Fish & Seafood Restaurants in Radlett
1. Wiltons
British, Traditional restaurant in St James's
55 Jermyn St - SW1
“Timeless elegance at a mind-boggling price” is a trade-off practically all diners are still content to make at what is technically London’s oldest restaurant (on its current site since the 1980s, but with a history dating back to 1742). “For those who treasure the traditions of yesteryear, they are continued here with impressive commitment”, complete with “boothed seating, crisp white tablecloths and napkins, and immaculately cleaned glasses and cutlery”: a “lovely subdued, elegant and spacious”, interior with a “respectfully quiet” ambience. (There is also “bar-style seating for seafood”.) “You marvel at the slick professionalism of the well dressed-waiters”, who deliver resolutely “old-style British food” – particularly fish, seafood and game in season: simple “but the quality and cooking is simply perfect”. “The only drama is the bill!!” (Style note – “I was concerned about the dumbing down of the dress code – previously jacket and tie de rigueur for men – but it was pleasing to observe that other customers were smartly dressed as are all the waiting staff.”) Top Menu Tips – “sensational roast beef cooked rare with several generous slices and a fine Yorkshire pudding: home-made horseradish sauce was a fine savoury accompaniment; crunchy millefeuille with cream and sweet slices of English strawberries is a sheer delight”.
2. Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, Flemings Mayfair Hotel
British, Modern restaurant in Mayfair
7-12 Half Moon Street - W1
For a comfortable meal in an impressive space in Mayfair, this wood-panneled chamber has much to recommend it, and is one of the better-preserved traditional dining rooms (dating originally from the 1850s and made over in the 1930s). Chef Sofian Msterfi injects North African ideas from his Moroccan roots into some of the dishes on his five-course (for £95 per person) or seven-course (for £140 per person) menus. The odd reporter feels this is “too much concept” for their tastes, but for the most part it’s an approach that’s very well received.
3. Bentley’s
Fish & seafood restaurant in Piccadilly
11-15 Swallow St - W1
“Sit in the buzzing and upbeat Oyster Bar” on the ground floor, tip regulars at Richard Corrigan’s West End landmark, in a quiet lane between Piccadilly and Regent Street: one of London’s most venerable and popular dining destinations, which celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2025. Under his careful stewardship, the establishment remains “a classic for a reason!”: “expensive, but very good in all departments”, not least “top-quality fish and crustaceans” (and “it’s always worth looking at the specials board”). Long-serving staff provide “service with a smile” and keep the vibe “upbeat”, although “upstairs, the atmosphere can vary when there are few people there”. Although it is heated all year, the outside terrace is a particular delight in summer. Top Menu Tips – “superb oysters” as you’d hope (“including the baked ones”); “the Irish soda bread is yummy”; “fish ’n’ chips to die for”; “Cornish crab is very special”; “splendid fish stew”.
4. Tom Brown at The Capital
Fish & seafood restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea
22 - 24 Basil Street - SW3
Chef and Insta-fave-rave Tom Brown made a major culinary name for himself with Cornerstone (RIP) and Pearly Queen (see also) in East London, and was headhunted in early 2025 to relaunch the dining room of this posh Knightsbridge hotel, a short walk from the back of Harrods. In recent times, this small space has operated as a relatively informal brasserie, but its heritage over the decades is huge, having helped boost the career of such starry names as Brian Turner, Gary Rhodes, Éric Chavot and Nathan Outlaw. Despite the many thousands spent over the years on interior design here, there’s only so much one can do within the constraints of this relatively small space (seating 28), so the focus is necessarily on his fish-led cuisine. It opened too late for survey feedback, but press reviews have been very up-and-down. No qualms held back The Telegraph’s William Sitwell from straight talking, who stuck the boot into a “monument to the dull and misconceived” with flavours that were “horrid”… “rank”… a “combo so offensive it should be banned under the Geneva Convention”. William’s best line? “Undercooked white asparagus looked like a dead man’s protuberance – and it wouldn’t suit a morgue let alone this dining room”. This contrasts with The Standard’s David Ellis who diplomatically opined that “There is a five-star restaurant here: I’m coming back, I’m going to find it”. And, in his May 2025 review, The Times’s Giles Coren bucked the trend by declaring the cooking “deeeelicious”.
