Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in London

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London

4.8

4.8 (1211)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Charing Cross

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London offers one of life’s great luxuries. Illuminated by a spectacular Baccarat Chandelier and accompanied by uplifting melodies from a Steinway Piano, The Crystal Moon Lounge provides an idyllic atmosphere for a sumptuous afternoon treat.

Designed to showcase individual elements of a tea ceremony and with every aspect of a guest's experience considered, our expert Tea Master weighs and infuses bespoke tea blends for the perfect cup of tea. Delight in this wonderful interactive experience, with cakes and indulgent patisseries served from our heritage trolley on a bespoke line of Richard Brendon bone china. For a touch of elegance, enjoy a glass of Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne in Baccarat Mille Nuits champagne flutes with a nod to the breath-taking Baccarat crystal chandelier overhead.

Top review

FoodieInPlainfieldvip

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Excellent attention to detail. Perfect in every way. We can wait to return.

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

4.9

4.9 (112)

£41 and over

Cocktail Bar

Knightsbridge

About the restaurant

One of the capital's most celebrated cocktail destinations, The Library Bar – distinguished by its outstanding mixology and venerable "liquid museum" of spirits – offers the warm and intimate atmosphere of a private club accompanied by a vibrant ambiance that makes it a popular choice with Knightsbridge and Belgravia's well-heeled locals as well as hotel guests. The bar, located within Hyde Park Corner's Lanesborough hotel, is home to cognacs dating back to the 1770s, as well as spectacularly prepared cocktails by a team of award-winning experts including Bar Manager Mickael Perron.

Top review

Bren

Dined 4 days ago

It was a one of the best dining experience we ever had ,we’ve been to a different well known chain of hotels and restaurants and Lanesborough Grill restaurants delivered a world class service .The food was excellent, and the staff looked after us well. Regarding the Bar, the ambience, service, drinks, and service overall it was exceptional.

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Library Bar Lunch Hour

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INIS

4.9

4.9 (35)

£25 and under

Irish

Homerton

About the restaurant

Relaxed and friendly local set on the canal towpath on Fish Island, East London. Serving a seasonal menu of British and Irish food, coffee and drinks. Dog friendly. Outdoor seating.

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and Sunday lunch. Evenings from Summer.

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Catherine

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Inis was amazing! I'd highly recommend it. The atmosphere is lovely, great canal side location (we had a table out there) and really friendly and helpful staff. Lauren couldn't do more for us, and made a special effort to accommodate us 4 vegans! All the food was absolutely delicious. We felt very welcome, had a great time, and would love to go back soon!

The Dysart Petersham

4.8

4.8 (562)

£41 and over

British

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Dysart Petersham has recently undergone a complete interior refurbishment, bringing back to life as many of the original Arts and Crafts elements of the building as possible to set a stylish and comfortable atmosphere.

Our menus change with the seasons as well as always holding a few of our signature dishes, freshly cooked to order by our Head Chef and his team, emphasising freshness, well balanced flavours, ethical sourcing and country values. We have a garden and a forager who provide local Petersham grown produce to our chef.

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Marissa

Dined 7 days ago

Food was very good. Wine selection was excellent. Service was also excellent. We will definitely go back

The Parlour at The Ned London

4.5

4.5 (448)

£41 and over

International

Bank

About the restaurant

For dinner or cocktails accompanied by jazz and cabaret, The Parlour is an intimate lounge adorned in dark floral wallpaper, where well-known industry names play alongside hotly-tipped new acts. Head Chef Steven Connolly’s menu features caviar, lobster thermidor, beef rossini and lamb wellington, as well as a selection of yakitori dishes. Plus, there’s a sizeable wine and cocktail list.

For all dinner bookings, an entertainment cover charge of £20 per person will be applied and guests will also have special access to The Vault after dinner* – subject to availability.
Bookings can't be made for only drinks before 10pm. Registered guide dogs only are permitted in public areas or restaurant of The Ned. Guests under the age of 18 are not permitted.

Please note The Ned reserves the right to refuse or cancel any reservation either ahead or upon arrival

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Truly amazing night from start to finish! From the waitress to the food to the entertainment, I can not recommend it highly enough, even brought me a cake to celebrate my birthday. I would definitely return! In fact I can’t wait!!

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Experience

A La Carte - £20pp Entertainment cover charge

Juno Omakase

4.8

4.8 (52)

£41 and over

Japanese

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Embracing the idea of "I leave it up to you"

Juno invites you to trust our chef's expertise for a dining experience like no other.

Imagine a place where there's no fixed menu, inspired by the best of Japanese tradition with an innovative Mexican twist, truly pushing the boundaries of what an omakase can be.

With only six seats, Juno transports guests into a magical stage that is as much a performance as it is a meal. Indulge in 15 creative courses crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Leonard Tanyag, with a dedicated sommelier offering exquisite wine, sake, and agave pairings.

Our menu, built daily with fresh seasonal ingredients, is a feast for the senses, while our décor emulates the delicate Japanese artistry, with subtle hints evoking the vibrancy of Mexico.

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Christina

Dined 3 days ago

Phenomenal experience start to finish. The food was amazing, the chefs friendly and welcoming, the host friendly. The service was so intuitive. I did not need to ask for a single thing, because they anticipate what you might want or need every step of the way. The best meal I will have all year.

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Experience

Juno Omakase

Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (555)

£25 and under

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

At Marcus Kitchen & Bar we believe in tradition.

Here you will discover an eclectic mix of typical Neapolitan and Southern Italy recipes and exclusives creations produced with the best ingredients by our chef, served with the same love as "mamma" would have done.

We invite you to dive deep into our culture.
Enjoy the real Italian experience in Enfield Town.

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John

Dined 7 days ago

Authentic Italian restaurant , great portions baby octopus pasta was delicious and the tomato’s on stone bread for a starter was lovely.

B E H I N D

5.0

5 (20)

£41 and over

British

Hackney

About the restaurant

Welcome to BEHIND. We are an intimate 1 Michelin star fish-focused tasting menu restaurant run by chef Andy Beynon. Situated on the edge of London Fields, Hackney, BEHIND has 18 kitchen-table seats for lunch and dinner sittings, as well as a relaxed wine bar.

BEHIND is Andy Beynon’s first restaurant, opened in October 2020. After just 20 days’ trading it was awarded its first Michelin Star. Andy spent 15 years working in some of the best Michelin star restaurants in the country, including with chefs Claude Bosi, Phil Howard and Michael Wignall.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

What an amazing experience! The food was fantastic and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Andy and the whole team made the dining experience unforgettable. The chef who cooked the course, brought the food to the table and explained the dish. It was fun, exciting and a culinary delight. Each course was delicious and artistically presented. Would definitely recommend going to this restaurant if you love fish!!!

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Experience

B E H I N D x VISTA 15th/16th of October

Uoichi

4.8

4.8 (142)

£41 and over

Japanese

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

Uoichi (Japanese Izakaya) - Traditional & Authentic

Top review

Corinavip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Delicious food. Amazing experience every time we come back to eat here.

Oi Spaghetti

5.0

5 (342)

£41 and over

Contemporary Italian

Peckham

About the restaurant

My name is Francesco and I cook spaghetti in this cabin restaurant with 3 tables, since 2015. I work solo. I don't serve more than 15 diners a day, and I will take care of your dinner like I would for my mother.

You can watch me LIVE on Twitch under "Francescocooksspaghetti".

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Christopher

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Great food and service as always. Well done Francesco!

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