternatively, ‘the Sautéed wild mushrooms on toasted brioche, seared fresh foie gras, truffle sauce Without foie gras’ is an unmissable delight. Once the entrees are finished your taste buds will be invigorated with the unbelievable flavours of the main courses. The ‘Fish Quenelle encased in Vol au Vent, Shelled King Prawns and Black Chanterelles’ is second to none in a menu which has a spectacular range. If fish isn't to your liking then look no further than ‘Boned Pig’s trotter stuffed with calf’s sweetbread and morel mushrooms, Madeira sauce’ will satisfy your every need. Finally the deserts will complete the experience in glorious fashion, at Otto’s each is more incredible than the last, from ‘Grand Marnier Souffle’ and ‘Passion Fruit and Mango Pavlova’ to ‘Chocolate St Emilion, Raspberry coulis’, each is better than the last. The food speaks for itself when you digest it, convincing you once and for all that you are in one of the best French restaurants in London. 

You can not be one of the best French restaurants in London and not have the best wines to go down with an excellent meal. Thankfully at Otto’s the service will never let you down, they make sure your every need is taken care off. If you want white wines from all over the world, then you are spoilt for choice, from South African Sauvignon Blanc, limited edition New Zealand Little Beauty Pinot Gris, to Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine. The red wines are equally as fantastic, the Côtes du Rhône,Château Argadens, and Hautes Côtes de Beaune, improve any meal they are paired with. If you have champagne, for a special event there is plenty of excellent champagne's from Pommery Brut Royal to Dom Pérignon. This is but a fraction of the great choices which range from a variety of rose’s, ports, and, sherry’s. What's more, you are guaranteed a terrific beverage after you meal, should it be one of their fantastic sweet wines, or a spirit, which can range from a variety of unbelievable cognacs, whiskys, and many more. Of course if you want to end your evening with a coffee or tea then you have plenty of options. Truly Otto’s makes sure that all your needs are taken care of so that you can have the best possible dining experience.

When you dine at Otto’s you know that you are dining at one of the best French restaurants in London. There is a reason why this fantastic restaurant is as acclaimed and award winning as it is, because they make certain to achieve a high level of excellence, both in food preparation and overall service, which can only be described as perfect. Otto’s is the fine dining experience which you are looking for, and when it comes to French restaurants this is one of the very best. 

Coq d’Argent has everything you could ever want in one of the best French restaurants in London, not only are you treated to some of the finest food in all of London, but also dine in an idyllic London location, complete with a rooftop garden. Truly when it comes to great French restaurants Coq d’Argent is a complete and perfect package. The food and environment are rich and memorable, which solidifies this as a restaurant that must be visited by anyone craving a fine dining experience.

Whatever the occasion may be, at Coq d’Argent you are guaranteed an exquisite time, as every occasion is perfect to high degree of brilliance that you are in store for at Coq d’Argent. Their restaurant area is sublime, speaking to a sense of true style and elegance.  If you want something more relaxing and sociable then the grill and bar is unmissable. Making sure you feel right at home with all the best snacks you’ve ever wanted, from salads to a great variety of meat dishes. The bar however is the highlight of this area, with a 1920's Paris inspired menu that is hard to top. This includes the French 75 and the Boulevardier, as well Coq d’Argent’s own unique and sublime creations, such as Green Breeze and Tropical Storm. Coq d’Argent are truly making certain that you are having the most relaxing time, whilst transporting you to a feeling of Paris. Perhaps the best part of all, which solidifies Coq d’Argent as one of the best French restaurants in London, is the rooftop garden and terrace. Nothing can beat a relaxing afternoon lunch or drink whilst looking over the skyline of London itself, thanks to the perfect view which accompanies this garden. On Friday evenings they even have a live DJ who plays until 1.00 am, keeping that Friday night atmosphere going until the night's end. 

