Perhaps the best Lobster Roll in London I have a thing for lobster rolls. It started on regular trips to Boston a few years ago. I got into the rhythm of landing, clearing customs, checking in to my hotel and then, as usual after a long-haul flight, going for a walk. It’s hard not to […]
Mazarine at the Mandarin Oriental
Does Mayfair’s Mazarine have London’s Most Interesting Fish Menu? Mazarine is a relatively new addition to the Mayfair dining scene, having opened in December 2025. It sits on the corner site of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hanover Square, although the restaurant is not part of the hotel. In charge of the kitchen is Thierry […]
Ten Best London Fish Restaurants
Searching for the best London fish restaurants is a fascinating delve into the past. London’s relationship with fish is as old as the city itself, woven into its culinary and cultural history. From the bustling stalls of Billingsgate Market to the lavish dining rooms of iconic establishments like J. Sheekey and Scott’s, fish has always been a cornerstone of London’s gastronomic identity.
The River Restaurant at the Savoy
A seafood-led dining room, the River Restaurant combines classic Savoy elegance with Gordon Ramsay’s assured dishes. We’re on the lookout for great fish restaurants in London, and The River Restaurant at the Savoy is one that we know shouldn’t be missed. For a start, with every visit to The Savoy, there’s a new bit of […]
Wiltons – London’s Finest Seafood and Game
Inside Wiltons’ Seafood Legacy: How a London Institution Keeps Its Edge Wiltons is a restaurant with a past so long and steady that it feels less like a business and more like a living narrative of London. Its history goes back to 1742, when George William Wilton sold oysters on the streets before moving into […]
Parsons – Contemporary Fish Restaurant with a Retro Feel
From historic fish restaurants to newer openings, there are plenty of places to try everything from classic fish and chips to lobster and more. While Parsons is a relative newcomer, having opened in 2017, it has a retro feel. It reminded us of the old Wheeler’s oyster bars with vintage tiles, dark bentwood chairs, bottle green leather banquettes and raised marble bar seating.
Best Fish Restaurants in London – Scott’s
Should you go? Of course yes if you can afford it. Scott’s Seafood Restaurant is a place to go for a reliable treat, it’s the culinary equivalent of going for a drive in a Bentley, not that I’ve ever done that
Feasting at Prawn on the Lawn
Nothing fishy about this lovely local restaurant January is a very gloomy month, especially in sub-zero temperatures. I find that nothing peps me up more than meeting up with a friend for a meal in a convivial neighbourhood restaurant. There are times when fine dining is required, but a freezing, mid-week get-together requires somewhere […]
The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen – Review
Al-Fresco Dining in Covent Garden at The Oystermen. I’m impressed with the measures being taken in some of my favourite haunts to encourage diners who might be a bit nervous of eating indoors. Henrietta Street in Covent Garden is a great example. Pedestrianised until October, the street is lined with tables from the excellent eateries […]
Randall and Aubin Soho – Review
A Sunday Lunch at Randall and Aubin: I must have visited Randall & Aubin when it first opened. I can remember meeting a friend fresh off a flight from Australia and wandering around Soho looking for somewhere to eat. He was far more au-fait with the places to go and pulled me into Randall & Aubin […]