Laurel Awards
Based on expectations.
We select an expectation level before visiting a restaurant, and we award laurels in five different areas based on the selected expectation.
The total laurels awarded equal the overall score across the five categories.
One laurel
One laurel is given when a restaurant lives up to expectations.
Two laurels
Two laurels are given when a restaurant delivers beyond expectations.
Three laurels
Three laurels are given when a restaurant delivers exceptionally above expectations.
Best restaurants
in United Kingdom
Based on expectations.
Restaurant Tobi Masa
Location: United Kingdom
Tobi Masa is a sleek London destination for luxury Japanese dining, serving pristine sushi, refined small plates, and a glamorous atmosphere for special nights.
Restaurant Medlar
Location: United Kingdom
Confident modern European cooking with bold flavours, generous portions, smart wine pairings, and a polished yet welcoming Chelsea dining room.
Restaurant Chapel Market Kitchen Oyster Bar & Grill
Location: United Kingdom
Lively neighbourhood spot pairing pristine oysters and simply grilled seafood with seasonal plates and an easygoing wine focused vibe.
Restaurant Legare
Location: United Kingdom
Rustic Italian plates shaped by seasonal produce, handmade pasta and generous flavours served with relaxed Bermondsey warmth.
Restaurant No. Fifty Cheyne
Location: United Kingdom
Elegant Chelsea townhouse offering refined modern British plates, seasonal produce, river views and a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Restaurant Bob Bob Ricard City
Location: United Kingdom
Glamorous Art Deco room serving luxurious British and French classics, famed for indulgent comfort dishes and a touch of theatrical flair.
Restaurant The Lavery
Location: United Kingdom
Intimate dining room where refined seasonal British cooking meets precise technique, elegant sauces and a quietly confident wine list.
Restaurant City Social
Location: United Kingdom
Inventive modern cooking served above the skyline, where confident flavours, slick service, and a buzzing crowd meet dramatic city views.
Restaurant Stanley's
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal European cooking, thoughtful wines, and a warm friendly atmosphere that feels effortlessly welcoming.
Restaurant Decimo
Location: United Kingdom
A stylish rooftop destination for modern Mexican and Spanish flavours, with bold plates, creative cocktails, and sweeping city views that elevate every visit.
Restaurant Morchella
Location: United Kingdom
A modern Italian kitchen celebrating pasta, seasonal produce, and confident flavours, paired with thoughtful wines in a calm contemporary dining room.
Restaurant Pizarro
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed Spanish spot serving regional classics, generous sharing plates, great sherry, and an easygoing atmosphere that feels both authentic and inviting.
Restaurant Moro
Location: United Kingdom
Bold Moorish inspired cooking with vibrant spices, charcoal grills, rustic breads, and a lively atmosphere that feels timeless and full of soul.
Restaurant Garrison
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed neighbourhood favourite offering seasonal British cooking, quality pints, thoughtful wines, and a warm welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.
Restaurant Myrtos
Location: United Kingdom
A warm neighbourhood Greek restaurant serving generous mezze, grilled meats, comforting classics, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels genuinely welcoming.
Restaurant Elystan Street
Location: United Kingdom
Elegant modern European cooking with seasonal ingredients, polished service, and a calm refined atmosphere ideal for unhurried meals.
Restaurant Luca
Location: United Kingdom
A polished Italian dining room serving refined pasta, superb ingredients, excellent wines, and a glamorous yet relaxed atmosphere perfect for long evenings.
Restaurant Volta Do Mar
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed neighbourhood spot celebrating Portuguese flavours, with seafood led plates, smoky grills, thoughtful wines, and a warm welcoming atmosphere.
Restaurant Wild Tavern
Location: United Kingdom
A cosy neighbourhood pub offering elevated seasonal cooking, great wines, and a relaxed friendly atmosphere that feels perfect for long lunches or dinners.
Restaurant Cabotte
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed French wine led restaurant serving elegant seasonal dishes, generous pours, and a warm bistro atmosphere that encourages long unhurried meals.
Restaurant Donostia
Location: United Kingdom
A Basque style bar and grill serving pristine seafood, charcoal cooked meats, excellent pintxos, and a lively atmosphere perfect for relaxed feasting and drinks
Restaurant St. JOHN
Location: United Kingdom
A legendary nose to tail pioneer serving bold British classics, austere flavours, iconic dishes, and an uncompromising approach that changed London dining.
Restaurant Kudu
Location: United Kingdom
A vibrant neighbourhood restaurant blending modern European cooking with South African touches, serving bold flavours, natural wines, and a warm friendly buzz.
Restaurant Roketsu
Location: United Kingdom
An intimate Kyoto style kaiseki experience, offering exquisite seasonal courses, delicate craftsmanship, and a serene setting focused on purity and balance.
