Best Restaurants in London England
Luxury Travel's Picks for Top Upscale Places to Eat Memorable Meals
London has been a European destination point for immigrants for years now; in many ways, London in the 21st century is even more of a mosaic of cultures than the US. One way London - and England as a whole - has benefitted from this influx is in the cuisine offered by popular restaurants. The broadening of the British palate is a boon for tourists, of course - traditional English food being somewhat less than exciting - and a luxury vacation in London can be happily enhanced with a reservation at one of its best upscale restaurants. It's no coincidence that Luxury Travel's picks for top London restaurants are Indian, Japanese, and Italian/Spanish. We can save the cucumber sandwiches for tea time.
Best restaurants in London - Luxury Travel's favorites review:
Tamarind, 20 Queen St - It's not just the best upscale Indian restaurant in London, it's my pick for best in Europe. The decor is formal and crisp, with a modern touch. The service was impeccable. And the food - which of course is central to any dining experience - is simply amazing. This is the perfect place to finally break out of that naan-and-chicken tikka masala rut so many curry-fearing diners fall into. There are both traditional and contemporary options. Start with the grilled scallops, or padpi channa chaat; each flavor in this appetizer (tamarind chutney, chickpeas, sweetened yogurt) blends perfectly. For curry, the balaochi raan - slow cooked lamb shank - is amazing. This is a Michelin star restaurant; even the rice and breads are exemplary. And, if you must, the murgh makni is Tamarind's first-class version of good old chicken tikka masala. Only much, much better.
Roka, 37 Charlotte St - This is a classy, trendy and upscale Japanese restaurant: Roka is popular with the beautiful people, and a meal here is a top way to impress virtually anyone. Fans of Japanese cuisine will be delighted here, but reservations are absolutely needed. Popular, remember? And presentation is key at Roka; entress arrive beautifully, sushi on ice. The tasting menus are highly recommended. The less expensive version, though, is 50 pounds per person (as of this writing, that's around a hundred US dollars) and I preferred the 75 pound version. Luxury travelers can expect to pay prices like these for the best Japanese food in London. Other popular favorites at Roka are the rock shrimp tempura, the wagyu sushi (this is thinly sliced Kobe beef), and the rice hot pot with king crab and tobiko. Some complain about the service being intrusive, but I found this to not be the case. The sommelier was very helpful (matching wine with a tasting menu is tricky), and the waiters were only at our table when needed.
St. Alban, 4-12 Regent St - The curved banquettes and paintings of household objects are inviting, and the staff is friendly at this best London restaurant. The menu changes with the seasons, to ensure freshness of ingredients. When we were there last, the entrees seemed to skew to French cuisine, but the options can just as likely be generally Spanish or Italian - no matter. This pan-European restaurant makes bring fine dining to a new level, regardless of what country is most represented on the menu. If still on the menu, try the courgette flowers appetizer. It's an interesting dish, but not in a distracting way. The herb-encrusted rump of lamb with aubergine and the fillet of gilthead bream were exemplary. My dining companion still raves about the dessert cheese platter; a return trip to London may be in order, just to have another meal at St. Alban.
Luxury Travel's Best London Restaurant Review Honorable Mentions: Jamie Oliver's 15 Restaurant is a not-for-profit restaurant, the food is tasty and you can feel as if you did a good deed simply by choosing it. The River Cafe is a pricey spot for a delicious lunch or dinner, but it's in a gritty, questionable part of London (we saw a person breaking into a phone booth right outside the restaurant). Both serve Italian food. There is also a Nobu in Hyde Park, and it's essentially the same as the Nobu in NYC and Malibu.
Luxury Travel's Picks for Top Upscale Places to Eat Memorable Meals
London has been a European destination point for immigrants for years now; in many ways, London in the 21st century is even more of a mosaic of cultures than the US. One way London - and England as a whole - has benefitted from this influx is in the cuisine offered by popular restaurants. The broadening of the British palate is a boon for tourists, of course - traditional English food being somewhat less than exciting - and a luxury vacation in London can be happily enhanced with a reservation at one of its best upscale restaurants. It's no coincidence that Luxury Travel's picks for top London restaurants are Indian, Japanese, and Italian/Spanish. We can save the cucumber sandwiches for tea time.
Best restaurants in London - Luxury Travel's favorites review:
Tamarind, 20 Queen St - It's not just the best upscale Indian restaurant in London, it's my pick for best in Europe. The decor is formal and crisp, with a modern touch. The service was impeccable. And the food - which of course is central to any dining experience - is simply amazing. This is the perfect place to finally break out of that naan-and-chicken tikka masala rut so many curry-fearing diners fall into. There are both traditional and contemporary options. Start with the grilled scallops, or padpi channa chaat; each flavor in this appetizer (tamarind chutney, chickpeas, sweetened yogurt) blends perfectly. For curry, the balaochi raan - slow cooked lamb shank - is amazing. This is a Michelin star restaurant; even the rice and breads are exemplary. And, if you must, the murgh makni is Tamarind's first-class version of good old chicken tikka masala. Only much, much better.
Roka, 37 Charlotte St - This is a classy, trendy and upscale Japanese restaurant: Roka is popular with the beautiful people, and a meal here is a top way to impress virtually anyone. Fans of Japanese cuisine will be delighted here, but reservations are absolutely needed. Popular, remember? And presentation is key at Roka; entress arrive beautifully, sushi on ice. The tasting menus are highly recommended. The less expensive version, though, is 50 pounds per person (as of this writing, that's around a hundred US dollars) and I preferred the 75 pound version. Luxury travelers can expect to pay prices like these for the best Japanese food in London. Other popular favorites at Roka are the rock shrimp tempura, the wagyu sushi (this is thinly sliced Kobe beef), and the rice hot pot with king crab and tobiko. Some complain about the service being intrusive, but I found this to not be the case. The sommelier was very helpful (matching wine with a tasting menu is tricky), and the waiters were only at our table when needed.
St. Alban, 4-12 Regent St - The curved banquettes and paintings of household objects are inviting, and the staff is friendly at this best London restaurant. The menu changes with the seasons, to ensure freshness of ingredients. When we were there last, the entrees seemed to skew to French cuisine, but the options can just as likely be generally Spanish or Italian - no matter. This pan-European restaurant makes bring fine dining to a new level, regardless of what country is most represented on the menu. If still on the menu, try the courgette flowers appetizer. It's an interesting dish, but not in a distracting way. The herb-encrusted rump of lamb with aubergine and the fillet of gilthead bream were exemplary. My dining companion still raves about the dessert cheese platter; a return trip to London may be in order, just to have another meal at St. Alban.
Luxury Travel's Best London Restaurant Review Honorable Mentions: Jamie Oliver's 15 Restaurant is a not-for-profit restaurant, the food is tasty and you can feel as if you did a good deed simply by choosing it. The River Cafe is a pricey spot for a delicious lunch or dinner, but it's in a gritty, questionable part of London (we saw a person breaking into a phone booth right outside the restaurant). Both serve Italian food. There is also a Nobu in Hyde Park, and it's essentially the same as the Nobu in NYC and Malibu.
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