Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in London

Chic and glamorous, Artesian at The Langham sports stunning interiors that combine Asian influences with modern touches. The bar's celebrated designer, David Collins, has settled for nothing less than luxurious. One look at the cocktail menu, and you'll understand why the bar is consistently ranked among the best bars in the world, year after year. Choose from an extensive menu of classics as well as some delightfully original creations. When it comes to drinks, no detail is spared, including ice which is made using a special process to complement your drink. Less than perfect is not an option here.

Hakkasan is an excellent Chinese Cantonese restaurant in the center of London. It provides a wide ranging dim sum menu for lunchtime and an impressive menu for evening meals including seafood and vegetarian options. There is a good wine list, but the most popular drinks here are the cocktails. An upscale restaurant, diners here dress to impress. The restaurant is in the basement and includes a cocktail bar, central restaurant, and some smaller rooms.

Unassumingly located on a not so lively street of Fulham’s popular neighborhood, the Harwood Arms is a stylish gastropub serving delicious drinks and classic British cuisine. It is the only pub to be awarded a Michelin star in 2014. Offering a casual ambiance to spend some lazy afternoons, the pub is known to serve game meats (a wild animal hunted for food). Patrons can expect some exquisite roast dishes of catfish, deer, crayfish, and ducks. Patrons can choose from a three or two-course meal, pairing it with a lovely wine. Enjoy your lunch, breakfast, or quick grub options at The Harwood Arms!

Specializing in South African, European and New World cuisine, Vivat Bacchus has been making the headlines ever since its inception. The stylish wine bar and fine food restaurant has been featured in newspapers and on daytime television in the UK as well as the world over. The menu changes on a regular basis, and the modern dishes are complemented by an extensive cellar of fine wines. Expert advice is offered by the professional wait staff to ensure you get the right combination. On Saturdays, some of the world's finest Jazz musicians provide lively entertainment.

This upscale Mayfair brasserie has a stylish ambiance and is a great eatery frequented by both locals and visitors alike. The split-level restaurant is airy and rather posh, while the basement bar comes straight out of a Graham Greene novel. The restaurant specializes in seafood and meat dishes and also has an oyster and champagne bar. In warmer weather, it is the perfect place to enjoy fresh oysters here or munch on a salad. Menu items include the Seared Sea Bass, Bannockburn Rib Steak, Fillet of John Dory and more. Though ties are not required, diners are expected to be smartly dressed.