London is full of amazing cafés, but in this Instagram-obsessed era, some of us are looking for places that offer delicious cuisine and interesting photo opportunities for our feeds. Thankfully, the city’s restaurants have been hard at work converting their once-simple interiors into destinations showcasing bright backdrops, flowing floral arrangements, and exquisite table settings as we’ve graduated from tweeting photographs of red pepper crushed toast with avocado.
If you’re looking for a spot with incredible food and equally stunning scenery, these are the best-looking restaurants in London that will make your Instagram feed look amazing.
1. Sketch
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The restaurant has an elegant glass dining room illuminated by chandeliers and other lights. It’s on the first floor of a landmark in the middle of London, so it’s easy to get to. The Michelin-starred cuisine is modeled after that of a French bistro. A glass wall separates the dining area from the kitchen, so you can watch your food being prepared.
Check out Sketch if you want to hang out in a glorious instagrammable place that seems like a home away from home. You can also enjoy your meal or a drink with friends on th clean and green terrace.
2. Isabel, Mayfair
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Isabel, a popular bar in Mayfair, is a visual treat with its gold-fabric-lined walls, polished rosewood bar, and shiny silver lighting. It was opened in 2017 by Chilean banker-turned-restaurateur Juan Santa Cruz as a more feminine alternative to his glitzy Casa Cruz in Notting Hill. A hardwood corridor leads to the gilded dining room, which features Art Deco and Chinoiserie décor and is visited by the well-heeled guests, thanks to the restaurant’s 300 overhead lamps, which appear even more radiant than usual. The bathrooms’ hand-painted wallpaper by de Gournay is the most photogenic.
3. Riding House Café
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The Riding House Café, on the lower level of a stunning Victorian building in Fitzrovia, is yet another fantastic spot for a picture shoot. One half is much larger than the other, so you can sit inside or outside; if you want to dine at a table by the window, you can people-watch like a movie star. Sandwiches, salads, and full dinners are all available at Riding House Café, and the options for breakfast are superb.
If you prefer vegan food, they have that, too. Sometimes it seems like the staff doesn’t know what they’re doing, and other times you’re treated like royalty, but that’s about it as far as consistency goes. It’s probably up to whichever waiter is on duty.
4. Ivy Chelsea Garden
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For a good cause, the tables at Ivy Chelsea Garden are always groaning under the weight of satisfied diners. The St. Paul’s location offers unparalleled views of the cathedral. The restaurant’s characteristic luminous green floor constructed of semi-precious stones will make your Instagram feed stand out. The Ivy Chelsea Garden is great for grabbing a bite after a long shopping day. Their menu offers seasonal dishes as well as their classic favorites.
5. The Nomad Restaurant
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The first London outpost of New York’s hip NoMad Hotels business has opened in a former Magistrates Court in Bow, causing quite a buzz. This season, many people’s Instagram feeds will undoubtedly include the hotel’s restaurant, located in a soaring three-story atrium covered in glass. Thankfully, it’s not all flash and no flavor,
thanks to a cuisine that successfully mashes together homely classics and luxurious extras.
6. Circolo Popolare
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When building a restaurant that would be featured all over Instagram, The Circolo Popolare’s owner got it all. You’ll get carried away photographing your pasta, desserts, and fancy fish-bowl cocktails in addition to taking photos in the décor, which has lilac flowers hanging from the ceiling, dazzling fairy lights, and countless spirit bottles decorating the walls.
7. Decimo
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The tenth-floor café in the Standard Hotel features curved floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a breathtaking view of the city. St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard to the south, and the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel are all within easy visual range. The blazing fires complement the sensual lighting, deep banquettes, and gold and reddish hue radiating from the interiors at Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ first London outlet.
Even the restrooms are among the most interesting in the city. The Michelin-starred chef who expertly fuses Spanish and Mexican cuisines will provide you with plenty of photo ops, as the meals he creates are both innovative and delectable.
Final Thoughts
All in all, it’s not surprising that London is home to a large number of eateries worthy of an Instagram post. Thanks to their gorgeous decor, delectable food, and picturesque vistas, you can always find a restaurant in the city that will make you look like you’re living your best life on Instagram.
