London restaurants best for... No reservations

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meatlquorw1
Marylebone

37-38 Margaret St, Marylebone, London W1G 0JF

They expanded from a pop-up, roaming outlet to become one of the biggest burger restaurants in London. Their first restaurant was in W1 and has now been replaced with this even bigger venue. There are burgers, hot dogs, lethal cocktails and - most useful - a very late licence.

10greekv2
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH

This restaurant in Soho has become a perennial Soho favourite. Expect a daily-changing menu that will concentrate on seasonality and fresh ingredients. And on top of that, a particularly good wine list too, called their "Little Black Book".

blacklocksohonew
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

24 Great Windmill St, Soho, London W1D 7LG

Blacklock's main speciality is chops - beef, pork and lamb and all at pretty good value. You'll want to go all-in with the chops dripping onto flatbread, but keep an eye out for some great steaks on the specials board. With very affordable cocktails too, a good time is guaranteed.

Hoppers Soho
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

49 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4SG

Coming from the Sethi siblings, best known for Gymkhana and more, this is inspired by roadside shacks (boutiques) of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. These shacks focus on hoppers and dosas which is what Hoppers is all about. Persist in trying to get a table at peak times, it's worth it and very affordable.

Kricket Soho
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

12 Denman St, Soho, London W1D 7HH

After beginning life in a shipping container as one of the first restaurants in Pop Brixton, Kricket has come a long way. Inspired by Indian cuisine, they offer an ever-changing menu of Indian small plates. And they feature what may be one of our favourite snacks in town, the samphire pakora dish.

Bao
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

53 Lexington St, London W1F 9AS

One of the most successful example of street food vendors going permanent, this is one of the toughest places to grab a seat at in Soho. But when you do, the steamed milk buns that are at the heart of the menu make it all worthwhile.

Barrafina Adelaide Street
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

10 Adelaide Street, London WC2N 4HZ

One thing you know you're going to get at any branch of Barrafina is great food. The counter seats might be gone minutes after service opens, but that only proves that the early bird catches the milk fed kidneys.

Bad Egg
The City

Unit 1b, City Point, 1 Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9AW

Originally created by Neil Rankin this bar/restaurant serves egg dishes every which way it can (but not desserts). Expect burgers, hash, tacos and more.

Hotbox
The City

46 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT

This popular street food spot has a permanent home with short ribs, wagyu brisket, tacos, smoked mac n' cheese and more on the menu. Plus there's another bar downstairs, 46 and Mercy, serving cocktails.

Smack Lobster Deli
Mayfair, Belgravia

26 Binney Street, London W1K 5BN

Not content with a gradual takeover of London with Burger and Lobster, Goodman restaurants have launched Smack lobster deli which will concentrate on a range of lobster rolls as well as whole prepared lobsters.

Kanada Ya Ramen
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

64 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LE

Kanada-Ya comes from Yukuhashi, Japan where it was set up by Kanada Kazuhiro in 2009 to produce a new style of ramen and it has a popular outpost in Hong Kong too. This is the first in Europe.

beggingbowl2
South London

168 Bellenden Road, Peckham, London SE15 4BW

A pioneer of regional Thai food in London, The Begging Bowl couples ingredients sourced from Bangkok with meat and fish from local suppliers. They press their own coconut cream and make their own bitters and infused spirits. The Kaffir Sour, made with their own kaffir lime-infused gin, is sublime and goes perfectly with their excellent Northern charcoal grilled sausage.

Chicken Shop
North London

79 Highgate Road, London NW5 1TL

This venture from Soho House has opened beneath the Pizza East Kentish Town and focuses solely on selling rotisserie chicken using their bespoke technique.

bubblenew
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

70 Charlotte St, London W1T 4QG

James Knappett and his wife Sandia Chang turned out to be a formidable double act when they opened a restaurant of two halves. This is the hot-dog half at the front of the restaurant, serving up gourmet hot dogs alongside grower champagnes and other sparkling wines.

Burger & Lobster
Mayfair, Belgravia

29 Clarges Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7EF

The folks behind Goodman are on a mission to offer Londoners the kind of Lobster experience you get on the east coast of America. They hope to offer the cheapest lobster in the UK, thanks to their tank which can take a tonne of lobster at a time.

Granger & Co
West London

175 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SB

The famed Aussie chef moved to London a while back and has since been looking for a place to open here. He's settled on a property in Westbourne Grove, looking to run a casual all-day dining space. Expect a similar set-up to his restaurant in Sydney, but with a stronger focus on Asian cuisine.

Ducksoup
Soho, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden

41 Dean Street, London W1D 4PY

Staffed by folk who previously worked at Hix in Clerkenwell, expect a small menu featuring the group's favourite dishes from around the world, created with seasonal British ingredients. Plus there's "bring your own vynyl" approach which lets you play your own tunes on the turntable.