SquareMeal announces London's Top 100 Restaurants

SquareMeal has announced the best restaurants London has to offer in 2024. SquareMeal’s London Top 100 shines a spotlight on the capital’s greatest places to eat, as voted for by both critics and diners.

Using a combination of thousands of reader votes and the opinion of SquareMeal’s own expert critics, the London Top 100 Restaurants is a true reflection of the city’s beautifully varied dining scene. The list features everything from fine dining experiences through to gastropubs and everything in between. Each restaurant is truly unique but all have one thing in common - an unmissable experience.

Shoreditch restaurant Lyle’s named the best in London

SquareMeal’s Best Restaurant in London title went to Lyle’s - a restaurant that needs little introduction. Celebrating its tenth birthday this year, Lyle’s has evolved from a young, brash newcomer to one of London’s most recognisable and essential modern restaurants, reflecting a 30-place rise from last year’s list to take top spot in 2024.

The serene whitewashed interiors belie the technical precision going on behind the scenes, where James Lowe and team weave their magic. Lyle’s is also home to an exceptional non-alcoholic drinks offering - another sign that this trailblazer remains one of London’s most innovative restaurants too.

SquareMeal’s Managing Editor, Ellie Donnell, explains, ‘London's restaurant scene moves very quickly, which is why our Top 100 Restaurant lists become more important every year. They allow us to pause and reflect on the incredible restaurants from the year prior - both new and old - while giving those at the height of their culinary careers the time and attention they deserve.

‘In Lyle's, we have a restaurant that has not only stood the test of time, but continues to push the boundaries of what modern British food means today. James and his team have managed to capture the very essence of casual fine dining in a truly timeless restaurant, where a focus on UK-grown produce, exceptional plates and friendly service will never go out of fashion. Bravo!’

You can check out the full listing here https://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/best/londons-top-100-restaurants_262

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SquareMeal tells you the top 100 eateries in the UK

The UK’s leading independent restaurant guide, SquareMeal,has announced the best restaurants the UK has to offer. 

SquareMeal’s UK Top 100 is the only list of its kind to exclude London’s restaurants, allowing the wider UK’s dining scene to truly shine through.

Using a combination of thousands of reader votes and SquareMeal’s own expert critics, the UK Top 100 Restaurants list is a true reflection of Britain’s beautifully varied dining scene, featuring an eclectic mixture of everything from fine dining experiences through to farm-to-table restaurants and gastropubs.

Northumberland restaurant named the best in the UK

In the UK, the number one spot for 2024 goes to restaurant Pine in Northumberland, where chef duo Cal Byerley and Ian Waller deliver an exceptional culinary odyssey in a renovated barn.

The attention to detail is breathtaking, but despite the precision of the cooking, Pine remains incredibly laid back and fun , a testament to the charm of this wonderful team.

Pine is run by Cal Byerley and wife and front-of-house manager Sian, plus head chef Ian Waller and his partner and head sommelier Vanessa Stoltz.

"We're absolutely thrilled and honoured to be recognised as the best restaurant in the UK by SquareMeal," said Cal and Sian. 

"This achievement is a testament to the extraordinary dedication and talent of our exceptional team, whose passion and commitment to excellence has brought us to this incredible accomplishment."

Says SquareMeal’s Restaurants Editor, Pete Dreyer: "Restaurants never cease to amaze us, every year we're blown away by talented teams, who always seem to find new, innovative ways to push the boundaries of food.

"As always we're so grateful to everyone who works in hospitality, and we're forever in awe of the passion and love that goes into restaurants up and down the country. A huge thank you also to the thousands upon thousands who voted to support their favourite restaurants this year.

"In Pine we have a true trailblazer leading from top spot. The team sticks resolutely to sustainable principles, but is constantly striving to produce unique and exceptional dishes. Adventurous, entertaining, and absolutely impossible to pigeon hole, Pine is unquestionably one of the very best restaurants in the country."

To view the full listing click on this link https://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/best/uk-top-100-restaurants_238