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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
LONDON

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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in London to ring in the New Year.

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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester Modern French
17/20
Dining Room at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, London, The Dorchester
Park Lane
London, W1
020-7629 8866
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester keeps getting better and offers luxury and top cooking. More...

Bar Boulud French
15/20
Dining Room at Bar Boulud, London, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
66 Knightsbridge
London, SW1Y 7LA
020-7201 3899
Daniel Boulud brings a branch of his Manhattan bistro and wine bar across the pond. More...

The Belvedere European
13/20
Holland House, off Abbotsbury Rd.
London, W8
020-7602 1238
A rus in urbe setting. More...

Bibendum French
14/20
81 Fulham Rd.
London, SW3
020-7581 5817
In a rapidly changing culinary world, Bibendum still stands out as a classic. More...

Boisdale Scottish
14/20
15 Eccleston St.
London, SW1
020-7730 6922
It's wall-to-wall tartan at this thoroughly satisfying, enjoyable Scottish restaurant. More...

Boundary French
14/20
The Boundary Hotel
2-4 Boundary St.
London, E2
020-7729 1051
And you thought Sir Terence Conran had retired? More...

Brasserie Joel Contemporary European
13/20
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
200 Westminster Bridge Rd.
London, SE1
020-7620 7272
Deep inside the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London hotel, Brasserie Joël buzzes. More...

Butler's Restaurant British
12/20
The Chesterfield Mayfair
35 Charles St.
London, W1J 5EB
020-7491 2622
Seasonal British cuisine finds an ideal, old-fashioned setting. More...

Butlers Wharf Chop House Modern British
13/20
36E Shad Thames
London, SE1
020-7403 3403
Terrific river views and solid British cooking. More...

The Cinnamon Club Indian
14/20
The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St.
London, SW1
020-7222 2555
The place for power breakfasts and the local spot for nearby Members of Parliament. More...

The Criterion Modern British
No Rating
224 Piccadilly
London, W1
020-7930 0488
Modern British cuisine in Piccadilly. More...

Galvin - Bistrot de Luxe French
15/20
Dining Room at Galvin - Bistrot de Luxe, London, 66 Baker St.
London, W1
020-7935 4007
One of our favorites---simple bourgeois French cooking in a smart brasserie. More...

Galvin at Windows Modern French
16/20
Dining Room at Galvin at Windows, London, The London Hilton on Park Lane
22 Park Ln., 28th Floor
London, W1
020-7208 4021
Dining at the top of the world with a view and a menu to match. More...

Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's French
16/20
Dining Room at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge Claridge's
55 Brook St.
London, W1A 2JQ
020-7499 0099
Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's delivers the goods. More...

Helene Darroze at The Connaught French
16/20
Dining Room at Helene Darroze at The Connaught, London, The Connaught
Carlos Pl.
London, W1
020-3147 7200
French chef Hélène Darroze dazzles in Mayfair. More...

Indigo European
13/20
Dining Room at Indigo, London, One Aldwych
1 Aldwych
London, WC2
020-7300 0400
Stylish venue, imaginative menu at chic One Aldwych. More...

Koffmann's Modern French
16/20
Dining Room at Koffmann The Berkeley
Wilton Place
London, SW1
020-7107 8844
Pierre Koffmann makes a welcome return to London’s dining scene. More...

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon French
15/20
Dining Room at L 13-15 West St.
London, WC2
020-7010 8600
The master French chef never loses his touch. More...

La Porte des Indes Indian
13/20
32 Bryanston St.
London, W1
020-7224 0055
A striking setting and notable Indian cooking. More...

Le Pont de la Tour French
14/20
36D Shad Thames
London, SE1
020-7403 8403
Scenic dining by the river Thames. More...

L'Escargot French
14/20
Dining Room at L 48 Greek St.
London, W1
020-7437 6828
A Marco Pierre White-owned institution that continues to deliver the goods. More...

Locanda Locatelli Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Locanda Locatelli, London, 8 Seymour St.
London, W1
020-7935 9088
Giorgio Locatelli’s top Italian never disappoints. More...

Mango Tree Thai
14/20
46 Grosvenor Pl.
London, SW1
020-7823 1888
Refined Thai cooking in a buzzing Belgravia restaurant. More...

Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley Contemporary European
17/20
Dining Room at Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, London, The Berkeley
Wilton Pl.
London, SW1
020-7235 1200
Marcus Wareing is now an established destination when you're after top dining in London. More...

The Palm Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at The Palm, London, 1-3 Pont St.
London, SW1
020-7201 0710
Smart American steakhouse in wealthy Belgravia. More...

Pearl Bar & Restaurant Modern French
14/20
Renaissance Chancery Court
252 High Holborn
London, WC1
020-7829 7000
Creative fusion cuisine from chef Jun Tanaka in an elegant setting. More...

Quaglino's European
13/20
16 Bury St.
London, SW1
020-7930 6767
Seafood and brasserie-style dishes amid glamour and glitz. More...

Ransome's Dock Modern European
14/20
35-37 Parkgate Rd.
London, SW11
020-7223 1611
Once a trailblazer, now a consistently good, comfortable destination restaurant. More...

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay French
17/20
68-69 Royal Hospital Rd.
London, SW3
020-7352 4441
Newly refurbished, this is at the top of London’s great dining venues. More...

The Ritz Restaurant British
14/20
Dining Room at The Ritz Restaurant, London, The Ritz
150 Piccadilly
London, W1
020-7493 8181
Putting on the Ritz. More...

Roast British
14/20
Borough Market, Stoney St.
London, SE1
020-7940 1300
In the heart of Borough Market, the former Floral Hall is a fine setting for good British cooking. More...

Seven Park Place by William Drabble Contemporary European
15/20
Dining Room at Seven Park Place by William Drabble, London, St. James's Hotel & Club
7-8 Park Pl.
London, SW1
020-7316 1600
William Drabble is steering a very fine course at the intimate St. James's Hotel & Club. More...

Skylon Contemporary European
14/20
Southbank Centre
London, SE1
020-7654 7800
Style, a great view, and contemporary European cooking on the South Bank. More...

Tamarind Indian
14/20
20 Queen St.
London, W1
020-7629 3561
One of the first smart Indian restaurants in London is just as good as when it first opened. More...

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