Restaurant Cloth
Location: United Kingdom
A confident neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal British dishes, refined flavours, thoughtful wines, and a relaxed yet polished London dining room.
Restaurant The Chalk Freehouse
Location: United Kingdom
A stylish modern pub offering elevated British plates, great pints, and a relaxed neighbourhood buzz that works just as well for dinner or drinks.
Restaurant Brigadiers
Location: United Kingdom
High energy Indian barbecue dining with smoky grills, rich curries, punchy cocktails, and a lively club like atmosphere made for group feasting.
Restaurant Ibai
Location: United Kingdom
Basque style cooking takes centre stage here, with pristine seafood, premium meats, and wood fired grilling served in a sleek, confident London setting.
Restaurant Club Gascon
Location: United Kingdom
Refined southwest French cooking shines here, with elegant tasting menus, seasonal produce, Armagnac pairings, and a calm intimate London setting.
Restaurant Bouchon Racine
Location: United Kingdom
A classic French bistro experience with hearty Lyonnais cooking, rich sauces, good value wines, and a cosy pub setting full of character.
Restaurant OMA
Location: United Kingdom
A lively upstairs Greek inspired spot with joyful sharing plates, charcoal grills, standout pastries, coastal wines, and a terrace above Borough Market.
Restaurant Zuma
Location: United Kingdom
High energy Japanese dining with sleek interiors, pristine sushi, robata grills, and a buzzing atmosphere that feels perfect for glamorous nights out.
Restaurant Clipstone
Location: United Kingdom
A neighbourhood favourite for seasonal European cooking, offering refined sharing plates, thoughtful wines, and a relaxed yet confident London dining room.
Restaurant Camille
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed French inspired bistro serving seasonal plates, thoughtful wines, and a laid back neighbourhood charm that feels effortlessly inviting.
Restaurant Honey & Co
Location: United Kingdom
Joyful Middle Eastern cooking with fluffy flatbreads, vibrant salads, sweet pastries, and a warm welcoming atmosphere that feels like pure comfort.
Restaurant Noble Rot
Location: United Kingdom
Noble Rot pairs exceptional wines with modern European cooking, offering thoughtful plates, historic surroundings, and a relaxed yet cultured London vibe.
Restaurant Tom Brown at The Capital
Location: United Kingdom
Tom Brown at The Capital delivers refined seafood led dining, with elegant tasting menus, pristine flavours, and a calm intimate Knightsbridge setting.
Restaurant Cavita
Location: United Kingdom
Cavita celebrates vibrant Mexican cooking with bold flavours, colourful plates, and a warm lively atmosphere that feels perfect for sharing and mezcal sipping.
Restaurant 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy
Location: United Kingdom
Refined modern British cooking, with seasonal ingredients, elegant plates, and a relaxed yet polished Fitzrovia atmosphere.
Restaurant The Sea, The Sea
Location: United Kingdom
The Sea, The Sea is a charming seafood focused restaurant, serving beautifully cooked fish, seasonal plates, and coastal flavours in a relaxed London setting.
Restaurant Three Darlings
Location: United Kingdom
Three Darlings is a cosy London neighbourhood restaurant serving creative modern dishes, great wines, and a warm welcoming vibe that feels like home.
Restaurant The Fuji Grill
Location: United Kingdom
The Fuji Grill serves comforting Japanese favourites with a refined touch, offering perfectly grilled bites, fresh sushi, and a calm welcoming London vibe.
Restaurant Noizé
Location: United Kingdom
Noizé is a relaxed London wine bar with inventive European small plates, natural bottles, and a friendly buzz that’s perfect for sharing and sipping.
Restaurant Corrigan's Mayfair
Location: United Kingdom
Corrigan’s Mayfair celebrates modern British cooking with superb seasonal ingredients, warm hospitality, and an elegant setting made for leisurely dinners.
Restaurant Les 110 de Taillevent
Location: United Kingdom
Les 110 de Taillevent blends elegant French cooking with a brilliant wine pairing concept, creating a refined London experience for true wine lovers.
Restaurant Cantinetta Antinori
Location: United Kingdom
Cantinetta Antinori brings Tuscan elegance to London, pairing beautiful Italian cooking with exceptional wines in a sleek, upscale setting.
Restaurant Apricity
Location: United Kingdom
Apricity serves creative seasonal dishes with a sustainable focus, offering bold flavours, natural wines, and a warm relaxed London atmosphere.
Restaurant Café Deco
Location: United Kingdom
Café Deco is a charming Soho bistro serving seasonal European comfort food, great wines, and a warm old school vibe perfect for date nights.
Restaurant Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
Location: United Kingdom
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay delivers high energy Asian inspired dining, with sushi, robata grills, slick cocktails, and a buzzing late night vibe.
