From Italian restaurants serving tasty pasta dishes, Indian spots and their amazing spices, to pubs offering classic home comfort meals, there is something for everyone.
But with so many incredible restaurants to choose from, it can be hard to know where you should book your next meal.
To help you out, we’ve rounded up five of London’s highest-rated restaurants that you can visit.
5 of the highest-rated restaurants in London
Rex Cross
Rex Cross on Caledonian Road is the highest rated Italian restaurant in London and has been described as “stunning”.
On Tripadvisor, the restaurant has a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 from more than 160 reviews.
Elsewhere on Google Reviews, Rex Cross has an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 from more than 350 reviews.
The restaurant offers an intimate dining area where they serve meals at lunch and dinner times.
On Tripadvisor, one recent guest said: “Best pasta I have ever had…. and I’ve had a few!
“The staff were amazing, great drinks.
“Followed by the amazing starters… But wow, main meals 10 out of 10.”
Amrutha
Amrutha in Earlsfield is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in all of London with a near-perfect rating.
On the online review website Tripadvisor, Amrutha has a very impressive 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 1,076 reviews.
Out of those reviews, more than 1,028 are rated excellent, earning the Earlsfield spot the title of London’s highest-rated Indian restaurant.
The plant-based restaurant is described as creating “innovative vegan dishes” along with “heart-warming” classics that are all made from scratch.
On Tripadvisor, one recent guest gave a five-star review, writing: “Such a lovely restaurant feels very calming and food is so colourful and tasty.”
The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales on St George’s Road in SE1 is the highest rated pub for a roast dinner in London.
The pub has an impressive 4.8/5 rating from more than 1,500 reviews.
Out of the reviews, nearly 1,300 are rated excellent, earning The Prince of Wales the title of London’s best rated pub for a roast dinner.
The pub offers five options for a roast, including beef, chicken, lamb, lamb shank and a vegan nut roast.
On Tripadvisor, one guest said the roast had great value, sharing: “A delightful Sunday roast in a warm and welcoming atmosphere; the value was excellent, and it is ideally located.”
Dury 188-189
Dury 188-189 in Covent Garden is the highest-rated cafe in London.
On the online review website Tripadvisor, Dury 188-189 has a very impressive 4.8/5 rating.
The cafe has more than 1,000 reviews, with 907 of the reviews giving an ‘excellent’ rating.
Dury 188-189 has become a popular spot among locals and visitors and has opened several locations across London.
On Tripadvisor, one happy guest said: “Amazing ambience, service and food!
“Very high quality of the products, everything there is delicious.”
The New Inn
The New Inn in Ealing is London’s highest-rated pub on the online review site Tripadvisor.
With a 4.7/5 Tripadvisor rating from more than 409 reviews and 340 of those reviews scoring 5/5, The New Inn is London’s top-scoring pub.
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The New Inn is self-described as a “one-stop pub for all occasions” with a “stunning outside area” and a cosy interior.
Taking to Tripadvisor, one happy guest said: “Lovely pub.
“Great charm because of its architectural & historic qualities but also because of the first rate service, well kept wide selection of drinks & 5 star food.”

