Taste London · Editorial recognition
Editor’s ChoiceAward of Culinary Excellence
Celebrating the restaurants that turn a meal into a lasting memory.
Exceptional food. Thoughtful hospitality. A sense of place. Our award recognises outstanding dining experiences in London and across the UK, discovered first-hand by Taste London’s food writers.
The distinction
More than a memorable plate.
The Editor’s Choice Award of Culinary Excellence honours the artistry, care and character behind an outstanding restaurant. We consider the quality and creativity of the food alongside the atmosphere, service and warmth of the welcome.
Our writers visit and taste for themselves. The award follows a comprehensive review published in Taste London’s printed magazine, connecting our readers with places worth discovering.
Our approach
Experienced first-hand.
Recognised with care.
The visit
Our food writers experience the restaurant in person, tasting its dishes and taking in the setting, service and hospitality.
The review
We look at the complete dining experience: flavour, creativity, atmosphere and the care shown by the team. A comprehensive review is published in our printed issue.
The recognition
Restaurants selected for the award receive a tangible celebration of their achievement, with a trophy, printed certificate and door sticker.
A mark of distinction
Recognition, beautifully presented.
The trophy
A lasting symbol of the restaurant’s achievement, ready to take pride of place.
The certificate
A professionally printed, high-quality certificate celebrating the editorial recognition.
The door sticker
A visible welcome for diners, showing that the restaurant has been visited, reviewed and featured by Taste London. Size: 105 × 148 mm.
Award materials shown are illustrative examples from Taste London’s existing collection.
For restaurants
Let us discover
your story.
Tell our editorial team about your restaurant and enquire about a review visit.