There is no denying that the dining experience at Coq d’Argent is beyond exuberant, this is in no small way the responsibility of head chef Damien Rigollet. Damien has great experience working at terrific French restaurants, now he has given his talents to Coq d’Argent, curating an unmatched menu. This menu carefully and accurately recreates both classic and modern French cuisine to immaculate detail. For starters you have fantastic options which range from Chou-fleur, and, Coquille Saint-Jacques, to Thon rouge. Starting your dining experience in style, only to become more stylish with a main course which includes, Sole de Douvres and Filet de Boeuf. It cannot be denied that Damien has worked to create something which is a gift for the taste buds. This extends to Coq d’Argent’s grill menu, which possesses a terrific selection including snails, crab, cod, salmon, mussels, lamb shank, and rib eye steak. All of which are prepared to the highest possible quality, looking and tasting heavenly. Of course what is great French food without a great wine to compliment it, fortunately Coq d’Argent has a prestigious wine list. This prestige has been recognised by Wine Spectator, who awarded Coq d’Argent ‘Best of Award of Excellence 2018’. Coq d’Argent has earned this honour, with a seemingly never ending selection of high quality wines from not only all over France, but the world.

Coq d’Argent has worked hard to make certain that you achieve the best finest dining possible at a restaurant that can truly be considered one of the best French restaurants in London. There is no doubt that this restaurant is relaxing and stylish, thanks to a superb restaurant area, grill and bar, and a fantastic rooftop garden complete with a beautiful view. Top it off with some of the very best French food in London, complemented by an acclaimed wine list, and you have an exquisite French restaurant which is not to be avoided.  

For 27 years a cornerstone of the great French restaurants in London has been Pied a Terre, a torch it holds to this day. This restaurant is the authentic French dining experience, with a unique and diverse menu which is unforgettable on every level. Every detail of Pied a Terre is meticulously prepared for their guests, dining has never felt this perfect. This restaurant is a highlight of the West End and of French dining in London, solidifying its position of one of the best. 

Since 1993 this astounding restaurant has earned at least one Michelin-Star concurrently every year up until this day. This acclaim gives you an idea of the high standard of quality that Pied a Terre meets every single year. A standard it meets seemingly without effort, which is why they deserve all the acclaim they have achieved, striving for greatness by giving their guests what they never knew they needed. However it is not just Michelin-stars which prove how fantastic Pied a Terre is, they have won Readers Choice’ Awards Best Restaurant in the World 2007, Number 4 in UK Top 100 Restaurants, 2008, the International Wine and Food Restaurant Award 2012, Wine List Confidential Top 10 Wine Lists in London, 2018. Furthermore, they have consistently earned between two to four Red Rosette AA’s for over a decade, along with a plethora of Hardens awards, and much more. The only other evidence you need to see that Pied a Terre is one of the best French restaurants in London is to see it for yourself. Beyond even the food, the drinks are unmissable, their list defining the term, fine wine. With the tasting menu you are given the option of trying some exquisite wines, each wine being carefully selected to match the food to perfection. This is a wine list which you taste buds will forever be grateful for, reds ranging from Reserva, Talhao da Serra, Quinta dos Termos, Beira Interior, Portugal, 2014, to Coteaux Champenois, Urville Rouge, Drappier Champagne, France, NV. All of these and many more are beyond gorgeous, and if you really want to treat yourself the Chateau Musar, G. Hochar, Vallee de la Bekaa, Lebanon, 1993 is highly recommended. Of course the whites are just as excellent as the reds, with the Le Ge de Chateau Guiraud, Bordeaux, France 2016, and, the Chablis, Ler Cru la Forest, V. Dauvissat, Burgundy, France 2005, being recommended highlights of the white wine list.

