30 St Mary Axe30 St Mary Axe's restaurant offers stunning 360 degree views across London, and 5 star food and service.
Bincho YakitoriBincho is an excellent restaurant specialising in Yakitori, a Japanese style of cooking involving skewered meat and veg cooked on a grill. You can delight in watching the chefs at work or sit in the wonderful dining area to take in the beautiful views of the river.
2nd Floor Oxo Tower Wharf,
Barge House Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1 9PH
read our reviewButlers Wharf on Shad Thames can offer up breathtaking views of Tower Bridge and its surrounding landmarks.
Cantina del Ponte(Italian)This scintillating Italian restaurant further along Butlers Wharf provides similar views (obviously).
China Boulevard on the RiverThis celebrated venue serving classic Chinese cuisine has splendid views of the River Thames. Ideal for a romantic evening in the city.
No. 1, The Boulevard,
Smugglers Way,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW18 1DE
read our reviewSensational views of central London from Coq d'Argent's glorious roof terrace, all year round.
The DepotThe jewel in Barnes' crown, The Depot is a sensational venue with beautiful views of the River from Mortlake. Be warned; it gets busy.
Tideway Yard,
125 Mortlake High Street,
Barnes,
London,
SW14 8SN
read our reviewDim T is a stunning, contemporary venue with glorious views of London & Tower Bridge.
2 More London Place,
Tooley Street,
London Bridge,
London,
SE1 2JP
FoliageLocated in Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, the award-winning Foliage's glass walls provide all-encompassing views of the famous park for diners.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
66 Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7LA
read our reviewOn the 28th floor of the London Hilton Hotel is the sensational Galvin at Windows which offers stupendous panoramic views of the capital.
Greenhouse(Modern European)A restaurant in Mayfair with gorgeous views of the secret garden in which it hides.
Inn the Park(British)Offering gorgeous views of St James's Park, Inn the Park specialises in simple British cuisine prepared thoughtfully.
Min JiangLocated on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, Min Jiang offers stunning views over London with an equally impressive menu of Chinese cuisine.
Royal Garden Hotel ,
2-24 Kensington High Street,
London,
W8 4PT
read our reviewAcross the River from the Tate Modern, the Northbank offers splendid views of the Millenium Bridge from the outdoor terrace.
Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and BrasserieThe Oxo Tower Restaurant is quite the draw for those wishing to find a glamourous backdrop to proceedings, similar to the view one gets from the Millenium Wheel - only a tad lower.
8th Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf,
Bargehouse Street,
South Bank,
London,
SE1 9PH
read our reviewPlateau is a stunning and chic modern French venue which looks out across the staggering Docklands metropolis.
4th Floor Canada Place,
Canada Square,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 5ER
The Portrait RestaurantThe Portrait Gallery's rooftop restaurant looks out over Trafalgar Square towards the Palace of Westminster and the London Eye. A fulfilling view during the summer (so let's hope we have one this year).
National Portrait Gallery,
2 St Martins Place,
London,
WC2H 0HE
read our review24 levels up Tower 42, you'll find Rhodes Twenty Four which, apart from award winning British cuisine, offers rewarding views of our beloved city.
Level 24, Tower 42,
25 Old Broad Street,
Broadgate,
London,
EC2N 1HQ
read our reviewThis Modern European restaurant offers more scintillating panoramic views of the capital from its location at the Southbank Centre.