Once upon a time, it was about what you wore to dinner. Now? It’s also about where you’re having dinner. In the fashion world’s ever-growing love affair with food, restaurants have become more than just places to eat — they’re part of the look. From Dua Lipa’s go-to Persian haunt to North London’s cult ravioli spot, these aren’t just restaurants. They’re cultural currency.

In an era where style and sustenance blur, food has become a new kind of flex. Whether it’s that Palace x McDonald’s tee or a perfectly lit plate of burrata, the fashion set has made it clear: dining out is the new drop. Think editor-approved menus, DJ takeovers, and interiors as curated as a runway set — and yes, we’re absolutely screenshotting it all for the grid.

Let’s break it down — from the TikTok-viral to the IYKYK gems:

Berenjak (Soho & Borough)

Dua Lipa’s Persian fave. Think sizzling kebabs, house-made flatbread, and rustic, Tehran-inspired interiors that feel like a Wes Anderson film if it were set in the Middle East.

Rochelle Canteen

A low-key bike shed-turned-garden dining dream. Hidden entrances, rotating seasonal menus, and the kind of off-duty model crowd that make it feel like London’s fashion campfire.

Permit Room (West London)

Dishoom’s cooler, chattier little sibling. Bombay-style all-day cafe with spicy puffs, French toast, and actual rooms upstairs you can crash in. Yes, sleepovers are back.

Gaia (Mayfair)

Greek, glamorous, and good for a scene. If you like a little performance with your grilled octopus, this is your moment.

Zephyr (Notting Hill)

Greek Island vibes with London polish. Instagrammable lighting, fashion week sightings, and flavor bombs disguised as small plates.

Trullo (Islington)

A fashion institution, not just a restaurant. Sage-buttered pumpkin ravioli that could make you cry, and now doing a Harvey Nichols residency? Elite behavior.

Rita’s (Soho & East London)

Modern American with a British accent. Known for cult sandwiches, intimate lighting, and natural wines you won’t stop thinking about.

Alley Cats Pizza (Marylebone & Chelsea)

Vintage cartoon chaos meets New York-style pies. Fashion girls love a slice, especially one served with garlic butter and a side of irony.

Nina (Marylebone)

Italian classics reimagined — and yes, the tiramisu is bigger than your clutch. Dress accordingly.

Bar Crispin (Soho)

Small plates. Natural wine. Beef tartare on a crumpet. It’s giving: food for people who know their fabrics.

Strakers (Notting Hill)

TikTok’s favorite chef-turned-restaurateur. Think low-intervention wines, perfect pastas, and chaotic good energy.