Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in London

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Juno Omakase

4.9

4.9 (97)

£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.

Top review

zahavaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely exceptional experience! The service, food and atmosphere were just perfect!

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Juno Omakase

Oi Spaghetti

5.0

5 (372)

£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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Simple really good food brilliantly cooked, flavours are just perfect (we had the classic with anchovies). An excellent wine & a sumptuous Tiramisu. Just love this restaurant.

56 West Smithfield

4.8

4.8 (27)

£25 and under

Wine Bar

Farringdon

About the restaurant

56 West Smithfield was founded by a family of winemakers, with a passion for creating unique, hand-crafted wines.

Our family vineyard, Château De La Cômbe, is a small, boutique vineyard in Provence. Determined to make exceptional reds and whites in a region renowned for its rosés, we spent years lovingly restoring the chateau and estate, rebuilding the winemaking cave with state-of-the-art equipment and re-planting and tending to the vines. It wasn’t long before our organic wines began winning international awards – a testament to quality winemaking in Provence.

Eager to share our wines with the world, we partnered with like-minded, family-owned and boutique wineries to bring our rare and wonderful wines to you at 56 West Smithfield, without costly intermediaries.

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NishaVIP

Dined on May 12, 2025

Had a great time, sommelier was friendly & knowledgeable. Charcuterie was great, would’ve love a slightly bigger portion for the group! The bar itself has a nice vibe. Would definitely recommend the wine tasting

B E H I N D

5.0

5 (109)

£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

Victoria

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food very nice atmosphere and very nice staff . Highly recommend

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Experience

Krug in the Kitchen at BEHIND

Side Hustle at NoMad London

4.9

4.9 (415)

£26 to £40

Mexican

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Join us in Side Hustle and enjoy a menu that is complemented by a beverage programme from the award-winning NoMad Bar team, showcasing the flavors and traditions of Mexico and a large selection of agave-based spirits, along with classic and contemporary drinks. Please note tables are reserved for dining guests only.

Side Hustle is set in the former Bow Street Police Station, a casual but sophisticated bar serving a menu inspired by Southern California and its deep Mexican roots.

Please note that Side Hustle is a cashless bar.

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Gillian

Dined on May 17, 2025

Wonderful experience - the food was amazing, so were the drinks: the staff were warm and friendly. Highly recommended

The Lanesborough Grill

4.8

4.8 (942)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Knightsbridge

About the restaurant

The Lanesborough Grill is home to Executive Chef Shay Cooper’s modern and innovative British cookery, with a focus on seasonal produce from around the country. Signature dishes include Dover Sole and Beef Wellington presented table side.

A richly decorated dining room, naturally illuminated during the day by a domed glass roof while seductively aglow under softly lit chandeliers in the evening, this grand Regency restaurant offers a truly memorable fine dining experience. On Friday nights, enjoy live entertainment from a jazz trio, whilst on Sundays one of the best Sunday Roast Lunches in London can be found here. An exhibition of modern art by British based artists adorning the walls adds to the ambience.

The Lanesborough Grill is located with the five star Lanesborough hotel located at Hyde Park Corner where Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Mayfair meet.

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Leila

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The food was amazing, the service attentive and the venue stunning. Definitely a very memorable afternoon.

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Experience

Set Menu (Three courses)

Experience

Sunday Lunch

Experience

Father’s Day Sunday Lunch

Wiltons

4.9

4.9 (1105)

£41 and over

British

Green Park

About the restaurant

Wiltons, established in 1742, has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London.
George William Wilton provided the finest oysters to the traders of London"s Haymarket. Today Wiltons continues that tradition and continues to serve the finest oysters, seafood and game.
Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience.

If you are making a reservation for groups of 6 or more, please contact Wiltons directly.

Should you have any special requests i.e birthday cakes or champagne, please contact Wiltons directly upon making your reservation.

We politely ask that gentlemen wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers, no sportswear or open toed sandals.

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JamesVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

Absolutely excellent - best fish I have had in London. The starter of crab was fantastic and the Turbot was also perfect. Service was immaculate. The wine list was very pricey - some better priced white Burgundy would have been welcome. However a great restaurant in the heart of London.

Galaxy Restaurant and Karaoke

5.0

5 (23)

£26 to £40

Asian

Southwark

About the restaurant

To reserve Karaoke please WhatsApp us 07904018377 or call us on 07312222888.

To reserve for dining please continue to use OpenTable or call us on 07312222888.

We are Galaxy, Restaurant and Karaoke located in the Heart of London (Elephant and Castle). 'Galaxy' rise to bring the nostalgic feeling of Chinese nightlife 'Eat and Drink' to all that seeks for it. At 'Galaxy' we serve freshly made, mouth watering BBQ grilled skewers of all different kinds, including appetisers that keep you wanting more. Let us not forget the drinks to pair with, to clear that palate.

Our 5 modern style private hire Karaoke Rooms integrated with 3D Audio, O2 Surround Sound Speaker System, packed with the latest tunes waiting for y'all to book with us.

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Renee

Dined on May 11, 2025

Absolutely loved this karaoke spot! The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was amazing. It’s the perfect place to hang out with friends and have a great time. Highly recommend!

Il Bacino

4.9

4.9 (222)

£25 and under

Italian

Wapping

About the restaurant

Welcome to Il Bacino, where fine food & wine meets Italian ambience

Top review

Veronika

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely great food the portions are huge very kind stuff we was very happy that we chose IlBianco 🥰

The Ledbury

4.9

4.9 (2861)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

The Ledbury is located the heart of Notting Hill.

Since opening in 2005, it has become one of London's more established restaurants, gaining 3 Michelin stars in 2024.

The restaurant prides itself on showcasing seasonal ingredients along with their own Deer, Jersey Cows and Iberian Pigs which are reared by Chef/Owner Brett Graham.

After a 2 year hiatus, The Ledbury reopened with a new look dining room and their own in house Fungarium.

The kitchen is being overseen by Head Chef Tom Spenceley and the dining room is headed up by General Manager Jack Settle.

Top review

HARRY

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely fantastic evening at The Ledbury, the staff, food and atmosphere were all of the highest standard. This was our first visit since the reopening and it was just as good as before if not better !!!!

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