Best restaurants to dine at during Frieze Week 2024
Frieze Week returns from 9–13 October with Frieze London, Masters, and various other fairs, exhibitions, and talks. Here is our selection of the best dining spots in London to enjoy between the events.
Luca, Clerkenwell.
Luca
Luca blends traditional Italian cuisine with British influences, offering a refined menu. It has a cosy, stylish outdoor space ideal for intimate dining.
Location: 88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH. Website: luca.restaurant Instagram: @lucalondon
Brutto
Brutto is a rustic Tuscan trattoria offering hearty Italian dishes in a laid-back setting. It’s famous for its Negronis and authentic, comforting meals.
Location: 2-4, 111 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NL. Website: brutto. Instagram: @bruttorestaurant
Akub
Akub offers excellent modern Palestinian cuisine, focusing on sharing plates that highlight bold flavours in a relaxed setting.
Location: 27 Uxbridge St, London W8 7TQ. Website: akubrestaurant.com Instagram: @akubrestaurant
Akub, Notting Hill. Photo by MTotoe.
Straker’s
Straker’s is a casual spot serving a mix of British and European dishes, particularly known for their signature flatbread.
Location: 91 Goldbourne Road, London, W10 5NL. Website: strakers.london Instagram: @strakers__
Zephyr Notting Hill
A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a focus on fresh, vibrant dishes, offering a solid selection of dishes in a cosy atmosphere.
Location: 100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD. Website: zephyr.london Instagram: @zephyrnottinghill
Zephyr Notting Hill. Image credit Inter Interiors.
Dorian
Dorian is a contemporary European bistro with a regularly changing menu, and they proudly bill themselves as a ‘neighbourhood joint,’ offering a relaxed yet upscale dining experience.
Location: 105-107 Talbot Rd, London W11 2AT. Website: dorianrestaurant.com Instagram: @dorian.nottinghill
Gold
Gold serves European wood-fired dishes in a trendy, multi-level townhouse. It’s known for its lively atmosphere and good vibes.
Location: 95-97 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QB. Website: goldnottinghill.com Instagram: @goldnottinghill
The Pelican, Notting Hill.
The Pelican
The Pelican is a British pub renowned for its classic dishes reimagined with a modern twist, providing comforting cuisine in a relaxed pub atmosphere.
Location: 45 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HE. Website: thepelicanw11.com
Pollini
Pollini is a traditional Italian restaurant in Ladbroke Hall, celebrated for its exquisite pasta and regional dishes in a charming setting.
Location: 312 Portobello Rd, London W10 5RU. Website: ladbrokehall.com Instagram: @pollini_ladbrokehall
Julie’s
Reopened in 2024, Julie’s is a beloved French bistro led by Chef Owen Kenworthy, featuring a modern French brasserie menu in an iconic setting.
Location: 135 Portland Rd, London W11 4LW. Website: juliesrestaurant.com. Instagram: @juliesw11
Julie's Restaurant by acclaimed designer Julie Hodgess of BIBA fame.
Hackney
Bambi
Relatively new on the scene, Bambi is a European-inspired restaurant that features a contemporary menu in a vibrant atmosphere, capturing the essence of East London with great vibes and even better music.
Location: 68-70 Chatsworth Rd, London E5 0LS. Website: bambi-bar.com. Instagram: @bambi_e8
Cafe Cecilia
At Café Cecilia, expect simple yet delicious British dishes served in a minimalist, chic setting. It’s the perfect spot for a casual meal followed by a leisurely stroll along the canal!
Location: 10 Cazenove Rd, London N16 6PA.Website: cafececilia.com Instagram: @cafececilialondon
Bambi, Hackney.
BRAT
BRAT features Basque-inspired cooking with a strong focus on wood-fired seafood and meats, offering a unique and flavourful dining experience.
Location: 4-6 Redchurch St, London E2 7DP. Website: bratrestaurant.com Instagram: @bratrestaurant
Silo
Silo embraces an eco-conscious approach to European cuisine, prioritising sustainability and fresh ingredients, and prides itself on being the world’s first zero-waste restaurant.
