Welcome to our ranking of the Top 50 restaurants in London for the year. Every summer we announce a brand new Number 1 and give this legendary list a full makeover. We’re extremely proud of what this city has to offer and especially pleased to have crowned gutsy French bistro Camille in Borough Market as the Best London Restaurant of 2026.

This list is a snapshot of where London dining is at right now; a city of global flavours, hilariously varying budgets and the best food you’ve ever eaten. The newest entries are both in Soho: Impala, a north African restaurant from  former head chef at Kiln (which was Time Out's Best London Restaurant of 2019) and Kid, the new restaurant from former Mangal 2 chef Sertaç Dirik and David Carter of Oma and Agora. 

Best Restaurants in London: Our Critics’ Picks:

London doesn’t stand still and neither do we. We’re constantly adding new restaurants to the list and taking away ones that no longer make the grade. From freshly starred fine-dining rooms and hidden gems to neighbourhood favourites, these are the 50 restaurants we think you need to be eating out at in London right now.

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How we choose: Time Out London’s Food & Drink Editor, Leonie Cooper, eats at a different London restaurant almost every night of the week. Every spot on this list has been independently reviewed by Leonie and our critics, and we regularly revisit favourites to make sure the list stays current. Find out more about our editorial guidelines.

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