South East London Restaurants
Make a free reservation
Available for breakfast now in London
Great for Mother's Day Brunch
Experiences to share with mum
Top restaurants this week
Explore what's popular with other diners with these lists, updated weekly.
Explore what's popular with other diners with these lists, updated weekly.
Top booked
- 1
Nina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(5)Marylebone - 2
Hawksmoor Air Street
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(13,471)Piccadilly - 3
Tom's Pasta
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(102)Dalston - 4
Cecconi's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(3,032)Mayfair - 5
German Gymnasium
Price: Expensive•German•4.1(2,362)King's Cross
Top viewed
- 1
STK Steakhouse London - Strand
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(4,881)Covent Garden - 2
STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(827)Stratford - 3
Blacklock Soho
Price: Moderate•Steak•4.7(6,026)Soho - 4
Gallery
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary British•4.7(8,196)Covent Garden - 5
Happy
Price: Moderate•European•4.4(4,491)Leicester Square
Top saved
- 1
Sexy Fish London
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(3,099)Mayfair - 2
Bocconcino Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.5(3,722)Mayfair - 3
Clos Maggiore
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(15,304)Covent Garden - 4
The NoMad London
Price: Expensive•British•4.4(1,792)Covent Garden - 5
COYA Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.5(1,758)Mayfair
New restaurants to OpenTable in London
Award winning restaurants in London
Check out diners' favorite restaurants in South East London
Updated on
Diners’ Choice Awards are based on where your fellow diners book, dine, and review. Only verified diners get to review restaurants on OpenTable, so our data doesn’t lie.
Jazu Bar London
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•5(17)Jazu is a Hi-Fi Cocktail bar that offers serious drinks and music, with a host of top-class food pop-ups and kitchen residencies.
March sees a 3 week residency by Chef Dan Chambers from Wed 5th - Sunday 23rd. The menu of traditional French bistro classics have been reimagined with a fresh, modern approach.
The Head Chef of Bambi, Chambers (previously 10 Greek Street, Four Legs, Belly & Brunswick House) brings a taste of France to Jazu, with his 'New Wave French Bistro' menu. Reinventing bistro classics, Dan brings global influences and the finest local & seasonal produce, pairing classical French techniques & flavour pairings with a relaxed, playful attitude.
There are leeks served w/ white crab & a buttermilk dressing; Stella-battered scallop w/ chip shop curry sauce; Skate Wing served 'au poivre' & butter beans. For something sweet, there's Chocolate cremeux w/ hazelnuts...
There is a Prix Fixe on Wednesday (£25 set menu & drink) and Sunday sees a long, lazy lunch service.Pedro's Wine Bar
Price: Moderate•Portuguese•4.9(169)At Pedro's Wine bar, our mission is to bring the best wines of Portugal to the UK - affordable, higher-quality alternatives to the well-known wine varieties that fill supermarket shelves and restaurant menus.
Welcoming space, dog-friendly, serving unique, and hand-selected Portuguese wines & spirits, as well as traditional Portuguese bites, just 1 min away from Maltby Street food market. We are bringing a new concept to the of the Bermondsey beer mile. Book your table, and sample some of the wines before you buy.
We want London and the wider UK to open their minds, fill their glasses and drink with us, and enjoy a taste of the best in Portugal.
Cinnamon Culture
Price: Expensive•Indian•4.8(510)Cinnamon Culture is a fine Indian dining restaurant. It is the perfect setting in which to sample contemporary Indian cookery.
Here you’ll taste tantalising homemade chutneys, delve into stunning starters and enjoy the kitchen’s breathtakingly creative plated main dishes, created with one eye on the traditional and another very much on current and up-and-coming trends. Unusually for an Indian restaurant, Cinnamon Culture places much of its focus on its dessert menu, allowing for further inventiveness in twisting together Eastern and Western ideas.
Pique-Nique
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(64)Located in a restored unused pavilion attached to a small public park, Pique-Nique is a french restaurant from the team behind Casse-Croûte. There's an expertly chosen wine list, a range of seasonal starters, mains to share and great desserts. Sit at the bar counter and watch the chefs cooking or entertain your guests at their large table located in the middle of the main dining room. Enjoy the view of the park and the Shard all year long from our conservatory.
Capricci
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(557)Capricci is an "restaurant & deli” bringing to London 30 years of experience in selecting exceptional Italian food and wines from small artisanal producers. Capricci's Italian regional menu is inspired by the highest quality ingredients and changes on a weekly basis according to the seasonal products available. So you will not find a fixed menu but all the ideas and achievements that the creative cuisine offers daily with a passion for surprise. Our wine list combines natural wines from Italian microproducers with great classics such as Barolo, Amarone and Prosecco. Capricci offers a unique experience of products and authentic Italian recipes which can be tasted comfortably seated at the table, or brought home for your own pleasure. Moreover Capricci features a rich program of special events and “piatti del giorno” that will make any visit to the restaurant unique. The dining room can seat 25, the service is very well finished, while remaining informal.Restaurant Story London
Price: Very Expensive•British•4.8(1,086)At Restaurant Story the premise is simple; we seek to tell our story through the food we serve.
We opened in April 2013 gaining our first Michelin star only five months after opening and in 2021 we were awarded our second Michelin star. Finally in 2023 we launched Story 3.0 hosting a 2nd floor.
Inspired by chef Tom Sellers’ culinary career and the history of British food, our dishes are an edible story, each one inspired by a memory. We want to share these memories with you through what you see, smell and taste.
