Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in London

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in London? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

City Spice - Brick Lane

4.8

4.8 (612)

£25 and under

Indian

Spitalfields

About the restaurant

As seen on BBC TV, ITV and on the Evening Standard:

We pride ourselves on our award-winning Indian food, great customer service, and a truly luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Brick Lane. Our Michelin-inspired menu has a distinctive Bengali twist, and our expert vegan curry menu is second to none.

From classic dishes to signature creations, we’ve won a host of awards for our Indian food including the Best Restaurant in London 2016. Looking for the best curry on Brick Lane? Take a look at our meat and vegan menu at City Spice.

Below we have listed just some of our achievements as a proud stalwart for hearty, family-infused Indian cooking in London

AWARDS:

OpenTable Top 10 Indian Restaurants in London
BCA Chef of the Year 2021 (Meat category)
AFA Best Restaurant in London 2019
BCA Best Vegan Restaurant 2018
BCA Best Indian Restaurant 2017 and 2018
Currylife Best Indian Restaurant 2016

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Top review

peter

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Solid food, it was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend.

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Experience

THALI THALI! Grab a Thali Platter! (Upto 45% off)

Min Jiang

4.7

4.7 (2159)

£41 and over

Chinese

Kensington

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of fashionable Kensington, on the doorstep of Hyde Park and in a lofty position on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, Min Jiang boasts breathtaking views of Kensington Gardens and London’s skyline. The restaurant design combines striking blue and white Chinese vases against deep contemporary red walls, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The authentic and traditional approach to Asian cuisine has made the restaurant the home of Chinese fine dining for over 10 years, the highlight of any visit is the exquisite Dim Sum and the Legendary wood fired Beijing Duck. Min Jiang is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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Kate

Dined 1 day ago

Visited for celebration of mum’s bday. In general,. Everything was excellent 👍

ROKA - Mayfair

4.6

4.6 (104)

£41 and over

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

About ROKA

The name ROKA carries great meaning - ROKA is a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends (ro) and heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround (ka). The principle cuisine is from the robata grill, which originates from the fishermen of the northern coastal waters off japan, who would cook the fish on the boats with different charcoals and share the bounty with one another using their oars.

ROKA charlotte street opened in 2004, ROKA canary wharf in 2009, ROKA mayfair in february 2014 and ROKA aldwych in october 2014.

Top review

shaminvip

Dined 6 days ago

Celebrated a bday on Wednesday night. premium tasting menu with sake and beer and wagyu beef addition. Incredible service by Sarah. Food amazing as always with roka.

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Experience

Lunch Set Menu

Seabird at The Hoxton

4.6

4.6 (40)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Southwark

About the restaurant

Featuring an array of sea-to-table offerings inspired by the Mediterranean with sprawling city views. Seabird will take diners on a coastal escape where they will experience the fresh flavours of Southern Europe.

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Lydia

Dined 6 days ago

Great venue and the food is fresh and delicious. Can’t wait to return

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Experience

Oyster Happy Hour

Swan London

4.5

4.5 (5407)

£26 to £40

British

Bankside

About the restaurant

The Swan bar, restaurant & private dining rooms are located at Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside and have stunning River Thames and central London views.

The bar offers relaxed all-day dining, sharing plates and British classics such as fish and chips, alongside craft beers, small-batch London gins and tonics, seasonal cocktails and English sparkling wines. Upstairs, the elegant restaurant with panoramic views offers seasonal British a la carte dining, fine wines, theatrical afternoon tea, weekend brunch and a quintessentially British Sunday roast.

Swan has stunning private dining rooms that are perfect for cocktail receptions, dinner parties, private celebrations, corporate events, wedding receptions & Christmas parties. Swan is located on Bankside and is just a short walk from London Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern & Southbank making it the perfect location for those enjoying a day in London.

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Sheila

Dined 1 day ago

Every time we visit The Swan, we are met with very pleasant and professional staff. We met some family who were visiting London, and we were able to take our time to catch up and have a lovely meal and drinks.

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Experience

'Much Ado About Tea' Afternoon Tea

Experience

Weekend Brunch

OXO Tower Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (329)

£41 and over

British

Southbank

About the restaurant

Famous for the views of the City's skyline, OXO Tower Brasserie offers relaxed dining within a convivial atmosphere that has made it a favourite on the South Bank for over two decades.

OXO Tower Brasserie reflects the buzz of London life. A grand space with a relaxed atmosphere and a bustling open kitchen. Head Chef Keir Barry has crafted a modern menu that encourages tables full of snacks, small plates, sides and tasty treats. All created using the best local and seasonal produce. You may as well get comfortable and stay a while, the view isn’t bad either!

The Brasserie is perfect for… the everyday. OXO Tower Brasserie offers a relaxed menu suitable for casual lunches, sharing plates, pre-theatre dining and everything in between.

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Hilary

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Excellent meal, the sea bass for two was amazing 👏 Service and waiter surperb!

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Experience

Seasonal set menu

JOIA Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (756)

£26 to £40

Portuguese

Battersea

About the restaurant

JOIA is an Iberian restaurant, bar and rooftop located in the heart of Battersea Power Station's new neighbourhood. Conceptualised by award-winning Portuguese chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa, JOIA showcases Henrique's vibrant, unique and fresh takes on traditional dishes using the best of British and Iberian produce.

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Sunday lunch, staff, food and service level excellent… drinks quite expensive, only an individual can decide if it’s worth it to them… we think it was.

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Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.3

4.3 (2126)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

London Bridge

About the restaurant

TĪNG, named after the Chinese word for ‘living room’, is the collective name for the restaurant and lounge on level 35 of Shangri-La The Shard, London.

TĪNG Restaurant's delicious afternoon tea is the perfect way for guests to indulge while enjoying views of London that stretch for miles. Freshly-made sandwiches and baked scones are served alongside delicate themed treats.

Shangri-La Cares; our safety programme entails a range of enhanced protocols and measures in addition to our already rigorous hygiene and safety standards. Designed to ensure our colleagues work in a safe environment with peace of mind and that our guests can confidently enjoy the moments that matter most while in our care.

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Patriciavip

Dined 2 days ago

This restaurant is exceptional . Each time I travel to London I make sure to visit.

Sky Lounge, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.2

4.2 (677)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Located on the 34th floor, the hotel's elegant Sky Lounge offers a relaxed setting to unwind and socialise in style, while taking in breath-taking views of the City of London and River Thames.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO GUARANTEE WINDOW SEATS.

Please note that there is a £30 minimum spend per person applies.

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Britney

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful ambient. Lovely service! I enjoyed it very much!!

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Experience

Sky Brunch

Skylon

4.0

4 (3284)

£26 to £40

British

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Skylon is set in the middle of the vibrant South Bank with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the Thames. With a seasonal British menu offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant provides the perfect setting for any occasion.

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jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

Good experience food lovely amazing setting great service

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Pre/Post Theatre Menu

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