At a restaurant such as Pied a Terre the highest priority is the food, fortunately this what elevates an excellent restaurant to one of the best French restaurants in London. As stated earlier there is the opportunity to try a tasting menu, comprising of 10 courses at  a cost of £104. A price which is more than worth it thanks to Executive Chef Asimakis Chaniotis, who will create a completely surprising and unique dishes for your pleasure, utilising the finest and freshest ingredients available. Naturally for most people a simple, yet exquisite tasting menu is all you want, but fortunately all your needs are met at Pied a Terre. The lunch menu being a unique and seasonal, with a starter, main and desert, meeting all of your culinary needs for up to £60 for the best lunch possible. Knowing that people, particularly in London have certain needs, Pied a Terre have uniquely created their own theatre menu, comprising of quick, easy and yet still delicious food for before you head off to the West End. Naturally they also have a seasonal festive menu, and whatever the season you are guaranteed something special. If you happen to be a vegetarian or a vegan then Pied a Terre has you covered, with food which even the most die hard meat lover would adore. The dishes which the miracle workers at Pied a Terre are perfection and need to be discovered by all lovers of food. 

There is no escaping the brilliance which Pied a Terre exudes, thanks to an attention to detail which is unparalleled, whether it be for their wine list, food menus or a combination of the two. There is no denying that this Michelin-starred restaurant has earned the acclaim which it has culminated for over 20 years, becoming accepted as one of the best French restaurants in London. 

Blanchette has only been open since 2013 and it has not taken them long to establish themselves as one of the best French restaurants in London, standing toe to toe with many of the greats who have been around for decades. This fantastic restaurant has made certain it offers variety and the very best that a true Parisian restaurant has to offer. Classic and inventive, everything about Blanchette feels refreshing, from the terrific food to the dedicated service and excellent venue. 

Located in Soho, Blanchette is one of the culinary highlights of the area, founded in 2013 by three brothers, Maxime, Malik, and Yanis, the three founders have created something truly special. Taking their combined service experience in London and New York, and Paris to create an excellent variety of food and atmosphere. Malik, who founded his own music company, provides the music, making certain that the atmosphere is perfectly curated, relaxation being the key aspect. This however is only the beginning of the atmospheric effect, they have taken extra care to make certain that you are fully relaxed. Decor is a big part of this, thanks to a rustic charm complete with early 20th century layout and furnishing, which transports you back to 1920's France. This attention to detail is exactly what you want from a French restaurant, a sense of authenticity. However you get much more than authenticity, as an extra treat Blanchette has their own private room for events called the Jungle Room. Similar to the rest of Blanchette, the Jungle Room exudes maximum relaxation, fitting up to 14 people you are guaranteed a great time with your friends, family and colleagues, no matter the occasion. Once again the decor is on point, yet is distinctive from the rest of the restaurant, making the room feel truly special. This is thanks to the jungle themed artwork of Aldo Gigli which brings the Jungle Room Alive. 

There can be no denying that at Blanchette your pallet is sure to be pleased, thanks to one of the most outstanding menus Soho has ever seen. Fish lovers will adore what they have to offer,  any fish lover cannot do better than ‘Madagascan Tiger Prawn with Fennel and Pernod Sauce’. Naturally the meat dishes are just as perfect, ‘Braised Lamb Shoulder with Anchovy, Rosemary and Soubise Sauce’ is mouth wateringly delicious. As for the ‘Grilled 6oz Rump Steak with Fried Egg and Sauce Poivrade’ its pure perfection. Vegetarians, and lovers of great food in general, are in for a treat thanks to a great selection which includes ‘Heirloom Tomato with Fresh Curds and Riesling Dressing’ and ‘Baby Aubergine and Courgette with Chermoula, Feta and Marinated Red Peppers’. Blanchette is spoiling its customers for choice with such a terrific food selection, which also includes a marvellous Pre-Theatre Menu. For £15 you can have a choice of either an excellent starter, with a choice of Croque Monsieur or a delicious Burrata Dish. Following this is an array of main courses, which includes, ‘Pork Chop, with a new potato salad and a whole-grain mustard dressing’ and a Moules Mariniere. Finally there is the fantastic puding selection made up of ‘Crushed Meringue with Creme Chantilly and a Passion Fruit Sorbet'. This set menu is divine, and is only one of two, the other is equally as fantastic, all of your culinary needs are met at Blanchette’s which is why it is one of the best French restaurants in London. The wine list, including great champagnes such as ‘Bollamatta Rosé, Bibi Graetz, Brut NV, Tuscany’ and white wines including ‘Léon Beyer ‘Réserve Personnelle’ (Riesling) Alsace’. The red wine has such classics as Aloxe- Corton, Domaine François Gay & Fils (Pinot Noir) Burgundy, Côte de Beaune 2015‘. This is just a percentage of the outstanding beverages on display which serve to improve what is guaranteed to be a great dining experience.

