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Buster's is an independent restaurant in London, shaped around burgers and wine. From the founders of Ploussard and Other Side Fried, Buster's is a burger bar built around simplicity, flavour, and a stripped-back counter-service feel. It is the kind of place…

Kolae is a Borough restaurant built around Southern Thai grilling, punchy spice, and a room that feels lively without losing its warmth. From the team behind Som Saa, it is the kind of independent London table that works for lunch, dinner, and a proper flavou…

Lodestar Coffee is an independent coffee stop in Clapton, strong for speciality coffee, calm tables, and a polished daily ritual. The Table angle: small highbury coffee room with independent feel.

Camille is a small Borough Market bistro with the feel of a regional French table: counter seats, daily specials, natural-leaning wine, and cooking that feels rustic but considered. It is a strong independent restaurant save for a proper lunch, early dinner…

Duchy is an independent restaurant in Shoreditch, shaped around seasonal cooking and wine. Duchy is Alex & Simon's restaurant on Phipp Street, a concept rooted in the Duchy of Savoy. The menu and the wine list draw from the same source - and that focus runs d…

Oma is a neighbourhood restaurant in London, listed for its seasonal cooking focus and local hospitality feel. It is a useful save for relaxed lunches, low-key dinners, and discovering independent London places.

Wild is a neighbourhood restaurant in Notting Hill, listed for its italian focus and local hospitality feel. It is a useful save for relaxed lunches, low-key dinners, and discovering independent London places.

Vardo is a neighbourhood restaurant in Chelsea. An all-day, internationally inspired menu served in a hip circular restaurant with huge windows.