3 Best Restaurants in Regent's Park, London

This consistently popular, family-run, taverna-style restaurant has been serving local families and celebrities alike in its large, vine-decked premises for more than 40 years. Besides a large selection of Greek Cypriot small-dish meze dips, hot breads, and starters, there are rustic mains like moussaka or slow-baked kleftiko lamb in lemon as well as assorted grilled fish. Expect friendly Greek service and hospitality, plus an airy atrium in the back. Generous meze spreads for two or more people are £35, and bargain weekday set lunches are £17.50.

This long-established ice cream parlor near Camden Lock has been serving authentic artisan gelato and sorbet since the 1930s (originally a few doors down) and ranks among London’s best. Cones and scoops made from an Italian family recipe come in flavors like Cinnamon and Honey, Dulce de Leche, and Toffee Crunch, as well as more conventional choices, and make the perfect accompaniment to strolling through Camden Market.

This "greasy spoon without the grease" has become a neighborhood hot spot thanks to its modern reinterpretation of traditional British “caff” food (with the nontraditional additions of a wine list, vegan options, newspapers, and books) as well as its well-connected owners (the restaurant was officially opened by local resident Helena Bonham Carter and the vintage jukebox is “curated” by none other than Robert Plant). Lunch and dinner options feature healthy, homemade takes on British comfort food like bangers-and-mash with onion gravy, salmon fish cakes, and mac-and-cheese. There's also the option of interesting salads like grilled halloumi cheese with heritage carrots and oranges, while breakfast offers a vegan Full English. The ambience is a cross between an American diner and a Parisian bistro, and the service is welcoming if sometimes erratic.