20 Best Hotel Restaurants In London
London is home to an astonishing amount of luxurious hotels, most of which take their restaurants very seriously – so seriously, in fact, that they draft in some of the world’s best chefs to lead their culinary offerings. Everyone from Heston Blumenthal and Alain Ducasse to Mauro Colagreco has a restaurant inside a hotel. These aren’t just places overnight guests go for a convenient bite to eat; they are destinations all on themselves. Here are our picks for the best hotel restaurants in London.
Brasserie Angelica at The Newman
Brasserie Angelica at The Newman turns big-room hotel dining into something intimate rather than cavernous. The dining room’s classic, European-leaning style — white linens, polished cutlery and a sandwich trolley — sets a rhythm that makes a long lunch feel like an afternoon. The kitchen leans on live-fire cooking with hits like smoky king prawns with herb garlic butter and a winter endive salad that balances sharp bitterness with soft vitality. For mains, the fillet steak with bone marrow gravy and hand-cut fries is a gorgeous, simple display of European dining, and the cinnamon doughnut with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce proves that dessert can steal the show, too. It’s a Brasserie with presence: anchored in technique, and exactly the sort of all-day hotel restaurant London should be relying on.
Where: 49 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 3DZ
Website: www.brasserieangelica.com
MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford
The Stafford London restaurant, MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford, has been created in collaboration with the celebrated Michelin-starred chef. Caines’ first London residency, the restaurant offers modern European cuisine and celebrates the best of British seasonal produce. With Michael Caines at the helm, you can expect nothing less than extraordinary, with every dish embodying the essence of luxury and fine dining. From the Brixham Dover Sole to The Stafford Beef Wellington, there’s lots to look forward to. Or go for the signature tasting menu that has a little of everything, and can take you from Orkney scallop ceviche to roast pigeon.
MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford has been created in collaboration with the celebrated Michelin-starred chef.
Where: 16-18, St James’s Pl, St. James’s, London SW1A 1NJ
Website: www.thestaffordlondon.com
Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London
Welcome to Chef Mauro’s signature restaurant, a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that brings the excellence of the British terroir to the table. Tracing a path through the English countryside and its beautiful gardens, this menu reveals more than 70 varieties of vegetable and fruit, all produced in Britain with hyper-seasonality as one of the guiding lights.
This autumn, Chef Mauro will explore Britain’s autumnal landscape with a new, limited-edition Forest Menu. On the bill will be dishes like “Meadowsweet” with roasted scallop, celeriac, meadowsweet sauce, and “Blackberries” with pigeon, roasted girolles and textures of blackberry. For dessert, a “Burnet” dish will showcase the native herb with chocolate cremeux, a burnet salad ice cream and a coffee gel.
where: Raffles London at The OWO, 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Website: www.raffles/london.com
The Montagu Kitchen
The Montagu Kitchen is London’s only Mediterranean hotel grill house, celebrating the flavours and traditions of southern Europe through the art of fire. At its heart is the Josper Grill, where fresh ingredients are transformed into bold yet uncomplicated dishes. A curated wine list highlights Mediterranean wine culture, inviting guests to linger and enjoy the relaxed spirit of coastal dining.
Set within Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, The Montagu Kitchen blends laid-back elegance with a passion for honest, flavour-forward food, offering a warm and distinctive dining experience in the heart of Marylebone.
where: 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH
website: www.hyattregency.co.uk
The Twenty Two
The Twenty Two, as well as being one of the coolest hotels in London, also hosts a charming neighbourhood restaurant that introduces a Mediterranean flair to modern British cuisine. Led by Executive Chef Alan Christie, the menu embraces a minimalist approach, ensuring each dish is crafted with a focus on natural flavours and a lighter style.
