When the weather gets warmer, it’s a good time to start eating outside. To find the perfect al fresco spot, OpenTable scanned more than 2.2 million reviews to find out where Brits like to eat out.
The result is the annual top 100 outdoor dining restaurants. And among these 100, 10 facilities in London have made it through.
They are located all over the capital and are the perfect places to try this summer. The list also highlights those that are dog-friendly.
Boro Bistro, London Bridge
Right next to Borough Market, Boro Bistro offers French bistro food with an extensive wine list as well as a wide range of French cheese platters and charcuterie to share with friends or family. There is also a tapas menu, where you can choose from a variety of plates and bowls to sample different flavors.
Boro Bistro is located at 6-10 Borough High Street, London SE1 9QQ. This facility is dog friendly.
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta – St Katharine Docks, Tower Hill
Emilia’s SKD is a fresh pasta restaurant located in the heart of St Katharine Docks. It is just a few minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge and has a terrace with outdoor seating overlooking the marina.
Emilia’s SKD is at Unit C3, Ivory House, London E1W 1AT.
Gaucho Richmond, Richmond
Gaucho Richmond is located at The Towpath, London TW10 6UJ. This facility is dog friendly.
Tower Bridge, London Bridge
A riverside destination with stunning views, Le Pont de la Tour combines traditional yet innovative French cuisine. And it is often called London’s most romantic restaurant.
Le Pont de la Tour is located at The Butlers Wharf Building, 36d Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE.
Mercer Roof Terrace, Bank
The Mercer Roof Terrace, on the 7th floor of Vintry & Mercer, offers views of the London skyline, from the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral to the glass tip of the Shard. Guests can enjoy a menu that celebrates the best of modern English cooking, with farm-to-table meats, fish and seasonal vegetables.
Mercer Roof Terrace is located at 19-20 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU.
Ognisko, South Kensington
Ognisko is just a stone’s throw from the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and Imperial College London. Housed in a Victorian house and with a terrace overlooking the communal gardens, it focuses on Central and Eastern European cuisine.
Ognisko is located at 55 Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2PN.
Petersham Nurseries Restaurant, Richmond
Petersham Nurseries has a nursery, greenhouse restaurant and teahouse offering seasonal dishes and home-baked cakes. The owners, the Boglione family, are committed to their blend of British and Italian cultures, which is reflected in the style of the dishes served.
Petersham Nurseries is located on Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, London TW10 7AB. This facility is dog friendly.
Britannia Richmond, Richmond
Adjacent to historic Richmond Green, The Britannia is Richmond’s leading independent restaurant and bar with two large patios. It offers a wide range of dishes including fish and chips, grilled lobster and award-winning Mackens Brothers steaks.
Britannia is located at 5 Brewers Ln, London TW9 1HH. This facility is dog friendly.
The Wharf, Teddington
Situated on the riverside at Teddington Lock, The Wharf offers diners a picturesque and relaxing setting away from the hustle and bustle of London. It serves modern British and European cuisine.
The Wharf Restaurant is located at 22 Manor Road, London TW11 8BG. This facility is dog friendly.
Westerns Laundry, Holloway
Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with a focus on seafood and natural wines. Located in the borough of Islington and Highbury in North London, it has won many awards for excellence and originality.
Westerns Laundry is located at 34 Drayton Park, London N5 1PB.
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