Beyond the well-known destinations, Victoria boasts an upscale foodie scene from Michelin-starred restaurants to casual British gastropubs. Globally inspired cuisine also makes its mark specifically Indian and Thai flavours.
Tucked away in Victoria, we discovered a few cosy restaurants that blew us away with seasonal dishes and their intimate ambiance, hidden gems that are missed by most visitors. Victoria is full of underrated spots just waiting to be uncovered.
Off the Beaten Path Dining Finds
- Locals love Petersham Nurseries Cafe (Church Lane, Richmond, London TW10 7AB) in Richmond, a greenhouse cafe with seasonal fare like wild trout and elderflower cheesecake. The magical garden setting is an underrated find.
Victoria’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Victoria claims Michelin-starred fine dining destinations such as:
- Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA) impresses with historically inspired British cuisine executed with culinary wizardry. Dishes like meat, fruit and rice pudding delight.
- Kai Mayfair (65 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 2QU) delivers an artful blend of Cantonese flavours with sushi, dim sum, and nibbles like crispy duck rolls and har gau dumplings.
Victoria’s International Influences
Victoria boasts culinary diversity with global influences:
- Indian cuisine makes its mark through South Asian spice blends and cooking techniques at eateries like Cinnamon Club (Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith St, Westminster, London SW1P 3BU).
- Italian pasta master’s craft perfect pastas and wood-fired pizza pies at Bocca di Lupo (12 Archer St, Soho, London W1D 7BB).
- Thai ingredients like coconut milk, chilli and basil turn up the heat at street food inspired – Kricket Soho (12 Denman St, Soho, London W1D 7HJ).
Celebrity Chef Restaurant
Big named chef Gordon Ramsay brings perfection to French fine dining at his flagship Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (68 Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HP), with its 3 coveted Michelin stars and decadent tasting menus.
Charming Bistros and Gastropubs
For a cosy meal, check out Victoria’s bistros and gastropubs like The Jugged Hare (172 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1V 1DX) with its hearty British fare like wild boar sausage rolls and steamed sponge pudding.
The Orange (37 Pimlico Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 8NE) excels at seasonal plates and Sunday roasts served in a warm pub environment. You can’t miss their giant billboard!
Venture beyond the well-trodden spots to uncover Victoria’s underrated dining gems. From hidden finds to global cuisine, savour the neighbourhood’s culinary sophistication through all seasons.
