From Street Food to High-End Dining Eat Your Way Through London!
From quintessential English desserts to certified Kobe beef, London’s food scene is an explosion of flavours and cultures. Whether you prefer to opt for vibrant street foods, elegant and curated fine dining experiences, or perhaps a bit of both, read on for our top recommendations for must-visit restaurants and food places in London.
HUMO, George Street
A love letter to wood fired cooking, HUMO is an exquisite fine dining restaurant in Mayfair, London. Each dish has a close relationship with fire and smoke, with various different types of wood being used on their four metre-long grill to give a different woody flavour and aroma to each bite. From 33-day aged Cornish lamb with beetroot sauce to hand-dived Orkney scallops with decana pear, HUMO is an elevated exploration of sophisticated and decadent flavours, always with a smoky twist.
The restaurant was founded on the enchantment of fire, from the mesmerising flicker of a crackling flame to the shock of an explosion of energy. HUMO carries this curiosity into its cooking, with culinary creativity meeting chef experimentation with incredible, succulent flavours and always using fresh ingredients.
NIJŪ, Berkeley Street
For an unforgettable fine dining experience in the heart of the city, look no further than NIJŪ, a stunning certified Kobe beef restaurant in London, nestled in the heart of Mayfair. With its authentic Katei Ryōri approach, NIJŪ brings people together to savour exquisite Japanese cuisine, from expertly crafted sushi, sashimi, and nigiri to the finest cuts of Wagyu and Kobe beef grilled to perfection.
The intimate atmosphere, guided by third-generation sushi master Chef Endo Kazutoshi, is perfect for creating lasting memories with friends and loved ones. Inspired by the Japanese principles of hospitality and mindfulness, every detail is designed to elevate your dining experience.
For those seeking a more elegant or private setting, the award-winning Nipperkin bar downstairs offers a cosy, sophisticated ambience, ideal for toasting to life’s special moments with expertly crafted cocktails and fine wines. Whether you’re hosting a milestone celebration or simply enjoying a celebratory meal with friends, NIJŪ delivers a unique and memorable experience every time.
Beast & Field, Mercato Mayfair
At Mayfair’s hip food market in an old stained-glass sanctuary, grass-fed, heritage breed steaks, steak burgers, and vegetarian options await at Beast & Field. This elevated street food spot is the perfect choice for lovers of juicy, flavour-packed meat dishes made with fresh ingredients. Beast & Field pride themselves on offering a regenerative, ethical, unforgettable street food experience, so it’s definitely not to be missed on your trip to the Mayfair area of London.
There are so many delicious options to choose from on the menu, from rib-eye steak on the bone to dry aged sirloin, lamb chops, bavette and, of course, steak burgers. Each meal is served with a sumptuous side, including chimichurri, chips, salads, and so much more.
To sit and enjoy your delicious creation, there are so many stunning green spaces near Mayfair to choose from including Brown Hart Gardens, a raised terrace garden in Mayfair, Grosvenor Square and Berkeley Square, integral green spaces to the area’s charm and liveliness, and Green Park, a beautifully kept garden space in central London.
Humble Crumble, Camden Market
For those with an insatiable sweet tooth, this sweet treat-centric bakery is the perfect place to visit to experience an ultimate, nostalgic British dessert with an intriguing twist. Humble Crumble creates delicious artisan crumbles that truly elevate this much adored traditional dessert to a whole new level.
From the classic apple crumble to mighty rhubarb and even some more unusual concoctions such as the heroic trifle crumble, Humble Crumble has a crumble for everyone, and they taste just as good as they look.
Customers can completely customise their dessert, not only with the filling but with either shortbread or granola crumble, a choice of custard, ice cream, or whipped cream on top, and an enormous array of topping choices from rose petals and flaked almonds or hazelnuts to crushed meringue and melted chocolate drizzle. Gluten free options are also available.
