FOOD & DRINK
The 5 best Mediterranean restaurants in London
Five London restaurants for meze, grills and sharing plates, ranked with rating and review-volume confidence.
- Decision points
- 8 useful sections
- Reading time
- 3 minutes
- Source checks
- 1 named checkpoint
- Last reviewed
- 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
How this ranking works
This is a LONNOW editorial shortlist, not a copy of Google’s result order. We considered the branch-specific Google star rating and the number of public reviews visible on 4 September 2026. Review volume acts as a confidence signal: a 4.9 score from a few dozen people does not automatically beat a 4.7 score tested by thousands. We then considered London usefulness, price variety and the distinct reason each address earns a place. Because Mediterranean is a broad label, the list describes each venue’s best use instead of pretending every menu represents the same tradition.
1. Lokal London
Lokal London at 7–8 Market Place, Fitzrovia displayed 4.9 out of 5 from 1,078 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £30–80. Best for: Polished sharing dinner. The strongest rating in the set is supported by more than a thousand reviews. Its broad Mediterranean positioning works for groups who want shared plates and a central room. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
2. Kibele Restaurant
Kibele Restaurant at 175–177 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 4,210 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £30–90. Best for: Groups and atmosphere. The largest review volume in this shortlist raises confidence despite a slightly lower star score. Check entertainment and seating details when booking. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
3. Liman Restaurant
Liman Restaurant at 60 Penton Street, Angel displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 1,780 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–40. Best for: Neighbourhood meal. A substantial review base, moderate price signal and location outside the busiest West End dining cluster make Liman a useful north-central option. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
4. Olives and Meze Soho
Olives and Meze Soho at 40 Great Windmill Street, Soho displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 937 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £10–20. Best for: Casual central lunch. The most affordable visible price band in the set, with enough review depth to be useful. It is a practical option when speed and location matter. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
5. Kapara Restaurant Soho
Kapara Restaurant Soho at James Court, 14 Greek Street, Soho displayed 4.6 out of 5 from 1,915 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £30–80. Best for: Creative sharing plates. A lower numerical score but a meaningful review base and distinctive Soho format. Pick it for an energetic evening, not purely for the highest star number. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
Use the list well
Treat this top five as a decision tool, not an absolute verdict on taste. First choose the right area and meal type, then compare the latest menu, booking terms, accessibility, dietary information and recent review pattern. A high lifetime score can hide a recent operational change, while a new restaurant may be excellent before it has accumulated enough reviews for statistical confidence.
Accuracy, sponsorship and safety
No restaurant paid for a position in this list and sponsored map placements were excluded from the observed set. Google ratings are user-generated opinions, not inspections or LONNOW scores. Review counts are a dated snapshot and may move immediately after publication. Ask the restaurant directly about allergies, halal status, cross-contamination and step-free access; never infer these from cuisine labels or old reviews.
