Taste London · Dining Guide
London’s Best Female-Led Restaurants
Restaurants shaped by women whose cooking and hospitality have made a distinctive contribution to London. Discover different styles, from tasting menus to seasonal canteen cooking.
By Editorial Desk · Updated 23 October 2026
A blue tick links to a published Taste London review. The wider selection also includes restaurants our team has not reviewed.
Core by Clare Smyth
Why visit
Clare Smyth’s restaurant gives British ingredients a precise, considered treatment. Seasonal and classic tasting menus make it a destination for diners who want the meal to be the main event.
Checked 23 October 2026
92 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PN
Murano
Why visit
Angela Hartnett’s restaurant combines Italian family influences with a refined Mayfair setting. Flexible menus and attentive hospitality make it a strong choice for a relaxed special occasion.
Checked 23 October 2026
20 Queen St, London W1J 5PP
Darjeeling Express
Why visit
Asma Khan’s restaurant draws on home cooking and the culinary traditions of Bengal and northern India. Shared dishes and personal hospitality make it a distinctive Soho table.
Checked 23 October 2026
36-40 Rupert St, London W1D 6DW
Rochelle Canteen
Why visit
Margot Henderson’s garden-set canteen offers a daily changing menu rooted in good produce and straightforward cooking. A calm alternative to the busier Shoreditch dining rooms nearby.
Checked 23 October 2026
16 Playground Gardens, London E2 7FA