A Guide to the Best Independent Restaurants in London

Acme Fire Cult is a live-fire concept from chefs Andrew Clarke & Daniel Watkins. From their new home in Dalston, vegetables take centre stage here with rare & native breed meat & day-boat fish taking a supportive role.

Wine importers of Beattie and Roberts join forces with charcutier George Jephson & chef Jamie Smartto open up Newington Green's latest addition - Cadet.⁠Cadet offers wine, charcuterie and a regularly changing small plates menu in a relaxed, intimate setting. ⁠

Founded by Madina Kazhimova and Anna Dolgushina, two restaurateurs from St Petersburg, Firebird specialises in open-fire cooking techniques with every dish using flames in some form during the cooking process. Their food is complimented by a curated wine & cocktail list.

Brought to you by the team behind Brilliant Corners is mu, an intimate restaurant focusing on small plates, wine, cocktails & live jazz.

Started by three very old friends, Nest is a restaurant that is very much produce driven. They work with the best producers/suppliers in the UK & are proud to use only one meat in the kitchen at a time. There is also a curated drinks list with a strong focus on drinks with low-intervention production methods.