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Where broadcaster Clara Amfo loves to eat in London

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Updated 18 June 2026

The London restaurant community is just coming off some major awards buzz. OpenTable recently unveiled its inaugural London Restaurant Awards featuring winners chosen by diners and industry peers alike. Plus, London welcomed its very first Icons restaurants, a designation recognising the establishments at the forefront of the dining conversation right now.

Who better to help us celebrate this milestone than broadcaster extraordinaire and “Celebrity MasterChef” contestant Clara Amfo. You’ve surely seen this foodie proclaim her love of London restaurants and spotlight her Ghanaian heritage through food. Now, she’s taking us behind the scenes of a couple of OpenTable Icons and sharing her broader list of favourites across town.

“Dining out in London will always be one of the purest joys of my life! It’s a city that allows you to skip around the continents via great dishes within minutes. I’d say that’s a pretty great deal. I love being introduced to new and established spots by friends and doing the same in return. Whether in a group or solo, at a farmer’s market or in a restaurant, enjoying great food in London is a genuinely exciting experience every single time, and I wouldn’t want to live or eat anywhere else!”

Read on for where Clara Amfo loves to eat in London, and book them all instantly on OpenTable.

Zeret Kitchen
4.9 (554)
£25 and under
Ethiopian
Camberwell
Lovers of Ethiopian cuisine and adventurous foodies will appreciate this bright, clean and modern restaurant in Camberwell that prides itself on its family recipes and dedication to authentic Ethiopian traditions. Zeret itself is a name that comes from a small village in northern Ethiopia, and the menu includes mostly chicken, lamb and beef stews made with butter, garlic and ginger served on pancake-like flatbread called enjera. All the food here is delicious, and the dining room is decorated with colourful placemats, potted palms and simple white walls. Perfect for communal/sharing meals with friends and family, the Zeret Kitchen has attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere – don't miss the Ethiopian style chicken cooked with green chillies, herbs and spices.
Top review
HederGold
Dined 3 days ago
Zeret is a must visit restaurant. Excellent food and caring service.
Lovers of Ethiopian cuisine and adventurous foodies will appreciate this bright, clean and modern restaurant in Camberwell that prides itself on its family recipes and dedication to authentic Ethiopian traditions. Zeret itself is a name that comes from a small village in northern Ethiopia, and the menu includes mostly chicken, lamb and beef stews made with butter, garlic and ginger served on pancake-like flatbread called enjera. All the food here is delicious, and the dining room is decorated with colourful placemats, potted palms and simple white walls. Perfect for communal/sharing meals with friends and family, the Zeret Kitchen has attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere – don't miss the Ethiopian style chicken cooked with green chillies, herbs and spices.
Top review
HederGold
Dined 3 days ago
Zeret is a must visit restaurant. Excellent food and caring service.
Lupa
4.7 (119)
£26 to £40
Italian
Highbury
Lupa is a neighbourhood restaurant dedicated to Roman comfort food from Highbury locals Ed Templeton and Theo James. Brought to life by head chef Naz Hassan, the menu features crowd-pleasing, ingredients-led regional favourites made for sharing.
Top review
Rony
Dined 4 days ago
As usual, Lupa is delicious hearty roman food, always a great meal.
Lupa is a neighbourhood restaurant dedicated to Roman comfort food from Highbury locals Ed Templeton and Theo James. Brought to life by head chef Naz Hassan, the menu features crowd-pleasing, ingredients-led regional favourites made for sharing.
Top review
Rony
Dined 4 days ago
As usual, Lupa is delicious hearty roman food, always a great meal.
MAMBOW
4.8 (55)
£26 to £40
Malaysian
Clapton
Welcome to MAMBOW, Malaysian heat & juicy wines.

Modern Malaysian sharing plates paired with low-intervention wines. We are an open kitchen concept located on Lower Clapton Road. Since 2020, we have been showcasing the deep flavours of Malaysian cuisine!

