Matt Edmondson's top ten London restaurants for dinner with friends

by Matt Edmondson

Updated 29 August 2019

TV presenter Matt started his career on British television stalwarts including CBBC and T4. He is currently the face of BBC Radio 1’s Weekend Breakfast Show alongside Mollie King. Matt is also a celebrated children’s author, combining his love of magic and comedic wit to create ‘The Greatest Magician in the World’ and inventor of the game Obama Llama. Matt has shared his favourite London eats to enjoy with friends.

Big Easy Canary Wharf

4.3

4.3 (8045)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

I love this place. It does Big American style food in a big way. It’s speciality is barbecue food, but I reckon they’ve got the best buttermilk fried chicken in London. It’s a great space for a group get together- big tables, really relaxed and noisy in a good way.

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olgaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I had only ever been there with work in the evening so was apprehensive about going there on a Sunday afternoon with my 3 small children (7,3 and 1). I needn’t have worried. The kids meals were delicious, my kids ate them all up and were thrilled with the milkshakes too. The service was great and the waiter and the servers were attentive and couldn’t do enough to help. The atmosphere was nice, I was expecting it to be empty but it was buzzy. However our meals arrived quickly which is essential with hungry little ones. Big shout out to our waiter Rasul who made it a great experience. The only let down was the adult food which was a bit sloppy. In the past when I’ve eaten there in the evenings the food has been great so perhaps this was a one off.

Ned’s Sunday Feast London

4.4

4.4 (1074)

£41 and over

British

Bank

About the restaurant

If you fancy something a bit more grand, try Ned's Feast. The best thing by far is The Feast which takes place on a Sunday. Imagine the best roast dinner you’ve ever had, and then make it ALL YOU CAN EAT. You won’t believe how much amazing food there is on offer, and you can set yourself the challenge of cramming in as much as you can. The deserts alone are worth going for.

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Loris

Dined 5 days ago

Everything really good, definitely worth it. Only thing I did not like is that’s we’ve been served warm Prosecco as a welcome drink.

The Wolseley

4.5

4.5 (3948)

£26 to £40

European

St. James's

About the restaurant

This is my favourite restaurant in London. It’s my go to date night, and has the best desserts going. The building is incredible, very Art Deco and I would go for the mini-baguettes alone. It feels a bit posh, but is incredibly accessible and the menu has something for everyone.

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Ruth

Dined on 9 Jan 2025

Fabulous experience Good food and good service Thank you

Café Boheme

4.2

4.2 (1595)

£25 and under

French

Soho

About the restaurant

This is a perfect spot for a bit of dinner before a trip into Soho. It’s just around the corner from the Soho Theatre, which is one of the best comedy venues in the city. There are great outside tables right on Old Compton Street which makes it ideal for a sunny evening of people watching.

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Niamh

Dined 1 day ago

Gorgeous food for a great price. Really lovely attentive service, thank you so much for a great time :)

Hawksmoor Borough

4.6

4.6 (6783)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Have you ever had a meal that you think about every few months? Where you’re transported back to the moment the fork entered your mouth and you experienced pure perfection? I have that with Hawksmoor. The steak here is the best steak you may ever have. I don’t know what they’re doing to it, or how they’re doing it, but I think about it way too much.

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Lucy

Dined 2 days ago

Friendly, attentive staff. Delicious steak and the chips were outstanding.

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4.6

4.6 (2443)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Bermondsey

About the restaurant

This is a relaxed, British gastro pub with amazing locally sourced ingredients and an ever changing seasonal menu. It’s a good place to catch up with mates for a Sunday lunch, and is in an amazing part of town- great access to Borough Market if you’ve been inspired to go and cook your own British grub!

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Anita

Dined 5 days ago

We are regulars at The Garrison. The best roast dinner in London by far. The roast we had this Sunday was off the scale delicious. They serve the best mains, deserts, wine and expresso martinis!! The staff are attentive and all super friendly. The restaurant is cosy with a lovely atmosphere. The only place I have the vegetarian option as their Wellington is superb. Perfect Sunday there. 10/10 Highly recommended.

Babur

4.4

4.4 (400)

£26 to £40

Indian

Crofton Park

About the restaurant

This is the best Indian restaurant in London I reckon. It’s a bit of a trek down South East way, but worth it. They can take large bookings, so I try and go here for big group get togethers. It’s also not far from The Rivoli Ballroom which is always an amazing night out.

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MichaelF

Dined on 25 Feb 2023

Excellent food in a nice restaurant with attentive staff, good value

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