Best Elegant & Chic Restaurants in London

Yauatcha

$$$$ 15-17 Broadwick St, W1F 0DL, Soho, London

Chinese Elegant & Chic

Cantonese dim sum in the heart of London. An all-day dim sum tea house celebrating authentic Cantonese cuisine with a modern influence. Yauatcha operates two restaurants in London; in the heart of Soho and in the City, along with international locations in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, India, and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yauatcha’s menu offering, served throughout the day, is dim sum dominant cuisine. It is formulated under the ‘core and peripheral’ strategy, meaning traditionally there are about ten dim sum dishes that form the generic definition of what dim sum is all about. These are; shu mai, har gau, cheung fun, venison puff, sticky rice in lotus leaf, chicken feet, char sui bun, taro croquette, pan-fried turnip cake, and congee.

Oklava

$$$ 74 Luke St, EC2A 4PY, Shoreditch, London

International Mediterranean Middle Eastern Ethnic Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Lauded as a “great modern take on Turkish food”, cozy Oklava takes its culinary inspiration from chef Selin Kiazim’s native roots. Sophisticated small plates are the order of the day, from complimentary bread with Medjool date butter or nibbles of chili-roast cauliflower studded with “jewels of pistachio” to a meaty braised octopus with ricotta, green olives, honey, and “tangy” pickled caper shoots or well-seasoned char-grilled chicken with Kayseri pastirma dressing and thyme. Oklava restaurant is located in Finsbury, London.

Stone Cave Dalston

$$ 111 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB, Dalston, London

International Mediterranean Middle Eastern Casual Dining Ethnic Elegant & Chic

Stone Cave is the most famous Turkish restaurant in Dalston, Hackney, East London. We have been offering a wide range of authentic and traditional Turkish cuisine, inspired by Ottoman recipes. We’ve borrowed our families’ traditional recipes and used them as inspiration to create the menus for our much-loved and acclaimed Turkish restaurants in London. Our dishes are prepared with a well-defined range of cooking methods and the aromas coming from the charcoal grill are mouth-watering. We offer breakfasts, lunches and evening meals, fresh juices, dessert, Turkish tea, coffee, cocktails and alcohol.

Rüya London

$$$$ 30 Upper Grosvenor St, W1K 7PH, Mayfair, London

International Mediterranean Middle Eastern Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Inspired by second-generation restaurateur Umut Özkanca’s Istanbul heritage, Rüya offers a taste of sophisticated, contemporary dishes from the various Anatolian regions, stretching from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea. With Chef Patron Colin Clague – formerly of Zuma and Caprice Holdings – at the helm, diners can experience a menu featuring an array of Anatolian classics with a contemporary and fresh twist. Umut and Colin describe the concept as “bold, bright and beautiful”. Rüya Restaurant is located in Mayfair, London.

Selale Restaurant

$$ 1-2-3, Salisbury Promenade, Green Lanes, N8 0RX, Harringay Ladder, London

International Mediterranean Middle Eastern Casual Dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Selale is all about bringing you the best of the varied flavours from the Mediterranean countries, in a fresh, modern environment with warm friendly service and outstanding value. Our restaurant is designed and operated by brilliant people with the emphasis on quality food and service, entertainment and local community. Selale restaurant is located in Hornsey, London.

Diyarbakir Kitchen

$$$ 52-53 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, N4 1AG, Harringay Ladder, London

Turkish Elegant & Chic

Welcome to one of London's best Turkish charcoal grill restaurants. At the heart of Haringey well-known Green Lanes Turkish community, we offer the best in Mediterranean cuisine. Always created with fresh, top quality meat, our kebabs, Turkish pizzas and fresh salads bring you the taste and great value on which our family business has always based its success. Whether you want a romantic night out for two or a larger space for a celebration or birthday party, we are set up to deliver a high value dining experience.

