Sometimes it can be hard to decide what to eat when dining out which is where the humble tasting menu comes in clutch - a pre-selected variety of dishes? Yes, please. But these always come with a hefty price tag, right? Wrong. London's dining scene is brimming with hidden gems offering incredible multi-course meals that won’t leave your wallet crying for help.
From modern twists on classic dishes to innovative fusions, these spots are all about delivering big, luxury flavours and unforgettable experiences - without the need to put your savings on hold. Ready to dive into a world of deliciousness on a budget? Here are the best cheap tasting menus London has to offer.
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Tasting Menus In London Under £50
Ayllu
- Where: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, W2 6EY
- How much: from £35 per person
Ayllu in Paddington is where contemporary Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine meets rich cultural traditions. Inspired by the Ayllu community of the Inca Empire, this restaurant celebrates the spirit of togetherness, much like the families of the Inca civilisation. Every day from 12pm to 9pm, you can enjoy a range of tasting menus among forest green walls, intricate décor, and plush banquette seating.
From the £39 Lima, featuring dishes like ceviche, avocado tacos, and lomo saltado, to the indulgent £65 Machu Picchu, with delicacies such as oysters, Peruvian BBQ, and spicy tuna rolls, there's something for everyone, including a vegetarian tasting menu for £35 each.
This Ayllu-sive spot is tucked away underneath Smith's Bar & Grill.
Six By Nico
- Where: Canary Wharf and Fitzrovia
- How much: £50 per person
At Six by Nico, every visit is a new adventure. This innovative dining experience, created by the talented Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone, offers a six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks, ensuring there's always something fresh and exciting to try. Each menu is inspired by a unique theme, destination, or concept, allowing diners to experience a culinary journey like no other.
For just £50, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully crafted selection of six dishes that are as playful as they are delicious. Want to elevate your meal? Add matching cocktails for £40 or wine pairings for £30 to complement each course. Previous concepts have included The Chippie, Once Upon A Time and Taste of Hanoi - there's even been a murder mystery affair.
Fancy an affordable tasting menu? London's Six By Nico has just the thing.
Bubala
- Where: Shoreditch and Soho
- How much: £46 per person
If you've got a hankering for houmous, then we've found just the place for you. Bubala is a cool haven where bold Middle Eastern flavours meet a playful, vegetable-forward approach to dining. Originally born as a pop-up, it's since flourished into two permanent locations in Shoreditch and Soho.
For a taste of everything, check out the Bubala Knows Best menu (£46 per person), featuring delights like pickles, laffa bread, burnt butter houmous, and tamari oyster mushroom skewers, to comforting halloumi drizzled with chamomile and fennel honey. You'll also discover an outstanding collection of natural wines and homemade sparkling gazoz to complement the dishes. Delicious.
Lap up the labneh and devour juicy oyster mushroom skewers.
Bamboo Mat
- Where: Leyton and Stratford
- How much: from £35 per person
Bamboo Mat has swiftly earned its place as one of East London's standout dining destinations since bursting onto the scene in 2022. Chef-owner Denis Gobjila, formerly of Chotto Matte, and his business partner Victor Rosca, previously of Sushisamba and Lucky Cat, have teamed up to create a menu that celebrates the best of both cuisines with premium sushi and inventive twists on classic dishes like ceviche, teriyaki, and tiradito.
Located in Stratford and Leyton, the restaurant offers a variety of tasting menus to suit different tastes and occasions, from the indulgent luxury affair (£55 per person) to a more accessible express menu (£52). Tuck into seabass and scallop ceviche, hamachi tiradito, and exquisite sushi such as bluefin tuna nigiri and A4 grade wagyu beef aburi nigiri. For those seeking vegetarian options, there’s a delightful vegetarian tasting menu (£35) featuring dishes like vegetable ceviche and grilled sweet potato.
Bamboo Mat (pictured) has one of the best affordable tasting menus London's got up its sleeve.
Tasting Menus In London Under £100
Perilla
- Where: 1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, N16 9BS
- How much: £66 per person
Tucked away in the charming neighbourhood of Newington Green, Perilla is a modern dining gem that puts a fresh spin on classical European flavours. With a focus on high-quality, humble ingredients, this inviting restaurant delivers a refined yet approachable tasting menu in a laid-back setting, making it a go-to for those who love inventive cooking.
For £66 per person, the tasting menu takes guests on a seasonal journey through beautifully balanced dishes. Expect plates like vibrant radicchio paired with Todoli citrus and Apulian stracciatella, tender Cumbrian beef bavette with Jerusalem artichoke, and a decadent prune, Armagnac, and almond choux bun to finish.
Devour an ever-changing menu among greenery and stone-washed walls at Perilla.
Paradise
- Where: 61 Rupert Street, W1D 7PW
- How much: £65 per person
If we didn't already love Paradise enough thanks to its fragrant Sri Lankan cuisine made with the finest British produce, as of 2024 founder and creative director Dom Fernando made the leap to transition to a tasting menu format. By challenging traditional expectations, the restaurant offers a modern twist on Sinhalese cooking, infusing each dish with a contemporary UK nuance and fiery island flair.
