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London Chefs' Guide to Restaurants

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by OpenTable
Updated November 09, 2023
London has some of the best restaurants around, thanks to the world-class chefs running the kitchens and creating culinary masterpieces across the capital. But where do the city’s best chefs dine when they're not the ones cooking up a storm? In an exclusive Chef’s Guide video series, OpenTable speaks to 6 top London chefs on their local restaurant recommendations across London. Who made the list? Scroll down to find out!
Pataka
4.4 (108)
£26 to £40
Contemporary Indian
Soho
Selected by Lawrence Gomez. In Hindi, Pataka means firework, and you can expect an explosion of flavours in this contemporary Indian restaurant with dishes like slow-roasted butter chicken and naans from the naan bar.
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TaraH
Dined on Feb 9, 2023
The best Indian food I have had in a long time. So inventive and tasty
Selected by Lawrence Gomez. In Hindi, Pataka means firework, and you can expect an explosion of flavours in this contemporary Indian restaurant with dishes like slow-roasted butter chicken and naans from the naan bar.
Top review
TaraH
Dined on Feb 9, 2023
The best Indian food I have had in a long time. So inventive and tasty
Green Bar at Hotel Cafe Royal
4.6 (112)
£26 to £40
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Piccadilly
Selected by Lawrence Gomez. Inspired by the Café Royal Cocktail Book compiled in 1937, Green Bar is a bustling cocktail bar serving botanicals and tonics along with classic cocktails, such as margaritas.
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JimYVIP
Dined on Feb 14, 2023
Love this place. Wonderful atmosphere. Quiet with some ambient music
Selected by Lawrence Gomez. Inspired by the Café Royal Cocktail Book compiled in 1937, Green Bar is a bustling cocktail bar serving botanicals and tonics along with classic cocktails, such as margaritas.
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JimYVIP
Dined on Feb 14, 2023
Love this place. Wonderful atmosphere. Quiet with some ambient music
Meraki Restaurant
4.5 (184)
£41 and over
Greek
Fitzrovia
Selected by Monica Galetti. Inspired by the Aegean islands, Meraki serves Greek dishes, including hot meze. The word 'Meraki' translates to fulfilling a vision with unwavering devotion and zeal.
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Louise
Dined on Jun 18, 2025
It was my first time at this restaurant and I was so impressed. The food was absolutely delicious. Such a great atmosphere people are so friendly and staff was very helpful. It was a fun place. I will be going back because it was so good.
Selected by Monica Galetti. Inspired by the Aegean islands, Meraki serves Greek dishes, including hot meze. The word 'Meraki' translates to fulfilling a vision with unwavering devotion and zeal.
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Louise
Dined on Jun 18, 2025
It was my first time at this restaurant and I was so impressed. The food was absolutely delicious. Such a great atmosphere people are so friendly and staff was very helpful. It was a fun place. I will be going back because it was so good.
SOLA SOHO
4.6 (543)
£41 and over
Californian
Soho
Selected by Alexis Gauthier. Take a trip to California without leaving Soho and book a table at SOLA, where Soho meets Los Angeles and offers a high-end tasting menu with cheesesteak and Kindai bluefin, Japan’s rarest tuna.
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Dean
Dined 3 days ago
A lovely restaurant with friendly staff and a perfect place to start your evening at the theatre
Selected by Alexis Gauthier. Take a trip to California without leaving Soho and book a table at SOLA, where Soho meets Los Angeles and offers a high-end tasting menu with cheesesteak and Kindai bluefin, Japan’s rarest tuna.
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Dean
Dined 3 days ago
A lovely restaurant with friendly staff and a perfect place to start your evening at the theatre
Yauatcha Soho
4.5 (6802)
£26 to £40
Chinese
Soho
Selected by Alexis Gauthier. Yauatcha Soho sets the tone with its modern interpretation of old Chinese teahouses. Stop by for all-day dim-sum and a wide variety of vegan dishes.
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chris
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
The service and food were.both excellent. I'm glad we went.. This was my first time there. The outside area did not have any curb appeal and I wish we ate downstairs where the atmosphere was more lively.
Selected by Alexis Gauthier. Yauatcha Soho sets the tone with its modern interpretation of old Chinese teahouses. Stop by for all-day dim-sum and a wide variety of vegan dishes.
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chris
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
The service and food were.both excellent. I'm glad we went.. This was my first time there. The outside area did not have any curb appeal and I wish we ate downstairs where the atmosphere was more lively.
Café Murano - St James
4.3 (1700)
£26 to £40
Italian
St. James's

