The 2019 Eater London Year in Review

2019 was a tough year for London restaurants, as Brexit uncertainty, the casual dining crunch, and rising business rates made opening a successful restaurant harder than ever and ushered in many cynical, profit-first projects who let down diners and staff alike.

But, amongst it all, there are always bright spots, and here, they are celebrated — well, alongside some serious dining grievances. From the best restaurants of the year, to the most exciting new openings and the most brilliant meals, here is the Eater London 2019 review of all things restaurants in the city.