London: Other Restaurants

Occupies a restored Victorian railway transit shed. Inspired by the Irani cafés of 1920s Bombay, the interiors tell the story of Indian independence through posters and artwork. Spread across three floors with a 1930s-style speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement. Donates a meal to a child in need for every meal served.

Launched in 2016 by the duo behind Islington's Trullo, sparking London's fresh-pasta craze. Holds a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The open kitchen lets diners watch pasta being hand-rolled from the street. Signature dishes include an 8-hour Dexter beef shin ragu with pappardelle.

Opened by the Sethi siblings (Gymkhana, Trishna) as their homage to Sri Lanka's village toddy shops. Features in the Michelin Guide. The small Soho original has terracotta tiles, a woven rattan ceiling, and Tamil comic imagery on the walls. Tropical cocktails centre around Genever and Arrack.

Opened in 2002 by restaurateur Mourad Mazouz and French three-Michelin-star chef Pierre Gagnaire. The Gallery's interior was reimagined in 2022 by India Mahdavi and British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA with a 14-piece site-specific work titled Modern Magic. Home to London's most-photographed egg-pod bathrooms.

London's Michelin-listed Spanish tapas counter, founded by Sam and Eddie Hart. The Dean Street original takes no bookings and seats 23 at an L-shaped counter. Executive Head Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho established the kitchen style. A daily blackboard supplements the menu with specials like mackerel, carabinero and sardines.

A sensory restaurant in Clerkenwell where guests dine in total darkness, guided by blind and visually impaired hosts. Opened in 2006 and consistently ranked among the world's ten most original restaurants. Features in Richard Curtis's film About Time. Guests choose a colour-coded surprise menu before entering the pitch-black dining room.

The world's first cheese conveyor-belt restaurant, located on the top floor of Seven Dials Market inside a former banana warehouse. Founded by Mathew Carver of The Cheese Bar. Forty metres of rotating plates carry 25-plus British artisan cheeses, each paired with a bespoke condiment. Plates are colour-coded by price.

Dining takes place inside a decommissioned 1967 Victoria Line Tube carriage stationed at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum. Launched in 2018 by Nick Atkins. Colombian-born chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño leads the kitchen, serving a six-course Latin American tasting menu. The 35-cover carriage retains original moquette upholstery, bright red poles and overhead maps.