Best Restaurants for Foodies in Maida Vale

Dinner here with seven friends. The meal was off the charts. Had a fillet steak that may have been the best steak I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Unbelievable. Service was impeccable. This place is just really good!

I received a message to confirm my reservation, followed by further correspondence asking for the names of the additional guests for a birthday message, as we were celebrating a double birthday. The evening before our booking, I also sent a message requesting champagne upon arrival. When we arrived at The Ledbury on Saturday, June 6th at 13:15, we entered to find a full dining room that generated a lovely atmosphere and the optimum level of volume. We were warmly greeted and our birthdays were discussed; this immediately felt genuine and not just a matter of course. Once seated, a hook was placed on the table for my bag. Our table was beautifully presented, with our greeting cards already on display. Our champagne was soon served, and we engaged in a great conversation with the sommelier. We then received some canapés before moving onto the langoustines. We actually found ourselves searching for these on the menu, only to realize they were additional, complimentary courses—which were absolutely wonderful! The service was incredible, and although we were fully engaged with the food and flavors from the moment we arrived, the pace of the meal still felt entirely manageable. As the courses continued, the presentation remained standout. As we progressed through the meal, our conversation naturally shifted from the food to more general chat. We engaged at length with Will and Yuri, who are both wonderful people. It truly was a pleasure meeting them, and they really enhanced our experience. The entire restaurant had a friendly, relaxed feel, with the caliber of food and service superseding expectations to truly fulfill its Michelin-starred accreditation. After visiting other establishments within this category, this was by far the best. We came away from the restaurant absolutely ecstatic. Thank you, Brett, and all of the team, for making it such an amazing experience, and for showing such an incredible level of detail, care, and attention to your diners.

This worked so well for us for a quick but really tasty lunch. Plenty of options and variety.

Great vegetarian brunch option, food came out fast and was really tasty! Comes recommend!

It’s a real surprise if a gem. Lovely atmosphere and excellent food. Highly recommend