The most beautiful restaurants in London with stunning dining rooms

Ever visited a restaurant in London and found yourself making style notes? We don’t blame you. London’s most beautiful restaurants truly are an elite bunch, from muted dining rooms dressed in pastel hues and ashy woods, to practically palatial spaces home to soaring ceilings and extravagant chandeliers. All are, in their own way, beautiful, and we’ve rounded up the prettiest of the bunch that are sure to have your jaw on the floor as soon as you enter the room.

Many of London’s best new restaurants now employ the creative expertise of award-winning designers and architects to transform their interiors, many of which are earning a name for themselves in their own right. Just look at Fabled Studio, the award-winning brains behind the likes of SUSHISAMBA, Socca, Noble Rot, MiMi Mei Fair and many more, or A-nrd Studio, who’s signature earthy style can be seen at Akara, Kolae, Pearly Queen and Casa Do Frango, to name a few.

But is there any substance behind the style? High-quality cooking should always be part and parcel of any restaurant we recommend, which is why you can guarantee that every spot below offers food that’s just as incredible as the interiors. Alongside a handful of Michelin-starred places in this list, you’ll also find an all-day tapas bar, a glamorous Italian spot, a New York-inspired grill and a glitzy Peruvian restaurant. Gorgeous interiors should never be at the expense of good food, and these places offer both in abundance.

Whether you have a special occasion coming up, are looking to impress a date, or simply like the idea of dining in a dilapidated mansion (keep scrolling to see what we mean), we’ve rounded up the most beautiful restaurants in London that will leave you in awe.

The Midland Grand Dining Room, King’s Cross

What: Ever since the Midland Grand moved into the grade I-listed St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the restaurant has been lauded countless times for its wild good looks. The building alone is enough to halt you in your tracks, with its triple height ceilings, marble columns and gold cornices together creating a palatial effect. These structural features are augmented by gigantic art deco chandeliers and warm tones of amber and gold, transporting you to somewhere far more glamorous than the back of a train station.
Where: St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, NW1 2AR
Book now: The Midland Grand Dining Room

Sessions Arts Club, Clerkenwell

What: Sessions Arts Club is the work of chef Florence Knight (ex-Polpetto), restaurateur Jon Spiteri, and a cohort of brilliant artists, architects and creatives who together have thought up one of the most beautiful destinations in the capital. Nestled inside a grade II-listed building, the restaurant doubles as a wine bar and gallery, but is also used as a space for exhibitions, events, fashion shows, live music and other forms of artistic expression. As far as inspiring venues go, Sessions is guaranteed to spark the imagination, with its massive arched windows, crumpling pink and sage green plaster walls and painted white fireplaces. It brings to mind a deeply romantic, dilapidated mansion - your next date spot, perhaps?
Where: 22 Clerkenwell Green, EC1R 0NA
Book now: Sessions Arts Club

Bacchanalia, Mayfair

What: Richard Caring added this glamorous entry to his already glitzy restaurant empire about a year or so ago, taking up residence in the old Porsche showroom on the corner of Berkeley Square. The name is inspired by the Roman festivals of Bacchus which paid homage to the god of wine and pleasure, so you can guess what the menu looks like here – all luxurious ingredients and expensive vintages. Caring also enlisted the help of none other than Damien Hirst and designer Martin Brudnizki to help with the styling, which includes four enormous unicorn-esque sculptures that hover over you while you eat.
Where: 1 Mount Street, W1K 3NA
Book now: Bacchanalia

The Colony Grill Room at The Beaumont, Mayfair

What: The signature restaurant at five-star The Beaumont is a picture of old-world glamour; think red leather, New York-style booths, maximalist paintings on the walls and dinky tabletop lamps. Styled on 1920s New York, The Colony Grill Room feels both vintage and timeless thanks to the odd modern flourish. Its breakfasts are always popular, with a morning menu of homemade viennoiseries, decadent eggs dishes and elegant lighter options, while for dinner you can expect brasserie classics – think cheeseburgers, grills, and salads.
Where: 8 Balderton Street, W1K 6TF
Book now: The Colony Grill Room

