Picks by Condé Nast Traveler in London

3 places Condé Nast Traveler went to in London — what they said, and what to watch out for.

The French House — Condé Nast Traveler
Everything — stocks, sauces, even the brioche — is made from scratch in a kitchen smaller and less equipped than this room; declared it London's best madeleine, with a chocolate mousse that's also light and excellent.
Heads up: Getting a table is famously difficult — 'everyone says they can't get a table, even I can't' — and it's a conversation-focused space that doesn't welcome photography.
Quo Vadis — Condé Nast Traveler
Praised for a menu that weaves British produce into Italian and European regional cooking traditions; the celeriac remoulade made with buttermilk instead of mayonnaise was described as a revelation, and the walnut tart and meringue desserts were also excellent.
Canteen | Notting Hill — Condé Nast Traveler
Praised for its simple, ingredient-driven Italian cooking, the wood-fired oven, and the young, friendly team, with particular love for the stuffed pastas (tortelli, ravioli) and the lardo-topped focaccia.
Heads up: It's a no-booking, walk-in-only spot geared toward locals, so if there's no table you may need to grab a drink nearby and try again, and even the outdoor seating fills up completely in summer.