Blanchette has everything you could ever need from one of the best Franch restaurants in London, a terrific atmosphere, complete with great music and excellent decor which takes you back to France in a simpler time. Topped of with food that is exquisit in its perfection, the fact that Maxime, Malik, and Yanis have managed to create such a superb restaurant in such a short amount of time is a miracle. A miracle which must not be missed out on by French restaurant lovers. 

Le Garrick is a restaurant which the second you walk through the front doors you are transported straight to France. No stone has been left unturned in making certain that this restaurant is anything short of perfect. For over three decades Le Garrick has been a highlight of Covent Garden, being popular with theatre lovers and couples looking for a romantic evening, this French restaurant has it all. With a great atmosphere and food, you are guaranteed a fantastic time at what proves to be one of the best French restaurants in London. 

Since 1986 Le Garrick has maintained its status as one of the West End of London’s finest examples of classy French dining, it is therefore no wonder that the restaurant has become so popular with theatre goers. The moment you see Le Garrick you think of a Parisian restaurant, exuding that sense of French charm. Once you enter the image is complete and you are fully transported to Paris, with its bricked walls and candle lit decor which lends the restaurant a feeling of both quaint and costly. Undeniably the atmosphere is charming, a charm which it has refined for over thirty years. The cosy charm lends the restaurant a sense of romance making it the perfect place for a romantic meal, whether you are celebrating an anniversary or are on a date. Le Garrick makes for the perfect evening no matter what the event. Of course there are many reasons to visit Le Garrick, one of the best is for a place to eat or drink before and after a day at the theatre. Being situated in the West End it is the perfect restaurant to attend after a classy time at the theatre, continuing your day in the spirit of the theatre by discussing your time there at an equally classy restaurant. One thing that should not be missed out on is the opportunity for a discount, getting a members card entitles you to 15% of all charges from Monday to Friday at lunchtime up until 5 pm. This is highly recommended because after just one meal here you will be coming back. Once is enough to make anyone a fan of this terrific French restaurant.  

Rarely can a restaurant treat the taste buds as Le Garrick does, thanks to a menu which is undeniably pure French cuisine. The ingredients feel authentic and are completely delicious, this is in no small part thanks to a menu that has variety and care taken in its preparation. Starters include such fantastic entrees as cassolette, scallops, foie gras, mussels, and escargot, which are beautifully prepared for your enjoyment, starting your dining experience perfectly. The perfection however continues thanks to an immaculate main course selection, which ranges from classics such as beef bourguignon, moules-frites, fish of the day, and a special dish of the day. Each dish being authentically French, taking your taste buds to a French heaven. Of course if it is steak you want then you have a choice of onglet, rib-eye, and a 14oz 28 day old rib-eye, that will make your mouth water with delight. The excellent food does not end there however as the desert menu must not be avoided, including such treats as creme brulee, cafe gourmand, and petit gateau. All of which is served with the option of a coffee, tea, wine or lecture to help complement the end of your meal. As a treat, it is highly recommended that you try the Sunday lunch at Le Garrick, which includes the mussels, rib-eye steak, and creme brulee, truly delicious. This meal costs a bargain price of only £20 per person plus a Kir, proof that they really do care about their customers at Le Gerrick. As with all of the best French restaurants in London the wine list is spectacular, thanks to fantastic champagnes for celebration and spirits for relaxation. Recommended wines include ‘Sancerre ‘Domaine du Pré Semelé’, 2018’, ‘Vallet Frères, Meursault Premier Cru ‘Blagny’, 2011’, ‘Gamay de Touraine AOC, 2017’ and ‘Château Lalande, St Julien, Bordeaux, 2014’. Perfect wines to compliment what will certainly be an exquisite dining experience. 

