Diners' Choice: Contemporary British restaurants in London

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary British cuisine in London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Little Mercies

4.9

4.9 (33)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Crouch End

About the restaurant

Little Mercies is a multi award wining local neighbourhood restaurant and bar, serving delicious cocktails and playful seasonal small plates.

Winner most sustainable bar for 3 years

Moro Margarita - Distilled House Preserved Blood Orange, Volcán Blanco Tequila, Blood Orange Salt
"Snickers" Old Fashioned - Peanut Butter, Cacao Nib, Salted Chocolate, Evan Williams Bourbon

Top review

Caroline

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Amazing cocktails and delicious tapas to share. Witty, but at the same time professional and friendly bar team, they were attentive and helpful. A little gem in Crouch End.

Stem and Stem - Restaurant and Florist

4.8

4.8 (61)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

St Paul's

About the restaurant

Michelin-trained chef Edward Boarland along with business partner Dee Reid have launched a new concept restaurant, wine bar and florist at 12 Bow Lane in London, called Stem and Stem.

The concept of Stem + Stem champions British produce, both in the kitchen and the
florist, where possible sourcing as many local ingredients and products from South
East Farmers who advocate sustainability so they can bring the best product to the
table for their guests.

Guests should expect a dynamic menu at Stem + Stem, which changes more than
seasonally. Ed often seeks inspiration from everyday life transporting this straight to
the kitchen with new menu additions every few weeks.

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Demetris

Dined on Mar 24, 2025

Truly delicious food, beautifully presented, at a very reasonable price - would highly recommend! Service was excellent, too.

The Lanesborough Grill

4.8

4.8 (924)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Knightsbridge

About the restaurant

The Lanesborough Grill is home to Executive Chef Shay Cooper’s modern and innovative British cookery, with a focus on seasonal produce from around the country. Signature dishes include Coronation Crab Salad, Dover Sole and Beef Wellington presented table side to share.

A richly decorated dining room, naturally illuminated during the day by a domed glass roof while seductively aglow under softly lit chandeliers in the evening, this grand Regency restaurant offers a truly memorable fine dining experience. On Thursdays, enjoy live entertainment from a jazz trio, whilst on Sundays one of the best Sunday Roast Lunches in London can be found here. An exhibition of modern art by British based artists adorning the walls adds to the ambience.

The Lanesborough Grill is located with the five star Lanesborough hotel located at Hyde Park Corner where Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Mayfair meet.

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Mary Jane

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Booked this last minute and wasn't sure what to expect. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I was dining alone, and the whole team made me Feel so welcome. The 3 course menu was delicious and I had the wine pairing and cheese selection. Every single element of the meal: food, execution, wine, ambiance, service - was faultless. I would definitely recommend and I will return.

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Experience

Sunday Lunch

Half Cup Bartholomew Close

4.7

4.7 (34)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Close to the beautiful St. Paul's Cathedral, our mission is for all to experience brunch the way we love: homemade, tasty and pretty! From the decadent Oreo French Toast, to the Fried Chicken & Waffle to the classic with a twist Hash Benedict we've got it all for the best casual brunch experience.

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Terry-King

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Great service great food usual place on weekend after gym

Smoke & Salt

4.7

4.7 (94)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Tooting

About the restaurant

We love the simplicity of seasonal and local ingredients. Modern dining and ancient techniques such as smoking, curing and preserving are at the heart of our restaurant. These aspects motivate us as well as bringing in other global flavours, ingredients, and cuisines. In this way, we try to reflect the diversity and multiculturality of South London and the UK through our food. We are a Catey and Time Out Love London award-winning restaurant with mentions in the Good Food Guide and the esteemed Michelin Guide.

We are pleased to offer one of the cheapest tasting menu experiences in London too - so don't hesitate to book us for your next special occasion.

Guests will be offered our five OR seven course sharing menus only with options available for dietary requirements only.

If no tables are available do give us a call on 07421327556, we may have something extra available!

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Jnnifer

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

My first time celebrating a friend’s birthday at this tucked away gem. Remi (owner and chef) clearly has a real passion for creating delicious, seasonal food and interacting with guests. Service and drinks were also fab - would 💯 recommend this place for a special occasion. Will be back - with TTD Madagascan vanilla for the martinis 😉 Please support this lovely local restaurant - you won’t regret it!

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Experience

Wednesday Burger Night - APRIL

Experience

Natural Wine Dinner.

The Ivy Cafe Blackheath

4.7

4.7 (4946)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Blackheath

About the restaurant

Relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining in the heart of Blackheath. The restaurant serves all-encompassing, contemporary British menu.

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NicolaVIP

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

The service and food was amazing as always. Also the steak tartare is back as a appetiser. 😋

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4.7

4.7 (8276)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gallery, a vibrant space at the heart of The Savoy, where luxury dining meets relaxed elegance. Here, guests can experience a seamless blend of our iconic heritage with a contemporary touch, all while enjoying impeccable service in a warm and inviting setting. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely breakfast, an indulgent afternoon tea, or an intimate dinner, every visit to Gallery is an occasion to remember.

Our talented culinary team has crafted an innovative menu that puts a modern twist on classic British dishes. Using the finest seasonal ingredients, we celebrate the best of British flavours, keeping it both nostalgic yet exciting.

Our delectable lunch offering is available between 12:30pm and 5:30pm on a walk in basis

Dress code: smart casual.

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julie

Dined 2 days ago

It was an amazing experience. All of the wait staff was extremely attentive and the food and tea selection was top notch. Throughly enjoyed everything.

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4.7

4.7 (486)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Belgravia

About the restaurant

With gorgeous rustic interiors and a stunning country garden, The Buttery has become a local institution in the heart of Belgravia perfect for breakfast, brunch, or just a slice of cake and a cup of tea. Featured in CN Traveller as one of London's top brunch spots, The Buttery is unique, fun and intimate. Our menus combine creative seasonal dishes with traditional favourites, using the very best of British ingredients.

Our food is unpretentious, fresh and beautifully served with super-friendly service. Our drinks hit the spot too, with the finest London-roasted coffee from The Gentlemen Baristas, classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list featuring produce from some of the pre-eminent British vineyards.

The summer months in particular is when The Buttery comes into its own with our stunning walled garden perfect for laid back al fresco dining. We look forward to welcoming you soon with attentive service and a big smile.

No dogs allowed inside!

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Katherine

Dined 7 days ago

We went for breakfast at The Buttery and it was amazing. The staff were lovely and friendly and the ambience was great. We chose to sit inside but the garden area looked great. All the food we ate was delicious, in particular the Nutella French toast. We’ll definitely be returning the next time we’re in London.

Roe

4.8

4.8 (64)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

Roe is a modern and spacious restaurant in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind the critically-acclaimed sister restaurant Fallow St James’s and FOWL.

The extensive a la carte menu is divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes showcase underused and underappreciated produce. Rare breed meats and carefully sourced fish from the British Isles are central to the menu, as well as regenerative crops like Wildfarmed native grain.

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KatieVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Lovely evening at Roe as always! Service was brilliant & food so delicious!

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Ivy Cafe - Marylebone

4.4

4.4 (5880)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Marylebone

About the restaurant

All-day cafe-style dining from The Ivy with a casual air & Modern European menu of familiar dishes.

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Robert

Dined 6 days ago

Really enjoyed our dining experience The food was good, service attentive but not intrusive and the atmosphere was delightful. Our guests from abroad were happy with our choice of restaurant.

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Popular dish

The Ivy Classic Crispy Duck Salad

Popular dish

The Ivy Classic Shepherds Pie

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Traditional Fish and Chips

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