Places to Eat in London

Now where should one eat in London. I’ve included a bit of history in the following list. One can always easily find a trendy place to eat in London, but let’s focus a bit more on history. Rules Restaurant was established in 1798. Quo Vadis was opened in the 1920s and Criterion Restaurant became the place for politicians, royalty and heroes of literature to eat beginning in 1874.

Even if you take your children to one of these restaurants who may not like the food (which is doubtful), you can dazzle them with the history behind the following London restaurants:

Rules

This photo of Rules Restaurant is courtesy of TripAdvisor

“London’s Oldest Restaurant” is how Rules bills themselves. This restaurant is indeed historic. Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798 and serves only the best in traditional British food.

Location: 35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB, England (Charing Cross / Trafalgar Square)

Visit the Rules Restaurant website

Phone: (020) 78365314

Quo Vadis

This photo of Quo Vadis is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Any visit to London necessitates a stop in Soho. When you’re there don’t forget to eat and there is only one place you must stop. That is at Quo Vadis. Be daring, try something new. Order the smoked eel. Some say Quo Vadis is interesting and quirky. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Location: 26-29 Dean St., London, England (Soho)

Visit the Quo Vadis website

Phone: (020)-7437-9585

Criterion Restaurant

This photo of Criterion Restaurant is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Criterion Restaurant is historic and elegant. The neo-Byzantine architecture befits the conversations the walls of this restaurant have heard over the years. Whether literature stalwarts, politicians or members of the Royal Family or showbiz royalty. This restaurant simply drips history and serves amazing food too.

Location: 224 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HP, England

Visit the Criterion website

Phone: 020 79300488

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This is only a sampling of places to eat when you vacation in London. There are plenty of great restaurants offering traditional British cuisine and foods from around the world, but I believe these three London restaurants are three of the best and am sure you will enjoy them. But in case you disagree, please leave a comment below of where you love to visit when you vacation in London.

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