London: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

12 places in London · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

1. 1

   G Kelly

   Pie and mash · Bow

   Order: Pie and mash

   526 Roman Road, London E3 5ES · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Tayyabs

   Punjabi · Whitechapel

   Order: Grilled lamb chops, dahl, naan

   83-89 Fieldgate Street, London E1 1JU · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Ganapati

   South Indian · Peckham

   Order: Coconut fish curries, stuffed dosas

   38 Holly Grove, London SE15 5DF · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   E. Pellicci

   Bethnal Green

   Order: Full English

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in London, Where locals eat in London.

   332 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0AG · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   The George

   British pub · Fitzrovia

   Order: Beef rump roast with bone marrow gravy

   55 Great Portland St, London W1W 7LQ · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Beppe's Café

   Farringdon

   Order: Full fry-up with fried bread

   23 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9HY · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Chunnel Bar

   Waterloo

   Order: Fry-up

   133 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AE · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Fish Lounge

   Brixton

   Order: Cod, rock, skate or plaice

   99 Brixton Hill, Brixton, SW2 1AA · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Terry's Cafe

   British caff · Borough

   Order: The Blowout

   Also on the list: Breakfast and sandwiches in London.

   158 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 1PE · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Bolland & Crust

    Tottenham

    Order: The full breakfast

    Crawley Road Studios, 38 Crawley Road, London N22 6AG · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    The Bull & Last

    Gastropub · Highgate

    Order: Pork or beef roast with Yorkshire pudding

    168 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1QS · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    B.J's Pie & Mash

    Plaistow

    Order: Pie with gravy and chips (cash only)

    330 Barking Road, London E13 8HL · Map · Add to Chef Amazing