Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Borough Market
London's great food market and the rooms around it: where to eat well at Borough.
In short: our top picks are Roast, Padella and Brindisa. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Borough is the beating heart of how London eats, and the restaurants around the market trade on that energy. From counter seats to railway-arch rooms, this is a quarter that rewards the hungry. These are the Borough tables worth booking, market browsing included.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Roast | Borough | £££ |
| Padella | Borough | ££ |
| Brindisa | Borough | ££ |
| Wright Brothers | Borough | £££ |
| Arabica | Borough | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Roast
Why we pick itBritish produce cooked above the market; the place for a proper Sunday lunch.
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Padella
Why we pick itHand-rolled pasta at a counter; the pici cacio e pepe is worth the queue.
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Brindisa
Why we pick itThe Spanish specialist that put Borough on the map; chorizo rolls and a great sherry list.
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Wright Brothers
Why we pick itOysters, whole fish and a buzzy counter; the classic Borough seafood stop.
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Arabica
Why we pick itModern Levantine sharing plates under the railway arches; bright and generous.
Before you book
Go early and midweek for the market at its calmest, and graze the stalls before or after rather than instead of a proper meal. Book the sit-down rooms, especially at weekends. And walk the riverside after; it is one of the best stretches in London.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Roast is our editor's choice: British produce cooked above the market; the place for a proper Sunday lunch. Roast, Padella and Brindisa lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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