Where to dine in London during Frieze Week 2025

When Frieze comes to town, London offers a plethora of outstanding exhibitions, from contemporary art to cutting-edge installations, experimental works, and everything in between. But Frieze isn’t just about the art; it’s also a great time to explore the city’s lively dining scene. Whether you’re moving between galleries in the north, west, south, or east, London’s restaurants show the same creativity and energy as the art on display. From long-established favourites serving Mediterranean and Italian classics to exciting new openings offering bold Middle Eastern, South African, and Asian flavours, the choices are as varied and vibrant as the city itself. Here’s our guide to some of London’s top restaurants to visit during Frieze Week.

 West London

Noreen

Noreen Restaurant. Image courtesy of Noreen Restaurant

#FLODown: Newly opened this year Noreen is one to watch. The interiors ooze organic charm and the food is scrumptious. The kitchen is led by Head Chef Mehdi Hani who previously worked at The Dorchester and as Head Chef at Harrods. His menu showcases some of his favourite Middle Eastern dishes, drawing on his Syrian Lebanese heritage. Full of bold flavours, thoughtfully curated ingredients and warm, attentive service, it is a place equally suited for mezze and cocktails or a full dinner.

Click here for our full review of Noreen.

Location: 28-32 St Christopher’s Place, London W1U N1U. Website: noreen.com Instagram:@noreenlondon

Kudu

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#FLODown: Kudu is a hot new opening with reports coming in full of praise for this refined South African dining experience. After eight years building a loyal following in Peckham and Nunhead, husband-and-wife team Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams have opened Kudu in Marylebone. The menu retains beloved staples like Kudu Bread with flavoured butters and peri-peri prawns, while introducing fresh seasonal dishes such as Cape Malay-inspired monkfish potjie, pork chops with monkey-gland sauce, & burrata with pineapple, tomato, ginger & shiso.

Location: 7 Moxton Street London W1U 4 EP. Website: kuducollective.com  Instagram: @kudurestaurant

Lita Bistro

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#FLODown: Tucked away on Paddington Street in Marylebone, Lita brings a fresh take on Mediterranean dining to central London. At the helm is chef Luke Ahearne (previously head chef at Corrigan’s Mayfair), who showcases bold, seasonal ingredients through the smoky depth of live-fire cooking. The menu leans into rustic southern European flavours, grilled meats, seafood, and dishes designed for sharing, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Inside, warm terracotta tones, timber beams, and antique furnishings create an atmosphere that feels relaxed yet refined, while the small front terrace offers a slice of laid-back alfresco dining. Lita feels less like a grand statement and more like a neighbourhood gem with serious culinary ambition.

Location: 7-9 Paddington Street W1U 5QH. Website:litamarylebone.com Instagram:@litamarylebone

Kima

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#FLODown: The place to come for excellent Greek food. Their “Fin to Tail” experience is not to be missed. You choose your preferred fish from the catch on display and watch it be transformed into an innovative menu that focuses on excellent taste and creativity.

Location: 57 Paddington Street, London W1U 4HZ Website:kimarestaurant.com   Instagram:@kima.restaurant.london

Gold

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#FLODown: You can’t go wrong with Gold, a neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar on Portobello Road. The menu features generous, seasonal plates cooked in wood ovens and designed for sharing. Dishes include wood-roasted sweet potatoes with tzatziki, chargrilled hispi cabbage with bagna cauda, and wood-roasted half Cornish Red chicken with nduja, tomatoes, and Parma ham. Set over four floors, Gold offers a relaxed dining experience both indoors and outdoors.

Location: 95–97 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2QY. Website: goldnottinghill.com. Instagram: @goldnottinghill

Marjorie’s

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#FLODown: A newly opened Parisian -inspired  wine bar, small and perfectly formed serving delicious morsels of inventive food from a small menu in a cozy atmosphere. From the simple baguette with brown butter to the Stone Bass in Champagne sauce they don’t put a foot wrong here.

