London's food delivery scene improved in leaps and bounds. Here are the restaurants delivering the most impressive meals right now. All are either delivered complete or just need a little finishing off before you put them on the table pretending you rustled up dinner yourself.
The Ambassador General Store
This delivery store is a "best of" experience, bringing together dishes from Gymkhana, Trishna and Brigadiers. There's a selection of ready to cook family feast experiences and finish-at-home signature dishes. To go with all that, the Daru Shop meets all drinks needs with collaboration beers and wines, as well as ready to drink cocktails, spirits and more. Also, it's worth looking at Cash & Kari - the sister store that looks after Hoppers.
Follow them on Instagram: @ambassadorgeneralstore
Delivery Range: Nationwide
How to order: On their website
BAO/ Rice Error
BAO has a twofold operation going from a delivery perspective. The started with a brand new delivery-only restaurant Rice Error which concentrates on Rice boxes (which are better for delivery) and they also have regular collaborations with guest chefs. They're also delivering their unmatched bao buns in kits nationwide.
Follow them on Instagram: @bao_london
Delivery Range: Nationwide (BAO), London delivery (Rice Error)
How to order: On their website
Bocca di Lupo
Bocca di Lupo is a Soho mainstay Italian restaurant and consistently rated as one of the best in the area. They've introduced a monthly-changing menu, each with three new meals, delivered across London. Those meals are a combination of antipasti, mains and pasta. Dishes at the time of writing included Mozzarella in Carozza, Spaghetti alle vongole and Burnt ricotta pie. Vegetarian versions are also available.
Follow them on Instagram: @bocca_di_lupo
Delivery Range: Nationwide
How to order: On their website
Blacklock
Blacklock, best known for its outstanding chops, is now delivering in two forms. First up is the nationwide Blacklock at Home, delivering chops and Sunday lunches all over the country that you finish off yourselves. They're also now delivering all over London with a special delivery menu on Deliveroo - so you've no excuse not to get the chops in.
Follow them on Instagram: @blacklockchops
Delivery Range: Nationwide & London
How to order: On their website and on Deliveroo
The Clove Club
This restaurant is the UK's highest on the World's 50 best list and they deliver a meal that lives up to that promise. The menu changes monthly with previous dishes including raw Orkney scallops with hazelnut, Perigord Truffle and clementine and much more. There's a matched wine selection available too. Read our Test Drive
Follow them on Instagram: @thecloveclub.
Delivery Range: Nationwide delivery
How to order: On their website
Comfort & Joy by Jikoni
Ravinder Bhogal's Jikoni has garnered much praise and the same can be said for the restaurant's delivery service, Comfort and Joy. It's all about delivering sustainable, vegetarian meals across London - with meal boxes that change on a bi-weekly basis.
Follow them on Instagram: @comfortandjoybyjikoni
Delivery Range: 5 miles from Marylebone (see here)
How to order: On the website.
Darjeeling Express
Asma Khan's Darjeeling Express only managed to open for a couple of weeks before the lockdown hammer came down - but now you can get the Darjeeling Express experience delivered. Chicken or vegan meal kits are available and will let you get a taste of the excellent restaurant at home. If you live close by - the deli is also open for takeaway.
Follow them on Instagram: @darjeelingldn
Delivery Range: Nationwide (and collection)
How to order: On the website.
Dishoom
If you can't make it to a reopened Dishoom for their excellent Indian street food, then they'll bring some of their best dishes to you, via Deliveroo. The menu features curries, biryani, small plates and more. And yes, the famed house black daal is also available. The menu doesn't include the bacon naan, but you can always get that delivered as a DIY kit.
Follow them on Instagram: @dishoom.
Delivery Range: Deliveroo range from restaurants, bacon naan kits deliver nationwide
How to order: On the website.
Hame by Adam Handling
Adam Handling has brought much of his signature dishes from The Frog into his delivery service. So the chicken butter and his cheese doughnuts both make an appearance alongside bigger dishes like wellingtons and roasts. Some require more effort than others, but it all hangs together to really bring the restaurant experience home. Some unique cocktails are available too. Read our Test Drive.
Follow them on Instagram: @adamhandling.
Delivery Range: Nationwide
How to order: On their website
Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor have two delivery arms. There’s the Hawksmoor At Home meat box, which usually comprises of a cut of steak, sides, cocktails and wine. Plus there’s Hawksmoor At Home Local which is more about dishes to finish off at home - like their roast bone marrow or lobster with garlic butter. They also offer a range of bottled and canned cocktails. Read our Test Drive
Follow them on Instagram: @hawksmoorrestaurants
Delivery Range: 5 miles from Air St for finish-at-home food or nationwide for steak boxes
How to order: Order on their website
Honey & Co
Honey & Co have put together weekly meals that you can pick up at their Honey & Spice deli. Recent dishes have included lamb shawarma, chicken tagine and even afternoon tea. The self-saucing chocolate cake sounds like a must too.
Follow them on Instagram: @honeyandco
Delivery Range: Collection or up to 12 miles from Fitzrovia
How to order: Order on their website
Jose Pizarro
Jose Pizarro's finish-at-home offering allows fans of the chef’s Spanish cooking anywhere in the country a chance to order a finish-at-home menu. We can attest to the greatness of his tapas in an earlier Test Drive. Now he's creating a new Spanish menu every week and you can add on plenty of extras too.
