London Restaurants
London Restaurants
Hidden Gems
What makes a Hidden Gem?
These exceptional restaurants have earned a rating of 9.0+ but still have fewer than 300 reviews. They represent the best undiscovered dining experiences in London.
Thy’s Banh Mi
9.9Thy's Banh Mi is a downtown London quick-service Vietnamese stop built around banh mi, sticky rice, Vietnamese coffee, milk tea, and fast counter-friendly ordering.
Al Paninos
9.8Al Paninos is a downtown London sandwich shop built around Greek-Italian panini, house sauces, local-bakery bread, loaded fries, salads, and desserts from owner Zack Agathos.
The Tea Lounge
9.4The Tea Lounge is a Piccadilly Street tea room built around afternoon tea, tea flights, Japanese tea service, and a newer Picky Bits tapas menu. It works best as a planned small-room visit: book ahead, choose the tea format first, then add small plates if the table wants more than sweets and sandwiches.
Five87 Bistro
9.2Five87 is a London modern-bistro room with a wide menu: lobster dip, cilantro-lime Peruvian Chicken, a house burger, falafel wraps, lobster ravioli, wine, cocktails, and brunch. It works best for diners who want one room that can handle lunch, date night, or a fuller dinner.



