Eat The Tube: Best Restaurants Near Liverpool Street Station
Liverpool Street Station gets a bad reputation. In the public consciousness, it exists as a hotspot for financial services and, therefore, a more ‘style-over-substance’ type of restaurant. This may be true, but that’s not all there is – from Sri Lankan spots and a foodie mecca to Peruvian rooftops and omakase, there’s a wild amount of variety within a 10-minute circumference of the station. Here’s our pick of the 11 best restaurants near Liverpool Street Station.
LIMA Shoreditch
In 2012, brothers Gabriel and Jose Gonzalez opened LIMA in Fitzrovia to showcase Peru’s emerging gastronomy. Their goal was to bring the vibrant and soulful cuisine of Peru to London. Over a decade later, they have had the privilege of serving the finest Peruvian flavours at LIMA Fitzrovia & Cantina. Now, LIMA Shoreditch brings the group’s classic dishes alongside new menu creations to the Sun Street Hotel. The menu offers a modern take on traditional Peruvian cooking, with references to Nikkei cuisine and Chifa (a blend of Japanese and Chinese cooking techniques with native Peruvian produce).
The Ceviche Mixto Nikkei is a must-try a vibrant mix of fresh sea bass, octopus, sweet potato, and more. The tangy, spicy Tiger’s Milk ties it all together beautifully. Pair it with a classic Pisco Sour for a perfect combo.
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Where: 5-15 Sun St, London EC2A 2EP
Website: www.limalondon.com
Bar Douro
Visit either of Bar Douro’s two locations, London Bridge and City, to enjoy Portuguese food and wine. Both offer a cosy dining experience with menu highlights including salt cod fritters, wild mushroom rice and grilled flat iron steak with mustard sauce, octopus salad and of course a pastel de nata with cinnamon ice cream. To perfectly pair, Bar Douro has over 100 Portuguese wines on its cellar list, the largest selection in London. From established producers to up-and-coming vineyards, they demonstrate the best of Portugal’s dynamic wine scene.
Where: various locations
Website: bardouro.co.uk
Yauatcha City
Tucked into Broadgate Circle near Liverpool Street, Yauatcha City is a lovely spot for a post-work dinner, or a midweek lunch in the heart of City. Serving genuine Cantonese food, a good option to go for is the October special, where you can enjoy the supreme dim sum platter, with a selection of steamed, baked and fried dim sum alongside their classic char siu bao, perfectly paired with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Le Reserve Champagne for £98.
I had a great time at Yauatcha and was so impressed with the menu – the dumplings are some of the best in London, you just can’t help but want to dive in for more!
Andrea, Contributing Food, Culture & Lifestyle Editor
where: 1 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS
website: www.taogroup.com
Kolamba East
The second venue of one of the best Sri Lankan restaurants in London, bringing Colombo’s vibrant flavours to Shoreditch. The new spot also comes with a unique new menu showcasing a modern take on Sri Lankan home cooking.
Expect traditional hoppers, fluffy mas pan filled with slow-cooked black pork curry and pineapple jam, idli with sambar served with sweet and spicy chutneys, Jaffna lamb shank served in a rich and spicy tamarind sauce, and tangy red mullet in coconut.
where: 12 Blossom Street, Norton Folgate, Shoreditch, London
website: www.kolamba.co.uk
St. John Bread and Wine
A pioneering restaurant from renowned Chef Fergus Henderson, who sparked a resurgence in forgotten ingredients and meats like offal through his menus, and remains to this day one of the most influential restaurants in London. For a tour through London’s modern culinary history, there’s no place better. They have four restaurants in their ranks, and Bread and Wine offers the same experience as the Smithfield original.
St John remains one of the most influential restaurants in London
where: 94-96 Commercial St, London E1 6LZ
website: www.stjohnrestaurants.com
Llama Inn
Especially in the warmer months, the rooftop of Llama Inn is a must, ideally with a pisco sour. This Brooklyn hotspot made its transatlantic debut in 2023 and was an immediate hit. The vibe is a blend of New York and Peru, inspired by Chef Erik Ramirez’s background. Think stone bass ceviche, chargrilled cod with aji amarillo curry, and sudado, a seafood stew featuring hucatay and fennel.
where: 1 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH
Website: www.llamainnlondon.com
Luna Omakase
This hidden spot is the definition of a special occasion foodie experience. Tucked away inside Los Mochis London City, you’ll find Luna — sibling of Juno, which also makes this list — an exclusive, 12-seat chef’s table with great service.