Casa do Frango, London Bridge

What: Posh piri piri joint Casa do Frango understands that casual restaurants should still be beautiful, and its London Bridge site is a real head-turner. The light-filled space features exposed bricks, dangling greenery and plush velvet curtains that nail the shabby-chic brief. It's perfect for everything from relaxed lunches to dates and birthdays. 
Where: 32 Southwark Street, SE1 1TU
Book now: Casa do Frango London Bridge

Coya, Mayfair

What: Peruvian spot Coya now has restaurants all over the globe thanks to its luxurious, sharing-style dishes, party atmosphere and all-out glamorous decor. The interiors at its Mayfair restaurant feature azure seating, peacock patterned walls and a royal colour palette of deep blues and gold, plus there’s an opulent Pisco Bar featuring a sparkling crystal chandelier where you can head for a pre or post-dinner cocktail.
Where: 118 Piccadilly, W1J 7NW
Book now: Coya Mayfair

Mount St. Restaurant, Mayfair

What: Our favourite feature of hospitality maestro Artfarm’s Mayfair restaurant is its beautiful Palladian mosaic floor which was commissioned especially for the restaurant. Elsewhere, artworks by Matisse and Warhol adorn the walls, funky red seating sits under circular tables, and the frames of its giant floor-to-ceiling windows are painted a deep shade of maroon. Art-lovers will have a field day – as will foodie fans. Jamie Shears heads up a stonking menu of modern British dishes, from a veal-filled croquette with oyster mayonnaise, to its signature lobster pie.
Where: 41-43 Mount Street, W1K 2RX
Book now: Mount St. Restaurant

KOL, Marylebone

What: Modern Mexican restaurant KOL is Santiago Lastra’s innovative debut into London’s dining scene, and boy is it beautiful. Warm, vibrant tones are employed across everything from orange plaster walls to a dark wooden bar, while rattan light shades and rough pottery ornaments add a rustic and ‘lived in’ feel. The food is also stunning. Presented on earthenware crockery are brilliantly executed creations, from courgette ice cream with rapeseed and caviar, to lamb neck with plum pico de gallo, and an arbol salsa.
Where: 9 Seymour Street, W1H 7BA
Book now: KOL

Lolo, Bermondsey

What: Jose Pizarro’s all-day tapas bar is his latest entry on the ever-trendy Bermondsey Street, adding to his existing restaurants Jose and Pizarro. Whether you’re popping in early doors for a coffee and a pastry, or fancy spending a few hours in the evening over one of its sharing boards and a glass of Rioja, Lolo's gorgeous interiors are bound to leave a lasting impression. Tones of terracotta, stone and dusty pinks adorn the walls, while shimmering tiles, globe-like lampshades and a subtly illuminated bar feel decidedly luxe and stylish, despite its more casual concept.
Where: 102 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB
Book now: Lolo

Petersham Nurseries, Richmond

What: Dine amongst nature at Green Michelin-starred Petersham Nurseries on the outskirts of leafy Richmond. Its magical greenhouse restaurant is overlooked by bougainvillea, trailing vines and fragrant jasmine, while seasonal florals, garden-inspired furniture and twinkling lights come evening time create a realistic garden feel that’s unlike any other restaurant in London.
Where: Church Lane, TW10 7AB
Book now: Petersham Nurseries

SUSHISAMBA, Covent Garden

What: Slap bang in the middle of Covent Garden’s bustling square, SUSHISAMBA occupies some prime London real estate, which sort of makes sense for a restaurant that’s clearly trying to make an impression. Once you’ve climbed the spiral staircase, you’ll be greeted by a gorgeous, rainforest-inspired bar with a ‘living’ ceiling of foliage and florals, plus a black and white tiled floor, royal blue bar and huge glass ceiling.
Where: The Piazza, WC2E 8RF
Book now: SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

Helene Darroze at The Connaught, Mayfair

What: Helene Darroze’s three-Michelin starred restaurant originally opened in 2008, but on its 10th year it received a major makeover courtesy of designer Pierre Yovanovitch, who replaced its slightly stale decor with warmer tones and wooden embellishments. The walls are now salmon pink, the walls encased in wood panelling, and everything from rounded banquets to circular tables are free from harsh edges to give the room a softer feel.
Where: The Connaught, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL
Book now: Helene Darroze at The Connaught

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