We have an intimate dining room, where you can watch the chefs prepare your food from our open kitchen, as well as a cosy heated outdoor area with a large communal dining table.
Top review
Ui Peng
Dined 3 days ago
I am a Malaysian living in London. This was my first visit to Mambow and I will definitely come again. The delicious well presented food and drink reminded me of my childhood favourites. The fragrance of the cooking spices as we approached the restaurant with the nondescript front was a prelude to the feast. It doesn't need a flashy front - the food does all the talking. Young well-informed staff are helpful and prompt. None were Malaysian so you'd forgive their slight mispronunciations of dish names. The menu was a chef's take on Malaysian originals but the tastes and smells were authentic. Unpretentious satisfying and very agreeable.
Welcome to MAMBOW, Malaysian heat & juicy wines.

Modern Malaysian sharing plates paired with low-intervention wines. We are an open kitchen concept located on Lower Clapton Road. Since 2020, we have been showcasing the deep flavours of Malaysian cuisine!

We have an intimate dining room, where you can watch the chefs prepare your food from our open kitchen, as well as a cosy heated outdoor area with a large communal dining table.
Top review
Ui Peng
Dined 3 days ago
I am a Malaysian living in London. This was my first visit to Mambow and I will definitely come again. The delicious well presented food and drink reminded me of my childhood favourites. The fragrance of the cooking spices as we approached the restaurant with the nondescript front was a prelude to the feast. It doesn't need a flashy front - the food does all the talking. Young well-informed staff are helpful and prompt. None were Malaysian so you'd forgive their slight mispronunciations of dish names. The menu was a chef's take on Malaysian originals but the tastes and smells were authentic. Unpretentious satisfying and very agreeable.
Tiella Trattoria & Bar
4.8 (173)
£26 to £40
Italian
Bethnal Green
Tiella Trattoria & Bar is chef Dara Klein's debut restaurant, housed in a 170 year old former Victorian pub on London's iconic Columbia Road. Tiella is an homage to Dara's parents trattoria that she was raised in, Maria Pia's. Drawing on her Pugliese heritage and her upbringing in Emilia-Romagna, Dara's cooking focuses on regional specialities that change with the seasons. You can expect hand rolled pasta, unctuous braises and the best of both Italian and English produce.

There is a 30 cover dining room which you can book, a 15 cover bar which is walk in only and a spacious outdoor terrace. Tiella started as a kitchen residency at The Compton Arms pub, which ran for two years, building a loyal following and acclaim, including a listing in The Good Food Guide and the National Gastropub Awards. Tiella's new permanent site has a buzzy atmosphere with an open plan kitchen, plenty of natural light and beautiful wood panelling throughout.
Top review
Claudia
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely restaurant, delicious food, and our waiter Dom was absolutely amazing! He made our evening extra special. The perfect birthday dinner for my husband — thank you!
Tiella Trattoria & Bar is chef Dara Klein's debut restaurant, housed in a 170 year old former Victorian pub on London's iconic Columbia Road. Tiella is an homage to Dara's parents trattoria that she was raised in, Maria Pia's. Drawing on her Pugliese heritage and her upbringing in Emilia-Romagna, Dara's cooking focuses on regional specialities that change with the seasons. You can expect hand rolled pasta, unctuous braises and the best of both Italian and English produce.

There is a 30 cover dining room which you can book, a 15 cover bar which is walk in only and a spacious outdoor terrace. Tiella started as a kitchen residency at The Compton Arms pub, which ran for two years, building a loyal following and acclaim, including a listing in The Good Food Guide and the National Gastropub Awards. Tiella's new permanent site has a buzzy atmosphere with an open plan kitchen, plenty of natural light and beautiful wood panelling throughout.
Top review
Claudia
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely restaurant, delicious food, and our waiter Dom was absolutely amazing! He made our evening extra special. The perfect birthday dinner for my husband — thank you!
Grow, Hackney
4.4 (110)
£25 and under
Middle Eastern
Hackney
Grow is hidden haven in Hackney Wick with a heated and covered terrace next to the River Lea. The menu is inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on sustainability. Our menu is primarily plant-led but we also offer ethically sourced meat options.