Selected by Sally Abé. If you're after handmade pasta, Cafe Murano is the place. Expect excellent cooking with a regional focus and modern takes on timeless Italian dishes.

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Anthony
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Amazing Sunday roast and lovely staff, look forward to returning!

Selected by Sally Abé. If you're after handmade pasta, Cafe Murano is the place. Expect excellent cooking with a regional focus and modern takes on timeless Italian dishes.

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Anthony
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Amazing Sunday roast and lovely staff, look forward to returning!
Cinnamon Bazaar - Covent Garden
4.5 (3648)
£25 and under
Contemporary Indian
Covent Garden
Selected by Adam Handling. Full of colour and vibrancy, Cinnamon Bazaar offers a happy and uplifting vibe and features dishes inspired by Indian heritage mixed with urban London.
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Rebecca
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food, service and price I think you couldn’t beat it.
Selected by Adam Handling. Full of colour and vibrancy, Cinnamon Bazaar offers a happy and uplifting vibe and features dishes inspired by Indian heritage mixed with urban London.
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Rebecca
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food, service and price I think you couldn’t beat it.
Chourangi
4.6 (702)
£26 to £40
Indian
Marylebone
Selected by Sameer Taneja. Taste flavours of India at Chourangi, which is just a stone's throw away from Marble Arch. The menu features contemporary takes on dishes eaten in Calcutta, with options including laal murgi kebab and bhapa hilsa, Calcutta's queen of fish.
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KarenVIP
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
My husband and I went to Choirangi for my birthday dinner. We had the tasting menu and the curry chicken, lamb, black lentils, and naan were all amazing. I had the wine accompaniment and the pairings worked nicely. Would definitely visit again and I highly recommend!
Selected by Sameer Taneja. Taste flavours of India at Chourangi, which is just a stone's throw away from Marble Arch. The menu features contemporary takes on dishes eaten in Calcutta, with options including laal murgi kebab and bhapa hilsa, Calcutta's queen of fish.
Top review
KarenVIP
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
My husband and I went to Choirangi for my birthday dinner. We had the tasting menu and the curry chicken, lamb, black lentils, and naan were all amazing. I had the wine accompaniment and the pairings worked nicely. Would definitely visit again and I highly recommend!
Margot Restaurant - Covent Garden
4.6 (2811)
£26 to £40
Italian
Covent Garden
Selected by Adam Handling. Margot celebrates the glamour and charm of Italian design, offering elegant Italian dishes and 300-plus wines to sample.
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Abby
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
We enjoyed our dinner. We really liked the dessert recommendation (pistachio cake). I like the idea and it was tasty. Thank you.
Selected by Adam Handling. Margot celebrates the glamour and charm of Italian design, offering elegant Italian dishes and 300-plus wines to sample.
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Abby
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
We enjoyed our dinner. We really liked the dessert recommendation (pistachio cake). I like the idea and it was tasty. Thank you.
123V
£25 and under
Vegan
Oxford Circus
Selected by Sameer Taneja. 123V is a 100% plant-based restaurant from chef Alexis Gauthier where you grab a vegan burger or order sushi and salads. Find it at Fenwick of Bond St.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Jan 1, 2023
Absolutely fantastic! Food is great and service outstanding. Thanks
Selected by Sameer Taneja. 123V is a 100% plant-based restaurant from chef Alexis Gauthier where you grab a vegan burger or order sushi and salads. Find it at Fenwick of Bond St.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Jan 1, 2023
Absolutely fantastic! Food is great and service outstanding. Thanks

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