Location: The white building, Unit 7 1st Floor, c/o CRATE Bar, Unit 7 Queen's Yard, London E9 5EN. Website: silo.co.uk Instagram: @silolondon
Silo Hackney. Photo by Sam A Harris.
Angelina
Angelina presents a sophisticated fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine in an elegant dining room, with flavours that will leave you craving more.
Location: 18 St John’s Rd, London N1 4RG. Website: angelina.london Instagram: @angelina.dalston
Campania & Jones
Campania & Jones is a Southern Italian restaurant renowned for its traditional dishes from the region, often hailed by Londoners as one of the best pasta spots in London!
Location: 42-44 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 0QJ. Website: campaniaandjones.com Instagram: @campaniaandjones.
Rochelle Canteen sits in the converted bike shed of the old Rochelle School.
Rochelle Canteen
Rochelle Canteen offers delicious seasonal British food in the converted bike shed of the old Rochelle School. This hidden Shoreditch spot is ideal for a relaxed lunch.
Location: 16 Arnold Circus, London E2 7ES. Website: rochellecanteen.com. Instagram: @rochellecanteen
The Clove Club
The Clove Club is a double Michelin-starred modern British restaurant known for its innovative tasting menus and creative dishes.
Location: 310-312 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6PG. Website: thecloveclub.com. Instagram: @thecloveclub
The Waterhouse Project.
Lyle’s
Lyle’s serves modern British cuisine in a sleek, minimalist setting, emphasising seasonal ingredients that have garnered it a Michelin star.
Location: Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ. Website: lyleslondon.com Instagram: @lyleslondon
The Waterhouse Project
The Waterhouse Project offers a contemporary British tasting menu in a communal dining setting, creating a pleasant social dining experience.
Location: 27-29 Hoxton St, London N1 6NN.Website: thewaterhouseproject.com Instagram: @thewaterhouseproject
L’Escargot, Soho.
Soho and Fitzrovia
L’Escargot
L’Escargot is a classic French restaurant famous for its snails and traditional French cuisine, set in an elegant environment complemented by an interesting art collection.
Location: 48 Greek St, London W1D 4EF. Website: lescargot.co.uk Instagram: @lescargotsoho
Rita’s Dining
Rita’s Dining offers American and Mexican-inspired comfort food, delivering hearty dishes in a lively and friendly setting.
Location: 20 W Smithfield, London EC1A 9LB. Website: ritasdining.com Instagram: @ritasdining
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It Will End in Tears Works in progress in Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum's studio, The Hague, Netherlands, 2024 Courtesy the artist and Goodman Gallery Photo: Lotte van Uitterst.
Mountain
Mountain specialises in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a focus on seafood, and its exceptional dishes have made it a favourite among Londoners.
Location: 16-18 Beak St, London W1F 9RD. Website: mountainbeakstreet.com Instagram: @mountain.restaurant
Paradise
Paradise serves authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and is widely recognised for its delicious dishes packed with bold and vibrant flavours.
Location: Paradise Soho, 61 Rupert St, London W1D 7PW.Website: paradisesoho.com Instagram: @paradisesoho
Persian restaurant Berenjak.
Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis is a favourite among locals, offering modern British cuisine with a fresh, seasonal menu. Its inviting atmosphere is just as appealing as the dishes themselves.
Location: 26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL. Website: quovadissoho.co.uk Instagram: @quovadissoho
Berenjak
Berenjak is a Persian restaurant inspired by traditional Iranian kebab houses, celebrated for its authentic dishes. Expect flavorful creations that will leave you planning your next visit.
Location: 27 Romilly St, London W1F 8LA. Website: berenjaklondon.com Instagram: @berenjaklondon
Contemporary West African restaurant, Chishuru.
Chishuru
Chishuru is a contemporary West African restaurant known for its delicious and creative dishes that celebrate the flavours of the region. It received its first Michelin star this year.
