Diners' Choice: Modern European restaurants in London

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Utter Waffle Herne Hill

4.9

4.9 (513)

£25 and under

Modern European

Herne Hill

About the restaurant

Utter Waffle - a gem within the South London brunch scene! We opened our Herne Hill restaurant in 2021, and since have become an institution in Herne Hill's small but awesome food scene. Since our launch, we've collected a small cabinet of trophies and awards, and have even cooked our savoury waffles on Masterchef, Sunday Brunch & Saturday Kitchen!
Our busy brunch restaurant serves everything from fried chicken & waffles and our signature avo smash, to bottomless brunch & craft beers. For those with a sweet tooth - fret not as the desserts are pretty good too - (we're even the proud winners of The Best Dessert in the UK (British Street Food Awards)), so there really is something for everyone!
We pride ourselves on a super-inclusive menu and ability to cater for those with dietary requirements; We're co-owned by a coeliac, don't handle any gluten on-site, plus we boast loads of vegetarian and vegan options too! So what are you waiting for!?

Top review

Nicola

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Best waffles I’ve ever had. I went with my sister who has specific dietary requirements and the staff were so accommodating. I’ll definitely be back soon and would highly highly recommend Utter Waffle to everyone.

Utter Waffle Balham

4.9

4.9 (37)

£25 and under

Modern European

Balham

About the restaurant

Utter Waffle - a gem within the South London brunch scene! We opened our Balham restaurant in 2024, our second site after our Herne Hill baby! Since our launch, we've collected a small cabinet of trophies and awards, and have even cooked our savoury waffles on Masterchef, Sunday Brunch & Saturday Kitchen!
Our busy brunch restaurant serves everything from fried chicken & waffles and our signature avo smash, to bottomless brunch & craft beers. For those with a sweet tooth - fret not as the desserts are pretty good too - (we're even the proud winners of The Best Dessert in the UK (British Street Food Awards)), so there really is something for everyone!
We pride ourselves on a super-inclusive menu and ability to cater for those with dietary requirements; We're co-owned by a coeliac, don't handle any gluten on-site, plus we boast loads of vegetarian and vegan options too! So what are you waiting for!?

Top review

Amy

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Amazing experience as always! Beautiful and delicious food, wonderful environment!

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The French Table

4.9

4.9 (5022)

£41 and over

Modern European

Surbiton

About the restaurant

Serving contemporary French food, this much-loved independent restaurant has been going strong for over 22 years.
Before booking, please note the restaurant has both downstairs and upstairs.
The same menu options are available on both floors. There is no lift upstairs.
Re Tasting Menu Timings: At lunch you must book before 1.45pm, and at dinner before 8.45pm. Tasting menus are not available outside of these times.
If you cannot find a table, please contact the restaurant team direct as not all tables are available to book online. Please contact the restaurant with any private dining enquiries or group bookings 7+
Credit card details required. No shows or cancellations less than 2 days in advance will be subject to a charge of £25 per person.
KINDLY NOTE: We cannot guarantee a request for a specific table will be met. We will always do our best but please be understanding if it is not possible. Please call the restaurant team to discuss your request.

Top review

Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food & attentive service from the team at The French Table. The visit was for an anniversary & the team really pulled the stops out to make us feel special.

Upstairs

4.8

4.8 (470)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Clapham

About the restaurant

Almost three years on from its culinary christening, Upstairs has sparked a reputation for casual dining in its finest form. A self-contained dining space, Upstairs offers guests a selection of small plates from our daily-changing menu, all of which are cooked to order from an open island kitchen and designed to share.

As well as being available for reservations and exclusive hires, Upstairs proudly plays host to a variety of exciting events and special evenings for our guests to enjoy; from expertly-led wine masterclasses to convivial Sunday lunches.

Our aim has always been to offer our guests the opportunity to get closer to the cooking process than ever before, and with the unfaltering passion and dedication of our team, a recently (and very proudly) received Bib Gourmand Award, and the continued support of our wonderful guests, we truly see nowhere to go but up.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

Second time doing the lunch experience and food and service were incredible. High quality and a great experience. Looking forward to our next visit!

