12 Of The Best Restaurants For Sunday Lunch In London

The Sunday roast, or “Sunday lunch,” is perhaps the best of Britain’s food traditions. Roasted meat: beef (with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish), lamb, pork or chicken, served with roasted potatoes, vegetables and of course, gravy, when expertly prepared, is tough to beat. From traditional roasts with all the trimmings to more eclectic offerings, many of London’s restaurants offer unique take on this beloved tradition. Here are twelve of the best restaurants for Sunday lunch in the capital.

1.The Twenty Two, Grosvenor Square

An Edwardian manor on Grosvenor Square is now a fabulous restaurant, boutique hotel and private members’ club. The gorgeous decor is inspired by 18th century France and the Sunday roast is top notch, with a choice of three roasts: Roast Cornish Red chicken; Roast Mount Grace farm lamb or Roast sirloin of Aberdeen Angus beef. The beef is served to order so if you enjoy your beef rare, that’s what you’ll be get. Each roast is accompanied by a super fluffy Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables. A special selection of Bloody Marys has been created for Sunday lunch: Spicy house Bloody Mary; Mary Celeste with gin and orange juice; Heal Mary tequila and green tomato; and Virgin Mary House Bloody Mary.

2.Maison Francois, St James

French country cooking is the focus of this smart Modern French brasserie. And every Sunday, Executive Chef Matthew Ryle and his team offer the very best of regional French cuisine. Currently the menu features the city of Lyon, often referred to as the gastronomic capital of the world. Making use of the region’s abundance of produce diners will enjoy mixed hors d’ouevres, followed by pot au feu, a quintessential French dish and a course of St Marcelin cheese and finally, one of Lyon’s signature desserts, tarte aux pralines. Maison François’ resident wine expert Daniel Illsey has also handpicked a selection of wines to reflect the character of the dishes including great cru Beaujolais and delicacies from the nearby slopes of the northern Rhône. Also available on weekends is a Prix Fixe of Steak frites or Moules frites, with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink for just £15.

3. CUT at 45 Park Lane, Mayfair

Wolfgang Puck’s chic steak restaurant is now offering a Sunday Roast menu that includes: Roast Grass-Fed English Beef Sirloin, truffle roast potatoes, Wagyu dripping, Yorkshire puddings, and all the trimmings (heritage baby carrots drizzled with Coworth Park honey; charred hispi cabbage; caramelised thyme roasted shallots; Keen’s cheddar cauliflower cheese; red wine beef gravy and horseradish sauce). Needless to say, as one of the best steak restaurants in London, it’s no surprise that CUT’s executive chef Elliott Grover and his team deliver one of the best Sunday roasts. Dine in the stylish dining room or on the pretty outdoor terrace with views of Hyde Park, where you’ll also be treated to live music.

4.Double Standard, The Standard, Kings Cross

Available every Sunday afternoon,The Standard hotel’s ground floor bar and restaurant has a new brunch menu that combines British brunch favorites with hearty American classics, paired with bottomless Prosecco or a DIY bloody Mary. With a nod to the hotel’s American roots, the menu includes buttermilk chicken and waffles with crispy bacon, maple syrup and chicken fat butter; short rib mac and cheese; and baby back pork ribs with barbeque sauce and jalapeno slaw. British breakfast and lunch favorites are also here: The Standard’s Full English; Eggs Benedict, Royale or Florentine served with a Sriracha hollandaise; or Aged sirloin steak with a fried duck egg, watercress and fries. For sweet lovers, try a selection of waffles topped with caramelised banana, salted caramel ice cream and chocolate sauce or Amarena cherries with whipped vanilla cream. The new DIY Bloody Mary station gives guests the opportunity to create their perfect Bloody Mary. Choose between a Classic Vodka, Red Snapper Gin, Bloody Maria Mezcal or a Virgin Maria and add a mix of five garnishes including; classic gherkins, cherry tomatoes, bacon and celery; seafood delights of prawns, pickled anchovies and lobster claws; cheddar and stilton cheese or a or add an extra kick with a Double Standard hot sauce float.