As well as being a cosy spot for brunch, lunch, coffee and chat, you can expect a broad range of live music & performances on weekday evenings and DJ led events on the weekends. Whatever you’re after, Grow provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of busy city life.
Top review
Kate
Dined on 1 Aug 2026
What an amazing venue Grow is! Could not recommend enough for daytime drinks with dancing and amazing atmosphere
Grow is hidden haven in Hackney Wick with a heated and covered terrace next to the River Lea. The menu is inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on sustainability. Our menu is primarily plant-led but we also offer ethically sourced meat options.

As well as being a cosy spot for brunch, lunch, coffee and chat, you can expect a broad range of live music & performances on weekday evenings and DJ led events on the weekends. Whatever you’re after, Grow provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of busy city life.
Top review
Kate
Dined on 1 Aug 2026
What an amazing venue Grow is! Could not recommend enough for daytime drinks with dancing and amazing atmosphere
Darjeeling Express
4.7 (360)
£41 and over
Indian
Soho
Cooked with patience and love, the food at Darjeeling Express is a homage to the matriarchs in home kitchens everywhere. The feminine force that held a family together through food.

Traditionally in India, food was first medicinal, to heal, nourish and replenish. Spices were used with a purpose to enhance the health and well being of a person.

This menu is inspired by those principles and we welcome you to our all female kitchen.

Please note that any reservations from 22nd June onwards will be at our new location on 36-40 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DW.
Top review
Emilio
Dined 6 days ago
Beautiful amazing food. Service is incredible and the food really cannot be any better.
Cooked with patience and love, the food at Darjeeling Express is a homage to the matriarchs in home kitchens everywhere. The feminine force that held a family together through food.

Traditionally in India, food was first medicinal, to heal, nourish and replenish. Spices were used with a purpose to enhance the health and well being of a person.

This menu is inspired by those principles and we welcome you to our all female kitchen.

Please note that any reservations from 22nd June onwards will be at our new location on 36-40 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DW.
Top review
Emilio
Dined 6 days ago
Beautiful amazing food. Service is incredible and the food really cannot be any better.
Trinity
4.9 (3943)
£41 and over
European
Clapham
Trinity reopened in October 2015 with the same ethos, culture and team whilst recreating a new and refreshing backdrop - retaining its sophistication and remaining a restaurant of significance in Clapham.
An alfresco dining area accommodates 16 guests, the dining room seating 40 guests that now have a clear view into an open plan kitchen with banquette seating surrounded by the soft hues of jade green and dusty heather pink.
Staying true to his style of cookery, the new menu will focus on Adam’s interpretation of great classics in a relaxed and approachable setting.
The kitchen presents a four course a la carte menu for a set price of £105 for lunch and £155 for dinner. The wine list continues to offer great value with the Chef's Cellar List (just add VAT and corkage), increasing both our quantity and quality and a overall extension to the main wine list of up to 400 bins now on display in the feature wine cellar on the ground floor.
Top review
Harry
Dined 1 day ago
Omg most amazing meal I have ever had from the first mouthfull till the end. Amazing service and fantastic value for the food quality you get
Trinity reopened in October 2015 with the same ethos, culture and team whilst recreating a new and refreshing backdrop - retaining its sophistication and remaining a restaurant of significance in Clapham.
An alfresco dining area accommodates 16 guests, the dining room seating 40 guests that now have a clear view into an open plan kitchen with banquette seating surrounded by the soft hues of jade green and dusty heather pink.
Staying true to his style of cookery, the new menu will focus on Adam’s interpretation of great classics in a relaxed and approachable setting.
The kitchen presents a four course a la carte menu for a set price of £105 for lunch and £155 for dinner. The wine list continues to offer great value with the Chef's Cellar List (just add VAT and corkage), increasing both our quantity and quality and a overall extension to the main wine list of up to 400 bins now on display in the feature wine cellar on the ground floor.
Top review
Harry
Dined 1 day ago
Omg most amazing meal I have ever had from the first mouthfull till the end. Amazing service and fantastic value for the food quality you get
The Good Front Room
4.1 (119)
£41 and over
Caribbean
Dalston
The menu at The Good Front Room is celebratory and innovative, inspired by Caribbean ingredients and
well-loved recipes, all created with Chef Dom Taylor's contemporary fresh twist. Packed with flavour, spice, heat and exuberance, the menu has been designed to be explored and shared.

