TheFork Festival: Get 50% off food at these cool London spots

The London culinary scene boasts some of the coolest and most cutting-edge restaurants in the world. Its food scene attracts the best talent from across the globe, and goes from strength to strength with each year and each exciting new restaurant opening. With an amazingly diverse variety of cuisines on offer, there has never been a better time to check out London’s restaurant scene than during TheFork Festival. We’ll be blessing you with 50% off some of our most in-demand restaurant partners. Read on to discover cool London spots taking part in the offer!

28-50, Oxford Circus

If your idea of a perfect trip to London entails a seat at one of its coolest emerging restaurants, then 28-50 Oxford Circus has a table with your name on it. Enjoy this hip hangout with 50% off your meals during TheFork Festival.

Here, you can treat yourself to fine dishes like the Burrata with Butternut purée, hazelnut & sage, or the Truffled Chicory salad with pear, walnut & truffle vinaigrette. Lovers of seafood can opt for the Oysters, grilled Tiger Prawns with aioli, or Grilled Octopus with Urid lentils & piquillo peppers.

TheFork Rating: 9.7 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11:30AM - 12:00AM, Sunday 12:00PM - 10:30PM

BOOK 28-50, Oxford Circus

Colonel Saab, Holborn

Tucked into the smart streets of London’s Holborn is this highly regarded Indian restaurant, Colonel Saab, a hip modern spot specialising in fragrant and flavorful dishes. Head Chef Sohan Bhandari’s masterful menu should be explored in full, even if it takes you multiple visits. Satisfying starters like Purani Dilli Samosas and Khubani Aloo Tikki Chaat will hit the spot. A range of rich curries and rice biryanis will follow nicely, to be soaked up with Naan bread and Za'atar & olive Rotis.

TheFork Rating: 9.2 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 11:00PM, Sunday Closed

BOOK Colonel Saab, Holborn

Sushi Salsa, Camden

The new-look Camden Market is now home to a range of top-tier restaurants and street-food vendors, and drawing solid crowds is Sushi Salsa, a concept tying together Sushi and today’s popular Japanese food trends in a cool, casual style. On their menu, a top-tier selection of Sashimi awaits you, including wafer-thin carpaccio style cuts of Yellowtail and Salmon. Or, perhaps a signature roll takes your fancy; for example the Alligator Roll, which is made from Eel tempura, avocado, kanimi crab meat, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise and tobiko.

TheFork Rating: 9 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00PM - 10:30PM

BOOK Sushi Salsa, Camden

Baccalà, St Saviours

This upmarket Italian restaurant serves seasonal dishes stacked with rare, regional ingredients to the lucky residents of the neighbourhood of St Saviours, in South London. Baccalà is well worth a visit during

TheFork Festival, with up to 50% off food. With a high-end approach to Italian fine-dining, expect such delicacies on the menu as Frittura Di Calamaretti, a black baby squid with saffron mayo, Burrata with Pappa Al Pomodoro, and Linguine Ai Gamberi.

TheFork Rating: 9.2 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00PM - 09:00PM, Sunday - Monday Closed

BOOK Baccalà, St Saviours

Harrods Social By Jason Atherton, Knightsbridge

Presenting the vision of celebrity chef Jason Atherton, Harrods Social is the perfect place to make the most of TheFork Festival. Based in the famous Harrods department store, take in the opulent surroundings as you dine - with 50% off food!

To start, enjoy treats like the Devon crab with avocado, radish and granny smith apple salad, or a wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan and winter truffle. Progress onto Cob chicken with rocket salad and feta cheese, or Mac & Cheese with braised beef feather blade and Parmesan crumbs.

TheFork Rating: 9.1 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 09:00PM, Sunday 12:00PM - 06:00PM

BOOK Harrods Social By Jason Atherton, Knightsbridge

Spagnoletti, King’s Cross

Near London’s famous King’s Cross train station is this ultra-cool modern Italian restaurant, Spagnoletti. With a contemporary, design-forward theme and refined menu, reserve your table on TheFork today. Under the stewardship of Chef Girolamo de Gennaro, the menu here is packed with trusted classics and innovative surprises alike.

The Charcoal Arancini is made with Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Arancini and served with Goats Cheese Dip. The Gnocchi Di Zucca is a Pumpkin Gnocchi with Gorgonzola, Amaretti Crumble and Coffee Powder.

TheFork Rating: 8.8 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 07:00AM - 01:30PM, Saturday - Sunday 08:00AM - 09:30PM

BOOK Spagnoletti, King’s Cross

The Crossing Barnes, Putney

For some upmarket pub nosh, get down to The Crossing Barnes near Putney in South West London. Grab a table for you and the whole family, with 50% off food during TheFork Festival.

The kitchen team has put together a gorgeous a la carte menu for you to choose from. Bar-friendly bites like the Selection of Sourdough, the Padron Peppers, and the Cauliflower Croquettas. Pasta-lovers must try the Fresh Pappardelle with Pork & Veal in White Ragu, with Crispy Sage and Parmesan.

TheFork Rating: 9.5 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM

BOOK The Crossing Barnes, Putney

Salento, Poplar

This popular, modern-minded restaurant in Poplar is called Salento, named after the region in Southern Italy from which its amazing menu is inspired. Take your own little trip there during TheFork Festival! Try their homemade Garlic Bread, alongside small-plates such as Gamberi Pan-fried prawns, with garlic & chilli in a wine butter sauce, or Fried Calamari Fritti, served with a garlic mayo sauce. Pasta recipes passed down for generations will satisfy you, from the Lasagne to the Tagliatelle Alla Carbonara.

TheFork Rating: 9 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 07:00AM - 10:00PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

BOOK Salento, Poplar

Gustoso Risrante & Enoteca, Victoriato

This modern trattoria in London’s Victoria, Gustoso, is a stylish oasis away from the hustle and bustle of this historic London area, situated near Buckingham Palace. Begin with nibbles of Nocellara Green Olives or Carasau Bread with Rosemary and Pecorino cheese, and starters like the Baked Aubergine Parmigiana. Then, progress to pasta dishes like the Malloreddus Italian Sausage with Tomato Sauce and Pecorino Cheese.

TheFork Rating: 9.3 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 12–3PM, 5:45PM–10PM, Sunday Closed

BOOK Gustoso Risrante

La Mela Bistro, Homerton

This popular neighbourhood spot specialises in succulent, fresh Mediterranean cuisine, with an expertly crafted menu showcasing classic continental dishes from across Europe. La Mela Bistro is ready to welcome you and your party for brunch, lunch or dinner, with a generous 50% off food during TheFork Festival. This lets you feast on dishes such as Boureka Filo pastry stuffed with feta cheese, Calamari with Tartar sauce, and Seafood Linguini Pasta, sampling regional flavours from all over The Med.

TheFork Rating: 9.6 Opening Hours: Sunday - Wednesday 08:00AM - 07:00PM, Thursday - Saturday 08:00AM - 11:00PM

BOOK La Mela Bistro, Homerton