October 2022: We’ve always got one eye open and our finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest openings in the London restaurant scene. This is your guide to eating out in the capital in 2022.

Whether it’s a place with communal outdoor tables where you wolf down a taco, salsa dribbling down your arm, or a swanky fine-dining joint for a four-course dinner, everywhere on our list serves up incredible food that you won’t forget. Also included are the new haunts that we’ve fallen in love with at first bite, such as Planque, a haven for wine lovers with an ever-changing menu of French food, and our surprise number one, a certain modern West African restaurant. There are old favourites like St John, with its always-excellent roast bone marrow and parsley salad, and Mandarin Kitchen, whose signature lobster egg noodles never get old. On it are the places that we go back to again and again. That’s why we want to celebrate and shine a light on the capital’s hospitality industry with our 2022 Best Restaurants list. From the family-run neighbourhood Thai joint that’s been around for years to the Michelin-starred grandee where you can sit at a counter and watch genius chefs at work, London’s restaurants are diverse, creative and always exciting.īeing taken care of at a restaurant is a real privilege, and as we tuck into our freshly made pasta with a glass of natural wine or fiery curry with a cold beer, it’s easy to forget about the people who cook for and serve us. This city’s restaurant scene is a rich tapestry of different cuisines and flavours. And you really can’t beat our affordable prices, hometown pride, and good old-fashioned kindness.You can’t get bored of eating out in London. Whether you’re looking for tried and true Southern comfort food or fresh and contemporary dining, we do it well in Columbia. Here, you can get used to surprises – the good kind. With mouth-watering Duke's Tacos and Street Eats on the menu, it's no wonder Duke's boasts the title of one of the best Thai restaurants in the area. All that said, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for gems tucked away in unexpected places, like Inakaya, an authentic Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located in a strip mall in northeast Columbia. Venture just across the Gervais Street Bridge to try the acclaimed Terra in West Columbia or get dinner with a view at Liberty on the Lake in Irmo. Lexington County also has a wide selection of delicious options. Snag an outdoor table year-round and enjoy our lively, tree-lined downtown. Nestled in between, you’ll find coffee shops, bakeries, a vegan café, fast-casual eateries, and a family-friendly Mexican restaurant. Head to Main Street and you'll find Lula Drake, a cozy yet vibrant, old-world wine parlour bookends the other side of downtown. The tree-lined Devine Street is the perfect setting for outdoor dining (add the quaint courtyard at Il Giorgione Pizzeria & Wine Bar to your list). The Vista is a standout option with dozens of bars and restaurants across several blocks, from Motor Supply to Cola’s Restaurant. Order up their famous chicken salad with a glass of sweet tea. In Five Points or stop in for lunch at The Gourmet Shop. A number of distinct food districts are scattered throughout the region.

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