Location: 3 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 8AX. Website: chishuru.com Instagram: @chishuru
Norma
Norma features a Sicilian-inspired menu with Moorish influences, its pasta and seafood dishes are
Location: 34 Charlotte St, London W1T 2NH. Website: normalondon.com Instagram: @norma_ldn
Lisboeta Fitzrovia.
Lisboeta
Lisboeta celebrates Lisbon’s culinary traditions with a menu that highlights the flavours and ingredients of Portugal.
Location: 30 Charlotte St., London W1T 2NG.Website: lisboeta.co.uk Instagram: @lisboeta.london
Kiln
Kiln offers Thai-inspired rustic dishes cooked over an open flame, focusing on bold flavours and authentic ingredients.
Location: 58 Brewer St, London W1F 9TL. Website: kilnsoho.com Instagram: @kilnsoho
Kentish Town
The Parakeet
The Parakeet serves modern European dishes cooked over fire in a vibrant dining room that maintains a welcoming pub atmosphere. Click here for our review.
Location: The Parakeet, 256 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AA. Website: theparakeetpub.com . Instagram: @the_parakeet
The Parakeet. Image credit Rob Jones.
Peckham
Kudu
South African-inspired restaurant offering inventive dishes with European influences.
Location: 119 Queen's Rd, London SE15 2EZ. Website: kuducollective.com. Instagram: @kudurestaurant
City of London
Pan Pacific London
Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific London features a menu that blends Southeast Asian flavours with British ingredients in an elegant setting, complete with an extensive wine list and innovative cocktails.
Location: 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB. Website: panpacificlondon.com Instagram: @panpacificlondon
Base Gede Prawns, Scottish Salmon and Chilled Native Oyster. Straits Kitchen. Pan Pacific.
Central London
Restaurant St Barts
Restaurant St. Barts is a stylish modern British restaurant located in Smithfield, celebrated for its innovative seasonal menu.
Location: 63 Bartholomew Cl, London EC1A 7BF. Website: restaurant-stbarts.co.uk Instagram: @restaurantstbarts
Toklas
Toklas serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a chic, minimalist space with great atmosphere. Also, a great on for outdoor dining.
Location: 1 Surrey St, Temple, London WC2R 2ND. Website: toklaslondon.com Instagram: @toklas_london
Toklas Restaurant. Image credit Ola O Smit/Toklas
Spring
Spring offers simple British cuisine in a beautifully designed space at Somerset House.
Location: Spring Restaurant Lancaster Pl, London WC2R 1LA Website: springrestaurant.co.uk Instagram: @spring_ldn
Ekstedt at The Yard
Ekstedt at The Yard is a Scandinavian-inspired restaurant featuring wood-fired cooking and hearty dishes made from seasonal ingredients. It has an impressive set menu and attentive service.
Location: Great Scotland Yard Hotel, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN. Website: ekstedtattheyard.com Instagram: @ekstedtldn
Flambadou oyster. Niklas Ekstedt’s first restaurant outside of Stockholm. © Ekstedt at The Yard.
Marylebone
Trishna
Trishna, located in Marylebone, is a coastal Indian restaurant known for its seafood dishes and delicious flavours. Often praised as one of London’s best Indian restaurants,
Location: 15-17 Blandford St, London W1U 3DG. Website: trishnalondon.com Instagram: @trishnalondon
Mayfair
HUMO Mayfair
HUMO Mayfair is a high-end restaurant near Hanover Square. It combines Japanese and Colombian influences, with all dishes prepared entirely over wood fire and smoke.
Location: 12 St George St, London W1S 2FB. Website: humolondon.com Instagram: @humolondon
Seabass at HUMO Mayfair.
Hammersmith
The River Café
This renowned Italian restaurant presents a selection of simple yet refined dishes crafted from seasonal ingredients, all set against a picturesque riverside backdrop.
Location: 133 Queen's Road, SE15 2ND. Website:rivercafe.co.uk Instagram: @therivercafelondon
