As 2024 brings a surge in dining options, explore the must-visit restaurants to include on your 'In' list for 2024. From wine bars and small plates to diverse cuisines like Italian, Mediterranean, and West African, discover our selection of sixteen great restaurants in London for 2024.

Brutto

#FLODown: Brutto, a no-fuss Italian restaurant in Farringdon, proudly awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, presents a cosy old New York-style bar ambiance with checkered tablecloths and great vibes. Known for its genuinely tasty Italian cuisine and £5 Negronis, its food always satisfies.

Location: 35-37 Greenhill Rents, London EC1M 6BN. Website: brutto.co.uk. Instagram: @bru.tto.

Mountain Beak Street

#FLODown: Seems like everyone's vying for a seat at Mountain in Soho, and for good reason. The brainchild of chef Tomos Parry and the acclaimed team behind Michelin-starred Brat in Shoreditch, Mountain represents Parry's second venture—a spacious rendition of the Shoreditch favourite. Spanning two floors, it's all about Basque-style grilling over open fires with a menu of exquisite meats and fish. Complemented by an extensive wine selection and top-notch cocktails.

Location: Mountain Beak Street,16-18 Beak St, London W1F 9RD. Website: mountainbeakst.com. Instagram: @mountain.restaurant.

Bambi

#FLODown: Bambi adds a touch of fun to East London's dining scene, blending intimate dining with great music. This trendy spot presents small plates, low-intervention wines, and cool cocktails, all set to the backdrop of resident DJs spinning vinyl.

Location: Bambi, Netil House, 1 Westgate Street, London E8 3RL. Website: bambi-bar.com. Instagram: @bambi_e8

Sager +  Wilde

#FLODown: Sager + Wilde, situated in Bethnal Green, offers modern Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate setting, perfect for tucking into handmade pastas paired with good wine. They also have an equally stylish wine bar on Hackney Road.

Location: 250 Paradise Row, London, E2 9LE. Website: sagerandwilde.com. Instagram: @sagerandwilde_restaurant.

 Angelina Dalston

#FLODown: Angelina, a family-owned restaurant in Dalston, skillfully merges Italian and Japanese culinary techniques, presenting unique omakase and kaiseki tasting menus in an elegant setting. Their successful fusion of both cuisines' flavours makes it a superb addition to Dalston's dining scene.

Location: Angelina, 56 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AH. Website: angelina.london. Instagram: @angelina.dalston.

 
Tsiakkos & Charcoal

#FLODown: Tsiakkos, a long-standing family-run W9 restaurant, offers a snug setting for homemade, authentic Greek Cypriot cuisine cooked on live coals in an open kitchen.

Location: 5a Maryland Road, London, W9 2DU. Website: tsiakkos.co.uk. Instagram: @tsiakkos.

Rita’s Dining

#FLODown: Rita's, a beloved restaurant in Soho, which also made an appearance at Frieze in October, combines modern American cuisine with seasonal British ingredients. Headed by Chef Gabriel Pryce, it's a must-visit for intimate dining if you manage to secure a table.

Location: Rita's, 49 Lexington St, Carnaby, London W1F 9AP. Website: ritasdining.com. Instagram: @ritasdining.

Cadet London

#FLODown: Cadet is the perfect location for those who enjoy dining out on small plates paired with wine. This intimate wine bar and restaurant in Newington Green offers chic minimalist décor, featuring high bar seating and a blackboard menu. Best of all, they offer a great selection of wines, cider, beer, and bubbles, including organic options, all available for takeaway purchase.

Location: 57 Newington Grn, Newington Green, London N16 9PX. Website: cadetlondon.com. Instagram: @cadetlondon.

Parakeet

#FLODown: Kentish Town newcomer The Parakeet is a marvel of open fire cooking encased in decadent but unpretentious mahogany interiors. The dishes are uncomplicated but, with chefs hailing from Brat, unsurprisingly bold and memorable.The team is knowledgeable about their wine list and can provide excellent guidance.

Location: The Parakeet, 256 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AA. Website: theparakeetpub.com. Instagram: @the_parakeet.

Chishuru

#FLODown: Chishuru, formerly located in Brixton under Adejoké 'Joké' Bakare, has relocated to Fitzrovia. The restaurant offers a fixed menu featuring hearty West African cuisine distinguished by its unique flair.

Location: 3 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 8AX. Website: chishuru.com.Instagram: @chishuru.

 Little Kudu

#FLODown: Little Kudu, the newest addition to the Kudu family, offers South African-inspired tapas and wines in a relaxed bar setting under the arches of Queen’s Road Peckham station. They also have a heated terrace, perfect for winding down with a glass of wine.

Location: 133 Queen’s Road, SE15 2ND. Website: kuducollective.com. Instagram: @littlekudu.

Firebird

#FLODown:Firebird, an intimate restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Soho, finds its culinary inspiration in the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking. Their menu, centred around fresh produce, is prepared over an open fire and is complemented by low-intervention wines from small European producers, alongside a thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu.

Location: 29 Poland St, London, Greater London W1F 8QR. Website: firebirdlondon.co.uk. Instagram: @firebird.london.

64 Goodge Street

#FLODown: 64 Goodge Street, a recent addition to Fitzrovia's culinary scene, introduces a French bistro concept. It's brought to you by the same team behind The Quality Chop House, Clipston, and Portland. Promising 'French cooking from an outsider's perspective,' the restaurant offers innovative twists on classic French dishes. Additionally, they have a curated wine list that focuses on Burgundy to complement their dishes.

Location: 64 Goodge St, London W1T 4NF. Website: 64goodgestreet.co.uk. Instagram: @64goodgestreet. 

SlowBurn

#FLODown: The team at SlowBurn prove that veg is worthy of being the main course - and a very pretty main course indeed. Bringing cookery styles from across Europe to the back of a jeans factory in Walthamstow, SlowBurn is an unforgettable dining experience.

Location: 114b Blackhorse Lane, E17 6AA. Website: slowburn.london. Instagram: @slowburnlondon.

Perilla

#FLODown: Perilla, originating from a supper club, transitioned into a full-fledged restaurant in Stoke Newington. Offering a menu of modern European cuisine, they brand themselves as an 'anti–fine dining, fine dining restaurant,' providing excellent food in a relaxed, informal dining space.

Location: 1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BS. Website: perilladining.co.uk. Instagram: @perilladining.

The Water House Project

#FLODown: Gabriel Waterhouse initiated The Water House Project alongside his wife, Patricia, aiming to blend the sophistication of fine dining with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant in Bethnal Green offers a seasonally evolving 10-course tasting menu that completely changes every three months.

Location: 1 Corbridge Crescent, Bethnal Green, East London, E2 9DT. Website: thewaterhouseproject.com. Instagram: @thewaterhouseproject.