TheFork's Best restaurants to dine at over Easter

Easter is here, and aside from the chocolate treats you’ll inevitably be scoffing, there are some amazing restaurants to enjoy in the fair Spring weather. From trendy modern eateries to traditional high-tea at famed hotels, there has never been a better time to connect with family and friends over fine food. Here are the best restaurants you can book over the Easter season, available now on TheFork!

Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, Green Park

With its elegant ambiance and delicious food, Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a must-try experience for any visitor to London. The hotel is located just opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace and offers stunning views of the palace gardens. The Afternoon Tea menu features a variety of classic sandwiches, including Smoked Salmon and Chive Cream Cheese, as well as an array of freshly baked scones with fruit, clotted cream and homemade jams. A selection of delicate pastries and cakes, such as Lemon Layer Cake and Passion Fruit & Mango Tart complete this indulgent spread.

TheFork Rating: 9.4 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 12–5PM, Saturday 12–6PM

The Cinnamon Club

Try Indian fine-dining with a top-tier culinary reputation at the Cinnamon Club, in London’s Westminster. Housed in the stunning Grade II listed Old Westminster Library, expect a unique and memorable dining experience when you book your table on TheFork. The menu features a modern take on classic Indian cuisine, from the inventive Bangla Scotch egg – soft boiled egg wrapped in Bengali style vegetables, to the Kokum-crusted Halibut, served on the bone, with Goan caldeen sauce and zingy lemon rice.

TheFork Rating: 9.1 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 12–3PM, 5:30–11PM, Sunday Closed

Theo Randall at the InterContinental, Hyde Park

Theo Randall at the InterContinental is an Italian restaurant located in the luxurious InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London. His expertly curated menu features seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients that create classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Popular dishes include the Salumi misti of Prosciutto di Parma, fennel salami and coppa di Parma, the Pan-roasted Sea Bass fillet with datterini tomatoes, capers and Taggiasche olives, and delicately sliced Bresaola with shaved courgettes, rocket and Parmesan.

TheFork Rating: 9.4 Opening Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday - Friday 12:30–2PM, 5:30–10PM, Saturday - Sunday 12:30–4PM YUMS Accepted

Zoom East Kitchen & Bar, Whitechapel

Zoom East Kitchen & Bar is a vibrant and trendy restaurant and bar located in the heart of London’s Whitechapel. The restaurant offers a highly accessible Italian menu that mixes authentic family favorites with contemporary dishes. Chef Vittorio Meli puts a signature touch to each delicious dish they serve. From the Sarde a Beccafico Sardine rolls with parmesan, orange, raisins, herbs and pine nuts to the crispy tempura squid and prawns Fritto Misto with courgettes and black ink aioli, expect to be wowed by their take on this famed cuisine.

TheFork Rating: 8.9 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12–10PM

The Restaurant at The Capital, Knightsbridge

For an elegant dining destination, try The Restaurant at The Capital, located in the luxurious The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. The restaurant offers a refined and sophisticated menu of modern British cuisine, with a focus on using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. The dishes here are expertly crafted and beautifully presented. From starters like the Crispy Prawns with chilli, ginger & spring onion dipping sauce, to lunchtime classics like Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame and Club Sandwiches, to healthy Poke Bowls for the calorie-conscious, their kitchen team will look after you well.

TheFork Rating: 9.3 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 09:30PM, Sunday 12:00PM - 08:00PM

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London, Embankment

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London is a luxurious and indulgent experience. Located in the beautiful Crystal Moon Lounge, an opulent and stylish setting with stunning Baccarat chandelier and natural daylight that streams through a glass dome, this is a memorable experience for anyone seeking a beautifully British afternoon. The menu features a wide selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade jams, and a range of delicate pastries and cakes, all accompanied by a selection of premium teas or champagne.

TheFork Rating: 9.5 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 02:00PM - 06:00PM, Saturday - Sunday 01:00PM - 07:00PM YUMS Accepted

The Northall at Corinthia London, Embankment

The Northall at Corinthia London is the upscale restaurant located in the luxurious Corinthia Hotel in Westminster. The restaurant features a menu of classic British dishes, with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that are sure to bring in the Spring. This can be seen in every dish. From starters like the Pressed Terrine of Norfolk Black Leg Chicken & Ham Hock with Crispy Bone Marrow, Hay Mayonnaise, to main events like the Saddle of Berkshire Venison with Sweet & Sour Crapaudine Beetroot, Date and Sauce Grand Veneur. A truly fancy way to celebrate Easter.

TheFork Rating: 9.5 Opening Hours: Monday 07:00AM - 10:30AM, Tuesday - Thursday 07:00AM - 10:30AM, Friday 07:00AM - 10:30AM, 12:00PM - 02:30PM, 05:30PM - 11:00PM, Saturday 07:00AM - 10:30AM, 12:30PM - 02:30PM, 05:30PM - 09:30PM, Sunday 07:00AM - 10:30AM, 12:30PM - 04:00PM YUMS Accepted

Bamboo-Mat, Stratford

To sample a new and inventive style of cuisine this spring, then reserve a table at Bamboo-Mat in East London’s Stratford on TheFork today. Their fusion of Japanese and Peruvian, from the mind’s of restaurateurs Denis Gobjila and Victor Rosca, has been drawing the crowds, and for good reason. Tasty grilled treats like Grilled Octopus and OX cheek with yuzu potato piure complement traditional Japanese Sushi Rolls of Dragon and California Maki, as well as fusions featuring Sea Bass ceviche.

TheFork Rating: 9.3 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00PM - 10:00PM

Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel, Kensington

Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel is a quintessentially British experience located in the elegant and luxurious surroundings of the hotel's historic Cheneston's Restaurant. The menu, from Chef Daniel Putz, features a wide range of savory and sweet delights, including freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, delicate finger sandwiches of Cucumber & Cream Cheese and Roasted Wiltshire Ham & Pickle, and some truly indulgent cakes and pastries. You are offered to a range of premium teas, or can opt to treat yourself with champagne.

TheFork Rating: 9.4 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 1PM–7PM

Turmeric Kitchen, Paddington

Located in the heart of Paddington, London, Turmeric Kitchen serves a range of classic and contemporary Indian dishes, all prepared with authentic spices and traditional cooking techniques. Explore their memorable menu to discover your new favorite dish from this world-famous cuisine. Whether that's the Malai Paneer Tikka or Tandoor ke Phool, clay-cooked broccoli and cauliflower in spice sauce. It might be a main-event main dish like the Vegetarian Handi Biryani, a base of Saffron Basmati Rice cooked with vegetables and seasoned with herbs.

TheFork Rating: 9.2 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM