Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in London

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Updated July 05, 2025

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!

The Italians Wine food market Ltd

4.8

4.8 (63)

£26 to £40

Italian

Marylebone

About the restaurant

We enjoy creating a community of passionate people, in which customers, producers and staff can share an appreciation for quality Italian gastronomy and wine. Thanks to the union of these three groups in our stores, life will taste better.

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Ivan

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The best in Marylebone to have a drink have a snack and have fun

The Birds Nest - Brixton

4.8

4.8 (14)

£26 to £40

Pizzeria

Brixton

About the restaurant

THE BIRD’S NEST ROOFTOP RESTAURANT & CAFÉ is more than a place to eat, drink or work — it’s where you come to find your calm, catch up with your people, and take in the views. Just 5 minutes from Brixton Tube and steps from Brixton Village and the iconic market.

RESTAURANT: From 5pm on weekdays and from midday on weekends, we’re open ‘til late for our restaurant service.

FOOD:
Fired Neapolitan pizza — made with slow-fermented dough (vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options available). Small plates and antipasti — from olives and truffle crisps to aioli and ice cream sandwiches.

DRINKS:
Cocktails — classic and seasonal, built in-house. Wines — a curated list of red, white, rosé and sparkling. Draft — beer, cider and Guinness on tap. Seasonal sips — non-alcoholic blends with fruits, herbs and teas.

CAFÉ & WORKSPACE: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, we open as a chilled workspace for individuals and small groups. Proper coffee and light snacks served all day.

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james

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great new spot in Brixton. Awesome views. Amazing pizzas. Wine good value. Been twice, will return

OXO Tower Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (375)

£41 and over

British

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Drawing in Londoners for nearly three decades, OXO Tower Restaurant is an iconic landmark on London’s South Bank, sharing the eighth floor of the OXO Tower with a trendy Bar and a lively Brasserie. Guests can take in the amazing views of St Paul’s and the city’s skyline while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the times listed below.

With an expansive garden terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, OXO Tower Restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy a seasonal British menu. With a focus on flavour, provenance and high-quality produce and a wine list of over 800 wines, it offers an elegant dining experience to celebrate an array of occasions.

OXO Tower Restaurant in London is just an eight minute walk from Southwark and Waterloo stations and a ten minute walk from Blackfriars station. Located in London’s cultural district, visitors can easily walk to the National Theatre, Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and more.

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Neil

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The food is excellent and the views of St Paul's and the river amazing. The choice of food is somewhat limited and the price is on the high side. Great for a romantic meal or special occasion.

Côte Brasserie - Kingston

4.5

4.5 (148)

£25 and under

French

Kingston upon Thames

About the restaurant

Discover modern French food in Kingston within a picturesque riverside setting. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Thames and Hampton Court Park while savouring French cuisine in our stunning Côte Kingston restaurant. Located on Riverside Walk, with a beautiful bankside outdoor seating area, you can watch the boats go by or rent one from just outside the restaurant. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, so you can indulge any time of the day. Just a ten-minute walk from Kingston train station and close to the Ancient Market and Rose Theatre, Cote Kingston is well placed for theatre-goers too.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on May 10, 2025

Great spot by the river, good and service excellent

Duck & Waffle

4.4

4.4 (2267)

£41 and over

British

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Duck & Waffle restaurant is located on the 40th floor of 110 Bishopsgate in the city of London. Inspired by broad European and British influences and spirit, the restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere encourages a convivial experience for guests through its array of dishes designed for sampling and sharing.

The interior features wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the expanse of London and notable landmarks, a bustling open kitchen, a 24 seat inside out bar offering artisanal cocktails.

With its sociable ambiance, unparalleled views, artful interpretations of regional cuisine and innovative design, Duck & Waffle embodies a truly unique dining experience.

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Cansu

Dined 3 days ago

Just a bit expensive but view worths it! And the waiters was so friendly!

