London’s best restaurants for seafood

Discover the best seafood in London

Whether you love seafood or you’re looking to surf a seafood menu a little more (pardon the pun), it can be overwhelming to know what restaurants are hot right now – especially in London. You can pretty much find seafood on any menu in any restaurant, but it’s even better when you find a restaurant that ‘cod’ really become your new favourite to visit. There’s nothing ‘batter’ than eating seafood at a restaurant that specialises in catering for taste buds that enjoy fish, shellfish and more. So, here’s a handy guide of knowing where to ‘mussel’ into for your next seafood menu in London.

Escocesa

Spanish, Seafood

67 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, United Kingdom, N16 0AR

Spain meets the sea; literally. It’s to no surprise that Escocesa is a popular hotspot for its seafood, given that the restaurant originates from Spain, so you could say these guys really know their stuff. The Spanish paella and garlic prawns are a firm favourite, or if you’re a fan of octopus or you’re keen to try it for the first time, then you may want to try the pulpo marisco; grilled octopus with white beans purée and crispy capers. There’s also a whole cocktail menu that you can explore.What more could you ask for?

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UNI

Japanese, Peruvian, Sushi

The Tophams Hotel, 24-32 Ebury Street, Belgravia, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 0LU

Taking its name from the Japanese word for the sea urchin (a Japanese delicacy), UNI brings the vibrant colours, flavours and textures of Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine to the London neighbourhood of Belgravia. From seabass ceviche to nigiri, sashimi, maki and much more, UNI is an excellent choice for seafood lovers.

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Oysteria

Seafood, Italian

Unit 1, 40 Bank Street, London, Canary Wharf, United Kingdom, E145NR

Looking for a truly authentic Italian seafood restaurant in Canary Wharf? Oysteria is your answer. This family-run gem is led by award-winning chef, Tacim Yetis, who crafts a menu blending the freshest seafood with traditional Italian favourites. Situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, Oysteria is more than just a restaurant; it’s a place where guests are treated like part of the extended family. With a reputation for exceptional service and high-quality ingredients, Oysteria is fast becoming the go-to Italian seafood restaurant destination in Canary Wharf.

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Prawn on the Lawn

Seafood

292 - 294 St.Pauls Road, London, United Kingdom, N1 2LH

Prawn on the Lawn in Islington is a fully licensed fishmonger and restaurant situated near to Islington’s buzzing Upper Street. Established in 2013 by Rick Toogood and his wife Katie, it began life as a seafood bar and fishmonger but has now been extended to include a 35 seater restaurant and 16 seater private dining room, serving only the freshest seafood and tapas-style fish dishes. Prawn on the Lawn serves creative plates including seared tuna, Thai-style scallops and gurnard ceviche, as well as larger shellfish sharers such as crab, lobster and fresh fish you can pick from the counter, sourced directly from day boats and fish markets in Devon and Cornwall.

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Randall & Aubin

French, Seafood

14-16 Brewer Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 0SQ

Launched in 1996 on Brewer Street in Soho, Randall & Aubin is an Anglo/French brasserie that specialises in seafood and has been delighting foodies, fans and celebrities for the past 20 years – all of whom come looking for an outstanding meal and a fabulous time beneath the glittering disco ball. Relaxed, fun and luxurious, this is a place where lobster and steak are served with a side of good humour and a wink as sparkling as the champagne.

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Fish Game

Fish, Game

20 Water Street, Wood Wharf London, E14 5GX, UK

Fish Game in Canary Wharf is an outstanding charcoal grill restaurant, that features sustainable British ingredients with a paired back changing menu of the UK’s best game and fish. Led by Roberto Costa – a restaurateur since 1990 – he has fallen in love with Great Britain and has travelled all around the Island discovering great producers who want to show their beautiful products. English biodiversity is expressed in the most ancestral way, cooking on charcoal and ash. Some of the must-try dishes on the menu include the unbelievable starter of octopus and bone marrow – a pairing we never knew we needed – and the highly recommended monkfish main; line caught from the Southwest Approaches, it’s served with rosemary, lime and smoked Maldon salt. From trout and langoustines to sea bream, mussels and Dover sole, there are some extraordinary ingredients and dishes here for diners to fall in love with.

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