Restaurant pahli hill
Location: United Kingdom
Pahli Hill brings bold Indian comfort food to London, with vibrant small plates, rich curries, and a relaxed modern setting made for sharing.
Restaurant The Ninth
Location: United Kingdom
The Ninth is a neighbourhood gem for modern European sharing plates, top notch wines, and a lively yet intimate atmosphere in the heart of London.
Restaurant Wildflowers
Location: United Kingdom
Wildflowers serves seasonal Mediterranean plates with natural wines, in a warm relaxed London setting that feels effortlessly special.
Restaurant Elsa
Location: United Kingdom
Elsa is a cosy London wine bar with French inspired small plates, beautiful bottles, and a relaxed candlelit vibe perfect for lingering evenings.
Restaurant Cord by Le Cordon Bleu
Location: United Kingdom
Cord by Le Cordon Bleu offers refined French inspired dining, with elegant seasonal plates, fine wines, and a polished setting near St Paul’s.
Restaurant Lima
Location: United Kingdom
Lima brings vibrant Peruvian flavours to London, pairing zesty ceviche and smoky grills with a chic atmosphere and inventive cocktails.
Restaurant Scott's
Location: United Kingdom
Scott’s is a timeless London icon for immaculate seafood, crisp champagne, and elegant service in a glamorous dining room made for special occasions.
Restaurant Arros QD
Location: United Kingdom
Arros QD brings the spirit of Spain to London with sizzling wood fired paellas, smoky tapas, and a lively dining room made for sharing and celebration.
Restaurant Tendril
Location: United Kingdom
Tendril is a vibrant London spot for creative plant based plates, packed with bold global flavours, great cocktails, and a lively feel.
Restaurant Jamavar
Location: United Kingdom
Jamavar brings refined Indian dining to Mayfair, pairing rich regional flavours with elegant interiors, attentive service, and a menu made to impress.
Restaurant Little Social
Location: United Kingdom
Little Social is an intimate London gem serving modern European plates with bold flavours, thoughtful wine pairings, and a cosy atmosphere for food lovers.
Restaurant Canton Blue
Location: United Kingdom
Canton Blue is a sleek London spot for modern Chinese dining, with vibrant flavours, elegant interiors, and dishes that feel perfect for sharing and indulgence.
Restaurant Humo
Location: United Kingdom
Humo dazzles with fire led fine dining, where seasonal ingredients meet smoky artistry in a sleek setting made for an unforgettable London splurge.
Restaurant Kanishka
Location: United Kingdom
Kanishka blends bold Indian flavours with elegant flair, serving vibrant regional dishes in a stylish setting perfect for celebrations or a memorable night out.
Restaurant Bombay Bustle
Location: United Kingdom
Bombay Bustle serves playful Indian street food favourites with bold spices, stylish interiors, and a lively atmosphere inspired by Mumbai’s bustling cafés.
Restaurant Silva
Location: United Kingdom
Silva is a cosy London favourite for elegant Mediterranean dishes, warm hospitality, and beautifully plated flavours that feel perfect for any occasion.
Restaurant The Cocochine
Location: United Kingdom
The Cocochine is a chic London spot serving vibrant Asian inspired flavours in a stylish setting, perfect for date nights, cocktails, and sharing plates.
Restaurant Sketch, The Gallery
Location: United Kingdom
A playful, design led room made for afternoon tea and Champagne, where art, colour, and a party mood turn dining into an experience.
Restaurant Zahter
Location: United Kingdom
A modern Turkish kitchen celebrating regional recipes, where fresh herbs, bold spices, and generous sharing plates bring warmth and colour to the table.
Restaurant Nobu London Old Park Lane
Location: United Kingdom
A polished flagship blending Japanese precision and Peruvian flair, serving iconic dishes in a sleek Mayfair setting with assured, international glamour.
Restaurant Labombe by Trivet
Location: United Kingdom
A wine led dining room with modern European plates, where thoughtful cooking, relaxed polish, and a serious cellar encourage lingering evenings.
Restaurant Tamarind Kitchen
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed offshoot of a Mayfair classic, serving refined Indian dishes in a lighter, more casual setting that suits quick lunches and easy dinners.
Restaurant HIMI
Location: United Kingdom
A serene Japanese counter focused on precision and seasonality, where minimalism, flawless technique, and quiet focus shape an intimate experience.
Restaurant Lilibet's
Location: United Kingdom
A polished all day café restaurant offering elegant classics, attentive service, and a calm, club like atmosphere suited to lingering conversations.
Restaurant Wild by Tart
Location: United Kingdom
A stylish neighbourhood restaurant serving modern Mediterranean food, where open kitchens, warm tones, and seasonal plates create an easy charm.