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Experience

Delicious Magazine X Adam Byatt | 17th July 2025

Experience

Sunday Lunch Club - 13th July

Experience

Sunday Lunch Club - 20th July

Medlar

4.9

4.9 (2467)

£41 and over

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Medlar is an independently owned restaurant from Chef Joe Mercer Nairne and Front of House Manager David O'Connor.The restaurant has gained many exemplary reviews over the years and have built a fine reputation for food and service.

Top review

James

Dined on Jul 2, 2025

Outstanding as ever. Brilliant food and some of the best staff in hospitality

The Locals Chelsea

4.5

4.5 (381)

£25 and under

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Located in Chelsea, The Locals is a healthy-eating inspired hangout. Our philosophy is to bring taste and health together in one meal, by using fresh products and all-natural ingredients. We crave experience in food consumption. We believe that a great meal can make you feel better, bring friends and family together and share happy moments.

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Karishma

Dined on May 24, 2025

Loved the food, ambience and the vibe of the place! Would love to go back for their pancakes!

Clarke's Restaurant London

4.9

4.9 (413)

£41 and over

Modern European

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Opened in 1984 by passionate chef Sally Clarke, this local legend on Kensington Church Street has become a firm favourite with professional critics and amateur gourmets alike. For 21 years, Sally served a four-course ‘no choice’ set dinner, but now there is a daily-changing menu that showcases her passion for high quality seasonal produce. Herbs and vegetables come from organic suppliers in South East England; buffalo mozzarella is flown in from Naples twice a week; and shellfish is sent overnight by rail from Scotland. Popular dishes include loin of Balmoral roe deer with apple and sage sauce; baked fillet of Cornish brill with datterini tomatoes and flowering thyme; dark chocolate and chestnut tart. Clarke’s is quite simply an unforgettable experience.

Top review

John

Dined 7 days ago

A perfect meal—we had the prix fixe menu—in a beautiful room with impeccable service.

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Experience

Set Lunch Menu

Clipstone

4.8

4.8 (2051)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Clipstone is a neighbourhood restaurant located on the corner of Clipstone Street in Fitzrovia.

As we are a very small restaurant, we will need your table back after 1 hour and 30 minutes, which will be ample time to enjoy what we offer.

Seating Types
We offer three different seating options: indoor, counter and outdoor.
Please be aware: When booking outdoor tables we may not have an alternative table available inside in some instances. We will of course always do our best to accommodate.

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AlviseVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great on all fronts as usual, it’s that fine, delicate and innovative balance between English and Italian cooking that makes it special.

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Experience

Afternoon drinks & nibbles on the terrace

Myrtle Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1248)

£41 and over

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

We are a modern European restaurant with an Irish influence. You can find us Just off the King's Road on Langton Street.

Our tasting menus focus on the best seasonal Irish produce celebrating traditional & contemporary recipes. We’re more than happy to accommodate dietary requirements, please do let us know when you book as well as any other notes that will help us create a memorial experience

Top review

Gary

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, with friendly and attentive service

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Experience

Lunch Tasting menu

Carlos @ B & V

4.6

4.6 (167)

£25 and under

Modern European

Winchmore Hill

About the restaurant

Carlos@b&v brings the finer side of dining and service to this unique little part of North London, on the Green in Winchmore Hill, a stone's throw from the mainline station of the same name and a short drive from Southgate on the end of the Piccadiily Line. Carlos himself is a restauranteur with flair, having built a reputation in the area over 30 years and so his experience with executing a dynamic and slick establishment brings much to be excited about. Guests will get that familiar 'welcome back' feeling even if they happen to be newcomers. The interiors are comfortably chic but inviting, with a warm ambience and the atmosphere is busy and vibrant. Live music and niche little magic entertainers are a regular occurrence. With an open alfresco feel in the summer, looking out on to the Green itself and a pavement terrace in warmer months too.
The menu is Modern European with a specials menu that changes regularly and plenty of choice on the drinks and cocktail menu.

Top review

Richard

Dined on Jul 2, 2025

We had a superb lunchtime experience there. The food was outstanding, reasonably priced and excellent service.

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