5. Bellamy’s
British, Modern restaurant in Mayfair
18-18a Bruton Place - W1
“One can never tire of Gavin Rankin’s discreet, restrained and brasserie”, “quietly located” in a Mayfair mews (“an institution that lives with the legacy that the late Queen visited it twice”). “You can start your meal with cocktails in the bar (next to the restaurant)” and then move to the dining room for “classic’ Anglo/French cuisine” that’s “comfortingly familiar” and “superb in its simplicity” (the harsh might say “staid and unadventurous”); and “good value too”. “Service is excellent – one always has everything one needs but is otherwise left alone”. For an “understatedly elegant” business occasion – perfect! Top Menu Tip – “outstanding value for money from the table d’hote menu”.
6. Sea Pebbles
Fish & seafood restaurant in Hatch End
348-352 Uxbridge Rd - HA5
Three and a half decades since the Andreou family first opened doors, this local fixture (nowadays there’s also a take-away offshoot in Bushey Heath), remains of note for its “consistently good” catch — especially the fish ‘n’ chips, which are a feature of the £16.95 two-course set lunch; there are fans, too, of their gluten-free Mondays.
7. Olympus Fish
Fish & chips restaurant in Finchley
140-144 Ballards Ln - N3
“Freshest fish” from Grimsby and “wonderful chips” are the hallmarks of this “reliable stalwart of Finchley” – a “friendly and fast-service” family-run Turkish chippy, which opened in 1998. Some regulars, though, feel it’s “a shame they reduced the size of the restaurant (it’s now cramped and doesn’t feel quite as nice)”.
8. Two Brothers
Fish & seafood restaurant in Finchley
297-303 Regent’s Park Rd - N3
2024 Review: “The fish is always fresh and the staff are friendly” at this “good local fish ’n’ chip place” that has been a fixture in Finchley for three decades. “Best fish and chips in London?” – probably not, but just what you want in your neighbourhood.
9. Toff’s
Fish & chips restaurant in Muswell Hill
38 Muswell Hill Broadway - N10
“A cut above the average chippy” for several decades – this stalwart Muswell Hill fixture was sold in 2024 to the Herts-based Chesterford Group, a century-old family firm with 38 fish’n’chip shops across southern England. “The change of ownership, while widely lamented, has actually given a bit of a fillip to an offering that was getting a bit relaxed” – “the chips seem better, maybe more frequent oil changes”, while “the fish is as fresh as you’d hope from a place with such a high turnover”. It’s “not just your usual fish shop classics” here: “grilled and gluten-free” options are available, and “the wine list is OK, too”. Top Menu Tip – “the grilled plaice fillets are truly magnificent”.
10. Lyon's
Fish & seafood restaurant in Crouch End
1 Park Road - N8
“It’s lovely to have a good seafood restaurant in this part of north London”, according to local fans of Anthony & Lousia Lyon’s popular Crouch End independent, who applaud its “brilliantly well-cooked fish, interesting menu choices and fab vibe”. “It’s busy, so the ambience is not amazing, but the place has a nice buzz and attentive service”.
11. Lure
Fish & seafood restaurant in Tufnell Park
56 Chetwynd Rd - NW5
2024 Review: This modern fish ’n’ chip shop in Dartmouth Park is “a nice, healthy (and non-smelly) alternative” to the classic old-school chippy, with “good-quality” fresh fish.
12. Bradley’s
British, Modern restaurant in Swiss Cottage
25 Winchester Rd - NW3
This “underrated” fixture near Swiss Cottage has long been a “the best place to eat before a show at the Hampstead Theatre”, and is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. It has won a big fan club over the years, who say it’s also “good enough to return to away from a show for other celebrations” – “the fish always makes people happy and the set menu is a good deal: what’s not to like?”. Simon Bradley (who runs it with his wife Jacinta) has been cooking here for 33 years and even those who feel the food is “not spectacular” – and who keep the ratings in check – still acknowledge that it’s “so much better than any of the alternatives locally”.
13. The Summerhouse
Fish & seafood restaurant in Maida Vale
60 Blomfield Rd - W9
“Try to get a window table by the canal” if you visit this “lovely venue”, which has a “great setting right on the water” in Little Venice. Appropriately, it serves a mainly fish menu – and results remain consistently well-rated. The jauntily themed interior complete with open kitchen is very pleasant too, lit partially by large sky-lights.