Follow them on Instagram: @jose_pizarro
Delivery Range: Nationwide
How to order: Order online
Joy at Portobello
In addition to being a generally useful grocery service, Joy at Home also delivers the best of FLORA restaurant. Dishes change regularly and they've had meals that include chicken, chorizo and bean stew, apple turnovers and pasta from Stevie Parle's Pastaio alongside wontons from Poon's.
Follow them on Instagram: @joy_at_portobello
Delivery Range: 15 miles from Ladbroke Grove
How to order: Order via their website
Koya
Fans of Koya, which offer some of the best udon noodles in town, can opt for two delivery options. Go to Big Night for a range of meals for two - with treats like Creamed Tofu with Jerusalem Artichoke, Chashu Pork and Plaice Sashimi. Alternatively, Deliveroo is sending out their best in class range of udon dishes.
Follow them on Instagram: @koyalondon
Delivery Range: Deliveroo range or circa 5 miles from Soho for the at-home box
How to order: Order online
Luca
The Clerkenwell Italian from the Clove Club stable has a weekly Feasting Menu featuring both Luca favourites as well as new dishes. There's also a Deli box with a chilled bottle of vintage Prosecco, salumi, bread and more. Order wines by the bottle or case to complete your night in.
Follow them on Instagram: @luca.restaurant
Delivery Range: About a 4km radius from Clerkenwell
How to order: Order via their website
Master Wei
The first solo venture from Wei Guirong, co-owner of Xi'an Impressions, may be closed to the public, but its delivery arm seems to be working to pretty much the whole restaurant menu. Order the biang biang noodles that Grace Dent described as 'emotionally stirring' or the potsticker dumplings that Giles Coren called "excellent" in his review.
Follow them on Instagram: @master.wei.3150
Delivery Range: Standard Deliveroo range from Bloomsbury
How to order: Order via Deliveroo
Nandine
Camberwell cafe Nandine is delivering its Middle Eastern dishes to fans who can’t get into enjoy their mezze in situ. There’s savoury borek, soup, a Kurdish burger and more to choose from and you can add in some baklava for a teatime treat.
Follow them on Instagram: @nandineuk
Delivery Range: Deliveroo range from Camberwell
How to order: Order via Deliveroo
Napoli Gang
This delivery-only restaurant from the Big Mamma Group (Gloria/Circolo) serves up amazing pizzas alongside a range of high-quality antipasti, fritti, desserts and more. There’s also a short wine and cocktail list - it’s all on Uber Eats. Read our Test Drive.
Follow them on Instagram: @napoligang.uk
Delivery Range: Deliveroo range from various locations throughout London (check their site for the latest)
How to order: Check their website
Quality Chop House
The delivery arm for QCH has branched out considerably with regularly changing menus and dishes. Most importantly, the confit potatoes, smoked cod's roe, Dexter mince and other signatures are all available. Look out for weekly changing meals, steak night boxes and more.
Follow them on Instagram: @qualitychop
Delivery Range: 10km from Clerkenwell (nationwide delivery at weekends).
How to order: Order via their website
River Cafe
High-end Italian restaurant The River Cafe’s online shop has quite a large delivery range on offer, with around six different meal kits available. Alternatively, you can go al la carte and order as many dishes as you want. Sauces, pasta, dessert and more are also available.
Follow them on Instagram: @therivercafelondon
Delivery Range: Within the M25
How to order: On their website
Santo Remedio
For some of the greatest Mexican food in town, you can avail yourselves of their Remedy Kits - choose from Duck Carnitas, Bone-In Short Rib and Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank with all the dips and sides you need.
Follow them on Instagram: @santoremedio_uk
Delivery Range: Nationwide
How to order: Via their website.
Smokestak
Smokestak continues its nationwide delivery of BBQ with a selection of boxes on offer. There are meal-for-two boxes including brisket, chips, toffee pudding and more and also pulled port or brisket bun boxes. You can also go a la carte and order as much smoked meat as you want.
Follow them on Instagram: @smokestakUK
Delivery Range: Nationwide
How to order: Via their website.
Townsend
More masters of lockdown, Townsend's Town-Send (we see what they did there) menu changes regularly and has been going strong ever since March 2020. There are several set menus on offer and look out for seasonal specials too.
Delivery range: Nationwide
Follow them on Instagram: @townsend_restaurant
How to order: Via their website.
Also see...
Soul Ride (nationwide delivery) - for an excellent Caribbean-influenced feast
And if you're looking for something specific...
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And for even more delivery ideas (including shops, coffee, booze, bakeries and more), check out our Staying in section.
Food delivery in London, by area...
North: Islington, Highbury, Stoke Newington | King's Cross, Camden & Clerkenwell
South: Borough, London Bridge, Bermondsey | Clapham, Brixton | Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich
East: Hackney | Shoreditch and Spitalfields | Walthamstow and Leyton
West: Chelsea, Kensington & Belgravia | White City and Notting Hill
Central: Central London restaurant deliveries
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