Dining
The 4 Best Restaurants in Knightsbridge
Grand rooms and serious cooking: where to eat well in Knightsbridge, from the famous to the hidden.
In short: our top picks are Zuma, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Bar Boulud. 3 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Knightsbridge does grandeur better than almost anywhere in London, and its dining follows suit: marble rooms, serious kitchens and a few quiet places the regulars keep to themselves. These are the tables worth the trip to one of the city’s most polished postcodes.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Zuma | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| Bar Boulud | Knightsbridge | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Zuma
Why we pick itThe glamorous contemporary izakaya that spawned a global brand; the robata is the order.
Worth knowingSteep even by Knightsbridge standards, consistently at capacity so service gets stretched thin, and open to the charge of trading on its reputation.
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Why we pick itHistoric British dishes reimagined; the meat fruit is one of London's most famous plates.
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Bar Boulud
Why we pick itDaniel Boulud's lively bistro at the Mandarin Oriental; the burgers and charcuterie shine.
No longer open
These appeared in earlier versions of this guide. We have left them here, marked, because readers still search for them.
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Marcus Closed
Permanently closed on 26 December 2023.
Marcus Wareing's refined Michelin-starred room at The Berkeley; a true special occasion.
Before you book
Book the famous rooms well ahead and dress for them; Knightsbridge expects it. Lunch is the smart way into the grand hotels for less. And step just off the main streets; the area hides some excellent smaller rooms behind the department-store crowds.
Common questions
What are the best restaurants in Knightsbridge?
Zuma is our editor's choice: The glamorous contemporary izakaya that spawned a global brand; the robata is the order. Zuma, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Bar Boulud lead the guide, with 3 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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