Curated food

London

8 curated restaurants in London. Tap "Open in Maps" to see ratings, photos, hours, and phone number.

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The Eagle
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The Eagle

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Local traditionalFarringdon

Britain's original 'gastropub' (opened 1991) — a Mediterranean-meets-British menu chalked up on a board, you order at the bar and eat at communal wooden tables. The Bife na Bavette steak sandwich is a legend.

Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–17:00. Food: 12:30–15:00 and 18:30–22:30.

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Poppies Fish & Chips
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Poppies Fish & Chips

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Quick biteSpitalfields

London's most famous fish and chips, in a retro 1950s setting — cod or haddock in beer batter, chunky chips, mushy peas. Three locations, with the original in Spitalfields (East End) the most authentic.

Daily 11:00–23:00.

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Padella
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Padella

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Italian classicsBorough

Fresh hand-rolled pasta at £8-12 just below Borough Market — pici cacio e pepe, pappardelle with 8-hour beef shin ragu. No reservations, an hour-long queue is normal; given the price-quality ratio, it's worth the wait.

Daily 12:00–15:45 and 17:00–22:00.

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Dishoom Covent Garden
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Dishoom Covent Garden

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InternationalCovent Garden

An Indian café styled after Bombay's 1960s 'Irani cafés' — bacon naan, black daal (cooked for 24 hours), chai. Each location has a different theme; Covent Garden is the original and the loveliest. Online check-in 30 min before is the trick.

Mon–Fri 8:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–23:00. Breakfast until 11:30.

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Yauatcha Soho
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Yauatcha Soho

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InternationalSoho

A Michelin-starred dim sum spot in the heart of Soho (Alan Yau, the same team as Hakkasan). For lunch: 12 types of dim sum, with mango pudding for dessert. Modern setting, an aquarium in the middle. Ideal for a break after West End shopping.

Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30, Sun 12:00–22:30.

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Core by Clare Smyth
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Core by Clare Smyth

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Fine diningNotting Hill

Three Michelin stars — the first woman to win three stars in the UK. British produce in modern presentation: her signature 'Potato and Roe' with caviar. Tasting menu (£195) runs three hours, book 6+ weeks ahead.

Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 and 18:30–21:30. Closed Sun–Tue.

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Ottolenghi Islington
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Ottolenghi Islington

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InternationalIslington

Yotam Ottolenghi's flagship — a Mediterranean/Levantine deli + restaurant. The fresh salad menu changes daily, with vegetarian combinations of pomegranate, herbs, and bold spices. Ideal for a light lunch or an early evening.

Daily 8:00–22:30, Sun until 19:00.

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St. JOHN Smithfield
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St. JOHN Smithfield

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Local traditionalSmithfield

Fergus Henderson's cult restaurant — 'nose-to-tail' British cooking that uses every part of the animal. Bone marrow with toast is the signature, Eccles cake the classic dessert. The look is plain — the substance is on the plate.

Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 and 18:00–23:00, Sat 18:00–23:00. Closed Sun.

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