If there is one thing I love more than good fashion, it is a restaurant that treats food like haute couture. I spent the last few weeks checking out London’s absolute coolest dining spots. These are the places where the crowd looks like they stepped off a runway, the decor is jaw-dropping, and the food actually lives up to the hype.
From Michelin-starred masterpieces to places where you press a button for instant Champagne, here is what it is really like to step inside London’s most fashionable restaurants.
1. sketch (Mayfair)
Walking into sketch London feels less like going out for dinner and more like stepping into a futuristic art museum. The moment I passed the heavy velvet curtains, I knew I was in for a wild ride. Everyone knows about the world-famous egg-shaped toilet pods (yes, I took the mandatory selfie), but the real magic is in the dining rooms.
The main room is an avant-garde dream filled with glowing lights and incredible sketches on the walls. But do not let the playful, pink-and-gold design fool you: the food here carries serious weight. Backed by three Michelin stars, the kitchen serves up total edible art. I had a starter that looked like a sculpture and tasted like absolute heaven. It is expensive, but for a true foodie who loves design, it is worth every penny.
2. Bob Bob Ricard (Soho) – Pure Gatsby Glamour
Next up was Bob Bob Ricard Soho, and let me tell you, this place is delightfully extra. The inside looks exactly like a luxury, old-school royal train carriage with plush leather booths and shiny gold trims.
The absolute best part? Every single booth has a little gold button that reads “Press for Champagne”. Naturally, I pressed it within thirty seconds of sitting down. A waiter appeared almost instantly with a chilled glass. For food, I ordered their famous Beef Wellington. It was carved right at the table, perfectly pink on the inside, and wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry. It is the ultimate spot to dress up, feel glamorous, and indulge.
3. Tattu (Soho)
Perched high above the city on a Soho rooftop, Tattu is a moody, high-energy dream. The second I walked in, my eyes went straight to the center of the room: a massive, glowing purple cherry blossom tree made of steel and fabric. Combined with the dark marble accents and the London skyline peeking through the windows, the vibe here is electric.
The food is modern Chinese, and every dish comes out looking like a masterpiece. I ordered a mix of dim sum and a signature beef dish that arrived at the table under a glass dome filled with swirling smoke. Critics sometimes worry that highly photographed places lack substance, but Tattu delivers. The flavors were sharp, fresh, and totally memorable.
4. Amazónico (Mayfair)
Stepping into Amazónico feels like leaving London entirely and dropping straight into a high-fashion rainforest. The ceiling is completely covered in lush green plants, jazz music plays live in the background, and the crowd is easily the most stylish in Mayfair.
The menu is a unique mix of Latin American flavors and Asian sushi. I tried a selection of their flame-grilled meats and a tropical raw fish carpaccio that tasted incredibly fresh. A quick tip if you go: they have a pretty strict time limit on the main tables, so if you want to keep the night going, do what I did and slip downstairs to their secret underground lounge to watch the DJs play.
5. Circolo Popolare (Fitzrovia)
If you want something that feels energetic, loud, and incredibly fun, Circolo Popolare is the place. The walls are lined with literally 20,000 vintage alcohol bottles, and the ceiling is a dense canopy of twinkling fairy lights and hanging ivy.
The food here is pure, theatrical Italian comfort food. I ordered the legendary carbonara, which the waiter mixed right in front of me inside a gigantic, 4-kilogram wheel of pecorino cheese. For dessert, I got a slice of lemon meringue pie that was stacked so high it looked like a small mountain. It is chaotic, vibrant, and impossible not to smile while you are there.
6. Fallow (St. James’s)
My final stop was Fallow, which is easily the coolest “it” spot for serious food lovers right now. The vibe here is completely different from the others—it is earthy, modern, stripped-back, and constantly buzzing with energy.
Fallow is famous for its zero-waste, sustainable cooking. I sat right at the open kitchen counter and watched the chefs work their magic. I ordered two of their cult-favorite dishes: the creamy mushroom parfait and a smoked cod’s head drenched in a spicy sriracha butter. It sounds adventurous, but the flavors were so deep and delicious that I wanted to scrape the plate clean. It proves that sustainability can be incredibly chic.
