Cuisine Guide

Mid Range — Best European in London

Discover handpicked European restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

9 restaurants

1
Towpath

Seasonal British / European · ££ · Haggerston

89Signal

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Fried Eggs with Caramelised Sage

Regarded as their 'most popular breakfast,' these eggs are served on toast with 'lashings of butter' and crispy sage, the scent of which defines the morning air at the cafe.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Arthur Hooper's

Modern European Small Plates · ££ · Southwark

85Signal

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Burrata with Samphire & Almonds

Critics describe this dish as "fresh and creamy" and "almost soft enough to swim in," serving as a perfect example of the restaurant's market-to-table ethos.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
49 Cafe

Modern European · ££ · Bloomsbury

80Signal
Hidden Gem

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Daily pasta

A comforting, reliable choice that stands out as the ultimate must-order item supplied by the editor.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Royal Opera House Cafe

Modern European / Italian · ££ · Covent Garden

77Signal

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Quiche and salad

The reliable, editor-mandated must-order choice for a quick and satisfying bite before a show.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Duck Soup

Modern European · ££ · Soho

74Signal

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Spring vegetable fritters, isot chilli yoghurt & preserved lemon

Fabulous brittle, crunchy batter...strips of preserved lemon provide both tart acidity and salty tanginess and a dollop of yoghurt topped with a dusting of isot chilli provides a lick of smoky spiciness. Reviewer was 'grateful' for the waiter's suggestion.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Lulu's

Modern European / Wine Bar · ££ · Herne Hill

70Signal

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Tomato and Seaweed Focaccia

So delicious that reviewers 'finished it and ordered another straight away,' describing it as 'insanely good.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
sol’s wine bar

Modern European / Iberian · ££ · Bayswater

60Signal

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Patatas Bravas

Cooked to crispy-edged perfection, making them the ultimate reliable wine snack.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Pasero

Modern European · ££ · Tottenham

46Signal

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Homemade Focaccia

Regarded by critics as some of the best in London, making it an absolute must-order to start your meal.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

9
Eastern Bloc

Eastern European Fusion · ££ · Clapham

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Sticky Pork Belly

The headline dish featuring blood orange and giant couscous salad, showcasing their produce-led approach.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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