Top 10 Restaurants To Take Your Parents To

Balls Brothers Austin Friars offers excellent service, affordable fare and a serene atmosphere in the heart of the city. Found just off Liverpool Street, this place serves up seasonal dishes made from scratch and menus are updated on a daily basis. Industrial fittings and an open plan kitchen add to the atmosphere, and there's an impressive range of cocktails, wines and beers to choose between if you're looking for a tipple.

Not so much a restaurant as a hilarious dining experience, this evening brings Fawlty Towers to life. Head to central London for a night of chaos, three-course dining and shenanigans from Basil and co.

If you want to impress your parents with your knowledge of London's best restaurants, Apuila is a great place to eat. Tucked away in Farringdon, this hidden gem serves authentic home-cooked pasta against a charmingly rustic backdrop. 

With locations in Bloomsbury, Canary Wharf, Bloomsbury and Oxford Street, Scoff & Banter is a sure-fire hit with parents. Check out one of their spots for an unmissable British fare, from Scottish salmon, huge steaks and a delicious afternoon tea.

Whether you're in Bloomsbury, Marble Arch or Warren Street or Heathrow, Steak & Lobster have got you covered for a trip with ma & pa. The restaurants are a fail safe option, with top notch seafood and steak served in glitzy and stylish surroundings.

Whether you're looking to impress your folks or are celebrating a special occasion, Savoy Grill Gordon Ramsay is a great choice for dining with parents in London. Expect gorgeous interiors, classic British interiors and charming service just minutes from the Strand.

Your parents will be very impressed with Leicester Square Kitchen. Sitting in the iconic square, you can share a delicious selection of Peruvian and Mexican small plates with each other, all washed down by a series of South American cocktails.

The ideal parent-friendly restaurant in the heart of the city of London, this unique London restaurant promises modern British and European fare, and a cool-but-comfortable interior. Ideal for parent dinners - this place has a number of menus, fitting for any time of day or occassion. 

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms just oozes with elegance; no question then as to why this London restaurant features on the top of our list. Serving up a fine blend of new and old fashioned British dishes in a bright and airy dining room, this should definitely be considered when figuring out where to take your parents in London.

Impress your parents with a meal at this swanky Regent's Street restaurant, owned by Gordon Ramsay. Based over two storeys, enjoy a range of European classics before heading to the basement bar for after-dinner cocktails.

Turning the concept of table service on its head, Inamo lets you take total, virtual control of your dining experience as you choose your meal from an ordering system beamed directly onto your table - you can even choose your own virtual tablecloth!

For an edible experience that's something a little different to your usual, one of our favourite restaurants to take your parents to in London is Hide Bar. A unique space tucked away behind London Bridge, this place is well versed in the art of cocktail making as well as creating exquisitely placed plates of Borough market produce. 

Combining delicious food, glamorous interiors and an ideal location, Aubaine Hyde Park is the perfect place to take your parents in London. Their menu is all about delicious French and European cuisine, while the location makes it easy for you and your parents to disappear into after a long day seeing the sights in London.

With incredible views of London, delicious seasonal dishes and a swanky cocktail list, Aviary is a top city spot to take your parents to. Head to the venue come rain or shine as they enjoy modern and sleek decor inside while their outdoor terrace is a mix of laid-back sofas and killer views.

Treating your parents to a slap-up dinner in the city? Take them to the gorgeous Hyde Restaurant & Bar where they're sure to be blown away by the menu of European dishes, reinvented with modern cooking techniques and served withing a luxury setting.