Location:  26 Foubert’s Place London W1F 7PP Website:marjorieslondon.co.uk Instagram: @marjories.london

Akub

Akub. Image credit MTotoe.

#FLODown: Akub is a modern Palestinian restaurant in Notting Hill, celebrating the rich diversity of Palestinian ingredients and culinary traditions. The menu features dishes that highlight the flavors and fragrances of the Mediterranean terroir, including olives and figs. The dining experience is centered around sharing plates, offering a communal and authentic taste of Palestine.

Location: 27 Uxbridge Street, Notting Hill, London W8 7TQ. Website: akub-restaurant.com. Instagram: @akub.london

Pollini at Ladbroke Hall

Pollini at Ladbroke Hall. Image credit MTotoe

#FLODown: Pollini at Ladbroke Hall offers delightful Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. On the menu, you’ll find classic dishes including Melanzane with tomato yuzu kosho, sweet Sicilian red prawn Carpaccio, Fritto Misto, Burrata, Vitello Tonnato, Cacio e Pepe, and Tagliata, all complemented by homemade breads, grissini, and sorbets. The restaurant is set within Ladbroke Hall, a beautifully restored Edwardian building that also hosts a programme of music and art exhibitions, making a visit as much about the surroundings as the food.

Click here for our review of Pollini.

Location: 79 Barlby Road, Notting Hill, London W10 6AZ. Website: ladbrokehall.com/restaurant Instagram: @pollini_ladbrokehall

East London

Oranj

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#FLODown: Hot off the press: Oranj is launching as a full-time restaurant from mid-October, featuring its first permanent menu under new Culinary Director Yuto Fujimoto. Hailing from Hokkaido, Japan, Fujimoto brings experience from Tokyo’s two-Michelin-star Maz, Copenhagen’s two-Michelin-star Kadeau, and Paris’s Aux Deux Amis. The menu debuts on Tuesday 14th October. Art lovers can also enjoy works by Argentinian artist Constanza Pulit, whose photography, printmaking, and installations can be seen throughout the space.

Location: 15 Dray Walk, E1 6QR. Website: oranj.co.uk. Instagram: @oranjwine

Osteria Angelina

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#FLODown: Osteria Angelia is another hot new London opening that has been buzzing since its doors opened. The family-owned sister restaurant to Angelina Dalston celebrates Itameshi, Italian food with Japanese ingredients and influences. They serve an ever-changing seasonal à la carte menu using the day’s finest ingredients. Action is guaranteed at the counter overlooking the open kitchen and the visible pasta lab on the restaurant’s façade. A guaranteed good time.

Location: 1 Nicholls Clarke Yard, E1 6SH. Website: angelina.london. Instagram: @angelina.london

Manteca

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#FLODown: Manteca in Shoreditch is a Michelin-recognised restaurant celebrating nose-to-tail Italian cooking. Co-founded by chefs Chris Leach and David Carter, it’s famed for hand-rolled pasta, wood-fired breads, and in-house cured meats. With a lively atmosphere and bold, inventive dishes like brown crab cacio e pepe, Manteca is one of London’s most exciting modern Italian spots.

Location: 49-51 Curtain Road, EC2A 3PT. Website: mantecarestaurant.co.uk. Instagram: @manteca_london

One Club Row

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#FLODown: One Club Row, above The Knave of Clubs in Shoreditch, opened in 2025 under chef Patrick Powell. It serves Modern European dishes with French and New York bistro twists, from pork schnitzel with gorgonzola to lobster tagliatelle and cheeseburger au poivre, plus creative snacks like jalapeño gougères. The small, lively space seats 45 and comes alive on weekends with live jazz, while a curated cocktail and wine list keeps the drinks flowing.

Location: 1 Club Row, E1 6JX. Website: oneclubrow.com. Instagram: @oneclubrow

Central London

Kioku by Endo

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#FLODown: Kioku by Endo, a Japanese restaurant located on the rooftop of The Old War Office, is led by Chef Endo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi master. The menu blends Japanese heritage with contemporary techniques, featuring a robata grill, as well as a selection of sashimi and nigiri - all served with a not-too-shabby view of the city!