Guests will be able to pick from small plates like Dom’s famous Rum & Raisin Pork Belly as well as innovative
takes on Jamaican favourites like Ackee + Saltfish Cake and Escovitch Wild Hake. Larger dishes like Short
Rib Brown Stew, Coal Roasted Seabream and a Seafood Boil are ideal to share with friends, family
and lovers.
Top review
Nicolette
Dined on 12 Sept 2026
Booked with a 30% discount so that always helps. The food was good arrived promptly and tasted delicious. The portions are in line with what restaurant provides - yes it feels small but go to any European or South American cuisine eatery and they will offer the same. The service was good and they were weren’t overly fussy and easy to get the attention of. I would recommend
The menu at The Good Front Room is celebratory and innovative, inspired by Caribbean ingredients and
well-loved recipes, all created with Chef Dom Taylor's contemporary fresh twist. Packed with flavour, spice, heat and exuberance, the menu has been designed to be explored and shared.

Guests will be able to pick from small plates like Dom’s famous Rum & Raisin Pork Belly as well as innovative
takes on Jamaican favourites like Ackee + Saltfish Cake and Escovitch Wild Hake. Larger dishes like Short
Rib Brown Stew, Coal Roasted Seabream and a Seafood Boil are ideal to share with friends, family
and lovers.
Top review
Nicolette
Dined on 12 Sept 2026
Booked with a 30% discount so that always helps. The food was good arrived promptly and tasted delicious. The portions are in line with what restaurant provides - yes it feels small but go to any European or South American cuisine eatery and they will offer the same. The service was good and they were weren’t overly fussy and easy to get the attention of. I would recommend
Flesh & Buns Covent Garden
4.5 (4113)
£26 to £40
Japanese
Covent Garden
Flesh & Buns Covent Garden is a sanctuary below the bustling streets of Seven Dials. Leave London at the door, and experience Japanese Izakaya hospitality.

A long-term favourite for fans of Japanese cuisine, Flesh & Buns is where unlimited pillowy, steaming bao buns meet home-smoked, robata-grilled fillings. We make our food from scratch and serve up generous portions, designed to share.

Relaxed and intimate, sink into a booth or pull up a stool at our high tables, and let us pour you a glass of wine.

The restaurant is in the heart of the Theatre District, and our Express Omakase menu is designed to offer the perfect bite for before a show.

The restaurant is a short walk from Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross and Leicester Square stations.
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Jose
Dined 3 days ago
We had a fantastic Saturday dinner at Flesh & Buns. The food was excellent — full of flavor, beautifully presented, and great for sharing. The buns were a particular highlight, and everything we tried was delicious. The atmosphere was lively and fun without feeling overwhelming, making it a great choice for a family dinner. Service was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout the evening. A really enjoyable experience from start to finish. Definitely a place we’d happily return to when in London. Highly recommended!
Flesh & Buns Covent Garden is a sanctuary below the bustling streets of Seven Dials. Leave London at the door, and experience Japanese Izakaya hospitality.

A long-term favourite for fans of Japanese cuisine, Flesh & Buns is where unlimited pillowy, steaming bao buns meet home-smoked, robata-grilled fillings. We make our food from scratch and serve up generous portions, designed to share.

Relaxed and intimate, sink into a booth or pull up a stool at our high tables, and let us pour you a glass of wine.

The restaurant is in the heart of the Theatre District, and our Express Omakase menu is designed to offer the perfect bite for before a show.

