London has some of the best fancy restaurants in the world—there’s no doubt about it. From huge names like Gaucho and Tattu, to London-specific gems like Marcus and Margot.
Getting a reservation at these restaurants can be…tough—or it used to be, that is.
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1. Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto screams luxury. Dimmed lights and modern interior, reflective panels everywhere, chefs cooking up a storm in plain view—it ticks every box when you think of fancy restaurants. Oh, and when you’re done with dinner, you can head out to the rooftop bar to sip cocktails and soak up the city sights.
Sushi & Robata Grill
Date Night
After Work Drinks
Group Bookings
Views of London Skyline
Sunday - Wednesday: 12:00 - 00:00
Thursday - Saturday: 12:00 - 00:30
Aqua Kyoto offers a menu that blends traditional Japanese flavours with contemporary twists - Sushi, Sashimi and Robata Grill Specialties View Menus here
2. Gaucho Covent Garden
Situated in an extension of the historic Royal Opera House, Gaucho is the go-to place for a delicious steak cooked to perfection. Alongside their Argentinian steaks, they’re also known for fine wines, fancy cocktails, and an all-round high-end experience.
Covent Garden
8-9 James St, London WC2E 8BH
Canary Wharf
29 Westferry Circus, London E14 8RR
Chancery Lane
125 Chancery Ln, London WC2A 1PU
City of London
1 Bell Inn Yard, London EC3V 0BL
Here’s the a la carte menu for a quick look, but Gaucho has a number of different menus depending on when you plan to dine with them.
3. Penelope’s
Penelope’s is a different type of fancy—it’s fun fancy. The interior very much matches the exterior; it’s vibrant, glamorous, and extravagant. The restaurant fuses Tel Aviv with Southern Spain—a pairing that’s created Israeli paella, crab bourekas, and plenty of other culinary delights. Oh, and they’ve got DJs on the weekend if you’re looking to dance.
Birthdays and an inner-city getaway. Cosy corners, roomy booths, gender-neutral toilet and dance space!
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
Friday and Saturday: 17:00 - 00:00
Sunday: Closed
Drury House, 34-43 Russell St, London WC2B 5HA
Pair their unique Israeli-style Paella with the signature Baklava cheesecake for the win. Simple menu, delicious food. Check it out.
4. Margot
This one’s real fancy—but it somehow doesn’t feel it? A doorman greets you on arrival, staff sport tuxedos, and the interior is sleek and stylish, yet somehow you can’t help but feel at home. The Italian menu is executed to the highest standard and the wine list is as long as your arm—what more could you want?
Monday : Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 21:30
Sunday: Closed
45 Great Queen St,
London WC2B 5AA
Check out the Italian-inspired menu here.
5. TATTU
Stunning interiors? Rooftop dining?? Incredible food??? Tattu has it all, and the London location is exactly what you’d expect from this high-end collection of beautiful restaurants. Stepping into Tattu transports you to another world, and creates the perfect setting for any fancy dinner.
Panoramic Views of London
Fine Dining
Business Meetings
Date Nights
Spacial Occasions
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 1:00
Tattu offers a menu that reimagines traditional Chinese dishes with a contemporary twist- Dim Sum Selection, Wagu and Crispy Duck . View Menus here
6. Sparrow Italia
Sparrow describes itself as ‘a modern Italian restaurant that embodies European sophistication’—and we can’t help but agree. With a venue in Mayfair and Downtown LA, Sparrow is loved by fancy diners on both sides of the Atlantic.
Business Meetings
Fine Dining
Date Night
Afterwork Drinks
Authentic Italian
Monday - Friday: 12:00 - 00:00
Saturday - Sunday: 13:00 - 00:00
Modern yet classic Italian dishes and an imported wine list to choose from on Sparrow’s menu. View Menus Here.
7. Marcus Belgravia
How were we going to make a list of fine dining spots and not include at least one michelin starred restaurant? Marcus Belgravia comes from the mind of celebrated British chef Marcus Wareing, and promises ‘an outstanding fine dining experience in a warm and welcoming dining room’.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 22:00
Sunday: Closed
The Berkeley, Wilton Place
London SW1X 7RL
Check out the wide variety of menus to choose from, including à la carte, lunch, and a 5or 7 course tasting menu.