5. Ochre, Trafalgar Square

The Modern British restaurant in the National Gallery has also launched a brand new Sunday Roast menu this year. The menu showcases a selection of British meat: Aged Hereford Beef, Devon Chicken and Pithivier of Truffle Celeriac, served with all the traditional trimmings such as the fluffy beef-fat roast potatoes, glazed carrots with charred cabbage, buttery greens and large Yorkshire puddings. Bloody Marys appear to be the essential drinks for Sunday lunch and Ochre offers a DIY Bloody Mary trolley with the classic Vodka based version alongside variations with Tequila, Mezcal and Gin. Drinks are prepared table side, tailored to each guest’s preference.

6.Kapara, Soho

A tantalizing new brunch menu inspired by young Israeli Chef Eran Tibi’s travels around the world includes all the Mezze to share followed by a main of your choice and a dessert, keenly priced at £34. Menu highlights include: Baby Aubergine Merguez Shakshuka; Slow braised lamb belly, potato hash, charcoal and harissa hollandaise with fried egg; and Red snapper, paprika, garlic, chickpea tofu, coriander and roasted grape.

7.Holborn Dining Room at The Rosewood

A grand brasserie, Holborn Dining Room serves seasonal, locally sourced British cuisine with a twist. Honoring the great British tradition, their delicious roasts of Beef or Chicken are served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and a lot of gravy. Another tasty menu option is the mooreish pies, made in the adjoining Pie Room by Head pie maker extraordinaire, Nokx Majozi. While the chicken pie is a firm favorite, the pork pie is a winner as is the vegetarian option, Dauphinoise Potato Pie. While the dining room is always a fabulous place to eat, the attractive seasonal terrace in the courtyard is a lovely al fresco option.

8.Side Hustle at The Nomad, Covent Garden

The NoMad hotel’s Side Hustle bar has launched its first weekend brunch menu, bringing delicious Latin American-inspired dishes to the historical, grade II-listed building famously known as The Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. Menu highlights range from the small plates like Chicharrón y Caviar, a fried pork dish with Imperial Oscietra Caviar, avocado, jalapeno and yuzu; Croquetas de Esquites with epazote, guacachille creme fraiche; Encebollado – a fish stew with yellowfin tuna, aguachile and tostones; and Ensalads with radish pico de gallo with coriander and lime. Big plates include Pork Belly Al Pastor; tender Lamb Birri with corn tortillas, fresh radish and consommé. The new signature NoMad Breakfast Burrito includes eggs, potato, pork carnitas, cheddar and salsa verde. For diners with a sweet tooth, the Dulce de Leche Pancakes with corn custard and tequila cream are unmissable.

9.The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea

Chefs James Knappett and Alex Harper offer a decadent seasonal roast menu that includes Longhorn Rump served with bone marrow sauce and horseradish cream. Other seasonal specials include Roast Herdwick Leg of Lamb, served with wild garlic and boulangère potato.

10.The George, Fitzrovia

The Cadogan Arms’ sister pub The George, also under the helm of the excellent chef duo, offers mouth-watering roasts including a half herb-fed chicken served with brioche and truffle stuffing alongside a shoulder of lamb served with wild garlic sauce and bone marrow gravy. Each roast can be served with a selection of sides including cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, and glazed market vegetables.

11. Akub, Notting Hill

Chef Fadi Kattan says that “the staples of Palestinian brunch consist of labaneh, humous, eggs, za’atar, fresh bread and olive oil.” Highlights here include spiced Zahra Cauliflower Fritters and Beyd with fried eggs, tangy sumac and homemade akub bread. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in the Arabic Coffee French Toast with buttermilk soaked fluffy brioche, served with sweet whipped laban, crushed pistachios, bitter cocoa and a drizzle of thick Arabic coffee and cardamom syrup.

12.Laurel’s On The Roof , The Mondrian hotel, Shoreditch

This rooftop restaurant, inspired by Los Angeles in the 1970s, offers a ten-item sharing feast: diners choose three starters, three mains, two sides and two desserts for £45 per person. Starter options include a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel and Lobster Cobb Salad while main courses include eggs royale with lobster, a kimchi toastie and everyone’s favourite, avocado on toast. The cocktail menu mirrors the playful nostalgia of the restaurant, blending bold flavors served in ‘70s inspired glassware.