It’s been a while since we’ve had the pleasure of settling ourselves down for a meal inside a restaurant. Finally, this month, beautiful restaurants in London will again open back up entirely – and this means there’s never been a better excuse to discover some of the most beautiful restaurants. From interiors popping with cherry blossom to swanky spaces that sparkle from top to toe: we’ve rounded up the most beautiful restaurants in London…. really worth heading inside for, whatever the weather!
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Here are our Top 9 Beautiful restaurants in London that you should visit:
Apple Butter, Seven Dials
Tucked away on Monmouth Street is Apple Butter: places to eat in London as beautiful as it sounds delicious. A heart-warming eatery that offers an oasis of calm away from the circus of Seven Dials, step into this Garden of Eden set with a large apple tree in the centre and surrounded by a verdant sea of foliage, for a blissful escape away from city life. Far more than just a beautiful restaurant, visit Apple Butter for dishes as colourful as its interior. These include gourmet salads, speciality coffees and homemade Middle Eastern inspired desserts.
www.applebuttercafe.com
IG: @applebuttercafe
Bob Bob Ricard, Soho
Take a step back in time to this iconic art deco, Russian inspired deluxe restaurant for a glamourous all-booth dining experience. With the downright dangerous ‘press for champagne button in every booth, sip on bubbles whilst seated in the gorgeous, vintage, blue and gold interiors. Take your pick from the extensive menu full of delicious seafood, truffle and meat options and make sure not to miss waffle and Bellini hour!
www.bobbobricard.com
IG: @bobbobricard
Maggie Jones’s, Kensington
A favourite among Kensington locals is this cosy, rustic and incurably romantic restaurant with a hearty, stripped back atmosphere. Tucked away in a little cul-de-sac, Maggie’s is an old barn themed, a delectable eatery that serves a British farmhouse-style menu. Roast pork belly and stilton mousse are some of the tasty options they offer on the set menu for two or three courses. This character filled restaurant is not one to be missed, so get a booking!
www.maggie-jones.co.uk
IG: @maggiejonesrestaurant
Clos Maggiore, Covent Garden
Take a seat in Covent Garden’s modern French restaurant in London known for the stunning flower-filled conservatory and log fire. This is one of the most beautiful restaurants in London. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany, this cherry-blossomed oasis is the perfect place to escape the busy streets of London life. Chef Patron, Roxanne Lang creates French dishes inspired by her memories into her creative cooking process. Enjoy dishes such as pan roasted wild halibut before finishing with an oozing dulcey chocolate tart.
www.closmaggiore.com
IG: @clos_maggiore
Circolo Popolare, Fitzrovia
Glamourous is the only way to describe this Sicilian trattoria in the heart of the lively Fitzrovia district. Opulently decorated with 20,000 bottles and fairy lights, Circolo Popolare is fabulously over the top. Open seven days a week, this eatery is enriched with an Italian menu created by Chef Francesco with pizzas by the metre and desserts up to the outrageous size of XXL.
www.bigmammagroup.com
IG: @bigmamma.uk
Linnaean, Nine Elms
Part beauty salon, part café, Linnean has the subtle yet beautiful balance of pastel colours and floral décor. Hanging wisteria with plants left, right and centre, this unique little eatery is focused on nutrition, wellness and beauty, showcasing sustainability, seasonality and zero waste. Take a seat to try a predominantly plant-led menu that strikes a balance between plant based clean dining. What’s it going to be: a quinoa tabbouleh or a pineapple, basil and cinnamon biscuit trifle?
www.linnaean.co.uk
IG: @linnaeanliving
Beach Blanket Babylon, Notting Hill
Established in 1990, this Rococo-styled bar and vaulted cellar restaurant in a Georgian townhouse is not one to miss. The sublime interiors of Beach Blanket Babylon include golden chairs, velvet sofas, ornate fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and faux French windows for a restaurant filled with character. Check out the inventive cocktail list or the regularly changing menu with delectable dishes such as vodka cured salmon and braised lamb shank.
www.beachblanket.co.uk
IG: @beachblanketbabylon
Berenjak, Soho
Modelled on the hole-in-the-wall eateries of Tehran, hidden behind a curtain, you’ll find this cosy Persian inspired hideaway. Lavishly decorated with plants, authentic Persian rugs and mosaic floors, you’ll instantly be transported away from the streets of Soho. Specialising in small mazeh style sharing plates and charcoal grilled kebabs with seasonal British produce make Berenjak the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a feast. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant, with their take on traditional sharbats- served with sparkling water and swizzled with sabzi and fresh herbs.
www.berenjaklondon.com
IG: @berenjaklondon
Berners Tavern, Berners Street
With historical charm and sophistication, this restaurant is a must-see. Surrounded by gorgeous paintings and shining glassware, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped onto the set of a James Bond movie. Berners Tavern offers all-day dining with a menu of seasonal, contemporary British cuisine, beautifully crafted by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton. In this effortlessly worldly restaurant start with a cured Loch Duarte salmon, devilled egg, and finish it off with an almond butter choux bun with a sour cherry compote.
www.bernerstavern.com
IG: @bernerstavern
