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London Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in London that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

Alounak Iranian
11/20
10 Russell Gdns.
London, W14
020-7603 7645
Delightfully decorated and friendly Iranian restaurant worth the walk from the nearest underground. More...

Arbutus European
14/20
63-64 Frith St.
London, W1
020-7734 4545
Arbutus opened on a high and has not wavered. More...

Axis at One Aldwych British
14/20
Dining Room at Axis at One Aldwych, London, One Aldwych
1 Aldwych
London, WC2
020-7300 0300
Axis at One Aldwych remains ahead of the game with a revamped décor and a clever menu. More...

Barrafina Tapas
13/20
54 Frith St.
London, W1
020-7813 8016
Sam and Eddie Hart, who own Fino, also run this pared-down, simpler version of their first Spanish tapas bar. More...

Belgo Noord Belgian
11/20
72 Chalk Farm Rd.
London, NW1
020-7267 0718
Mussels, chips and mayonnaise up to Brussels standards. More...

Bistrot Bruno Loubet French
14/20
The Zetter
86-88 Clerkenwell Rd.
London, EC1
020-7324 4455
Bruno Loubet is back and cooking up a dream. More...

Bistrotheque Contemporary French
12/20
23-27 Wadeson St.
London, E2
020-8983 7900
Once way out geographically, Bistrotheque is now part of the East End’s growing dining scene. More...

busaba eathai Thai
13/20
106-110 Wardour St.
London, W1
020-7255 8686
Thai-tastic mini chain that hits all the right notes. More...

Cha Cha Moon Chinese
12/20
15-21 Ganton St.
London, W1
020-7297 9800
Alan Yau does it again with a sleek, chic and cheap noodle house. More...

Chor Bizarre Indian
13/20
16 Albemarle St.
London, W1
020-7629 9802
Chor Bizarre is as intriguing as its name. More...

Chowki Indian
12/20
2-3 Denman St.
London, W1
020-7439 1330
A real find for those after a good, low-cost Indian meal. More...

Dehesa Tapas
14/20
25 Ganton St.
London, W1
020-7494 4170
Italian and Spanish tapas make exciting dining in Soho. More...

Dishoom Indian
12/20
12 Upper St. Martin's Lane
London, WC2
020-7420 9320
Indian eatery inspired by old Bombay’s Iranian cafés. 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 La Chapelle French
15/20
Dining Room at Galvin La Chapelle, London, 35 Spital Square
London, E1
020-7299 0400
The Galvin brothers have done it again---in style. 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...

Geales British
12/20
2 Farmer St.
London, W8
020-7727 7528
Smart fish restaurant in fashionable Notting Hill. More...

The Giaconda Dining Room Modern European
14/20
9 Denmark St.
London, WC2
020-7240 3334
Modern European cuisine from chef Paul Merrony on an unusual street. More...

Golden Hind Seafood
12/20
73 Marylebone Lane
London, W1
020-7486 3644
This is the place for traditional British fish ‘n’ chips. More...

The Greenhouse Contemporary European
17/20
Dining Room at The Greenhouse, London, 27a Hays Mews
London, W1J 5NY
020-7499 3331
A beautiful setting and contemporary European cooking in Mayfair. More...

The Hackney Pearl Modern British
14/20
11 Prince Edward Rd.
London, E9
020-8510 3605
This all-day café is part of East London’s burgeoning restaurant scene. More...

Hereford Road Modern British
14/20
3 Hereford Rd.
London, W2
020-7727 1144
Honest-to-goodness British cooking in a former butcher's shop. More...

Hibiscus Contemporary European
16/20
Dining Room at Hibiscus, London, 29 Maddox St.
London, W1
020-7629 2999
Claude Bosi's delightful restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine. More...

Hix Oyster & Chop House British
14/20
35-37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross St.
London, EC1
020-7017 1930
Another Mark Hix restaurant---this one in Smithfield. More...

Imli Indian
12/20
167-169 Wardour St.
London, W1
020-7287 4243
The smaller sister of Tamarind, serving tapas-style Indian dishes. More...

Launceston Place Modern British
No Rating
Dining Room at Launceston Place, London, 1A Launceston Pl.
London, W8
020-7937 6912
Seasonal modern British cooking in an elegant setting. More...

