West African cooking has become one of London's most exciting fine-dining frontiers, led by chefs reframing the region's flavours at the top end. Ikoyi near Covent Garden and Akoko in Fitzrovia both work this ground, building ambitious tasting menus around West African spices, grains and grilling techniques.

West African restaurants in London

2 west african places in London we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in London · West African across every city.

  • Ikoyi

    Order Plantain with raspberry-scotch-bonnet salt, the dish that has stayed on the menu since opening.

    Jeremy Chan and Ire Hassan-Odukale's West African-influenced tasting room on the Strand in London, opened 2017, Michelin two-starred and 50 Best listed.

  • Akoko

    Order The Suya-spiced lamb course and whatever the smoked-jollof preparation is on the night.

    Aji Akokomi and Ayo Adeyemi's West African tasting-menu kitchen on Berners Street in Fitzrovia London, opened 2020 and Michelin-starred since 2022.

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