Location: The OWO, Whitehall, London SW1A 2EU. Website: kiokubyendo.com. Instagram: @kioku_by_endo

Claro

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#FLODown: Claro, located at the southern end of Regent Street, serves a menu best described as Eastern Mediterranean with Middle Eastern influences. This month, they’ve launched a spectacular autumn menu featuring ingredients sourced from Berkshire, offering diners a true farm-to-table experience. The food is served from the heart, with clean, delicious flavours. The Frena bread, a perfect cross between a croissant and a brioche, is a must-try. Standout dishes include the Venison Tomahawk with glazed carrots and Oregano Béarnaise, and the Seared Octopus with Merguez sausage and chickpeas. In short, there isn’t a single dish that disappoints.

Location:  12 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AU  Website:  claro-london.com  Instagram:@clarolondon

Spring

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#FLODown: The Spring, located within Somerset House, offers a seasonal, ingredient-led menu curated by Chef Skye Gyngell. The restaurant serves unfussy, Italian-influenced dishes in a beautiful dining space. The menu changes daily, reflecting the best of what’s in season.

Location: Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA.Website: springrestaurant.co.uk. Instagram: @spring_ldn

Fonda

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#FLODown:  Chef Santiago Lastra is already well known for his Michelin starred KOL restaurant. He has drawn on the concept of a “fonda”, a casual family-run eatery in Mexico serving traditional, home recipes, to create something warm, informal, yet elegant.   This contemporary Mexican gem is tucked off of Regent Street with a rustic design featuring décor inspired by Mexican vernacular and artisan traditions.

Location:  12 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BZ. Website: fondalondon.com Instagram:@fondarestaurant

Darjeeling Express

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#FLODown: Darjeeling Express in Soho, led by chef Asma Khan, serves a menu inspired by Asma’s royal Mughlai heritage and the vibrant streets of Calcutta, celebrating authentic, home-style Indian cuisine. The all-women kitchen team prepares dishes meant for sharing, fostering a warm, communal atmosphere. The restaurant has earned acclaim for its dedication to traditional flavours and inclusive practices.

Location: Top Floor, Kingly Court, off Carnaby Street, London W1B 5PW. Website: darjeeling-express.com. Instagram: @darjeelingldn

Platapian Soho

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#FLODown: Platapian, a Thai restaurant on Greek Street in Soho, brings cherished family recipes to a spacious, thoughtfully designed setting. The menu features standout dishes like the Talay Pot, a baked seafood rice with lobster tail, king prawns, and baby squid, served in a traditional clay pot. Other highlights include braised beef with crispy beef fat and jumbo crab with crispy lard. Each dish is crafted with care, offering authentic flavours that showcase the depth of Thai cuisine.

Click here for our full review.

Location: 15 Greek Street, London W1D 4DP. Instagram: @platapian_soho

North London

Tollington’s

Tollington’s. Image credit Greg Holland

#FLODown: Tollington, a beloved fixture in London’s dining scene, is a modern Spanish-accented fish bar housed in a former 1970s fish-and-chip shop in Finsbury Park. Serving up high-quality Iberian-style small plates made with British produce, including cod cheeks, grilled squid, and the standout patatas bravas, it combines a casual, vibrant atmosphere with consistently excellent food.

Location: 172 Tollington Park, London N4 3AJ. Website: tollingtons.co.uk. Instagram: @tollingtonsldn

The Baring

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#FLODown: The Baring is a modern gastropub where creative British cooking meets a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Think dishes like succulent suckling pig loin or white beans with spring greens, all made with imagination and top-quality ingredients. The décor is stylish but unpretentious, and the service is friendly and attentive. It’s no wonder The Baring is often cited as a benchmark for contemporary pub dining.

