Besides its lovely Victorian homes and the amazing Victoria and Albert Museum, Knightsbridge is also home to some of the best restaurants in London. From Michelin-starred hotel restaurants and hidden foodie haunts to excellent international dining establishments, there is something for everyone in this affluent area of London. Here is our list of the top 5 restaurants in Knightsbridge.
Scalini
Located on Walton Street, Scalini is a traditional Italian restaurant that has been serving delicious food for the past 30 years. The interior is light bright with pictures of celebrities posing with the owners of this authentic Italian eatery. As for the menu, expect to find a wide range of anti pasti dishes like langoustine grilled with butter and garlic, prosciutto di san daniele, avocado reale, and carpaccio alla rucola. From the padela dishes, make sure to try the delicious pollastrino ruspante (grilled baby chicken) and anatra all arancia (roast duck in orange sauce). If you wish to have some privacy, there is a VIP dining area.
Petrus
One of the many Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants in London, Petrus is a French-inspired restaurant where the famous chef Neil Snowball is in charge of preparing mouthwatering dishes like pigeon pie, glazed turnips, fresh linguine, fillet of Hereford beef, and roast rack of Herdwick lamb. Ideal for family celebrations and business lunches, Petrus also boasts a glass-encased wine room where you can try 34 different vintages of Château Pétrus.
The Admiral Codrington
Offering a cozy pub atmosphere, Admiral Codrington has a nice selection of bar snacks, as well as a wide range of mains including grilled swordfish steak with asparagus, mango and pineapple salsa, beer battered haddock with mushy peas & triple cooked chips, and the signature admiral beef burger. In case you are planning to visit on a Sunday, their award-winning Sunday Roast is definitely something worth ordering. In case there is some space left, share a sticky coffee pudding or a warm chocolate moelleux & vanilla custard.
Rivea London
Run by the famous French-born Monégasque Chef Alain Ducasse, Bulgari Hotel’s Rivea London is a lovely restaurant in Knightsbridge that serves a variety of Mediterranean dishes. Some of the must-try dishes include potato sage parmesan gnocchi and the rivea salad wrapped in a crepe. Keep in mind that Rivea London is usually packed with guests in the evening and reservations are recommended.
Zuma
If you are after some fine Japanese dining, make sure to visit the amazing Zuma restaurant in London. The owner and the main chef Rainer Becker will introduce you to some of the signature dishes like crispy fried lemon sole, spicy tuna maki, and suzuki no shioyaki. There is also a nice bar lounge that offers 40 different varieties of sake, as well as an extensive cocktail list. If you are up for some dessert, order the mouthwatering chawan mushi or the pecan pie.