It cannot be denied that Le Garrick has everything that is needed to be amongst the best French restaurants in London. The atmosphere is perfect for any customer, whether they are romancing or returning from a night at the theatre, you are guaranteed the charm of a Parisian restaurant. However the atmosphere is only the beginning of what makes Le Garrick such a terrific French restaurant as it is the food which keeps you coming back. The food being utterly fantastic, and most importantly authentically French, truly transporting you to France, allowing you to experience the very best of French dining.      

For a restaurant which oozes the greatness of French cuisine there is nowhere more fitting than Le Cafe Du Marche. This restaurant is quintessentially French, since 1986 authenticity has been the main concern. With its regularly changing menu of classics to suit the season to an overall charming and infectious atmosphere. Like many of the best French restaurants in London, Le Cafe Du Marche is irresistible to anyone who loves great food, and is the perfect addition to the French restaurant scene. 

This exquisite French restaurant was gifted to us in 1986 by the late Charles Graham-Wood, who learned all the best about hospitality from working at the legendary savoy. This top of the line experience has transferred brilliantly into Le Cafe Du Marche, which has a fantastic sense of hospitality in every facet of its conception. Now managed by Graham-Wood’s daughter Charlotte, the legacy which began in 1986 still remains as strong and prestigious as ever. Le Cafe Du Marche is perfectly placed within a beautiful cobbled street in Smithfield, which already gives the restaurant a natural sense of charm. However the full force of charm comes upon entering Le Cafe Du Marche, as you see the charming decor that has the feel of true country French restaurant that takes you back to the 20th century. This quaint charm make you feel completely relaxed and right at home, making for the perfect dining experience. What's more there is the opportunity for private dining in their high-ceiling roof dining room, Le Granier. A self contained dining area, with its own bar, toilet and kitchen. Furthermore, as with the rest of Le Cafe Du Marche the charming atmosphere is unparalleled, with its large windows and oak panelling, Le Granier has a true rustic charm. Capped of with terrific live jazz music you know that you are in for a brilliant dining experience at one of the best French restaurants in London.  

The cuisine at Le Cafe Du Marche is distinctly French and is unmistakably authentic, and of course the taste of these dishes are out of this world. French cuisine at its very best has has been brought to the streets of Smithfield in all its glory, courtesy of Le Cafe Du Marche’s fantastic menu. The three-course set menu is priced at £39.50, which considering how delighted your taste buds will be is a bargain. The entrees include all of the classics, ‘Escalope of smoked salmon, poached egg, beurre blanc’, ‘Game terrine, quince chutney, toasted sourdough’, ‘Puy lentils, and baby carrots, grilled goats cheese’ and much more for you to start your dining off perfectly. The main course lives up to the excellence of the starter, thanks to such greats as: ‘Roast pheasant, rainbow chard, parsnip puree, blackberry and port sauce’, Butternut ricotta and wild mushroom strudel, saute, new potato’ and ‘Lozere leg of lamb, wild mushrooms, dauphinoise, madeira sauce’, this unbelievable selection is just a taste of excellence on display. Finally the deserts cap of your dinner perfectly, thanks to choices which include: ‘Autumn fruit crumble, and ‘Pistachio bavarois, raspberry and honeycomb’, all of the desserts are utterly delightful. There is no denying that the food is mouth wateringly delicious, and it is only natural to want to wash such excellent food down with an equally fantastic wine. Fortunately Le Cafe Du Marche does not let you down, from a brilliant range of white wines including Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux and Muscadet Sur Lie La Quilla. The red wines being even better with such classics as Cotes Du Rhone and Barbera D’alba Boroli. Along with these terrific choices is an excellent variety of champagnes, rose’s, port, and dessert wines. As with all the best French restaurants in London, clearly all culinary requirements have been met. 

