Best Restaurants for Foodies in St John's Wood

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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City of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonNew MaldenNorth LondonNorth West London

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AngelArchwayBalhamBarbicanBatterseaBayswater

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

255 restaurants available nearby

1. England's Grace

4.5

Awesome(96)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Regent's Park

Booked 11 times today

England's Grace is an Antipodean-inspired modern European restaurant located on St John's Wood High Street, in the heart of London. Open from breakfast through to dinner, the menus created by Head Chef Rafal, combine seasonal European ingredients with vibrant Australian flavours.Breakfast and lunch provide a laid-back ambiance with a delightful twist on breakfast classics and lunchtime favourites, all with a light Australian approach. During the late afternoon, the restaurant serves freshly-roasted coffee and home-baked cakes. Dinner is a more elevated experience, offering a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, where you can indulge in a memorable culinary journey. Enjoy beautifully curated dishes showcasing the talent of our highly-trained team of chefs. Elevated simplicity, unparalleled flavours.

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2. St. JOHN Marylebone

4.6

Exceptional(682)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Marylebone

Booked 40 times today

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3. Hakkasan Mayfair

4.6

Exceptional(7869)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 22 times today

Hakkasan Mayfair is a foodie's paradise. It has a Michelin star for its modern Cantonese cuisine, with dishes like Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad that reviewers describe as 'delicious'. The wine list is 'one of the most influential in the industry'. The ambiance is 'great', 'cool' and 'beautiful' and the food is 'beautifully presented'. The service is consistently 'impeccable' and 'helpful'.

4. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(1034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 53 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

5. Goldies

4.3

Awesome(133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Grill • Soho

Booked 10 times today

Goldies’ menu focuses on the use of a wood-fired grill, with a selection of small and large plates connected by rich, smoky flavours. Highlights include a Merguez Scotch Egg with harissa mayonnaise, Marinated Baby Chicken with smoked yoghurt, and Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Baby Leek, and a confit egg yolk. In a nod to the founders’ French roots, variations of the iconic Frites are the signature of the restaurant, which are hand-cut and twice-cooked, in either beef dripping or vegetable oil.The design of the space is centred on the expertise of wood-fired cooking, with kitchen counter seating to create a dramatic dining experience for guests. The interiors are cosy, with contemporary decoration, terracotta warm tones and a groovy musical atmosphere. Goldies features a noteworthy terrace that fits 30 guests.

6. The Ledbury

4.9

Exceptional(2841)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Notting Hill

Booked 26 times today

The Ledbury is located the heart of Notting Hill.Since opening in 2005, it has become one of London's more established restaurants, gaining 3 Michelin stars in 2024. The restaurant prides itself on showcasing seasonal ingredients along with their own Deer, Jersey Cows and Iberian Pigs which are reared by Chef/Owner Brett Graham. After a 2 year hiatus, The Ledbury reopened with a new look dining room and their own in house Fungarium. The kitchen is being overseen by Head Chef Tom Spenceley and the dining room is headed up by General Manager Jack Settle.

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7. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

4.3

Awesome(3303)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Marble Arch

Booked 127 times today

Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.

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8. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4174)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 68 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

9. The Winter Garden

4.7

Exceptional(1785)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Marylebone

Booked 14 times today

Settle beneath the stunning eight-storey glass roof atrium with fabulous palm trees and live entertainment and experience the natural transition from day to night as our Winter Garden restaurant transforms into an elegant idyllic dining area. The intimate ambience and delicious cuisine ensures that dining at the Winter Garden restaurant is truly an occasion to remember. The award-winning afternoon tea is really something quite special, complete with French pastries from The Landmark London’s own patisserie, freshly baked scones and assorted finger sandwiches. The exquisite surroundings, relaxed atmosphere and impeccable service will make you want to come back to the Winter Garden time and time again.

10. Benares

4.6

Exceptional(6105)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Mayfair

Booked 24 times today

Indian Fine Dining Restaurant with British Flair in the Heart of Mayfair. Benares Restaurant and Bar since its opening in 2003 has been considered one of the finest Indian Restaurants in the city. Guests enter an elegant lounge with hand-crafted India inspired furniture and is complemented by a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic.Benares has 4 private dining rooms, three of which are around the lounge: the Berkeley Room which seats up to 16 guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to 10 guests and a Chefs Table overlooking the kitchen which seats up to 8 guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to 80 guests. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to 36 guests is on the other side of the main dining room.Benares can be hired for exclusive events accommodating 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 250 guests for a standing reception.

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Fredrik
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing experience. World class food and drinks. Will definitely recommend!
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Hakkasan MayfairPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Mayfair
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and delicious food in a classy setting
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Blaise
London •20 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food tasted delicious, the tables were very close together though so you felt very hemmed in, and they had to keep the doors open despite the cold because of the smoke which made for a weird ambiance. I recommend the chips!
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GoldiesPrice: Moderate• Grill• Soho
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4.3
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Andrew
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, Joe was great at hosting, excellent wine.
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St. JOHN MarylebonePrice: Expensive• British• Marylebone
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4.6
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Maria
London •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
It’s always a treat to go to England’s Grace! Food and service were great!
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England's GracePrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Regent's Park
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4.5

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