Restaurants in London
35 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in London shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered London's dining scene down to 35 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 4 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Deptford is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, The Broadway Café is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 35 restaurants spots in London — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
The Broadway Café
Klose and Soan
Eat Vietnam Bar B Grill 2
Balboa - Colombian pacific Food
The Communist
Harlan's
Chai Wrap
Gobsmack'd - Deptford
Likkle 'd'
M and D Japanese Deptford
Viet Rest
Caribbean Vibes
Zula Grill
Carbobar
Luk Bros
HERA
INIS
UNLOCK
La Mela Mediterranean Cuisine in Hackney
Slice Club - NY Pizza & Bar
Lucia's
Silo London
Scoffs Grill
Elliot’s - Hackney
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Mio Restaurant & Bar
The English Grill
Chez Antoinette Victoria
Sapori
The Northall
The Goring Dining Room
The Orchard Room
Bbar
The Game Bird
The Curry Room
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in London?
Polomaps has curated 35 restaurants spots in London, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include The Broadway Café, Caribbean Vibes, Zula Grill. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in London have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in London include Deptford, Hackney Wick, Westminster, Peckham. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in London?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in London or anywhere else.
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