Family recipes serve as the basis for the homey Ethiopian feasts at this Camberwell spot. Chicken, lamb, and beef stews are standouts, and you want to bring a group, so you can make the most of your meal here. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “Everyone deserves a favourite Ethiopian restaurant, and family-owned Zeret is mine, especially their Shuro Wot”.

Food from the southern Mediterranean, particularly from the Iberian Peninsula into Northern Africa, is the focus at this stylish restaurant in Clerkenwell. Think charcoal-grilled lamb, patatas bravas, and more. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “A London mainstay for a reason. Come for the North African and Spanish-inspired food, stay for the magic of Exmouth Market on a hot summer evening”.

Mitchell Damota and Gianmarco Leone create homestyle Italian food at this charming, minimalist Hackney restaurant. You might find dishes like lasagna with cervo and macaroni pie. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “Dalla is where I go when I want to eat the food that takes me back to the feeling of filming on location in Tuscany over a long hot summer. Delicious”.

Charcoal-grilled meat, seafood, and a host of mezze make this Peckham destination inspired by food from the Balkans a must-visit. Pair your food with their selection of eastern Mediterranean wines. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “Every dish I’ve ever had here has been a hit. This Balkan-inspired restaurant with an open grill is Peckham’s worst-kept secret”.

Chef Rafael Cagali pulls from both his Brazilian and Italian heritage at this globally inspired tasting menu restaurant which has two MICHELIN Stars. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “If you can only pick one tasting menu in London, Da Terra’s would be mine. Fiendishly inventive modern cooking, inside a beautiful space”.

Chef Nathaniel Mortley serves his take on pan-Caribbean food at this hotspot, which was named Condé Nast Traveller’s “One to Watch” at its 2025 Top New Restaurants awards. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “You can’t appreciate London’s food scene without sampling [chef Nathaniel Mortley’s] take on West Indian cuisine, and 2210 takes it to the next level”.

The street food scene in Malaysia and Singapore informs the food at this lively restaurant in Soho. Don’t miss the roti canai or the mee goreng. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “A big bowl of their beef rendang is my favourite way to come back to life after a long day of travel”.

The legendary nose-to-tail dining destination from chef Fergus Henderson remains as popular as ever and it has a MICHELIN Star to boot. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “This place is renowned for its nose-to-tail dining ethos, but vegetarians are well looked-after too (and, to be honest, their doughnuts are my favourite part anyway)”.

This minimalist sushi restaurant only has seating at the counter so you can devote your full attention to stellar handrolls and sashimi coming out from behind the counter. Make the most of your meal here by going for the tasting-menu experience. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “This is a small counter seating-only sushi bar tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden. It’s modern in decor but is an intimate and cosy personal experience of dining on hand-crafted beautiful handrolls and sushi."

Few can rival the charcoal-grilled meats served to you at this legendary chophouse, where the meat comes from award-winning butcher Philip Warren. The Sunday Roast is undoubtedly the highlight at this institution. Why Regé-Jean loves it: “For one of the most consistently reliable and delicious Sunday roast feasts, you can’t go wrong at any of the Blacklock locations. Whether it’s a group of two or a group of eight, there’s something for everyone and you won’t want to eat until the next day."