Hungry for some top-notch nosh in London town? You're in luck. With over 70 Michelin-starred restaurants in the capital, you're sure to find something fancy that tickles your tastebuds. Whether you're looking to splurge or treat your wallet with some TLC, fear not; we've scouted the crème de la crème of the city's feasting delights to bring you the top luxury London dining experiences to try in 2024 by price. From five-star mainstays to hidden Michelin joints, this isn't your average meal out…
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£30 - £50
Benares
£35 Per Person
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Mayfair, Benares marries traditional Indian cuisine with impeccably sourced British ingredients to create a rich and inventive menu. Exuding the beauty and vibrancy of the City of Lights, from the hand-crafted furniture to the flower-filled pond, it dishes out a set menu starting at £35 for two courses and other great offers like a thali lunch for £44. It's a steal of a deal for the level of expertise you're getting, if you ask us.
Be posh on a budget with Benares.
Ayllu
£39 Per Person
Escape London's chaos and enter Ayllu's plush green South American haven nestled beneath Paddington Central. With a fusion of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, their tempting menu is based on the Incan custom of sharing, featuring plates of ceviche, irresistible sushi, sashimi, vibrant mains, and creative desserts. Don't miss out on their affordable set menu, the tasting lima experience for only £39pp, showcasing the chef's best dishes like lomo saltado and octopus a la plancha.
Practice indulgence at wallet-friendly prices.
Six By Nico
£48 Per Person
Taking the restaurant scene by storm, Six By Nico's innovative joint in Canary Wharf is all about themed menus that'll take you on a whimsical journey down memory lane, from Vietnamese street food with rice porridge and mooli cháo vit to deconstructed pot noodles. Taste the world with a new six-course menu every six weeks, each with a different essence and location for just £48pp, plus the option to enjoy an expertly selected wine pairing for a £35 supplement. Want more? Check out their branch in Fitzrovia.
Six By Nico: where fork meets fabulous.
£50 - £80
Pied à Terre
£55 Per Person
Established in 1991, Pied a Terre proudly holds the title of the UK's longest-standing independent Michelin-starred restaurant. With executive chef Asimakis Chaniotis blending French classics with his Greek roots, guests can savour either a la carte delights or opt for multi-course tasting menus. Step into their intimate, dark-hued dining space for a tailored lunch experience, whether it's four-courses at £55/£65 per person or six-courses at £75/£85.
Indulge in a culinary journey that spans two cultures at Pied a Terre.
Perilla
£66 Per Person
Looking for a tasting menu under £100 in London town? Perilla has got you covered. A laid-back spot serving quality nosh without the posh price tags, this cosy haunt is like the rebel of fine dining - no fancy linens here, just chill vibes, bare walls and artsy décor. Their ever-changing dinner menu is a party of rich flavours, blending humble seasonal ingredients into modern European wonders. For £66 per person, dive into their dreamy tasting menu serving goodies like chard crepes, courgette soup, and lamb with a seaweed twist.
Sample perfection, one dish at a time.
Nest
£75 Per Person
Finding a lavish but wallet-friendly seasonal tasting menu in the city's culinary jungle is like striking gold. But here's the scoop: Nest, a cosy joint in Old Street, offers a stellar dinner set menu experience at £75 per person. Their farm-to-plate ethos, sustainable seafood, and rare meats all support small-scale farmers and indie producers focusing on minimal waste with one hero meat per season. Don't forget to swing by their cellar for drinks and homemade snacks either.
Nest slings out top-notch Haute cuisine in the heart of London.
£80 - £100
Los Mochis
£85 Per Person
Nestled in the heart of Notting Hill, Los Mochis marries the Mexican spirit with Japanese refinement. Restaurateur Markus Thesleff crafts an ever-evolving fusion menu spotlighting the finest ingredients in an industrial-chic environment. Their £85 tasting menu boasts gems like pato on crispy rice and a Trailer Park chicken taco, a perfect collision of high-class dining and street food flair. Pair your din-din with the seductive Pink Hot Chilli Paloma for a sweet and spicy finish to an epic meal.
A tasting menu where every dish is a star performer.
Kanishka
£89 Per Person
Step into Kanishka, where chef Atul Kochhar's culinary wizardry paints a vibrant canvas of modern Indian flavours that'll make your tastebuds do a happy dance. A subdued ambience characterized by neutral tones and sophistication, the restaurant is split into two swanky levels. Priced at £95, their tasting menu is a love letter to India's regional recipes, using only the finest ingredients for gastronomic treats like monkfish tikka.
When life gives you courses, indulge in a tasting menu.
Hakkasan
£90 Per Person
Renowned worldwide for its playful dishes, Hakkasan's Mayfair outpost lives up to its glamorous reputation, promising a luxurious dining experience. This Michelin-starred venue, designed by Christian Liaigre, marries modern Cantonese cuisine, wizard-level mixology, and dramatic interiors. We'd recommend the Plum Blossom menu for £90, where executive chefs Andrew Yeo and Chen-Wei Chan deliver tempting delights such as stir-fried black pepper rib eye beef with merlot.
Revel in a playful and seductive dining experience at Hakkasan.
£100 +
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
£125 Per Person
Indulge in the best seasonal produce at The Connaught's three Michelin star restaurant Hélène Darroze. Their master chefs will craft a personalized menu tailored to your tastebuds in an intimate, pastel dining room designed by Pierre Yovanovitch. Get ready to splurge if you want to munch on their works of culinary art, as it'll cost you a whopping £215. However, you can still treat yourself during the week with a lunch option for a more modest £125.
A taste of Mayfair heaven at Hélène Darroze.
The Clove Club
£155 PER PERSON
A hidden gem located inside the Grade II-listed Shoreditch Town Hall, chef Isaac McHale serves up a seasonal tasting menu of rotating dainties priced at £195 or a shorter version for £155 at The Clove Club. Sourcing impeccable British produce to create dishes like Orkney scallops paired with clementine and truffles as well as razor clams baked in hay, the plates are a feast for the eyes and tastebuds.
Time to wine and dine at The Clove Club.
A. Wong
£200 Per Person
Celebrating not just China's 14 borders but also 3000 years of culinary history, chef Andrew Wong's carefully curated menu at A. Wong is the stuff of legends. You can enjoy their traditional a la carte dim sum for lunch, but if you're looking to splurge, go for 'The Collections of China' for £200. A three-hour multi-course extravaganza featuring delicacies like Anhui province red braised fermented wild seabass and Yunnan seared beef with mint, chilli and lemongrass.
A. Wong is putting the fine in dining.
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