To help achieve this, we select only the freshest seasonal British produce and then pair it with an exclusive wine list featuring small wine producers and select British craft ales sourced locally.
Canada Water Cafe
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(613)We are a friendly neighbourhood restaurant and cafe open 7 days a week, from early in the morning until dinner. We serve breakfast & brunch as well as an Italian lunch and dinner menu. Our pizza dough, most of our pasta and our delicious dolci are freshly made in-house.
We are located right outside Canada Water Station in London SE16.GŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, London
Price: Very Expensive•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.4(3,709)GŎNG, the highest hotel bar in Western Europe is perfect for sunset cocktails and late-night drinks. The bar offers 3 lofted areas for guests to relax and soak in the cityscape including unrivaled views of Tower Bridge.
Uncomplicated and seamless, the bar’s first-class service ensures the ultimate escape from the city’s bustle. Sample one of the delicate, signature cocktails or indulge in a rare, vintage champagne with signature sushi and Asian dishes. Guests are required to be 18 years of age or older after 5:30pm.
Window seats are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please note that there is a £30 minimum spend per person applicable to all guests over the age of 18. All bar reservations will be seated either in Champagne Bar, Cocktail Bar or Sky Pool.
Please note that the Kitchen closes at 22:30 Sunday to Thursday, and 23:30 Friday and Saturday. We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.
Aqua - Bromley
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,951)Following the success of Aqua Meze Bar & Grill in buzzing South Croydon and Galu Mediterranean Bar & Grill of leafy Nork in Banstead, Surrey. Founder Chef Dasos Charalambous has returned his culinary expertise to his routes on Bromley’s East Street to present Aqua bar & Grill at the former Hollywood bowl site.
Dasos has worked in some of London’s finest hotels but seized the chance to head Galu and open Aqua Meze bar & Grill. His two decades of expertise and Greek heritage will bring you a unique contemporary fusion of Greek, Italian and modern Mediterranean dishes.
Our gorgeous, fully renovated premises offer a warm relaxed atmosphere where you’ll be able to have a west end dining experience at the convenience of our locality. Our attentive and welcoming team of staff will ensure your experience at Aqua will want to be repeated.The Hill
Price: Expensive•Latin / Spanish•4.8(654)Our family restaurant, led by founder and father Alyvar Villamagua, has served delicious Spanish and Latin American dishes since 2010. For us, there’s nothing better than welcoming everyone with a smile and sharing family recipes that we hold dearly in our hearts.
Described as Greenwich's 'hidden gem', we are proud of our community presence celebrated by awards including The Neighbourhood favourite (2023), Diner's Choice (2018) and The Waitrose Good Food Guide award (2017)
Outdoor dining in London
See what locals rave about in South East London
From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
- JJeaneLondon •17 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food, excellent service in a very nice setting. Worth the travel if you’re from the other side of the river. If you’re in South East London, you’re soooooo lucky!More infoLevanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Peckham•4.6
- BBridgetLondon •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoLovely meal staff friendly and helpful I thought wine overpriced otherwise a very enjoyable eveningMore infoThe Ivy Tower BridgePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• London Bridge•4.3
- MMonicaLondon •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat place, breathtaking views, very friendly stuff Worth the experienceMore infoGŎNG, Shangri-La The Shard, LondonPrice: Very Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• London Bridge•4.4
- MMarnieLondon •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFantastic food, lovely environment and friendly and informally charming service. Fully recommend.More infoHausuPrice: Expensive• International• Peckham•4.7
- PPipKent •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 11, 2025One of my favourite places in London for a drink !More infoBar LevanPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Peckham•4.8
Trending dishes in South East London
Explore dishes that diners are raving about
Restaurant experiences trending in London
Discover more great restaurants
Private Dining
Find the perfect place for your next party or group dining event.
Private Dining
Find the perfect place for your next party or group dining event.
Get inspired by our collections of the top restaurants in South East London
2025's Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the UK
Valentine’s Day planning just got easier—explore the restaurants across the country where sparks are guaranteed to fly.
OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for 2024
It's finally here—explore OpenTable’s top spots based on diner insights and reviews.
15 outstanding London restaurants for special occasions
Long praised for the must-visit museums and can’t-miss theatre that make it an international cultural centre, London is also rich in restaurants of all sorts, including spots to celebrate special occasions. A chic sushi place in Kensington was made for wooing a special someone. For raucous reunions, there’s a crowd-friendly American grill in Covent Garden. In Westminster, a swanky Indian spot is a no-brainer for milestone birthdays and anniversaries. London’s most outstanding restaurants for celebrating are highly sought-after destinations—so book your table at one of these 15 places now.
Dining around South East London Hot Spots
Landmark
Shopping area
Train Station
Stadium or Arena
Theatre
Popular area
Institution
Convention Center
Monument
Museum
Park
Attraction park
Marina
Gallery
Golf Course
Business area
Ferry
Ski lift
Hotel / Lodging
Nearby Cities
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in South East London is Café Britaly
The best vegan restaurants in South East London are Swan London, Tudor Barn and Utter Waffle Herne Hill
The best vegetarian restaurants in South East London are Swan London, Tas Restaurant The Cut and Roast
The restaurants with the best service in South East London are Jazu Bar London, Pacific Tavern and The Bishop
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South East London are Little Mouse Lates, Galaxy Restaurant and Karaoke and The Tattershall Castle