Location: 55 Baring Street, London N1 3DS. Website: thebaring.co.uk. Instagram: @thebaringldn

Belly

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#FLODown: Belly is a modern Filipino bistro in Kentish Town, putting a fresh spin on traditional Filipino cuisine with dishes like steak and adobo. The interior is minimalistic, but the food steals the show, a testament to the kitchen’s skill and creativity. Belly has quickly gained a following for its exciting, authentic flavours.

Location: 35 Kentish Town Road, London NW1 8NL.Website: bellybistro.co.uk Instagram: @bellybistro

Goodbye Horses

Goodbye Horses, Islington. Hand mural by Lucy Stein. Image credit Adam Kang.

#FLODown: Goodbye Horses, set in a former Victorian pub in De Beauvoir Town, is the go-to spot for cozy, intimate dining. The menu offers inventive modern European small plates paired with a carefully chosen selection of biodynamic and organic wines. Whimsical murals by artist Lucy Stein give the space a distinctive, artistic flair. Just across the street, The Dreamery, from the same team, serves imaginative ice creams in flavours like Christmas Pudding, Croissant and Custard, and Pear & Verjus sorbet, perfect for a post-dinner treat or casual stop.

Location: 21 Halliford Street, London N1 3HB. Website: goodbyehorses.london. Instagram: @goodbyehorsesldn

South London

Poule au Pot

La Poule au Pot, Belgravia. Image credit Natascha Milsom

#FLODown: Poule au Pot is a longstanding French restaurant in Pimlico, known for its rustic charm and classic French dishes. The menu features traditional French cuisine, including dishes like coq au vin and escargots. The intimate setting and attentive service provide a quintessential French dining experience.

Click here for our full review of La Poule au Pot.

Location: 231 Ebury Street, London SW1W 8UT. Website: pouleaupot.co.uk. Instagram: @pouleaupotlondon

Wild Flowers

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#FLODown: Wildflowers, a stylish restaurant in Pimlico, offers a modern take on classic flavours from across the region in a contemporary setting. The menu includes moules farcies with garlic and parsley butter, cuttlefish baked rice with crisp pork jowl, and grilled venison loin with kalibos cabbage and red wine bagna cauda, all crafted with seasonal, high-quality ingredients.

Location: 8 Ebury Street, London SW1W 8QX. Website: wildflowerslondon.com. Instagram: @wildflowerslondon

Marta

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#FLODown: Marta is a small, lively pizzeria on Fulham Road, specialising in Roman-style pizzas. The menu focuses on simple, high-quality ingredients, letting each pizza shine, from classic Margherita to Bufala. Alongside the pizzas, the restaurant offers small antipasti like arancini and hand-sliced salami. The exceptional pizza, cosy sixties-inspired interior, and open wood oven create the perfect setting for relaxed dining.

Location: 343 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW10 9TW. Instagram: @marta.chelsea

Llewelyn’s

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#FLODown: A little further afield, Llewelyn’s is a modern European bistro near Herne Hill station, well worth making the trip for. Helmed by chef Lasse Petersen, formerly of Westerns Laundry and Morito, the seasonal menu blends Mediterranean influences with British ingredients, featuring dishes like confit duck and pork belly cassoulet and grilled Cornish lemon sole with langoustine beurre blanc. Mid-century furnishings and large windows create a bright, inviting interior, while the adjacent wine shop and bar, Lulu’s, offers a curated selection of natural wines.

Location: 293–295 Railton Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 0JP. Website: llewelyns-restaurant.co.uk. Instagram: @llewelynslondon

Agora

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#FLODown: Agora, located beneath its sibling restaurant OMA in Borough Market, offers a dining experience inspired by the bustling street markets of Athens. The menu is centered around traditional Greek souvla, featuring slow-roasted meats such as pork, lamb, and chicken. These are complemented by a variety of meze, fresh salads, and wood-fired flatbreads. The interior has an industrial-chic design with communal seating, creating a social and relaxed dining environment. Agora operates primarily on a walk-in basis, with limited reservations available for weekday lunches and larger groups during dinner and weekends.

