Matt Edmondson's top ten London restaurants for dinner with friends

4.3 (8011)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Canary Wharf

I love this place. It does Big American style food in a big way. It’s speciality is barbecue food, but I reckon they’ve got the best buttermilk fried chicken in London. It’s a great space for a group get together- big tables, really relaxed and noisy in a good way.

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Gabriel

Dined on May 4, 2025

Really enjoyed my daughters birthday, great ambiance and great food, quiet pricey but overall good sized portions. Felt the waiters could have been more attentive but it was a lovely experience.

I love this place. It does Big American style food in a big way. It’s speciality is barbecue food, but I reckon they’ve got the best buttermilk fried chicken in London. It’s a great space for a group get together- big tables, really relaxed and noisy in a good way.

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Gabriel

Dined on May 4, 2025

Really enjoyed my daughters birthday, great ambiance and great food, quiet pricey but overall good sized portions. Felt the waiters could have been more attentive but it was a lovely experience.

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Ned’s Sunday Feast London

4.4 (1113)

£41 and over

British

Bank

If you fancy something a bit more grand, try Ned's Feast. The best thing by far is The Feast which takes place on a Sunday. Imagine the best roast dinner you’ve ever had, and then make it ALL YOU CAN EAT. You won’t believe how much amazing food there is on offer, and you can set yourself the challenge of cramming in as much as you can. The deserts alone are worth going for.

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Lana

Dined 2 days ago

Wow what a lovely experience, the food and service were exceptional defo a must try at least once

If you fancy something a bit more grand, try Ned's Feast. The best thing by far is The Feast which takes place on a Sunday. Imagine the best roast dinner you’ve ever had, and then make it ALL YOU CAN EAT. You won’t believe how much amazing food there is on offer, and you can set yourself the challenge of cramming in as much as you can. The deserts alone are worth going for.

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Lana

Dined 2 days ago

Wow what a lovely experience, the food and service were exceptional defo a must try at least once

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4.6 (3943)

£26 to £40

European

St. James's

This is my favourite restaurant in London. It’s my go to date night, and has the best desserts going. The building is incredible, very Art Deco and I would go for the mini-baguettes alone. It feels a bit posh, but is incredibly accessible and the menu has something for everyone.

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Jonathan

Dined 7 days ago

We booked via OpenTable as it was the most convenient platform . The Wolseley we found to be wonderful . The decor is very opulent and grand,it suits the building very well. Our food and drinks were lovely . We booked for lunch and it’s their busier time I found the noise level to be moderately high as I am sensitive to background noise. This in no way will stop us returning as soon as possible.

This is my favourite restaurant in London. It’s my go to date night, and has the best desserts going. The building is incredible, very Art Deco and I would go for the mini-baguettes alone. It feels a bit posh, but is incredibly accessible and the menu has something for everyone.

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Jonathan

Dined 7 days ago

We booked via OpenTable as it was the most convenient platform . The Wolseley we found to be wonderful . The decor is very opulent and grand,it suits the building very well. Our food and drinks were lovely . We booked for lunch and it’s their busier time I found the noise level to be moderately high as I am sensitive to background noise. This in no way will stop us returning as soon as possible.

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Experience

Prix Fixe Menu

Café Boheme

4.3 (1649)

£25 and under

French

Soho

This is a perfect spot for a bit of dinner before a trip into Soho. It’s just around the corner from the Soho Theatre, which is one of the best comedy venues in the city. There are great outside tables right on Old Compton Street which makes it ideal for a sunny evening of people watching.

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Ruth

Dined on May 5, 2025

Fantastic staff who were respectful and discreet. Really tasty food and a good 'vibey' atmosphere on a bank holiday Monday afternoon.

This is a perfect spot for a bit of dinner before a trip into Soho. It’s just around the corner from the Soho Theatre, which is one of the best comedy venues in the city. There are great outside tables right on Old Compton Street which makes it ideal for a sunny evening of people watching.

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Ruth

Dined on May 5, 2025

Fantastic staff who were respectful and discreet. Really tasty food and a good 'vibey' atmosphere on a bank holiday Monday afternoon.

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4.6 (6990)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

London Bridge

Have you ever had a meal that you think about every few months? Where you’re transported back to the moment the fork entered your mouth and you experienced pure perfection? I have that with Hawksmoor. The steak here is the best steak you may ever have. I don’t know what they’re doing to it, or how they’re doing it, but I think about it way too much.

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Martin

Dined on May 5, 2025

To describe it one word is enough: excellent! Thank you for the great experience.

Have you ever had a meal that you think about every few months? Where you’re transported back to the moment the fork entered your mouth and you experienced pure perfection? I have that with Hawksmoor. The steak here is the best steak you may ever have. I don’t know what they’re doing to it, or how they’re doing it, but I think about it way too much.

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Martin

Dined on May 5, 2025

To describe it one word is enough: excellent! Thank you for the great experience.

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4.4 (399)

£26 to £40

Indian

Crofton Park

This is the best Indian restaurant in London I reckon. It’s a bit of a trek down South East way, but worth it. They can take large bookings, so I try and go here for big group get togethers. It’s also not far from The Rivoli Ballroom which is always an amazing night out.

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MichaelF

Dined on Feb 25, 2023

Excellent food in a nice restaurant with attentive staff, good value

This is the best Indian restaurant in London I reckon. It’s a bit of a trek down South East way, but worth it. They can take large bookings, so I try and go here for big group get togethers. It’s also not far from The Rivoli Ballroom which is always an amazing night out.

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MichaelF

Dined on Feb 25, 2023

Excellent food in a nice restaurant with attentive staff, good value