The drink selection offers features classic cocktails and unique creations, all made with the finest ingredients and a commitment to conscientious practices.
where: 22 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LF
website: www.thetwentytwo.com
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
For the true pinnacle of London dining, it’s hard to look past Alain Ducasse’s eponymous three-star restaurant at The Dorchester. A new menu collection is introduced each month, dependent on seasonality, but the same French haute cuisine and London hospitality remain. Technical brilliance is paired with culinary innovation to create a menu that is always challenging and always delivering the cutting edge in modern cuisine.
For the true pinnacle of London dining, it’s hard to look past Alain Ducasse’s eponymous three-star restaurant at The Dorchester.
where: 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA
website: www.dorchestercollection.com
Home House
Nestled within the opulent surroundings of Portman Square, this all-day brasserie is a haven for those who appreciate the very best of seasonal British produce, artfully prepared to highlight the essence of each ingredient.
In true Home House fashion, the brasserie offers more than just a meal—it provides an experience steeped in history and elegance. The Georgian-style room, with its rich decor and luxurious booth-style seating, sets the stage for a vibrant yet intimate dining atmosphere.
Whether for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed dinner, the setting captures the timeless charm that defines Home House, creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels both exclusive and inviting.
where: 20 Portman Square, W1H 6LW
Website: www.homehouse.co.uk
Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar
Tucked inside the foyer of The Trafalgar St. James is a great pitstop for good food and a well-curated wine selection. The menu comprises of small plates and gourmet bites to enjoy. Must-order dishes are the boneless chicken, served in a delectable tarragon and mustard jus, along with the beef slider and short rib bao bun, both made with Trenchmore Wagyu Beef that melts in your mouth. True to its name, there are plenty of brilliant vinos to choose from, with many also available by the glass. You can’t go wrong with a glass of Nyetimber bubbles to start, followed by the smooth Joel Gott Zinfandel with your main (a brilliant recommendation from our waiter). Plus, you can opt for a cheese and wine tasting at the bar if you want more of an experience during your visit.
where: 2 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2TS
Website: www.trafalgarstjames.com
The Grill at The Dorchester
The Dorchester is less a hotel and more a London institution. And within its hallowed halls is The Grill, a restaurant that promises timeless glamour and culinary excellence, which is certainly what they deliver. Expect silver trolleys with steak tartare prepared in front of you, an extensive seafood selection and a few, very special steak options, including tomahawk and Wagyu. The desert range offers some contrasting old school classics like banana split and Alaskan flambé, but we recommend the apple tarte Tatin and decadent chocolate mousse. From the bar, we enjoy the “One sip martini”, which is thankfully more than one sip as it’s delicious and served with an orange twist.
where: 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA
website: www.Thegrill.com
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St Martin’s Lane
If you’re after a taste of Covent Garden, look no further than The Restaurant at St Martins Lane. The lunch and dinner a la carte is deliciously French-inspired with bites such as slow-cooked lamb breast, pan-seared sea bass, smoked trout or prawn mille-feuille.
Pair these with their extensive selection of delectable cocktails and fine wine,s and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a day out in London’s West End.
The lunch and dinner Al A Carte is deliciously French-inspired
WHERE: 45 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4HX
WEBSITE: www.book.ennismore.com
The Ritz
A place that needs no introduction, The Ritz has essentially become shorthand in London for upscale dining. First opening in 1906, it quickly became known as London’s most prestigious hotel and has played host to everyone from Anna Pavlova to Charles de Gaulle – most icons of the 20th Century, in fact.
The restaurant offers a Michelin-star menu in its iconic dining room from Chef John Williams, focusing on the very best British ingredients and always seasonal.
where: 150 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9BR
website: www.theritz.com
La Trattoria
For the most authentic homemade Italian cuisine in South Kensington, try La Trattoria at The Pelham Hotel. Ideally situated opposite South Kensington tube station, the cosy restaurant, reminiscent of a traditional Italian diner, offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Sample their starters, from burrata with juicy tomatoes and roasted prawns with fragrant focaccia, followed by indulging in their latest pasta shakerata menu, where you can choose your pasta, sauce and toppings to build your perfect dish.
