8 best restaurants in London

'Masterly, thrilling' food that makes UK critics go weak at the knees

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Steak Tartare at the Chiltern Firehouse
(Image credit: Jamie Orlando Smith)

There are very few places in the world that can begin to rival London for the variety and quality of top-tier restaurants. It is here that some of the world's best chefs, sommeliers and maître d's come together in the grandest and most beautiful buildings to produce a dining experience worthy of their Michelin stars and big name patrons.

Here are the critics' picks of the five best restaurants in London:

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