14. The Cow
Irish restaurant in Bayswater
89 Westbourne Park Rd - W2
For “boozy lunches and elbows-on-the-table guzzling”, Tom Conran‘s Irish-themed ‘Guinness-and-oysters’ pub on the fringe of Notting Hill is hard to beat; and a pint plus a pint of prawns or other seafood platter helps fuel the excellent craic. In addition to plentiful crustacea, there’s a solid choice of “good food done well”, with a separate menu in the cute and tiny upstairs dining room.
15. Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria
Italian restaurant in Notting Hill
7 Ladbroke Road - W11
For a relatively “cheap ’n’ cheerful” meal, but in a ‘proper’ restaurant and “out of the Portobello Market crush”, this “great neighbourhood Italian” just off Notting Hill Gate continues to come recommended. “The pizza’s delicious, but there’s also good fish” as hinted at by the large tank in the dining room. In summer, there’s a brilliant front terrace for making the most of the weather. (“Was taken by an Italian friend and the food was well up to reputation”.)
16. Barrafina
Spanish restaurant in King’s Cross
Coal Drops Yard - N1C
“Forget hopping on a budget flight to the famous Cal Pep in Barcelona…” – the original inspiration for the Hart Bros’ genius small group of tapas pitstops – “… here in London you can sit at the counter, with the fun of watching mouthwatering tapas being prepared in front of you, so delivered piping hot (and best is the unbeatable fresh fish cooked ‘a la plancha’)”. “From the greeting to the explanations of the dishes, service is knowledgeable and caring”; there’s “a good choice of Spanish wines and sherries”; and the “superb” overall formula has made them one of the most popular destinations in our annual diners’ poll for almost 20 years now, even if the feeling has grown that “merely a small selection of dishes can incur eyewatering bills”. Top Tips – “the best atmosphere is had eating perched on a stool at the counter, but the Adelaide Street branch does have comfortable table seating downstairs”. On the Menu – “specific praise for the mojama”; “especially lovely prawn stuffed tortilla, seabream and the crisp aubergine with honey”; “tasty rabbit paella”; “squid croquetas are a perfect combo – crunchy on the outside, unctuous within”. “Shout out for the basics: lovely oils, bread etc…”
17. Mandarin Kitchen
Chinese restaurant in Bayswater
14-16 Queensway - W2
“Known for the most delicious lobster noodles” – a dish which has earned it widespread fame, and which “remains a must-eat” – this “old-favourite Chinese with great seafood” in Queensway “has returned to form” after “seeming to lose its way at one stage” (a revival reflected in the food ratings). It’s well worth exploring the menu further: “they also have the best roast duck”. The cavernous, ’70s-tastic interior is either an essential part of its nostalgic charm or dire, depending on your tastes.
18. Prawn on the Lawn
Fish & seafood restaurant in Islington
292-294 St Paul's Rd - N1
The “lovely choice of seafood” – delivered fresh every day from Cornwall and Devon – means you “have to book way in advance” to nab a table at this Highbury Corner fixture. “Shame it’s so small”, but it has already moved once into bigger premises, having started out a dozen years ago as a fishmonger with an 8-seater bar. (Its Cornish sibling restaurant in Padstow is a good bet if you are down in those parts.)
19. Fishworks Marylebone
Fish & seafood restaurant in Marylebone
89 Marylebone High St - W1
“Simply cooked fresh fish (often all you want)” is the USP at this trio of fishmonger/restaurants that offer “extremely reasonable prices for the quality” in prime central locations: off Piccadilly Circus, in Covent Garden and on Marylebone High Street. “The cooking does what it should do – the fish is the star of the show, delivered daily from Cornwall and really well executed”; and “they have specials depending on that day’s catch listed on a blackboard”. It’s “let down a little by staff that need more training to improve both the service and the ambience”.
20. Royal China Club
Chinese restaurant in Marylebone
38-42 Baker Street - W1
“Go no further for dum sim” or when “entertaining friends from Hong Kong” – this sleek Marylebone flagship of the Royal China group is the real thing for Cantonese dining. (“Taken by a Malaysian friend – my wife and I were nearly the only Caucasians”). You pay for the privilege, though (“noticed a slight wince at the bill when our hosts were paying”).
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