Paradise’s six-course menu, priced at £65 per guest, offers a two-hour immersive dining experience, allowing guests to explore a range of flavours and textures through carefully designed land, sea, and vegetarian options. For those seeking a more elevated experience, a wine pairing that complements each course is available for £43. Up for devouring? Think hand-chopped raw mutton roll tartare with a tomato and garlic emulsion, puffed Northumberland spelt with coconut pol-roti and a hot devilled glazed freshwater prawn, plus so much more.
This restaurant really is a slice of paradise.
Akoko
- Where: 21 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 3LP
- How much: £55 per person
You'd be correct in thinking that a Michelin-starred restaurant's tasting menu would be over £100, however, Akoko is one of the handful of gems that's an exception to the rule, exclusively when it comes to its short lunch tasting menu. Founded by Aji Akokomi, the restaurant celebrates traditional ingredients and cooking methods, while pushing the boundaries with innovative dishes that highlight the bold, vibrant flavours of the region.
Priced at £55 per person, the menu showcases a carefully curated selection of dishes that blend textures and tastes in unexpected ways. Highlights include beef tartare with sosu kaani, mackerel with vatapá, and indulgent moimoi with goat cashew cream. For those seeking a truly luxurious experience, the menu features the addition of Exmoor caviar and Hereford beef with shito XO. Paired with fragrant jollof rice and a rich dessert featuring chocolate, coffee, and Café Touba-inspired sweets, this menu offers an unforgettable journey through West African culinary tradition.
Think gorgeous, warm stone walls and minimalist interiors at Akoko.
Silo
- Where: First floor, Unit 7 Queens Yard, White Post Lane, E9 5EN
- How much: £75 per person
The Michelin green-starred Silo redefines dining with its bold, zero-waste philosophy (an idea born in Australia in 2011 by artist Joost Bakker). Fast forward to 2019, and chef-owner Doug moved the concept to London, opening in The White Building in partnership with CRATE Brewery. As the world’s first zero-waste restaurant, Silo transforms sustainability into an art form, showcasing natural farming and closed-loop cooking through a beautifully crafted menu.
As part of its set tasting menu for £75 per person, you can enjoy plates like Kalettes with citrus gochujang and brown butter, smoked crown prince pumpkin with cultured cream, or the indulgent venison with caramelised cream and kale (£16 supplement). For dessert, the 'closed loop' ice cream sandwich is a fitting, sweet conclusion to a meal grounded in sustainability.
Silo is both sustainable
and delicious.
Casa Fofò
- Where: 158 Sandringham Road, E8 2HS
- How much: £73 per person
In Hackney and on the hunt for a cheap tasting menu? London's Casa Fofò can deliver. Helmed by Adolfo De Cecco (formerly of Pidgin), this intimate spot - named after his grandfather - blends rustic charm with culinary creativity, all within a cosy, stripped-back setting of bare brick and warm wood.
The real magic? The menu changes daily, meaning every visit is a fresh adventure. For £73 (with an optional £54 wine pairing), you’ll be treated to a surprise selection of dishes, which in the past have included crab with nori and daikon, tomato with kimchi and tofu, and strawberry grapes with white chocolate.
Watch the masters at work in the open-plan kitchen.
Angelina
- Where: 56 Dalston Lane, E8 3AH
- How much: £68 per person
Blurring the lines between tradition and innovation, Angelina in Dalston is where Italy meets Japan in an ever-evolving culinary experience. More than just a restaurant, this enoteca celebrates the art of fusion, weaving together seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques, and a deep respect for farmers and artisans.
Each visit is a new journey, shaped by the finest produce available that day. Their Kaiseki menu (£68 per person) offers thirteen meticulously crafted dishes, from wagyu ragu with crab and peas to scallop acqua pazza and black sesame cheesecake. For the ultimate experience, opt for the wine pairing and let the team guide you through a bold, boundary-pushing feast.
A fusion feast for the eyes.
Nest
- Where: 374-378 Old Street, EC1V 9LT
- How much: from £70 per person
At Nest, seasonal British ingredients take centre stage in a warm and homely setting, where a nose-to-tail approach ensures nothing goes to waste. This intimate restaurant near Old Street works with the best small-scale farmers, foragers, and conservationists, offering a sustainable yet indulgent tasting menu that celebrates the finest produce of the British Isles. Each dish is built around two standout ingredients, with creative techniques - like open-flame cooking and house-made preserves - bringing out bold, balanced flavours.
Venture over to enjoy the short tasting menu (£70 per person, available mid-week) or the signature menu (£90), which features additional indulgent courses. Expect dishes like fresh oysters with granita, sea herb and roe cracker, Cornish squid ‘noodles’, and Cornish cod with spiced carrot, alongside inventive desserts like sea buckthorn and squash sorbet or a seaweed doughnut.
The team are also the brains behind Nest Farmhouse and Restaurant St. Barts.
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