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WHERE TO EAT — LONDON RESTAURANTS


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 is a haven for those seeking luxury and top cooking. More...

Automat Modern American
12/20
33 Dover St.
London, W1
020-7499 3033
An automat in Mayfair? Yes, but wait until you see it. More...

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill Irish
15/20
Dining Room at Bentley 11-15 Swallow St.
London, W1
020-7734 4756
Historic Bentley's is one of London’s top oyster bars and restaurants. More...

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

Bumpkin (Country Brasserie) British
12/20
209 Westbourne Park Rd.
London, W11
020-7243 9818
A slice of would-be rural life in Notting Hill. More...

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

Club Gascon French
16/20
57 West Smithfield
London, EC1
020-7796 0600
A champion of the rich and exciting cooking of southwest France in a historic setting. More...

Electric Brasserie Brasserie
12/20
191 Portobello Rd.
London, W11
020-7908 9696
Fun, buzzing brasserie and just the place to spot a celebrity. More...

Green's Restaurant & Oyster Bar British
12/20
Dining Room at Green 36 Duke St.
London, SW1
020-7930 4566
A British institution with a lot of class but without snobbery. 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...

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...

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...

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

The Ledbury French
15/20
Dining Room at The Ledbury, London, 127 Ledbury Rd.
London, W11
020-7792 9090
A neighborhood favorite with sophisticated cooking and a knowledgeable staff. More...

Moro Spanish
14/20
34-36 Exmouth Market
London, EC1
020-7833 8336
The combination of Spanish and North African flavors still cuts the mustard in trendy Exmouth Market. More...

1 Lombard Street European
15/20
Dining Room at 1 Lombard Street, London, 1 Lombard St.
London, EC3
020-7929 6611
Well-established, popular City restaurant is a haunt of lawyers and bankers. More...

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

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

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

St. John British
14/20
26 St. John St.
London, EC1
020-7251 0848
The leader of the British cooking revival maintains its position. More...

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

Sotheby's Cafe Modern European
No Rating
Sotheby's
34-35 New Bond St.
London, W1
020-7293 5077
Park your Old Master while you eat in the rarified atmosphere of Sotheby’s café. More...

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

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