Riding House Cafe helped invent London brunch, and this year it turned 15. We went along to the Fitzrovia original for the anniversary menu: a standout crab, bacon and avocado sandwich, deep-dish pancakes, and a secret off-menu sundae. Here's everything we ate, and our honest take.

We had heard Rita's was a lovely little Soho wine bar, so on a sunny day last week we wandered in for an impromptu lunch. We stayed for a white bean and miso shrimp tostada, a beautifully cooked whole Cornish mackerel and one of the best Mini Martinis in central London. Here's everything we ate.

A tiny, no-frills Brockley room turning out some of the most soulful Malaysian cooking in London. From flaky roti chanai and proper satay to deep, dark rendang and a punchy chicken sambal.

A day trip to Deal, built entirely around lunch. The Blue Pelican is the Japanese-inspired seafront spot from the team behind The Rose, and between the clay-baked donabe rice and a hamachi collar off the specials board, it more than earned the journey.

Pizza Nerds has opened on our home stretch of Bellenden Road, and it runs two ovens: a wood-fired one for proper Neapolitan pizza and an electric one for crispy London-style pizza. With National Pizza Awards winner Davide Parato at the helm, here is what we made of it.

We have followed Nikita Pathakji since her supper club days, so her Clapham debut was always going to be special. Standout lamb, a championship halibut, banana pudding we still dream about, and cocktails you really should not skip

We finally got into The French House, the iconic Soho dining room above the legendary Dean Street pub, and it absolutely lived up to the hype.

We first visited OMA in 2024, just weeks after it opened above Borough Market. We loved it. Then it got a Michelin star. We went back in 2026 and loved it even more.

Five years in the making and one of 2026's most hyped openings, Impala on Dean Street is Chef Meedu Saad's debut solo restaurant. A love letter to North African flavours, all built around a charcoal grill.

A full review of Homies on Donkeys in Leytonstone. We tried their tacos, tostadas and salsas to see if they really are among the best tacos in London.

Our honest review of Kiln. Fire-cooked Thai dishes, bold spice, and Soho energy. Is it worth the hype? What to order and what to expect.

A review of The Laundry in Brixton. Unlimited roast potatoes, great beef, but one key element lets this Sunday roast down.

Our review of Galjoen, an increidble seafood tasting menu in Cape Town, South Africa.

The best bagels we’ve had in London since coming back from New York City

Creative meals in the shadow of Table Mountain. We loved Pot Luck Club and in this review we highlight why.

One of our greatest dining experiences ever. Belly of the Beast really doesn’t disappoint!

Crisp is the most hyped pizza place in London, and it’s just opened in a new central location. It’s a great pizza, but is it worth the hype? We explain why it isn’t.

Come here and get a hearty steak sandwich, you won’t regret it

Tucked away in the peaceful St Katharine Docks, Emilia’s Pasta serves up freshly made pasta with rich, flavourful sauces and traditional Italian heart. One of our favourite pasta spots in London—here’s why.

We visited Dishoom Covent Garden for breakfast and tried their signature naan roll, spicy keema, and creamy chai. Here’s our full review, including what to order and how to roll the Matka for a free meal.