Location: 2–4 Bedale Street, London SE1 9AL. Website: agora.london. Instagram: @agora.ldn

Rambutan

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#FLODown: Rambutan, located in the heart of Borough Market, offers an authentic taste of Tamil Sri Lankan cuisine. Chef-owner Cynthia Shanmugalingam, drawing inspiration from her Tamil heritage, presents a menu that includes dishes such as creamy coconut dal, slow-braised black pork, and grilled chicken seasoned with kalupol (black coconut). The restaurant’s open kitchen allows diners to witness the preparation of these flavourful dishes, which are crafted using ingredients sourced from Sri Lanka and local markets. Rambutan operates primarily on a walk-in basis, with limited reservations available for larger groups during dinner and weekends.

Location: 10 Stoney Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9AD. Website: rambutanlondon.com. Instagram: @rambutan_ldn

Dining at frieze

Rita’s Taco Bar at Frieze London

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#FLODown: Rita’s, the beloved Soho restaurant founded by Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce, returns to Frieze London for its seventh consecutive year, presenting Rita’s Taco Bar on the terrace. The pop-up will have a grab-and-go menu featuring freshly made gluten-free tacos, hearty tortas, seasonal salads, and generously filled hot subs. The bar, a curated selection of cocktails, including highballs and seasonal juices, alongside offerings from Yola Mezcal. They will also have delicious desserts from Lily Vanilli! 

Location: Frieze London, The Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NR. Website: ritasdining.com/frieze. Instagram: @ritasdining

Sessions Arts Club at Frieze London

Sessions Arts Club, Frieze London 2024

#FLODown: Bringing a touch of flair to the Frieze dining experience, Sessions Arts Club returns with a pop-up restaurant featuring a seasonal menu by head chef Abigail Hill. Dishes highlight the best of the season, including Carlingford oysters, Cobble Lane fennel salami, Jerusalem artichoke risotto, and goat’s curd with rainbow chard.

Location: Frieze London, The Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NR. Website: sessionsartsclub.com. Instagram: @sessionsartsclub

Trullo at Frieze Masters

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#FLODown: New on the scene this year, Trullo, the acclaimed Highbury Italian trattoria, brings its rustic charm to Frieze Masters. The pop-up menu features hand-dived Salcombe Bay scallops, zucchini fritti with millefiori honey, fresh pasta like pappardelle with beef shin ragu and tagliarini with Dorset crab, plus grilled classics such as osso buco with saffron polenta. Desserts include Trullo’s much-loved tiramisu, alongside curated Italian wines and signature cocktails, including the Negroni.

Founded in 2010 by Tim Siadatan and Jordan Frieda and now led by Chef-Owner Conor Gadd, Trullo is celebrated for seasonal, handmade dishes and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Tables for parties of 5–8 can be booked via frieze@trullorestaurant.com, with some walk-in availability.

Location: Trullo at Frieze Masters, The Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NR. Website: trullorestaurant.com. Instagram: @trullorestaurant

Ham Yard at Frieze Masters

Ham Yard at Frieze Masters 2024. Image courtesy of Ham Yard.

#FLODown: Ham Yard returns to Frieze Masters for its fourth consecutive year, presenting a vibrant seasonal pop-up that combines bold modern European cuisine with creative cocktails. Set amidst iconic pre-2000 artworks from over 130 leading galleries, the menu celebrates late-harvest produce with dishes such as devilled eggs with black truffle, roasted pumpkin and sprouting broccoli salad, and handmade potato gnocchi with girolles and sheep’s cheese. The bar introduces Liquid Art, a new cocktail menu inspired by the hotel’s renowned art collection, featuring nine inventive drinks. Their beloved cake trolley returns, and on Sunday, a traditional roast with all the trimmings will be served. Designed by Kit Kemp, the restaurant offers a colourful oasis providing respite within the bustling fair.

Location: Frieze Masters, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4HA.Website: firmdalehotels.com. Instagram: @hamyardhotel

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