Taste London · Dining Guide
The Best of Central London
Find a table at the heart of the city, from Holborn to Piccadilly and Westminster. This selection covers grand cafés, intimate dining rooms and meals worth planning ahead for.
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.
A.Wong
Why visit
Andrew Wong explores the breadth of Chinese culinary traditions through carefully researched dishes, dim sum and a tasting-menu format. An intimate destination for a considered special-occasion meal.
Checked 23 October 2026
70 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1DE
Colonel Saab Holborn✓
Why visit
Regional Indian flavours in the richly decorated former Holborn Town Hall. Its chandeliers, artwork and polished service give dinner a distinctive sense of occasion.
Checked 23 October 2026
193–197 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD
Quilon✓
Why visit
A refined restaurant exploring the coconut, spice and seafood traditions of south-west coastal India.
Checked 23 October 2026
41 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
The Wolseley Piccadilly
Why visit
The grand café setting accommodates breakfast, a working lunch or afternoon tea with equal ease. Its broad European menu makes it a practical choice when a group wants different things.
Checked 23 October 2026
160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
Clos Maggiore
Why visit
A flower-filled conservatory and a substantial wine list create a particularly intimate setting. Reserve ahead for an anniversary or a dinner for two, and ask about the room when booking.
Checked 23 October 2026
33 King St, London WC2E 8JD
Fred Bakery✓
Why visit
A pastry-led stop for croissants, brioche and a relaxed morning bite. The downstairs seating offers a calmer place to pause.
52–53 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SQ