The 12-course omakase set menu, led by Executive Head Chef Leonard Tanyag, celebrates the cycles of the moon. Expect impeccable sashimi, culinary storytelling, and elevated twists on classic Japanese dishes.
Where: Los Mochis London City, 9th Floor, 100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT
Website: www.luna-omakase.com
Eastway Brasserie
A culinary gem in the five-star Andaz London Liverpool Street, Eastway Brasserie is a casual dining restaurant serving classic yet distinctive brasserie plates overlooking the historic buildings on Liverpool Street. The restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience, available from breakfast through brunch, lunch, and dinner, with a touch of simplicity evident in its menus.
Speciality meats from the grill, like Dedham Vale ribeye steak and wild sea bass fillet, showcase Eastway’s signature style. In addition, high-quality crafted dishes like king prawn and crayfish linguine, pea and roasted tomato risotto and aubergine gratin provide something for everyone’s tastes. The restaurant also offers a bottomless brunch experience on Sundays, featuring a variety of breakfast and brunch dishes, accompanied by cocktails, mocktails, and prosecco.
Where: 40 Liverpool Street, The City, EC2M 7QN
Website: www.hyatt.com
Los Mochis
One of two locations in London, Los Mochis brings the vibrance of Mexican flavours and the elegance of Japanese cuisine to the table, with rooftop views to boot. You can expect each plate to be presented with the finest seasonal and sustainable ingredients from local artisans, from the giant tacos list through to small bites of guacamole, shrimp and tostaditos.
Los Mochis brings the vibrance of Mexico and the elegance of Japan
where: 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT
where: www.losmochis.co.uk
Shiro Sushi
Located in Liverpool Street, restaurant and bar Shiro is contemporary but true to the roots of Japanese cuisine, right in the heart of the City of London.
From its signature Crystal Sushi, invented by Shiro’s chefs, delicious ramen made with a 50-year-old family recipe, and being one of the few restaurants to serve edomae sushi, the menus are reflective of contemporary Japanese cuisine, true to the traditional roots.
where: 100 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS
website: shiro.co.uk
Osteria Angelina
Following its success in Dalston, the Italian & Japanese fusion restaurant opened shop near Spitalfields. With incredible flavours, carefully considered lineup and tasteful decor, dinner here is set to become one of the hottest reservations for foodies in the know. When you arrive, make sure you order the Shinkjuki Albatross cocktail, with pineapple, mezcal, cinnamon & chilli – it’s the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing, you’ll find yourself ordering another.
The must-order dishes are, without a doubt, the hamachi sashimi along with the tuna ponzu. For mains, the whelk risotto with burnt soy butter will live rent-free in your head for years to come. As for dessert? It’s all about the brulee black sesame cheesecake with milk gelato.
where: 1 Nicholls &. Clarke yard, Spitalfields, London e1 6sh
website: www.angelina.london
Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor is the standard by which every other steak in London will be judged. And rightly so. Hawksmoor’s formula – of sourcing only the very best British beef, and recruiting the best steak chefs to prepare it – is a real success. From T-bone and Chateaubriand to prime rib and porterhouse, Hawksmoor’s got it all. For sides, we love the triple-cooked chips and macaroni cheese – all to be gobbled by the bucketful.
From T-bone and Chateaubriand to prime rib and porterhouse, Hawksmoor’s got it all
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.thehawksmoor.com
Straits Kitchen
Just steps from Liverpool Street Station, Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific London blends Southeast Asian heritage with refined Western techniques. This summer, the restaurant debuts a bold new seasonal menu led by Executive Chef Adam Bateman, showcasing premium British ingredients through globally inspired dishes.
Highlights include the chilled native scallop with red curry crisp, Cornish crab pappardelle finished with laksa emulsion, green apple and caviar, and the signature Jimmy Butler pork skewer glazed in char siu with plum ketchup. For mains, the Hereford beef short rib, paired with sweet soy, stout jus and hibiscus-pickled onion, is a standout. End on a high note with a citrus set custard or an elevated ice cream sandwich.
where: 80 Houndsditch, London
website: EC3A 7AB,www.panpacific.com
Fazenda
Avid meat-eaters, this one is for you. Located in Bishopsgate, Fazenda is a culinary homage to Brazil. Their mission? “To take the essence of churrasco dining to another level.” And that they do, with a menu comprised of small plates and top-quality grilled meats, expect a culinary journey. Our top picks from the menu are the queen scallops and giant king prawns (to share), followed by the signature full churrasco carved at your table. Plus, after your meal, head downstairs to Fino bar for a digestif.
where: 100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 1GT
Website: www.fazenda.co.uk
