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The list is comprised based on “in house opinions” alongside the votes from real diners to make up a list of London’s best-rated restaurants. It features a broad range of restaurant types, from Japanese cuisine to Modern European, to bring together an “all-star cast” of the best places to eat in London. The list comes after what was described as a “challenging few years” by SquareMeal, as the hospitality industry continues to face economic strains as a result of the effects of Covid and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
We’ve rounded up the 11 restaurants across south London that made this year's list and what you need to know about them. AGORA, London Bridge Named London Restaurant of the Year, this newly-opened Greek restaurant created by David Carter serves up a “marketplace” of small Greek dishes from souvla to flat breads. The newly-opened Greek restaurant AGORA was named London Restaurant of the Year.
(Image: Gilles Draps) SquareMeal described the food as “delicious”, with “easy sharing dishes” well suited for friends going on a lunch date, highlighting the bustling Borough Market neighbourhood. Sollip, London Bridge Merging Korean and French cooking, Sollip in London Bridge is the creation of Woongchul Park and Bomee Ki, offering “low-key Korean-European” fusion dishes. Merging Korean and French cooking, Sollip in London Bridge offers “low-key Korean-European” fusion dishes.
(Image: Goya Communications Ltd) By day the restaurant serves seasonal dishes and by night the space turns into a contemporary Korean dining space, with dishes like braised beef short rib with cured cucumber, and black truffle and butter rice. 40 Maltby Street, Bermondsey If it’s Mediterranean food you fancy, 40 Maltby Street offers “gutsy” Mediterranean fare and a menu of natural wines. A post shared by 40 Maltby Street (@40maltbystreet) This cosy restaurant is set underneath a former Bermondsey railway arch, with a menu created by Michelin star-winning Head Chef and co-owner Stephen Williams.
Camille, London Bridge Rated for its “old-timey bistro style”, Camille offers a rustic approach to French cooking inspired by Parisian restaurants , where daily specials are written on a chalkboard. Rated for its “old-timey bistro style”, Camille offers a rustic approach to French cooking inspired by Parisian restaurants. (Image: Camille) The restaurant serves French cuisine created by duo Clare Lattin and Tom Hill, with a daily changing menu presented on a chalkboard inspired by Parisian restaurants.
BAO, London Bridge If you’re looking for Taiwanese all-day dining, BAO in Borough is one to add to your list, with a menu focused around serving dishes inspired by Taiwan. A post shared by BAO Official (@bao_london) The menu consists of classic dishes, from bao buns to noodle dishes, along with a drinks menu featuring a range of crafted cocktails. Each branch of the chain has a unique dish, with Borough's being a dish of Danzai braised pork and prawn noodles served with a cured egg yolk.
Trivet, Bermondsey Opened by chefs Jonny Lake and Isa Bal in 2019, Trivet serves a mix of dishes from around the world and celebrates the diversity of food . A post shared by Trivet (@trivetrestaurant) If you like wine, then be prepared to ponder over a choice of 350 wines from countries around the world, from Italy to Turkey, with Bal named as Best Sommellier of Europe in 2008. OMA, London Bridge If you like smoked food and Greek-inspired fare in a sophisticated setting, OMA is a stylish Greek dining spot in Borough Market.
OMA is a stylish Greek dining spot in Borough Market. (Image: Nancy Brownlow) Rambutan, London Bridge Located in Borough Market, Cynthia Shanmugalingam's debut restaurant offers a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine to dine. The menu serves a range of dishes inspired by the region of North Sri Lanka, from curries, sambols and aromatic sauces, with vegan-friendly options available.
A post shared by Rambutan (@rambutan_ldn) The restaurant spans two floors and offers counter-top dining, with guests able to dine for lunch and dinner. Kolae, London Bridge Another restaurant in the food hotspot of Borough Market is Kolae, offering Thai cuisine including speciality skewers made with a coconut marinade and cooked on a charcoal grill. Kolae offers Thai cuisine including speciality skewers made with a coconut marinade and cooked on a charcoal grill.
(Image: Ben Broomfield) The restaurant emerged following a successful crowdfunding campaign and seats up to 80 people across three floors, offering open-air dining with views over London. Lasdun, South Bank Located next to the National Theatre, Lasdun offers diners traditional British dishes created by trio Jon Rotheram, Tom Harris and John Ogier. Lasdun offers diners traditional British dishes created by trio Jon Rotheram, Tom Harris and John Ogier.
(Image: Maureen Evans) The restaurant was described by SquareMeal as a place with “dramatic, sophisticated interiors that pay homage to the building’s brutalist roots, as does the honest British cookery.” Zeret Kitchen, Camberwell Located in Camberwell, Zeret Kitchen serves Ethiopian dishes that, according to SquareMeal, are “packed with plenty of flavour and spice.” A post shared by Zeret Kitchen (@zeretkitchen) The menu serves a range of dishes, including meat and vegetarian options, which centre around “authentic comfort food.
” The restaurant offers a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, with the décor focusing on creating a bright and modern feel with African inspiration..