Aqua Shard

4.4

4.4 (1380)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Discover contemporary British dishes using the finest seasonal ingredients and carefully crafted cocktails all within western Europe's tallest building. Our spectacular space has floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering 360-degree views of London.

Dishes feature carefully selected local produce and combine the staple ingredients of British cooking with ground-breaking techniques.

From sunrise to sunset, guests can enjoy the changing views of the London skyline in this contemporary and cosmopolitan destination restaurant.

To book for afternoon tea, please contact the restaurant directly on aquashardreservations@aqua-london.com

We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.

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Ricardo

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Stunning location and excellent service. The food was very, very good, though a touch expensive. A great venue for couples and celebrations

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Experience

Peter Pan Afternoon Tea

4.4

4.4 (127)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Aldwych

About the restaurant

AMANO Rooftop Bar is located on the 7th floor and is the highlight of the AMANO Covent Garden. A rooftop bar with outdoor terrace and spectacular views of the London Eye, the Shard & the Shell Mex House, is the perfect spot to finish the day with a drink, while the house DJ spins tunes as you soak up the spectacular panoramic views of London. Choose from an international menu of wines, Champagnes, a selection of cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. With a total capacity of up to 124 guests inside and outside. The rooftop is available for exclusive hire.

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Precious

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Had a lovely birthday here. The rooftop was spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good and portions were ok for sharing. Decent value for money. The ambience could have been better with more music etc. But overall had a very pleasant time and the the venue was very accommodative.

Peacock London

4.3

4.3 (131)

£41 and over

Chinese

Lambeth

About the restaurant

Dine at Peacock and savor the full authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. You will experience dishes from different regions of China, accompanied by the finest drinks and cocktails, with views across to the London Eye and the Thames.
Peacock selects a range of sensational wines that perfectly match our beautifully crafted cuisine.
You may request for window seats, but we have limited window seats and we will try our best to arrange it for you if there is availability.

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JoannaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

First visit to Peacocks. Great food and deserves 5 stars all round. One criticism was the service was a bit disjointed. We were served our mains in a couple of stages rather than all together. That was the only thing and they were very busy, so that’s why I still gave it 5/5. Would recommend. And fantastic location looking over at Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Limehouse

4.1

4.1 (182)

£26 to £40

European

Limehouse

About the restaurant

Located right on the River Thames with panoramic waterside views, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Limehouse is a hidden gem in East London.

Housed in a Grade II-listed building, it serves seasonal British dishes, classic Gordon Ramsay signatures, and refreshing cocktails.

Soak up the sun on the riverside terrace or enjoy relaxed dining indoors with views stretching across to Canary Wharf. A perfect summer escape with charm, flavour and history.

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Pavel

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Gordon keeps the standard. Food to die for and amazing view.

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Experience

Sunday Roast Set Menu

Experience

Set Menu

Hutong at The Shard

4.1

4.1 (753)

£41 and over

Chinese

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Situated on level 33 of The Shard, Hutong at The Shard serves the fascinating and diverse cuisines of Northern China and is based on the much-loved restaurant of the same name in Hong Kong. Hutong at The Shard’s cuisine takes its inspiration from the dishes served in the imperial palaces of what was then Peking. Based on the ‘Lu school’ cuisine of Shandong Province, the menu artfully captures the subtlety and surprises of Northern Chinese cooking. A cocktail selection inspired by ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine and stunning interior, complete with traditional Chinese red lanterns and beautiful hand-carved wood-panelled ‘Moon Gates’, offer London diners a new destination restaurant with panoramic views over London’s skyline.
We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.

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Aanand

Dined on May 24, 2025

We had a lovely time at your restaurant celebrating my birthday , service was great and food was amazing. Only thing was we requested a table with a view but unfortunately we couldn’t get one and felt a bit unattended during service but apart from that we had and amazing time . Looking forward to come back soon. And thank you for the dessert In the end for my birthday .

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