Restaurants
Carousel London – Located in Marylebone, it’s a revolving creative hub with an ever-changing line up of international guest chef collaborations, workshops, exhibitions, and award-winning events.
Dishoom – Enjoy nouveau Indian cuisine in a beautiful ambiance. Locations in Kensington, Shoreditch, King’s Cross, Carnaby, Covent Garden, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham.
Gymkhana – Serves classic and contemporary Indian cuisine and has held a Michelin star since 2014.
Hoppers – Indulge in Sri Lankan and South Indian inspired dishes. Locations include Soho, Marylebone, and King’s Cross.
Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte – A French bistro with a simple set menu of salad and streak frites that’s accompanied by a special sauce. Make sure to save some room for their divine desserts! Locations in London City, Marylebone, and Soho.
Padella – A pasta bar serving fresh, hand rolled pasta with delicious sauces and fillings. Locations in Borough Market and Shoreditch.
Petersham Nursuries – Located in Richmond (south west London), it’s a tranquil garden oasis featuring a sophisticated café, teahouse, lifestyle and homewares shop. It’s paradise for plant lovers and foodies! If you can’t make it out there, be sure sure to check out their at home meal boxes with Restokit. They can be delivered to doorsteps up and down the country.
Rice Error by BAO – Specializes in Takeaway rice boxes with award winning Chi Shang Rice from Taiwan. Locations in Borough, Soho, Kings Cross and Hackney.
SUSHISAMBA – Serves Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian cuisine in a vibrant and fun environment. Their restaurant at Heron Tower located on the 38th and 39th floors features the highest outdoor dining terraces in Europe, offering unparalleled, 360 degree views of the City. There’s also a location at Covent Garden.
St John – Serves haute British cuisine and specializes in nose to tail. A must-have item to order is the Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad. St John has three restaurants, a bakery, a winery and a wine company. Click here to read full review.
The Wolseley – An all-day café-restaurant located in Mayfair, on London’s iconic Piccadilly.
Yauatcha – A Chinese dim sum teahouse with locations in Soho and Yauatcha City.
Bakeries
Lily Vanilli – Baker and Bespoke Cake Designer making Marie Antoinette inspired confections that are almost too pretty to eat!
High Tea
Adam Handling at The Cadogan – Afternoon Tea features intricate and memorable offerings that are freshly prepared each day, served with a selection of the finest luxury teas and Champagne.
Cocktail Bars
Artesian – Sophisticated cocktail bar serving classic and innovative drinks.
Mr. Fogg’s House of Botanicals – A Gin Palace serving beautifully presented botanical-infused libations.
Scarfes Bar – An elegant jazz bar tucked inside the Rosewood London. It’s named after the cartoonist and illustrator, Gerald Scarfe, whose artwork lines the walls.
Food Markets
Borough Market – Food hall featuring gourmet bites from around the globe and fresh produce.
Fortnum & Mason – A world-class food hall filled with exquisite tea, wine, and food.
Harrods – A historic food hall that makes one feel like a kid in a candy store. There’s a wide range of exotic produce and culinary delights.
Prezzemolo & Vitale – Offers an incredible selection of high quality food, fruits, and vegetables from Sicily. Their deli products and wines are shipped every week from Italy. Locations in Notting Hill and Borough Market.
Selfridges Foodhall – Offers a sheer range of delicacies and delights. I especially love its freshly made pasta!
Wine & Spirits
Berry Bros. & Rudd – Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Berry Bros. & Rudd holds two Royal Warrants granted by H.M. The Queen in 1952 and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in 1998.
Museums
The British Museum is spectacular! It houses the Rosetta Stone as well as incredible artifacts from the last 2 million years of human history and culture.
Hotels
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel – An indulgent city escape located on stylish Sloane Street in the heart of Chelsea.
The Landmark London – Centrally located in Marylebone, this iconic and historic hotel offers sumptuous accommodations and world-class service.