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Best London Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in London.


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Aurora Mediterranean
11/20
49 Lexington St.
London, W1
020-7494 0514
The place for a quick al fresco Mediterranean meal. More...

Babylon Contemporary European
13/20
7th Floor, The Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High St.
London, W8
020-7368 3993
High-end dining high above London’s rooftops. More...

Beauberry House European
13/20
Gallery Rd.
London, SE21
020-8299 9788
Gracious living in an eighteenth-century house in leafy Dulwich. More...

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

Bleeding Heart Tavern French
13/20
off Grevill St.
London, EC1
020-7242 2056
Dickensian setting for a delightful venue that offers a bar, casual bistro and smart restaurant. More...

Bluebird Cafe Café
12/20
350 King's Rd.
London, SW3
020-7559 1000
Bluebird Café maintains its appeal for Chelsea inhabitants. 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 Fifth Floor Cafe Brasserie
12/20
Knightsbridge
London, SW1
020-7823 1839
The buzzing café in Harvey Nichols’ food floor is the place for serious shoppers in this top department store. More...

Garden Cafe Modern British
12/20
Inner Circle
London, NW1
020-7935 5729
Perfect after a stroll in glorious Regent’s Park. More...

Gaucho Canary Latin American
14/20
29 Westferry Circus, Canary Riverside
London, E14
020-7987 9494
Gaucho continues to satisfy Docklands' carnivores. More...

Inn the Park Modern British
12/20
St. James's Park
London, SW1A 2BJ
020-7451 9999
Smart café-restaurant in St. James’s Park. More...

Le Coq d'Argent French
13/20
No.1 Poultry
London, EC2
020-7395 5000
Eat well in this City eyrie. 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'Oranger French
14/20
5 St. James’s St.
London, SW1
020-7839 3774
Sunny French flavors in posh and very British St. James's. More...

Manicomio Modern Italian
13/20
85 Duke Of York Sq.
London, SW3
020-7730 3366
Smart deli-cum-restaurant for the equally smart Chelsea set. More...

Oakes Grill Mediterranean
13/20
Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club
Ware
Hertfordshire, SG12 0SD
44 1920 487722
Breakfast and dinner dining at a hotel restaurant situated 25 miles outside London. More...

The Orangery Café
11/20
Kensington Gdns.
London, W8
020-7376 0239
Good place for afternoon tea or a light lunch, in the shadow of Kensington Palace. More...

Orrery Contemporary European
15/20
Dining Room at Orrery, London, 55-57 Marylebone High St.
London, W1
020-7616-8000
Popular restaurant in Marylebone is in very good form. More...

Oxo Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie European
13/20
Dining Room at Oxo Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie, London, Bargehouse St.
London, SE1
020-7803 3888
The views are matched by the prices, but they are spectacular. More...

Petersham Nurseries Cafe European
14/20
Church Lane
London, TW10 7AG
020-8605 3627
Organic and seasonal eating in a delightful garden centre has become all the rage. More...

Quadrato Restaurant Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Quadrato Restaurant, London, Four Seasons Canary Wharf
46 Westferry Circus
London, E14
020-7510 1857
Northern Italian cooking in the chic Four Seasons hotel in Docklands. 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...

The River Cafe Italian
15/20
Dining Room at The River Cafe, London, Rainville Rd.
London, W6
020-7386 4200
The River Café stays on top with its rustic Italian cooking. More...

St. John's Gastropub
12/20
91 Junction Rd.
London, N19
020-7272 1587
Great gastropub in a gastronomic desert. More...

Sardo Italian
14/20
45 Grafton Wy.
London, W1
020-7387 2521
Sardo sparkles with Sardinian treats. More...

The Terrace European
13/20
33c Holland St.
London, W8
020-7937 3224
A real find for those who prefer a privately-owned, small restaurant to a branch of a mega-gastropolis. More...

The Westbourne Pub
No Rating
101 Westbourne Park Villas
London, W2
020-7221 1332
Very hip and happening restaurant in a fashionable area. More...

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