The restaurant is a short walk from Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross and Leicester Square stations.
Top review
Jose
Dined 3 days ago
We had a fantastic Saturday dinner at Flesh & Buns. The food was excellent — full of flavor, beautifully presented, and great for sharing. The buns were a particular highlight, and everything we tried was delicious. The atmosphere was lively and fun without feeling overwhelming, making it a great choice for a family dinner. Service was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout the evening. A really enjoyable experience from start to finish. Definitely a place we’d happily return to when in London. Highly recommended!
Three Sheets - Soho
4.7 (209)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Soho
Three Sheets is an award-winning cocktail bar that opened in Dalston in 2016. We specialise in cocktails, focusing on simple, elegant serves that put the customer first. The menu changes regularly and with the seasons. The bar has regularly been listed on the World's 50 Best Bars and more recently in Europe's 50 best at number 41. Our new site expands on this legacy, offering both a restaurant and bar, where guests can enjoy a full dining experience alongside our signature cocktails.
Top review
Nikki
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous cocktails, the VERY BEST service and amazing food. Crab toast to die for and best dirty Martini in London
Three Sheets is an award-winning cocktail bar that opened in Dalston in 2016. We specialise in cocktails, focusing on simple, elegant serves that put the customer first. The menu changes regularly and with the seasons. The bar has regularly been listed on the World's 50 Best Bars and more recently in Europe's 50 best at number 41. Our new site expands on this legacy, offering both a restaurant and bar, where guests can enjoy a full dining experience alongside our signature cocktails.
Top review
Nikki
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous cocktails, the VERY BEST service and amazing food. Crab toast to die for and best dirty Martini in London
2210 by NattyCanCook
4.7 (618)
£26 to £40
West Indian
Dulwich
Introducing 2210 by NattyCanCook a brand new Pan Caribbean restaurant bought to you by Chef Nathaniel Mortley, Conde Nast Traveller' 'One to Watch' at the 2025 Top New Restaurant Awards. Bringing raw and refined flavours to the streets of Herne Hill, Natty is redefining what Caribbean dining can be.
Top review
Elliot
Dined 4 days ago
I’d been wanting to come here for a long time after hearing so many good reviews, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The service was outstanding throughout. Our server, Mel, was fantastic — always on hand to talk us through the menu, recommend dishes and suggest combinations. And the food was incredible! If you like Caribbean food, 2210 takes it to another level. There were four of us and we ordered a selection of starters, a main each and several sides, then shared everything between us. Every single dish was a 10/10 — genuinely not one thing we wouldn’t order again. I can’t recommend this place enough. Great food, great service and a brilliant experience all round. I’ll definitely be back — next on the list is their Caribbean-style Sunday lunch!
Introducing 2210 by NattyCanCook a brand new Pan Caribbean restaurant bought to you by Chef Nathaniel Mortley, Conde Nast Traveller' 'One to Watch' at the 2025 Top New Restaurant Awards. Bringing raw and refined flavours to the streets of Herne Hill, Natty is redefining what Caribbean dining can be.
Top review
Elliot
Dined 4 days ago
I’d been wanting to come here for a long time after hearing so many good reviews, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The service was outstanding throughout. Our server, Mel, was fantastic — always on hand to talk us through the menu, recommend dishes and suggest combinations. And the food was incredible! If you like Caribbean food, 2210 takes it to another level. There were four of us and we ordered a selection of starters, a main each and several sides, then shared everything between us. Every single dish was a 10/10 — genuinely not one thing we wouldn’t order again. I can’t recommend this place enough. Great food, great service and a brilliant experience all round. I’ll definitely be back — next on the list is their Caribbean-style Sunday lunch!
Scott's Mayfair
4.8 (2975)
£25 and under
Seafood
Mayfair
Perfectly situated on Mayfair's Mount Street, Scott's menu reflects its glittering heritage, serving the finest traditional British fish and shellfish dishes alongside a variety of meat and seasonal game favourites, in a decadent atmosphere of urbane sophistication.
Top review
OpenTable DinerGold
Dined 1 day ago
A must dinner spot every time we are in London. Exceptional oysters and wonderful fresh fish dishes.
Perfectly situated on Mayfair's Mount Street, Scott's menu reflects its glittering heritage, serving the finest traditional British fish and shellfish dishes alongside a variety of meat and seasonal game favourites, in a decadent atmosphere of urbane sophistication.
Top review
OpenTable DinerGold
Dined 1 day ago
A must dinner spot every time we are in London. Exceptional oysters and wonderful fresh fish dishes.

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