Hidden gems - Lunch restaurants in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Lunch restaurants in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 24 places from Lunch restaurant category.

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The Grind Bistro

Cafe

👍👍 Thank you for lovely service and warm welcome with such busy environment. I loved my spinach feta turkish pastry. Lovely gentleman and lady were so warm and kind. I am coming next week again fir full turkish breakfast 🥰

5.00 (108 reviews)

Il Panino

Sandwich shop

👍👍 I've been going here regularly for over 5yrs. It has to be one of the best, if not the best place for lunch I've ever been to. Run by an amazing couple [don't believe the review that said 'elderly ;)] who are great entertainment while you wait. But most of all the food is great, made freshly made ev...

$ $$$

4.90 (119 reviews)

Jungle Electric

Coffee shop

👍👍 I made a trip to Roman Road today especially to visit the lovely Jungle Electric and it was definitely worth the journey! 🥰 I enjoyed a vegan tuna toastie, mac 'n' cheese, a strawberry milkshake, a cherry bakewell cake and an oat latte (just a light lunch🤭😂) and it all tasted absolutely amazing!...

4.90 (78 reviews)

Browns Breakfast Bar

Cafe

👍👍 Absolutely great place for all types of food so fresh and tasty

4.90 (41 reviews)

Ixchel

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 What a fantastic new addition to kings road! Just what chelsea has been missing. Delicious authentic Mexican food and incredibly inventive cocktails (beetroot margarita is my new favourite thing!) all set in a gorgeous lounge style dining room accompanied with great music! Get down there now!

4.80 (123 reviews)

Upper Rich. Caffe

Cafe

👍 Cute little creperie, loved that it was all gluten free. We got the Complete and Veggie savoury crepes, only thing was that the crepes were a little too small. Delicious nonetheless.

4.80 (93 reviews)

BOBO & WILD - South Woodford

Brunch restaurant

👍👍 The staff here make you feel very welcome to the point where you don't want to leave. They're very attentive and friendly. The food here is delicious, you can tell they take great pride and care into the food that they make, and the attention to detail on flavour is high. I would highly recommend th...

4.80 (82 reviews)

Laura's Larder

Ham shop

👍👍 One of those shops where you go in for one thing and come away with a few more things you weren't expecting. Everything they sell is high quality, much of it locally sourced, and their lunchtime specials are legendary.

4.80 (70 reviews)

Bloom Sandwiches

Sandwich shop

👍👍 Freshly made sandwiches to order with own choice of a good range of fillings & nice fresh bread! Excellent coffee too. Friendly delivery service.... What's not to like

4.80 (18 reviews)

Where's Fred's

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great coffee shop in the heart of the city near Bank Station. Beautiful interior and relaxed atmosphere, great to come for a drink and a chat. Not a work on your laptop type. The coffee was excellent with full body flavour. They had a great brunch menu, would love to try their drinks. Another gre...

4.70 (120 reviews)

272

Coffee shop

👍👍 Don’t underestimate this place because of the name! They have the full spread of coffee/latte options (& oat milk), plus a food menu which includes avocado toast, arepas, and even fresh squeezed juices! We got some arepas and were even offered vegan cheese as an alternative. The woman behind the cou...

4.70 (46 reviews)

Smak Bites

Lunch restaurant

👍👍 An amazing cafe with incredibly kind staff and mouthwatering treats! Everything tasted so delicious and unique! And the decor was stunning! Can’t wait to go back :)

4.70 (41 reviews)

Neza Restaurant

Mediterranean restaurant

👍👍 During our last trip to London we had lunch at this Restaurant. The food was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and price was fair. They really deserve more than 5 Stars.

4.60 (143 reviews)

Gee Gee’s Cafe & Bistro / Party Spaces

Restaurant

👍👍 A perfect space for kids birthday party. All the staff have been very helpful in setting up space and running the party on the day for my 6 year old daughter and her 40 friends. The food was delicious and freshly made at the café. Cosy atmosphere and the space at the back is perfect for activities r...

4.60 (137 reviews)

The Barre

Brunch restaurant

👍👍 Such an amazing place with the most friendly staff and just minutes from Canning Town station in a vibrant square of a new stylish City Island development. I had simply the best sour bread and avocado sandwich with perfectly scrambled eggs in London! And their own coffee is absolutely delicious 👌...

4.60 (136 reviews)

Quinoa Arepa

Peruvian restaurant

👍👍 The place is actually just on the right from Amy Winehouse’s statue. The food was prepared from fresh veg and with care by lovely lady - smiling all the time ;-)) I wouldn’t call it fast food, rather slow one and tastes fantastic ;-)) and deliciously light but filling

4.60 (69 reviews)

Bake Aways

Bakery

👍👍 Really lovely Sunday roast. Can not recommend highly enough 😍

4.60 (66 reviews)

Pietro's

Cafe

👍👍 Friendly fast service All meals and sandwiches made fresh while you wait. Brilliant portions and prices. I've been using Petros for over 4yrs and fully recommend this café, everyone I've taken there have always gone back and introduced their friends too. Don't miss out try Petro's for yourself

$ $$$

4.60 (60 reviews)

Uludag Charcoal Kebab

Kebab shop

👍👍 best food i had so far, excellent quality and absolutely delisicious , perfect customer service and they always provide what they ask for in correct portions

4.60 (42 reviews)

Abundance Café

Coffee shop

👍👍 So grateful for their vegan options. Both baguettes were absolutely delicious! We halved them with my partner.. they’re normally really big! Such a good value! I’m so amazed and will definitely order again! We had one smoothie missing but got a refund easily and partner said his was amaaaazing! ❤️

4.60 (31 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Lunch restaurants in London, United Kingdom