Truly Le Cafe Marche is an excellent slice of French brilliance, from its overall atmosphere to the perfect food. Charlotte Graham-Wood has done an exquisite job of continuing her father's fantastic legacy, maintaining Le Cafe Marche as one of the best French restaurants in London. There is no denying that the unlimited amount of charm which this restaurant exudes is unmissable for food lovers everywhere. 

There  is nothing about La Dame De Pic that does not shout class and elegance, this fine restaurant is a beauty to behold. This beauty becoming enthusiasm once the first dish enters your sight, being wonderfully prepared and tasting even more delicious than it looks. La Dame De Pic brings the very best of French cuisine into the 21st century, being unmistakably modern in every sense of the word. The atmosphere and food will make you relaxed and enjoy every moment of this new and exciting French restaurant.    

This acclaimed restaurant has recently been awarded two Michelin stars in 2020, rightfully so as the food at La Dame De Pic is incredible in both its presentation and overall delicious flavour. The excellent food is courtesy of Anne-Sophie Pic, truly one of the finest chefs France has produced since the turn of the century. Anne-Sophie has gained considerable acclaim in the last decade, being declared the world's best female chef by Veuve Clicquot, and earning three of her very own Michelin stars. Now Anne-Sophie brings her well documented culinary excellence to La Dame De Pic. The food is prepared to immaculate, yet unique detail, demonstrating that Anne-Sophie works from instinct rather than rigid rules. The lunches are a wonder to behold in of themselves, for a starter the ‘Fresh Cheese Gnotti’ is recommended, served with wild mushroom, baby spinach, Tonka and Voatsiperifery pepper emulsion. This is just one option which is only a starter for a distinctive and incredibly tasty lunch. From the main menu the choices are out of this world, the starters including berlingois, Scottish Langoustine, Foie Gras, Bluefin Tuna, Oscietra Caviar. The equally excellent main course made up of Wild Sea Bass, Red Mullet, John Dory, Cornish Wild Turbot, Kagoshima Wagyu Beef, Suckling Pig, Brittany Pigeon, and Veal Sweetbread. All these choices are unmissable and come alive with taste in your mouth. At one of the best French restaurants in London a tasting menu is to be expected, and the tastes are as fantastic as you would expect. The tastes on display include Berlingots, Blue Lobster, and much more to keep your appetite pleased. If that wasn't enough then the deserts are the cherry on the top of this perfect French restaurant. This immaculately chosen desert menu comprises of Itakuja Chocalette, The White Millefeuille, Tiramisu, Pear, and a selection of French cheeses. Naturally the wine list is perfect, to go with your perfect meal, which was awarded the WFW Best Medium-Sized Wine List in the World in 2018, earned in no small effort by Wine Director Jan Konetzki. Many of the best wines on their list come from the Rohon Valley, which has an almost 2000 year history of growing the best grapes for wine. They have made sure that there is nothing but the best at La Dame De Pic. 

When fine dining at one of the best French restaurants in London you expect to feel your most relaxed, fortunately at La Dame De Pic you are able to fully soak up the atmosphere. When dining at this fine French restaurant you get a true sense of modernity, getting the feeling that this is the true contemporary dining experience. The modern decor is unmistakably classy with its wide open spaces, large windows, mirrors and the clashing red and white colours of furniture. It cannot be denied that Le Dame De Pic has brought French dining into the modern world, which is what elevates it to being one of the best French restaurants in London. Further proof of this can be seen by the restaurants private dining area, which is perfect for special events. Comprising of a large table which seats up to twelve people, who sit in maximum comfort and style. You are able to enjoy any event, whether it be a social event or corporate meal, you’ll be able to socialise and dine with the perfect atmosphere not matter the reason. Furthermore, guests have the fantastic opportunity to choose from a four, five, and six course menu. Lastly their expert team of Sommeliers will always be on hand to make certain you have the best possible wine to go down with your meal. Anne-Sophie has set out to defy tradition by modernising a dining experience most people associate with the last century. However by bringing it into the modern world she has made sure that La Dame De Pic feels fresh and innovative. 

