Twenty classic London restaurants

From time-honoured institutions to the next generation of London favourites, these 20 restaurants have something that sets them apart. Explore our hand-picked list to discover what makes each one a London classic, and why they deserve a place on your must-visit list.

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    City eating guide – Nottingham

    Nottingham might not be a city at the front of minds when it comes to cuisine but it’s truly one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations. From cosy neighbourhood haunts to multiple fine dining establishments, it has something for ...

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    Best restaurants in Bristol

    Best restaurants in Bristol

    Bristol is bursting with great food, from standout restaurants that draw diners from far and wide to independent cafés, brilliant bakeries, laid-back lunch spots and street food worth hunting down. Whether you’re after a special night out or a quick ...

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    City eating guide – Edinburgh

    City eating guide – Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is more than castles and cobbled streets – it’s one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations, packed with everything from cosy neighbourhood bistros to boundary-pushing tasting menus. Local James Porteous shares his top picks from the Athens of ...

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    City eating guide – York

    City eating guide – York

    York is a city where a remarkable food scene has evolved alongside its medieval streets and magnificent Minster. From long-established pubs and local favourites to ambitious modern restaurants, there’s plenty to discover. Local food writer Jill Turton has watched that ...

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    Britain's brilliant burgers

    Britain's brilliant burgers

    There’s no denying that burgers are having their moment. From succulent towers of fried chicken to frilly-edged smash burgers, rare-breed beef patties to a transformative take on a Big Mac, here are 18 of our top spots for an excellent ...

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    Our favourite Indian restaurants across Britain

    Indian food in Britain is no longer low-cost, one-flavour-fits-all, post-pub curry fare. Today, British Indian restaurants reflect an exciting, nuanced cuisine, inflected with the scope of flavours of the sub-continent, deserving of the same respect as the finest classical cookery. ...

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    Best restaurants in Glasgow

    Best restaurants in Glasgow

    Many Glaswegians build food into their wider social plans and make eating out part of an event rather than simply a destination. As such, there’s a wide range of eating options and a certain dynamism to what’s in favour in Scotland’s largest ...

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