Shanghai Me, a Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Park Lane, has been named the number one restaurant in London for views by Time Out. From window seats, diners can gaze over Hyde Park and the west London skyline as far as Wembley Stadium. Time Out contributor Joe Bishop, who dined there last summer, enjoyed fireworks from the stadium at the end of an Oasis concert.
Four-Star Review Highlights Food Quality
In his four-star review, Bishop noted: 'There was a desire to be cynical about Shanghai Me, but it's actually fun. The interiors are surprisingly tasteful and the menu extensive. All the stars are here; wagyu dim sum, cod and miso, black truffle yellowtail, tuna tataki, chicken xiao long bao, broccoli in oyster sauce and prawn fried rice. If you're going for a silly, opulent date night to rub shoulders with London's anonymous elite, you could do a hell of a lot worse than this.'
Second and Third Place Restaurants
In second place on the list is Forza Wine at the National Theatre on South Bank, offering prime views over the Thames and across to Embankment. The third best restaurant for views is Decimo in King's Cross, occupying the tenth floor at the Standard Hotel. The vistas from Decimo are best taken in from the loos, where floor-to-ceiling glass windows offer a bird's eye view of town.
Ground-Level Alternatives
For those who prefer not to dine at height, there are stunning restaurant views available at ground level, such as Rick Stein Barnes and Le Pont de la Tour by Tower Bridge.
