St James is good for old-school bars and tasting menus by the Royal Academy, and the restaurants people save most are Gymkhana, Hawksmoor and Veeraswamy. Ranked from 38 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 38 places we track in St James, all first recorded in March 2026
St James's does formal without embarrassment. Dukes Bar still wheels the martini trolley to your table, Gymkhana and Fallow are the tables people actually chase, and the Royal Academy is thirty seconds from all of it. A couple of these rooms still care what you are wearing, so check before you turn up in trainers.
We track 38 places in St James filed under restaurants. Some of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
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Modern Indian restaurant serving perfectly charred tandoori dishes alongside creative, seasonal curry preparations.
And we're kicking things off at Gymkhana with the best Indian food I've ever tasted.
@eatingwithtod on tiktok
3 creator videos · 3 member saves · 1 gem
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At number seven, we have a take on one of the world's most famous burgers and Hawksmore just takes it to a whole new level.
@aton_of_food on tiktok
3 creator videos · 3 member saves · 1 gem
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London's most established Indian restaurant serves elegant cuisine in a grand historic space.
Ranking of London's Indian food: Veeraswamy
@anniecarmenweiss on tiktok
1 creator video
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Fallow serves inventive British food made from top-quality ingredients, including a legendary cabbage dish.
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Sleek Italian restaurant where handmade pasta and warm terracotta tones create an elegant dining experience.
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Refined French and British flavors served in an upscale hotel restaurant.
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Sprawling London sports shop across five floors with 34 specialist departments covering everything you need.
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Scandinavian cooking in a sleek, understated dining room that feels calm and refined.
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Hidden gem serving traditional French fare in intimate surroundings, complete with a tucked-away wine bar.
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Spanish tapas restaurant where DJs spin tunes and the atmosphere gets buzzy with locals.
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Lovely spot by the lake where you can watch pelicans eat daily and enjoy the quiet greenery.
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You'll find a relaxed, elegant place serving excellent afternoon tea with plenty of vegan choices.
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Crispy fried chicken spot with a warm Southern vibe in the heart of London.
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Wood-panelled restaurant serving inventive global fusion dishes through a tasting menu format.
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Italian restaurant in London that keeps things lively with live music and a sophisticated vibe.
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You'll find authentic Japanese food in a bright, minimalist dining room that feels both spacious and intimate.
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Rock-chic split-level spot in London where you can dance under LED lights and soak up the nightlife energy.
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Inventive Italian cooking served in an elegant setting perfect for a special evening.
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Refined Cantonese restaurant serving sophisticated dim sum and fine dining in central London.
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Upstairs spot serving refined European dishes in a quietly sophisticated London setting.
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Indonesian restaurant in London where they put modern spins on traditional dishes in a cosy setting.
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You'll find wonderful Anglo-French cooking in a warm, golden-lit dining room that feels sophisticated yet approachable.
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Intimate Italian restaurant serving creative seasonal pasta in a welcoming Piccadilly setting.
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Verdant London spot where you can relax among expansive lawns and catch glimpses of stately surroundings.
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French brasserie in Mayfair serving classic dishes and cocktails with understated sophistication.
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Italian restaurant serving small plates and desserts in a stylish Piccadilly setting.
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Industrial-chic space serving creative Indian fusion dishes alongside a buzzing bar scene.
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Modern Japanese kitchen serving fresh sushi, teppanyaki and robata grills in a polished setting.
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Vibrant Latin American restaurant where DJs and live bands keep the energy high all night.
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 38 places we hold in the St James neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.