Le Cafe Anglais Contemporary European
14/20
8 Porchester Gardens
London, W2
020-7221 1415
Neighborhood feel and contemporary European cooking in Whiteleys shopping centre. More...

Le Cercle French
14/20
1 Wilbraham Pl.
London, SW1
020-7901 9999
Delightful Chelsea outpost of Club Gascon. More...

Le Colombier French
13/20
145 Dovehouse St.
London, SW3
020-7351 1155
A Gallic favorite in Chelsea. More...

Le Gavroche French
17/20
Dining Room at Le Gavroche, London, 43 Upper Brook St.
London, W1
020-7408 0881
Le Gavroche remains at the top of its game. More...

Lemonia Greek
12/20
89 Regent’s Park Rd.
London, NW1
020-7586 7454
Good, honest Greek Cypriot food in fashionable Primrose Hill. 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...

Mela Indian
14/20
152-156 Shaftesbury Ave.
London, WC2
020-7836 8635
Well established restaurant for good regional cooking and down to earth prices. More...

Menier Chocolate Factory International
12/20
53 Southwark St.
London, SE1
020-7407 4411
Thoroughly attractive restaurant in increasingly trendy Bermondsey. More...

Murano Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Murano, London, 20-22 Queen St.
London, W1
020-7495 1127
Angela Hartnett steers a formidably impressive course at Murano. More...

Ozer Turkish
12/20
5 Langham Pl.
London, W1
020-7323 0505
Good Turkish restaurant and buzzing bar in the early evening. More...

Pasha Turkish
12/20
301 Upper St.
London, N1
020-7226 1454
One of Islington's favorites with chic style and good cooking. More...

Pied a Terre French
16/20
Dining Room at Pied a Terre, London, 34 Charlotte St.
London, W1
020-7636 1178
Top French cooking continues to delight punters at smart Pied à Terre. More...

Polpo Italian
14/20
41 Beak St.
London, W1
020-7734 4479
Venice-inspired wine bar packs in the discerning. More...

Racine French
14/20
239 Brompton Rd.
London, W1
020-7584 4477
Favorite among Francophiles for its menu and neighbourhood feel in central London. More...

Rasa W1 Indian
13/20
6 Dering St.
London, W1
020-7629 1346
Another of the first-rate Rasa chain of Keralan restaurants. More...

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay French
17/20
Dining Room at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, London, 68-69 Royal Hospital Rd.
London, SW3
020-7352 4441
The most intimate of Gordon Ramsay's many restaurants. More...

Shanghai Chinese
11/20
41 Kingsland High St.
London, E8
020-7254 2878
China meets traditional London. More...

Sofra Middle Eastern
12/20
36 Tavistock St.
London, WC2
020-7240 3773
The flagship of the small Turkish Sofra chain. More...

The Square Modern French
17/20
Dining Room at The Square, London, 6-10 Bruton St.
London, W1
020-7495 7100
Despite intense competition on London’s restaurant scene, The Square remains impressive. 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...

Tayyabs Indian
Quick Bite
83 Fieldgate St.
London, E1
020-7247 9543
Economically priced Indian fare; look for daily specials. More...

Terroirs Wine Bar & Restaurant Contemporary European
13/20
5 William IV St.
London, WC2
020-7036 0660
Wine bar joyously encourages good drinking. More...

Tokyo Diner Japanese
12/20
2 Newport Pl.
London, WC2
020-7287 8777
Cheap and cheerful Japanese food, surprisingly in Chinatown's heart. More...

Wagamama Japanese
No Rating
4 Streatham St.
London, WC1
020-7323 9223
Good value noodles in no-nonsense setting provides a winning formula. More...

Wahaca Mexican
12/20
66 Chandos Pl.
London, WC2
020-7240 1883
Mexican street food has seduced London. More...

Wild Honey Contemporary European
14/20
12 St. George St.
London, W1
020-7758 9160
A well-regarded destination restaurant with plenty of pizzazz. More...

The Wolseley Modern European
13/20
160 Piccadilly
London, W1
020-7499 6996
The Wolseley remains at the top of Londoner’s list of favorite European-style, all-day brasseries. More...

Yas Iranian
12/20
7 Hammersmith Rd.
London, W14
020-7603 9148
All-day and late-night Iranian café. More...

 

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