Eat The Tube: The Best Restaurants Near Knightsbridge Station
Knightsbridge – the home of Harrods, Exhibition Road, and a host of great restaurants – is the next spot on our culinary journey around the London tube. One of the most affluent areas in London, this is where you go for a special occasion, rather than hunting for a great underground ramen spot. Think Michelin-star dining from celebrity chefs, white tablecloths in converted Victorian homes, and fresh sashimi sharing.
Read on for our picks for the best restaurants a dice roll away from Knightsbridge Tube Station. Scroll down to see these spots mapped out.
Amélie
Amélie in Belgravia brings a slice of Provençal-inspired dining to Motcomb Street with a menu that balances Mediterranean influence and modern French technique. The menu is rooted in seasonal ingredients and familiar formats, moving from starters like burrata or a barbecued corn salad to mains such as grilled salmon with sorrel sauce and classic ribeye with frites. Chocolate mousse remains a fixture of the dessert selection, and the restaurant’s lightly elegant interiors make it perfect for a midday lunch or a relaxed dinner out.
where: Ground Floor & First Floor, Pantechnicon, 19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB
website: www.amelie-restaurants.com
Ognisko
On Exhibition Road in the stunning Victorian home of Ognisko Polskie, Ognisko might just be a contender for the best restaurant in London. Celebrating the cuisine of Eastern and Central Europe, think pork schnitzel, Polish sausage, pierogis, and smoked eel on pumpernickel.
Also a must try are their house-infused flavoured vodkas, best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking communal gardens.
where: 55 Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2PG
website: ogniskorestaurant.co.uk
Clap
Having just made its London debut, Clap in the heart of Knightsbridge offers a one-of-a-kind Japanese sensory dining experience. The destination transformed a refurbished tube station into a sprawling, three-level culinary destination, featuring an exclusive rooftop bar and lounge on the seventh floor with 360 panoramic views of central London.
Menu highlights include Hokkaido scallops, roasted tamara king crab leg, vibrant ceviche, tataki, and tiradito. For the main course (Meinkōsu), try sea bass amapeño, and pistachio-crusted baby chicken with yuzu and daikon. Clap is also home to an authentic Omakase offering, allowing all guests the chance to leave it up to the chefs to curate the ultimate bespoke dining experience.
where: Sixth and seventh Floor, 12-14 Basil Street, London SW3 1AJ
website: claprestaurant.com
Dinner by Heston
One of London’s premiere dining destinations, Heston Blumenthal is something of an institution.
Should you choose, you can also have your own individual and completely tailored Dinner Experience in the private dining room, inspired by the 16th century Tudor architectural style, which seats up to 12 guests around an oval sapele and rosewood table with large, comfortable chairs sumptuously covered in rich, red velvet. Or, take a front-row seat at the exclusive Chef’s Table for a behind-the-scenes dining experience.
where: 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
website: dinnerbyheston.co.uk
The Milestone Hotel
At the Milestone you can enjoy delicious modern British cuisine from Executive Chef Daniel Putz from a number of their dining options. Chenestons, their in-house restaurant, showcases delightful British fare and local produce, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For an even more intimate affair, try their private dining at The Oratory, situated in a preserved room that was once the mansion house’s original chapel.
where: 1-3 Kensington Ct, London W8 5DL
website: milestonehotel.com
Zuma
A Knightsbridge stalwart, Zuma has been serving some of the finest Japanese food in London for over 15 years. Boosted by its very own sake Somellier, it specialises in a traditional izakaya sharing concept.
Choose from signature dishes like marinated black cod, miso-marinated baby chicken, or grilled Chilean sea bass with a green chilli and ginger dressing. Of course, their sashimi and nigiri selection is also not to be missed.
where: 5 Raphael St, London SW7 1DL
website: zumarestaurant.com
Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay has roughly 500 business ventures spinning at any given time, but perhaps his most special is Pétrus (outside of eating fake caviar in Kitchen Nightmares).
As one would expect from a restaurant named after one of the world’s finest wines, the wine list is the star here. It was the first restaurant in Europe to offer Chateau Pètrus by the glass and offers an expansive list from France’s top vineyards.
WHERE: 1 KINNERTON ST, LONDON SW1X 8EA
WEBSITE: GORDONRAMSEYRESTAURANTS.COM
Azzurra
Aqua Restaurant Group’s newest member, Azzurra takes inspiration from the cuisine of coastal Italy, bringing a slice of la dolce vita to West London. The à la carte menu offers an amazing selection of British fish and seafood, from Catch of the Day to salt-baked Dover sole and swordfish Milanese. This is your next Italian go-to.
where: 127 – 128 Sloane St, London SW1X 9AS
website: azzurrarestaurant.co.uk
The Franklin Restaurant
The Franklin Restaurant is the domain of Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo, serving modern Piedmont cuisine. Guests can enjoy an elegant dining experience, a combination of simplicity, sophistication, and quality seasonal ingredients.
There is seating for just 30 diners, in an intimate space with a view of the private Egerton Gardens. Culinary highlights include the five-course tasting menu with unique dishes crafted by the chef, each one a mystery until the last bite.
where: 24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB
website: collezione.starhotels.com
Egerton House
The local Knightsbridge area is a five-star gourmet’s paradise, and Egerton House more than earns its place. Discover a carefully curated menu of comforting dishes and signature classics in their beautiful drawing room, from exceptional breakfasts to indulgent afternoon tea, or sip on one of London’s best martinis at the bar.
where: 17-19 Egerton Terrace, London SW3 2BX
website: egertonhousehotel.com
