With social distancing set to change the face of eating out for the foreseeable future, kitchens around the capital are continuing to come up with innovative measures to feed the hungry throngs - safely-spaced tables, outdoor seating, delivery and DIY kits to name just a few. Take a look at London's best restaurants offering meals for collection and get a taste of post-lockdown dining.
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Missing your fix of fine wines, charcuteries and classic tapas dishes? Iberica is upgrading your socially distanced meals in London with their online shop. Choose from a menu of patatas bravas, chorizo lollipops, asparagus toast and more, available for collection from any their restaurants.
If you're looking for some of the best Japanese takeaway in South London, Battersea spot KIBOU could help you out. The restaurant offers an extensive range of dishes for collection, including sushi, ramen, donburi and mouthwatering bao buns.
One of the best bars in Blackheath, this great taproom and restaurant is offering collection and delivery on some of its best dishes. Get your fill of pizzas, seafood and tasty vegan eats from this excellent South East London spot.
Venture to Marylebone where 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen is cooking up a delicious menu for collection. Available form 6:30 pm to 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant is whipping up everything from grilled prawns and truffle arancini to seared tuna and chocolate mousse.
The Courtesan is now offering its menu of enticingly authentic dim sum for collection in Brixton. Stop by for a wide range of streamed, baked and crispy fried dumplings, along with cheung fun, bao and a range of sauces, there's even a load of booze options too.
You've seen it plastered all over Instagram, but did you know that Gloria and its gorgeous sister site Circolo Popolare are now offering meals for collection in London? Get your fix of snap-worthy DIY pasta, cheesy pizzas and the legendary lemon meringue pie.
Looking for fine dining restaurants in London for take away meals? Hakkasan are offering their exquisite Chinese eats for delivery and collection from Mayfair. Expect set menus, dim sum, truffle-roasted duck and more, as well as a number of Champagne and wines for those of you wanting to push the boat out.
One of the best restaurants offering meals for collection has got to be The Cavendish, The Marylebone gastropub is cooking up everything from crab and leek tartlets to wild monkfish and spiced mussel broth to takeaway.
A heavyweight on the pastry scene, Jolene is a Hackney-based neighbourhood bakery. Head over from Wednesday to Sunday where you'll find freshly-cooked bread, pizza, salads, cakes and other knick-knacks for patisserie-loving Londoners between 10am and 7pm, or until they sell out.
A must for those that like their burgers dirty and milkshakes boozy, MEATliquor is a brilliant restaurant with pre-order options in London. A great choice for a fun meal, the bartenders are shaking up toffee apple creamy tipples whilst the kitchen rustles up gut-busting bites and vegan-friendly seitan fingers.
Peri-peri pros, Casa Do Frango are bringing authentic Portuguese cuisine to the streets of London. The eatery specialises in charcoal-grilled, triple-glazed half chickens smothered in herbs and spices, along with tasty sides and desserts such as pastel de nata and almond cake.
Found yourself in the City? Then chances are you're near Brigadiers, a top-notch Indian restaurant cooking up kathi rolls, thalis and curries for click and collect. Grab yourself a selection or pick one of their set feasts for an unforgettable meal.
The Dove is a traditional Broadway Market boozer dishing out fish and chips and classic Thai curries from its window. You can also get yourself a craft brew while you're at it, before meeting your mate just a hop, skip and jump away at London Fields park for a socially distanced picnic.
Malabar chicken wings, egg curry masala and slow-cooked beef pepper fry... this Spitalfield's beauty is up there with the top London restaurants offering collection. Available for delivery and pick-up, Gunpowder is not one to miss out and well worth the trip.