The Life Goddess

$$$ 29 Store St, WC1E 7QB, Bloomsbury, London

Greek Elegant & Chic

The Life Goddess (TLG), greek deli divine, is a genuine cuisine project aiming to become a reference of new hellenic kitchen to the world. The cooking philosophy is based on a rustic tradition, so unrefined and simple that is deeply friendly and relaxing. It is the earthiness of the ingredients and the simplicity of the techniques that serve the cuisine peasant that characterize TLG identity. The plentiness of a food culture that includes a true feeling of completion is an experience we aim to create for every and each customer. TLG succeeded in creating the bridge from production to tasting experience passing from the product development and the cooking treat. TLG has been running its’ flag store in Central London since january 2013, in the very busy area of Bloomsbury, minutes from The British Museum and Oxford street. The store covers a 2000 sq. feet and is open 7 days a week from 09.30 to 23.00. It operates both as a coffee shop and a small restaurant, being able of serving 50 people. The main area of the shop, giving it a strong character, is the delicatessen section. More than 300 products, most of them carrying the TLG little goat brand, are the basic ingredients for our breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Signature products made with unique recipes and a lot of love represent the strength of greek artisan producers to highlight and capture the greek taste in a jar.

The Palomar

$$$ 34 Rupert St, W1D 6DN, Soho, London

Middle Eastern Elegant & Chic

The Palomar is a Soho restaurant in the heart of Theatreland, serving the food of modern Jerusalem. Our menu is influenced by the rich cultures of Southern Spain, North Africa and the Levant. Our drinks offering marries the cuisine and ambience of the restaurant with a considered wine list of current and future icons alongside a list of cocktails, beers and spirits, and a lovingly curated selection of no and low-alcohol alternatives. The space has been designed around an open kitchen bar that runs through the restaurant, merging indoor and outdoor spaces creating a vibrant, energetic experience, where warm hospitality and guest experience are paramount. The Palomar has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2014.

The Barbary

$$$ 16 Neal's Yard, WC2H 9DP, Covent Garden, London

Mediterranean Elegant & Chic

The Barbary is situated in the iconic Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden. The restaurant takes inspiration from the Barbary Coast, identified by 16th century Europeans as the area settled by the Berbers in the Atlas Mountains. The Barbary Coast was infamous for pirates and (until the beginning of the 20th century) the Barbary Lion. Our menu reflects the countries from the Atlantic Coast through to the Mediterranean Sea leading to the Middle East. This culinary heritage is about seasonality and availability; food cooked in the purest way, with fire, whether it was grilling on coals or baking in ancient clay ovens in the middle of the village. This is the basis of The Barbary: some history, a little bit of romance and a kitchen bar.

Kudu

$$ 119 Queen's Rd, SE15 2EZ, Peckham, London

African Elegant & Chic

Little Kudu is the youngest sister to the original Kudu serving South African inspired tapas and wines in a relaxed setting under a railway arch with a heated marquee. Walk-in's are welcome! This is a neighbourhood restaurant in Peckham, run by a couple serving creative plates, wines and cocktails.

High Timber

$$$ Broken Wharf House, 8 High Timber St, EC4V 3PA, London

African Elegant & Chic

Three things come together to create High Timber; London’s most experienced South African restaurateur, Stellenbosch’s most awarded wine estate and one of London’s most prominent up and coming chefs Bartek Wegzryn. Synergy between soul and soil as Gary and Kathy’s Jordan Wine Estate’s philosophy is carried through the service and food at High Timber. Owner operated by Neleen. Its founders are Gary & Kathy Jordan of the Jordan Wine Estate in South Africa, winners of some of the world's most prestigious wine awards, and their partner Neleen Strauss, one of London's most successful restaurant managers. Featuring fine artworks from a select group of talented South African artists on the whitewashed walls of a fisherman’s cottage, the Rossouw Modern Hermanus is an art-lover’s daydream. This unassuming gallery is well respected and one of the most aesthetically beautiful Art Galleries in South Africa with a focused range of sought after, individual and original modern art created by expressive young artists.