Restaurant TOWN
Location: United Kingdom
A high energy dining room celebrating British produce, where playful snacks, seasonal plates, and sharp value lunches make it a perfect place to start the night
Restaurant Donia
Location: United Kingdom
A refined Filipino dining room blending tradition and modern technique, where vibrant flavours and thoughtful presentation give comfort food new depth.
Restaurant Dear Jackie
Location: United Kingdom
A playful Italian American supper club where red sauce classics, big flavours, and late night energy create a glamorous, retro inspired buzz.
Restaurant Tamarind
Location: United Kingdom
A refined Indian classic offering gently spiced dishes, elegant presentation, and a calm Mayfair atmosphere that suits both business and pleasure.
Restaurant Yauatcha Soho
Location: United Kingdom
A stylish Cantonese dining room blending dim sum, fine tea, and sleek design, creating a polished yet lively modern Chinese experience.
Restaurant Sexy Fish
Location: United Kingdom
A glitzy Mayfair playground serving Asian inspired dishes, where lavish decor, buzzing crowds, and theatrical flair turn dinner into a spectacle.
Restaurant Pinna
Location: United Kingdom
A modern Sardinian kitchen focused on seafood and simplicity, where clean flavours, careful sourcing, and coastal spirit take centre stage.
Restaurant Story Cellar
Location: United Kingdom
A relaxed neighbourhood spot serving seasonal British dishes with honest flavour, smart value, and a casual warmth that invites repeat visits.
Restaurant yeni
Location: United Kingdom
A modern take on Turkish cooking, pairing charcoal fired flavours and regional recipes with stylish energy and a warm, social spirit.
Restaurant Ambassadors Clubhouse
Location: United Kingdom
A stylish modern Indian restaurant blending regional dishes, polished cocktails, and a social atmosphere designed for sharing and long evenings.
Restaurant Il Gattopardo
Location: United Kingdom
A glamorous Italian dining room inspired by la dolce vita, serving elegant classics, rich flavours, and late night Mayfair energy.
Restaurant Delaunay
Location: United Kingdom
A grand European café serving timeless classics from morning to night, where polished service, buzz, and comfort define the experience.
Restaurant MiMi Mei Fair
Location: United Kingdom
A lavish setting for refined Chinese cooking, blending regional dishes, elegant presentation, and a sense of theatrical Mayfair glamour.
Restaurant Nopi
Location: United Kingdom
Bright, vegetable led cooking with Middle Eastern warmth, where bold flavours, glossy plates, and a lively room keep things fresh and expressive.
Restaurant Fonda
Location: United Kingdom
A modern Mexican dining room celebrating regional flavours, where open kitchens, bold sauces, and warm hospitality create an easy sense of joy.
Restaurant Park Chinois
Location: United Kingdom
Decadent and theatrical, this late night Chinese dining room pairs lavish interiors, classic dishes, and live energy for an unapologetically glamorous night.
Restaurant Toklas
Location: United Kingdom
A bustling all day café serving thoughtful, seasonal cooking, where simplicity, generosity, and a lively communal spirit shape every meal.
Restaurant Bar des Prés - Mayfair
Location: United Kingdom
A sleek Mayfair room blending French polish with Japanese flair, serving elegant small plates, fine cocktails, and late night sophistication.
Restaurant Berenjak
Location: United Kingdom
A vibrant Persian inspired spot with open flames and bold spices, serving smoky kebabs and mezze in a buzzing, late night atmosphere.
Restaurant Gymkhana
Location: United Kingdom
Rich, spice driven Indian cooking inspired by elite clubs, delivering depth, indulgence, and confident luxury in a moody, elegant setting.
Restaurant Dovetale
Location: United Kingdom
Modern Italian cooking with quiet confidence, focused on pristine ingredients, gentle finesse, and a calm elegance that lets simplicity shine.
Restaurant Anchor & Hope
Location: United Kingdom
A modern British pub serving seasonal, ingredient led dishes with honesty and skill, where simplicity, warmth, and flavour lead the way.
Restaurant The Devonshire
Location: United Kingdom
A revived pub dining room with serious intent, pairing prime cuts, confident cooking, and old school hospitality in a richly atmospheric space.
Restaurant Palomar
Location: United Kingdom
A high energy room where Jerusalem inspired flavors burst from open kitchens, blending spice, warmth, and theatrical cooking at close quarters.
Restaurant Lorne
Location: United Kingdom
A narrow, lively room filled with loyal fans, serving reliable, classically rooted dishes, confident service, and excellent value at lunch and early evening.
Restaurant Cora Pearl
Location: United Kingdom
A decadent hideaway serving indulgent French inspired dishes, where butter, bravado, and playful luxury set the tone for a lively night out.