Best Restaurants — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

Worth sharing

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Rank 1.
Ariston Hellenic Eatery
greek · London W11 1LJ
4.8 across 191 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 17:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(191)Tripadvisor5.0(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Bonego - Balkan Bar & Restaurant (Macedonian Restaurant)
breakfast · mediterranean · London W12 8HJ
4.7 across 465 Google reviews; easygoing establishment offering traditional Balkan cuisine, plus burgers, pasta & grills.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 22:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(465)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 3.
Dishoom Permit Room Portobello
breakfast · cafe · London W11 1LA
trendyscenecasual
4.9 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Hype radar · high
14 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 23:00G4.9T4.8YMSOT4.7
Google4.9(4.7k)Tripadvisor4.8(199)OpenTable4.7(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
- A lot of the buzz is brand, not bites. Don't book it expecting a revelation.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 4.
Eggbreak
breakfast · London W8 7TA
4.7 across 11k Google reviews; hip cafe focused on egg dishes, from omelets to eggy pastas, in casual digs with….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.7T4.1Y4.1MSOT4.5FB4.5
Google4.7(11k)Yelp4.1(118)Tripadvisor4.1(504)OpenTable4.5(7)Facebook4.5(73)
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Rank 5.
Cherry on
family · cafe · London W11 3HL
4.6 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.4YMSOT4.4FB5.0
Google4.6(1.3k)Tripadvisor4.4(65)OpenTable4.4(5)Facebook5.0(18)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Chet's
thai · London W12 8QE
4.4 across 654 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 00:00G4.4T4.6YMSOT4.4
Google4.4(654)Tripadvisor4.6(258)OpenTable4.4(46)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Flock Restaurant & Bar
bar · London W14 0AX
4.8 across 12 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(12)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
WarningLooks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
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Rank 8.
Liz Café
cafe · breakfast · London W12 8QQ
4.4 across 852 Google reviews; snug daytime eatery serving coffee, baked goods & hearty breakfasts, plus sandwiches….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $ · ClosedToday · 06:30 — 18:00G4.4TYMSFB4.9
Google4.4(852)Facebook4.9(42)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 9.
Rostomia London
cafe · London W12 8DH
4.6 across 191 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:30 — 23:00G4.6T5.0YMS
Google4.6(191)Tripadvisor5.0(5)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Megan's on the High Street Restaurant (Kensington)
mediterranean · brunch · London W8 7RG
4.5 across 5.4k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 21:00G4.5T3.8YMS
Google4.5(5.4k)Tripadvisor3.8(477)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Restaurants — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Ariston Hellenic Eatery
greek · London W11 1LJ
4.8 across 191 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 17:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(191)Tripadvisor5.0(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 2.
Bonego - Balkan Bar & Restaurant (Macedonian Restaurant)
breakfast · mediterranean · London W12 8HJ
4.7 across 465 Google reviews; easygoing establishment offering traditional Balkan cuisine, plus burgers, pasta & grills.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 22:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(465)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 3.
Dishoom Permit Room Portobello
breakfast · cafe · London W11 1LA
trendyscenecasual
4.9 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Hype radar · high
14 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 23:00G4.9T4.8YMSOT4.7
Google4.9(4.7k)Tripadvisor4.8(199)OpenTable4.7(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
- A lot of the buzz is brand, not bites. Don't book it expecting a revelation.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 4.
Eggbreak
breakfast · London W8 7TA
4.7 across 11k Google reviews; hip cafe focused on egg dishes, from omelets to eggy pastas, in casual digs with….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.7T4.1Y4.1MSOT4.5FB4.5
Google4.7(11k)Yelp4.1(118)Tripadvisor4.1(504)OpenTable4.5(7)Facebook4.5(73)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 64K Facebook Twitter Card
Rank 5.
Cherry on
family · cafe · London W11 3HL
4.6 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.4YMSOT4.4FB5.0
Google4.6(1.3k)Tripadvisor4.4(65)OpenTable4.4(5)Facebook5.0(18)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Chet's
thai · London W12 8QE
4.4 across 654 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 00:00G4.4T4.6YMSOT4.4
Google4.4(654)Tripadvisor4.6(258)OpenTable4.4(46)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Flock Restaurant & Bar
bar · London W14 0AX
4.8 across 12 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(12)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
WarningLooks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook TikTok Card
Rank 8.
Liz Café
cafe · breakfast · London W12 8QQ
4.4 across 852 Google reviews; snug daytime eatery serving coffee, baked goods & hearty breakfasts, plus sandwiches….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $ · ClosedToday · 06:30 — 18:00G4.4TYMSFB4.9
Google4.4(852)Facebook4.9(42)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 9.
Rostomia London
cafe · London W12 8DH
4.6 across 191 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:30 — 23:00G4.6T5.0YMS
Google4.6(191)Tripadvisor5.0(5)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Megan's on the High Street Restaurant (Kensington)
mediterranean · brunch · London W8 7RG
4.5 across 5.4k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 21:00G4.5T3.8YMS
Google4.5(5.4k)Tripadvisor3.8(477)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook TikTok Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Restaurants — Harry's ten

Ariston Hellenic Eatery

Bonego - Balkan Bar & Restaurant (Macedonian Restaurant)

Dishoom Permit Room Portobello

Eggbreak

Cherry on

Chet's

Flock Restaurant & Bar

Liz Café

Rostomia London

Megan's on the High Street Restaurant (Kensington)

Also considered

Best Restaurants — Harry's ten

Ariston Hellenic Eatery

Bonego - Balkan Bar & Restaurant (Macedonian Restaurant)

Dishoom Permit Room Portobello

Eggbreak

Cherry on

Chet's

Flock Restaurant & Bar

Liz Café

Rostomia London

Megan's on the High Street Restaurant (Kensington)

Also considered