The Ledbury

The Ledbury's style isn't tip-toeing waiters and hushed appreciation; instead, there's a bustling buzz of conversation in the exquisite dining area. It's one of the city's destination eateries, located in Notting Hill, and was launched in 2005 by Australian chef Brett Graham. He champions British foods, particularly game, with unmistakable confidence, earning him two Michelin stars and a considerable foodie following; tables are in high demand and should be reserved a few months in advance.

With its foraged mushrooms, clay-baked beetroots, and compelling approach to the game, the menu is a love letter to the British countryside. A series of delicate amuse bouches, including tiny, delectable Muntjac venison dumplings served among aromatic sprigs of pine, set the tone for what was to come. What follows is always changing, but certain favorites, like a truffle-laced pheasant's egg that is nothing short of heavenly, return. On the sweet side, Graham's classic brown sugar dessert, with its velvety, just-set custard and fragrant stem-ginger ice cream, is comparable.

Rate: 4.7/5.0, 1310 reviews (Google.com)

Address: 127 Ledbury Rd, London W11 2AQ, United Kingdom

Contact: +44 20 7792 9090

Website: theledbury.com