The 12 Best London Restaurants, According To Our Cover Stars
Last year, we kicked off The Handbook’s digital cover series, where we interviewed some of the UK’s most exciting rising stars, from actors like Banita Sandhu, who you might recognise from Bridgerton, to entrepreneurs like Alex Watson and chefs changing the game, like Adam Handling. We asked all of them their favourite London restaurants, and we got some pretty fabulous answers – so if you’re looking for a London spot to visit next, here’s some inspiration:
1. Ottolenghi – Nadia Parkes
I’m obsessed with the veggie side dishes at Ottolenghi – even though I’m not veggie.
where: across london
website: www.ottolenghi.co.uk
2. Gymkhana – Banita Sandhu
If I’m dressing up, I love Gymkhana because I just love Indian food, so I’m sold.
where: 42 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JH
website: www.gymkhanarestaurants.com
3. Akatuki – Lyric Mariah Heard
They have the best wagyu I’ve eaten in my entire life.
where: covent garden & muswell hill
website: www.akatuki.co.uk
4. Restaurant Sune – Anna Søgaard
Delicious food, excellent service and a brilliant wine list.
where: 129A Pritchard’s Rd, London, E2 9AP
website: www.sune.restaurant
5. Hide Restaurant – Tamsin Wong
For a special occasion, Hide is my absolute favourite.
where: 85 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NB
website: www.hide.co.uk
6. Dorian – Adam Handling
Dorian in Notting Hill has to be one of my absolute favourites.
where: 105-107 Talbot Rd, W11 2AT
website: www.dorianrestaurant.com
7. The Wolseley – Sindhu Vee
My favourite restaurant is The Wolseley because you can go from very early in the morning to very late at night, and it’s consistently good.
where: 160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
website: www.thewolseley.com
8. Luca – Alex Watson
The vibe is really cool and the food is amazing.
where: 88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH
website: www.luca.restaurant
9. Bardot St James – Abigail Thorn
It’s quite spenny but it’s really, really nice – I had an excellent date here.
where: 4 Suffolk Pl, London SW1Y 4HX
website: www.bardostjames.coM
10. Kima – Judy Joo
I always go back to Kima, it’s my favourite Greek restaurant – it’s fin-to-tail eating, and they’ve got the best taramasalata in London.
where: 57 Paddington St, London W1U 4HZ
website: www.kimarestaurant.com
11. Quo Vadis – Ruth Crilly
I’ve had the most amazing food there two times in a row.
where: 26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL
website: www.quovadissoho.co.uk
12. Yeni – Eliza Batten
When I’m in Soho, my favourite restaurant would be Yeni – delicious Turkish food.
where: 55 Beak St, Carnaby, London W1F 9SH
website: www.yeni.london
