All eyes on… Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street has quietly become one of London's most compelling places to eat. What was once defined by commuters, offices and hurried lunches is now home to some of the capital's most exciting restaurants, bars and hotels; from ambitious chef-led kitchens and refined tasting menus to outstanding sushi counters, steakhouses and neighbourhood favourites. Whether you're arriving by train, staying nearby or simply looking for your next great meal, this corner of the City has become a destination in its own right. Here's where to eat around Liverpool Street right now.

Galvin La Chapelle

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

Breakfast doesn't usually come with views stretching across the London skyline, but then few breakfast tables sit 59 floors above the City. Perched inside 22 Bishopsgate, the highest building in London, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is officially the highest venue in Europe serving breakfast, making an early start feel considerably more rewarding. Executive Chef Kamarl John has created a menu that balances Gordon Ramsay classics with dishes designed for the morning rush, from Lobster Benedict and Tomato & Avocado Shakshuka to Gordon's Full English and fluffy Hot Cakes drizzled with blossom honey. It's an impressive way to begin the day, whether you're heading into the office or simply looking to see London from an entirely different perspective.

Perfect for: Arguably one of the most spectacular breakfast views in Europe.

Kamarl John

Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern

The City of London has always had a healthy appetite for chop houses, and Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern brings that heritage firmly into the present. Inspired by the convivial taverns and chop houses that fuelled London's merchants centuries ago, the restaurant combines Sir Terence Conran's original vision with chef Mike Reid's contemporary take on British cooking. The menu celebrates nostalgic comfort with a refined touch, from the rich Beef Shin & Oyster Suet Pudding and Lamb Barnsley Chop with Anchovy Dressing to impeccably sourced steaks from regenerative British farms via The Ethical Butcher. Even choosing your steak knife becomes part of the experience, with handcrafted Blenheim Forge blades presented tableside. It's reassuringly traditional without ever feeling old-fashioned; a City restaurant that respects London's culinary past while serving food that's unmistakably of today.

Perfect for: A proper British steak dinner.

Liverpool Street Chop House

Sartoria

If Liverpool Street's dining scene has become more sophisticated in recent years, Sartoria is one of the reasons why. Drawing inspiration from Sir Terence Conran's celebrated Savile Row original, this stylish Italian restaurant swaps the pace of the City for the elegance of Milan, where impeccable design is every bit as important as what's on the plate. Created by chefs Marco Ruggiu, Davide Torro and Gianmarco Cossentino, the menu champions refined northern Italian cooking, complemented by more than 100 Italian wines and expertly mixed aperitivo cocktails. Inside, marble, crisp white linen, and rich green banquettes create an atmosphere that's polished without feeling intimidating, while the terrace channels the relaxed glamour of Lake Como. It's the sort of place where a quick lunch has a habit of becoming an afternoon well spent.

Perfect for: A long Italian lunch.

Sartoria, The Evolv Collection

Galvin La Chapelle & Galvin Bistrot & Bar

Few restaurant groups understand the City quite like the Galvin brothers. Tucked away in Spitalfields, Galvin La Chapelle remains one of London's most rewarding Michelin starred dining rooms, serving elegant, produce-led cooking beneath the soaring ceiling of a beautifully restored Victorian building. Right next door, Galvin Bistrot & Bar offers a more relaxed take on French hospitality, where generous sharing plates, expertly sourced ingredients and a buzzing neighbourhood atmosphere make lingering over lunch or dinner feel irresistible. Whether it's La Chapelle's refined Mediterranean-inspired tasting menu or the Bistrot's oysters, burrata, grilled Argentinian prawns and house tiramisu, both restaurants prove that exceptional cooking doesn't have to shout to make an impression.

Perfect for: Michelin dining or a leisurely French lunch.

Galvin Bistro

Shiro

Hidden inside Broadgate Circle, Shiro has quietly established itself as one of Liverpool Street's most exciting Japanese restaurants. Led by Executive Chef Raymond Ma, whose inventive 'Crystal Sushi' has earned international attention, the menu balances precision with creativity, from beautifully cut sashimi and pristine nigiri to robata-grilled specialities and contemporary signature dishes that push beyond the expected. The sleek, understated dining room lets the food take centre stage, making every plate feel considered without ever becoming overly theatrical. Whether you're discovering Crystal Sushi for the first time or simply craving impeccably executed Japanese cooking, Shiro is proof that some of the City's biggest culinary surprises are the ones hiding in plain sight.

Perfect for: Exceptional Japanese dining.

Shiro's Crystal Sushi

Liverpool Street may still be one of London's busiest transport hubs, but its food scene tells a very different story; this corner of the City has quietly become one of London's most exciting places to eat. The next time you find yourself passing through, it might just be worth missing your train.