Novikov Restaurant & Bar

$$ 50A Berkeley Street, W1J 8HA, Mayfair, London

Italian Japanese International Asian Casual Dining Fast Casual Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Novikov Restaurant & Bar combines cool and contemporary interiors with a superlative culinary offering. Located in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov Restaurant & Bar has 2 distinct restaurants and one stylish Lounge Bar. A real feature of the Novikov Asian Restaurant is its open kitchen. Fronted by an amazing display of seafood and vegetables, it evokes the atmosphere of an Asian food market. The menu uses novel flavors and texture combinations, inspired by Chinese and Pan Asian cuisine. The Lounge Bar is a must-visit destination, with an extensive cocktail menu, live music, and performances by some of the world’s top DJs.

A.Wong

$$$$ 70 Wilton Road, SW1V 1DE, Pimlico, London

Chinese International Asian Fine dining Casual Dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Andrew Wong’s inspiration comes from his travels through the provinces of China and he presents his own unique interpretations of dishes from all its regions. He is also a chef who never stops refining his own creations and these now demonstrate extraordinary sophistication, creativity and depth of flavour. If you want to experience the full repertoire of this talented kitchen, then go for the ‘Taste of China’ menu which takes you on a 3-hour culinary voyage around the country. A. Wong restaurant is located in Westminster, London.

Min Jiang

$$$$ 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT, Kensington, London

Chinese International Asian Fine dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Min Jiang is an award-winning Chinese Restaurant in the heart of Kensington. Situated on the 10th floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, with a breathtaking view over Hyde Park and London's skyline. Famous for our Beijing wood-fired duck.

Phoenix Palace

$$$ 3-5 Glentworth Street, NW1 5PG, Marylebone, London

Chinese International Asian Casual Dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Phoenix Palace is a London oriental hub popular with local residents, tourists, foodies, and high-profile dignitaries, Phoenix Palace excels in its Chinese cultural experience. There are over 300 dishes available from 8 different menus – a choice to captivate everyone's oriental palate. The luxurious ambiance and traditional oriental decor have made Phoenix Palace an ideal venue for Family Lunches, Romantic Dinners, Corporate Events and Special Celebrations for many years.

Park Chinois

$$$$ 17 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EA, Mayfair, London

Chinese International Asian Casual Dining Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Mayfair's most luxurious Asian restaurant, inspired by the 1930s shanghai heyday. Park Chinois pays homage to the Dinner Dance of yesteryear with a convivial and vibrant atmosphere, the very best in Chinese cuisine and experiential moments. Across two floors, Park Chinois offers two distinguished dining experiences. On the ground floor Wednesday to Sunday, you will find Salon de Chine, serving bold Chinese cuisine and exquisite drinks with the in-house band and live music creating an intimate dining atmosphere.

Kai Mayfair

$$$ 65 S Audley St, W1K 2QU, Mayfair, London

Chinese Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Michelin starred Chinese restaurant serving 'Liberated Nanyang Cuisine

Hakkasan Mayfair

$$$$ 17 Bruton St, W1J 6QB, Mayfair, London

Chinese Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Established in 2001 in London, Hakkasan has 12 restaurants around the world located in the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Hakkasan offers guests a world-class culinary experience. The menu is a modern interpretation of authentic Cantonese cuisine, using the finest ingredients and expert techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes.

China Tang At The Dorchester

$$$ 53 Park Ln, W1K 1QA, Mayfair, London

Chinese Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Located in Mayfair, China Tang is a luxury hotel restaurant serving Cantonese recipes in a chic setting. Conceived by Sir David Tang, the founder of China Clubs in Hong Kong, Peking, and Singapore, as well as the lifestyle brand, "Shanghai Tang", China Tang offers some of the best and most authentic Chinese cuisine.

Ishtar

$$$ 10-12 Crawford St, W1U 6AZ, Marylebone, London

International Mediterranean Middle Eastern Ethnic Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

Ishtar was the ancient Sumero-Babylonian goddess of fertility, love and light and this is reflected in our recipes. Opened in September 2004, the initial idea was to create a refined yet contemporary Mediterranean restaurant both in its menu and ambiance. With outstanding food, attentive service and inspiring music, Ishtar remains one of the best restaurants in London and continues to enjoy raving local and international reviews. Organic and locally sourced ingredients are carefully selected and interpreted with the utmost respect. Ishtar restaurant is located in Marylebone, London.

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