8. Sumosan Twiga
Sumosan Twiga is your all-in-one venue for a fancy night out. Set over three floors, the venue offers a restaurant, bar, and club for you to enjoy til the early hours. The restaurant offers a variety of Italian and Japanese dishes, as well as a sushi counter serving up signature dishes.
Entertainment throughout the evening.
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 19:00 - 02:00
165 Sloane St, London SW1X 9QB
Handmade pasta, seafood dishes and sushi counter. Check out all of Sumosan Twiga’s menus here, including the raw bar (read: delicious sushi), starters, mains, desserts, and more.
9. Sucre
Sucre’s doors first opened in Argentina circa 2001, and only recently has it landed on the global scene with this London restaurant and another location in Dubai. It serves up contemporary Argentinian cuisine, with many innovative dishes also drawing inspiration from Head Chef, Fernando Trocca's, Spanish-Italian heritage. Perfect for mates, dates, and afterworks!
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00
47b Great Marlborough St,
London W1F 7JP,
United Kingdom
Here’s the à la carte menu for you to check out, but Sucre also has a number of other menus—including lunch, pre/post-theatre, and an extensive wine list. Enjoy a complimentary Sucre Spritz on arrival when making a booking with Ambl.
10. Hakkasan Hanway Place
Mix modern Cantonese cuisine with dramatic design and you get Hakkasan. Chuck in a michelin star (retained since 2003!) and you’ve got the perfect fancy restaurant for catching up with friends, wining and dining your SO, or closing important deals with clients.
Asian-themed luxury fine dining and drinking.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:30
Thursday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 22:30
Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30
8 Hanway Place, London W1T 1HD
Here’s the à la carte menu, but Hakkasan also offer a number of tiered signature menus and drinks menus.
11. Chotto Matte
Chotto Matte is equal parts funky and fancy—an exciting restaurant serving up Nikkei cuisine. We did the googling so you don’t have to—Nikkei is a type of fusion cuisine that combines Japanese and Peruvian elements to delight your tastebuds. Chotto Matte also has a Soho restaurant if that works better for you.
A cocktail fusion of flavours you’ve likely never tried before.
Monday - Saturday: 12:00 - 01:30
Sunday: 12:00 - 00:30
Chotto Matte Soho
11, 13 Frith St, London W1D 4RB
Chotto Matte Marylebone
26 Paddington St, London W1U 5QY
Loads to choose from at Chotto Matte—check out the wide variety of menus here. Get a free round of Pisco Sour when booking Steak & Sushi Sunday with Ambl 🥩🍣
12. Yauatcha City
Gourmet dim sum? Handmade petis gâteaux? Yauatacha—located in Broadgate—specializes in high-end, modern Chinese dining. Whilst not quite as fancy as some of the other venues on our list, this restaurant offers a luxurious dining experience in the heart of the City. Afterworks, anyone?
Business meetings
Dim Sum
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30
Sunday: Closed
13. Chourangi
If you’re looking for fancy food that strives to excite and surprise you, Chouranghi is the spot for you. It blends and harmonises the European, Mogul, and Chinese cultures and cuisine that’s evolved in Calcutta—bringing you dishes like Banana Flower Croquettes, Mango Mustard Aubergine, and more.
Monday: 16:00 - 22:00
Tuesday to Thursday: 12:30 - 22:00
Friday to Saturday: 12:30 - 22:30
Sunday: 12:30 - 22:00
3 Old Quebec St, London W1H 7AF
Check out the unexplored flavours of India on the à la carte menu.
Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl
Dining at a fancy restaurant should be an enjoyable experience—not a last-minute rush to find a nice spot. With Ambl, you’re only ever a couple clicks away from fancy fine dining restaurants, tantalizing tasting menus, rooftop cocktail gardens, and more.
Simply provide some details—like your party size, preferred dining time, and desired cuisine—and Ambl does the rest. All you need to do is make a booking from the 400+ options available, show up, and enjoy.
Ambl is making spontaneous sexy again—we’re bringing back the forgotten art of last-minute. Whether its the best fine dining restaurants, nearby bars with cocktail lists as long as your arm, or pub gardens just off The Green Park you’re after—Ambl is the answer.