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Hutong at The Shard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At 33 floors up, Hutong at Th<\/a>e Shard<\/a> affords panoramic views across the London skyline.<\/p>\n

Hutong specialises in the cuisine of Northern China, with distinctive Peking, Shandong and Sichuan influences on its menu.<\/p>\n

\"Private<\/p>\n

The interior will transport to you Beijing\u2019s hutongs, with its traditional use of dark woods, stone, beautifully carved furniture and subtle red lanterns.<\/p>\n

Click for our review of Hutong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Decimo at The Standard<\/p>\n

Decimo, situated on the 10th floor of The Standard hotel, is uniquely positioned with floor-to-ceiling windows for a dramatic London-skyline backdrop.<\/p>\n

\"Private<\/p>\n

Guests can enjoy a menu of executive chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias\u2019 Mexican and Spanish-influenced dishes, including gambas rojas, Mangalitza pork and a show stopping tortilla topped with caviar.<\/p>\n

There is a lively vibe and regular DJ\u2019s in Decimo, and is open until 2am on Fri \u2013 Sat.<\/p>\n

Aqua Shard at The Shard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take in views of Tower Bridge, the Gherkin and St. Paul\u2019s at another of The Shard\u2019s fine establishments, Aqua Shard.<\/p>\n

\"Aqua<\/p>\n

On the 31st<\/sup> floor, Aqua Shard delights with a contemporary British menu and the accompanying vista over central London.<\/p>\n

The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows and a three-storey atrium bar making it an enchanting place for an evening drink.<\/p>\n

Duck & Waffle at Heron Tower<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Situated on the 40th<\/sup> floor of the Heron Tower, Duck & Waffle<\/a> offers stunning views over the city with a menu to match.<\/p>\n

\"Duck<\/p>\n

The restaurant serves inventive European and British influenced cuisine and its signature and namesake dish Duck & Waffle with fried duck egg and mustard maple syrup is a popular choice.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering some of the best brunch in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SUSHISAMBA at Heron Tower<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SUSHISAMBA<\/a>, located on the 38th<\/sup> and 39th<\/sup> floors of the Heron Tower, draws inspiration from Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese cuisine, culture, design and music.<\/p>\n

\"Sushisamba<\/p>\n

With a rooftop terrace<\/a> with a gorgeous feature tree, Sushisamba offers a unique choice for sky high dining in London.<\/p>\n

Galvin at Windows at The London Hilton<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Enjoy impressive views of iconic London landmarks such as Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace from Galvin at Windows<\/a>, on the 28th<\/sup> floor of the London Hilton. <\/b><\/p>\n

\"Galvin<\/p>\n

This Michelin-starred restaurant offers modern French haute cuisine and a very reasonably priced three-course lunch menu, making it one of the best restaurants with a view in London.<\/p>\n

Min Jiang at The Royal Garden Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On the 10th<\/sup> floor of The Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, Min Jiang<\/a> boasts views across Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.<\/p>\n

\"Min<\/p>\n

The restaurant offers traditional Chinese food in a contemporary setting. Highlights on the menu include wood fired Beijing duck and dim sum.<\/p>\n

Click here to read our review of Min Jiang<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Searcys at The Gherkin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Occupying the top three floors of this iconic London building, Searcys is an exclusive private members’ club<\/a> offering a lounge, restaurant and bar with private dining rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sit back and enjoy incredible views over London and beyond thanks to its great location in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

If you enjoyed this guide to London restaurants with a view, read some of our other guides including the best London hotel suites <\/a>or the best venues for a champagne brunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may also enjoy reading our guide to the best restaurants in The City<\/a>.<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hutong at The Shard At 33 floors up, Hutong at The Shard affords panoramic views across the London skyline. 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