Most of the best French restaurants in London take you back to the past, however Le Dame De Pic shirks of tradition by diving head first into the twenty first-century. This has paid off brilliantly, from both the food and the atmosphere you have a new and innovative dining experience. You are guaranteed fantastic time at this terrific French restaurant which will make you feel relaxed thanks to a true sense of class and elegance.    

Authenticity has never felt quite so charming as it does at Chez Antoinette, which truly feels like a slice of French excellence planted in the Covent Garden piazza. Everything about Chez Antoinette speaks to idyllic French dining, from the atmosphere that has an undeniable French flavour to the outstanding culinary delights. Chez Antoinette has well earned its position as one of the best French restaurants in London thanks to a fantastic sense of authenticity that livens up you dining experience. 

Chez Antoinette is relatively new to the French restaurant scene, only opening in 2014, founder Aurelia Delclos, in honour of her grandmother, known as Antoinette, and was inspired by her grandmothers authentic French cooking to offer excellent French cuisine to the world. Now thanks to Aurelia we are able to experience authentic French cuisine at its most delicious. Chez Antoinette serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all to an authentic and mouth-watering quality. The breakfast menu includes such excellent options as ‘Homemade Brioche’, ‘Antoinette Croque Monsieur/Madam’ and ‘Eggs Royal/Eggs Benedict’. Each of these is made with a specific Chez Antoinette style and flavour which is unmistakably authentic. However it is their all day menu which truly transports you to France, from the aperitifs you are given the choice of a cheese board, home to all the best cheeses, a charcuterie board, saucissons, a mixed platter of cheese, charcuterie, salad, and bread, and finally baked camembert. All delicious options, and only a small part of what makes Chez Antoinette one of the best French restaurants in London. The highlight of the Chez Antoinette menu is the Les Tartines, open faced sandwiches, which comes courtesy of chef Marion Boho, who has done an outstanding job of making certain these dishes are as authentic and palate pleasing as possible. These unbelievable Les Tartines include brie, goats cheese and honey, avocado and beetroot hummus, rillettes, anchovy, and foie gras. Each prepared to perfection, as with the rest of the menu, which includes goats cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, jambon cru salad, and duck confit salad. Finally, Chez Antoinette has a terrific selection of homemade desserts, which includes Antoinette's chocolate cake, lemon tart, apple crumble, caramel and hazelnut tart, and a cake of the day. Being home made each of these deserts has been carefully prepared for your ultimate enjoyment, as is to be expected of this fantastic restaurant. 

It is only natural for a French restaurant to have the right atmosphere to feel suitably French, fortunately authenticity is the most important thing at Chez Antoinette. Aesthetics are very important to creating authenticity, and the aesthetics at this restaurant are perfect. Aurelia chose the furniture and crockery herself to create the aesthetic, choosing a variety of antiques throughout the country to help recreate her childhood eating with her grandmother. This demonstrates the love and care taken in creating the right atmosphere, and needless to say Aurelia has been extremely successful. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant which makes you feel right at home and relaxed, which significantly adds to the restaurants charm. Overall the aesthetic has a rustic charm, feeling right out of a time and place in 20th century France, when Aurelia’s grandmother would have been cooking for her. Aurelia has shared this time and place with us all, and it truly transports you back. Of course it is not just the atmosphere which makes you feel at home, nor indeed the food, but also the drinks list. Many of the drinks having been chosen from a variety of areas throughout France for an added feeling of authenticity. This includes French tea, a fantastic selection of rose’s, white, and red wines, as well as a glass or bottle of the always fantastic Monbazillac as the restaurants dessert wine. True care has been taken to make certain that you achieve an authentic French dining experience, which is truly respectable, and given their great success Chez Antoinette has to be considered one of the best French restaurants in London.                   

Given the short time in which Chez Antoinette has been around it is surprising that they have achieved the greatness that they have. However thanks to outstanding food, drink and atmosphere Chez Antoinette has assured itself as being one of the best French restaurants in London. The authenticity on display is charming and unmissable for people looking for the best of French dining. 