For the most authentic homemade Italian cuisine in South Kensington, try La Trattoria
where: 15 Cromwell Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2LA
website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
ABC Kitchens
Abc Kitchens sees French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten bring his celebrated New York dining concept to London, with his three restaurants Abc Kitchen, AbcV and Abc Cocina all sitting under the same roof at the Emory Hotel.
Though the three restaurants showcase different culinary offerings (farm-to-table fare, plant-based, and Latin-inspired, respectively), they share the same philosophy: a passionate commitment to fresh, organic, sustainable, and ethically sourced local produce. Vongerichten’s cuisine abandons the traditional use of meat stocks and creams and instead features the intense flavours and textures from vegetable juices, fruit essences, light broths, and herbal vinaigrettes.
where: Old Barrack Yard, London SW1X 7NP
website: www.the-emory.co.uk
Sanderson
The Restaurant at Sanderson presents its a la carte menu, a vibrant array of flavours that are perfectly curated with all of the best seasonal ingredients. Indulge in roasted padron peppers, a fresh octopus salad, or an appetising monkfish tail. To finish off with something sweet, you may enjoy the black forest gateau, a chocolatey dessert with a tangy twist from the fresh berries.
Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to deliver a culinary experience like no other. The restaurant in Fitzrovia is the perfect place to satisfy your hunger from dawn to dusk.
Where: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
Website: www.book.ennismore.com
Booking Office 1869
From 30-day dry-aged ribeye to cacio e pepe tortelloni, Booking Office 1869 serves sophisticated yet approachable dishes perfect for sharing. Their menu also includes indulgent starters, dishes for the table, and desserts, paired with signature cocktails like the Humility (vodka, hibiscus, lemon syrup, sparkling wine) or Chastity (gin, blackberry ferment, Campari).
where: St. Pancras London, Euston Road,
London, NW1 2AR
website: www.booking-office.co.uk
The Megaro
Behind its now iconic multicoloured, mural splattered façade, The Megaro – and its incredible F&B offering – embraces the changing face of the capital and combines all the things that make life fun. At the heart of this enchanting destination bursting with individuality is an equally individual food and drink offering, including Spagnoletti and an underground apothecary bar, Hokus Pokus. Spagnoletti underwent a metamorphosis in spring 2024 under the auspices of The Megaro’s new Chef Patron, double Michelin star-winning chef Adam Simmonds.
The Megaro’s flagship restaurant will reopen later this year under the command of brilliant Chef Patron Adam Simmonds, who has already cast his spell over Spagnoletti’s menu. The ideal spot for private events of all kinds, guests can hire an entire floor or restaurant, together with a myriad of other spaces, including a panoramic roof terrace, state-of-the-art meeting rooms or discrete private dining areas.
WHERE: 1 Belgrove St, London WC1H 8AB
WEBSITE: www.themegaro.co.uk
TH@51
The restaurant at TH@51 draws inspiration from cuisines and flavours around the world, exploring the unexplored and imagining the unimagined to create a food and drink experience that excites all senses.
The hearty meals are meant to be shared and are prepared with the utmost respect for their ingredients, celebrating nature’s seasonality and handpicking the freshest, highest-quality natural produce.
Address: 51 BUCKINGHAM GATE, ST JAME’S, SW1E 6AF
Website: www.th51.co.uk
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 provides a relaxed dining experience from breakfast to brunch, lunch and dinner, with a taste of simplicity running through 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, packed full of a variety of breakfast and brunch dishes, with cocktails, mocktails and prosecco.
Where: 40 Liverpool Street, The City, EC2M 7QN
Website: www.hyatt.com
Sloane Place
Sloane Place Restaurant serves up a European-Javanese menu with a range of signature dishes, including a lobster and prawn burger, Rose County beef tataki and bao buns. The Sloane Place mixologists have also created a mouth-watering cocktail list to match the exciting fusion dishes on the menu.
Sloane Place Restaurant serves up a European-Javanese menu with a range of signature dishes
WHERE: Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea, SW1W 8BP
WEBSITE: www.sloaneplace.com
