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Santiago Lastra’s guide to London’s best tasting menus

The Kol chef shares his favourite restaurants for a tasting menu experience in the UK capital

About the list

The tasting menu is an art form and a complicated business model. Only a few restaurants have opened in the last few years with exclusively tasting menu offerings. However, I believe this format is one that we should embrace and support. London is a melting pot of cultures, and you can find tasting menus featuring food from all around the world while focusing on highlighting the best local produce available.

Here are some of my favourite restaurants where I have spent my special occasions in the last few years.

Originally published 6 September 2024

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Chef James Lowe is one of the most talented British chefs and a leader in the new British cuisine movement. He creates some of the most elegant dishes by working with small farms around the UK.

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Amazing representation of best-in-class Chinese fine dining, with the best dim sum I’ve ever tried.

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This is a beautiful restaurant. Jeremy uses very creative flavour combinations that will always surprise and inspire you. The sake pairing is unbelievable.

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This beautiful restaurant has a gorgeous omakase bar at the top of the Television Centre. If you’re in London, you can’t miss this delicious and fun menu. Please try the sake!

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Australian chef Brett [Graham] created an institution for fine-dining restaurants in London, particularly because of the precise way he works with game. He’s a reference for the ‘role of a chef outside the restaurant,’ focusing on farming and foraging.

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Mauro Colagreco brings some of his incredible food straight from Mirazur to the city, seen through a British lens, focusing on the best seasonal ingredients.

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Chef James Knappett creates creative and surprising food, offering an immersive experience in a wonderful location. The restaurant focuses on the best seafood in the country.

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Hélène Darroze creates a beautiful atmosphere in her restaurant, balancing luxury and warm hospitality. She makes you feel at home as soon as you go in. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate French and British cuisine than in her restaurant.

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Very innovative food, being the test kitchen of Simon Rogan. I highly recommend this beautiful chef’s table counter restaurant.

Lyle's

Lyle's

56 Shoreditch High St
London
E1 6JJ
United Kingdom

A. Wong

A. Wong.

70 Wilton Rd
London
SW1V 1DE
United Kingdom

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Carlos Pl
London
W1K 2AL
United Kingdom

The Ledbury

The Ledbury

127 Ledbury Rd
London
W11 2AQ
United Kingdom

Kitchen Table

Kitchen Table

70 Charlotte St.
London
W1T 4QG
United Kingdom

Aulis London

Aulis London

16 St Anne's Ct
London
W1F 0BF
United Kingdom

Endo at The Rotunda

Endo at Rotunda

101 Wood Ln
London
W12 7FR
United Kingdom

Ikoyi

Ikoyi

180 Strand
London
WC2R 1EA
United Kingdom

Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO

Mauro Colagreco at the OWO

57 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2BX
United Kingdom

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