For a restaurant which prides itself on is contemporary French cuisine, Clos Maggiore is a restaurant which understands its customers and has made cuisine is the best it can be. Their customer care is so great that in 2016 they were voted the most romantic restaurant in the world by Hardens and Architectural Digest. It is not difficult to see why Clos Maggiore would be considered so romantic, as everything from the food, atmosphere and decor can be said to be idyllic. Hence why it is one of the best French restaurants in London, and an unmissable one at that. 

Along with being voted the most romantic restaurant in the world in 2016, Clos Maggiore came third in Europe's most romantic restaurants by Big Seven Travel, earned Wine Spectator Grand Award in 2018, and imbibe’s Wine Lists of the Year UK. All of this acclaim is well earned as Clos Maggiore is a restaurant where the customers dining is the highest priority, hence why it is one of the best French restaurants in London. For the ultimate atmospheric experience they have specifically chosen a very unique aesthetic choice, styling itself after the country inns of Provence and Tuscany, which creates a cosy sense of intimacy. Compounding this excellent atmosphere is a cherry blossom adorned conservatory which includes a retractable glass ceiling, perfect for enjoying the summer evenings. For those winter evenings it is lite up by candle light and a gorgeous fire, creating the perfectly comfortable atmosphere. It is therefore not surprising that Clos Maggiore is considered one of the most romantic restaurants, as the atmosphere is idyllic, as it transports you to a beautiful European environment. As with all great French restaurants the private dining area is fantastic, complete with beautiful wood panelling, a brilliant view of Covent Garden, and a roaring fire. This makes for an extremely relaxing and comfortable dining experience, an experience which the staff will perfectly curate around your event. Holding up to 23 people, the staff will arrange the decor and a specialised menu for your enjoyment, making certain that whatever the event your every need is taken care off. Truly that is what is so great about Clos Maggiore, that you come out satisfied no matter what the occasion. 

Ultimately you cannot have a great restaurant without a great menu, and there is no denying that Clos Maggiore provides exactly that. The delectable food comes thanks to the boundless talent of chef Marcellin Marc, who has infused the very best of Provincial cuisine into the menu for a perfect result. The result of this is that Clos Maggiore have been consistently been awarded with AA-Rosette Awards. These awards are well earned as Marcellin has taken great dedication in sourcing local and seasonal ingredients from small UK-based produces, making certain of high quality. Choosing fish fresh from British waters, organically grown vegetables, and meat sourced from around the UK. Thus making certain each ingredient is of the highest possible quality, something which becomes evident once you try it. Highlights from the sample menu include ‘Pan Roasted Les Landes Duck Liver’ for a starter, ‘Hand Rolled Fresh Pappardelle’ as a vegetarian option, ‘Pan Roasted South Coast Wild Turbot’ as fish dish, and for a meat option the ‘Slow Braised Short Rib of Black Angus Beef and Toasted Hazelnut Pangritata’. All of these dishes are mouth watering in how fantastic they are, in no small part because of the great care taken in making them. Every great meal requires a great wine to wash it down with, and with Clos Maggiore you are spoilt for choice, thanks to a cellar with over 2500 selections from over 18 different countries. Of course it is impossible to drink every single one of these wines, hence why in 2014 they introduced the Coravin wine preservation system, allowing you to taste the very rarest of wines. It is therefore not surprising that they have won awards for their wines, and why they are one of the best French restaurants in London. 

To be considered on of the best French restaurants in London great care and attention must be taken in every aspect of the service. Fortunately, great care and attention is at the forefront Clos Maggiore, from the atmosphere and decor which is rich with romance to the food which is authentic and delicious. Everything about Clos Maggiore demonstrates that they care about satisfying the customers culinary needs. 

Each of the best French restaurants in London is unique and distinctive, adding a great flavour to the city itself through their excellence. For anyone looking for the perfect and authentic French dining experience none of these restaurants can be avoided.