If there’s one thing we at Secret London sometimes get accused of – it’s being too cheesy… Whether that’s for our writing (and un-brie-lievable puns), or just genuine love of all things cheese-related (from cheese markets to cheese shops), we’re wearing it as a badge of honour. And to complement our cheese obsession, we’ve decided to put together a list of London’s best spots for chowing down on cheddar and mange-ing on mozzarella. So whether you’re hankering for halloumi, or you feel like some feta, head to these cheese-fuelled restaurants in London:
1. The Cheese Bar
Where else would we start?! The Cheese Bar in Camden is the permanent home of the Cheddar-loving chums behind London’s street food sensation The Cheese Truck. Seven days a week, the squad offer a cheesy menu of dairy good delights. We’re talking blue cheese raclette, gooey mozzarella sticks, melty fondue, and more.
📍 Find it at 94 Camden Stables, NW1 8AP.
2. La Fromagerie
La Fromagerie has three lovely venues across London, and they each have cafés/restaurants attached serving up dishes using produce from their stores. Depending on where you dine, you can pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and the menus feature the likes of cauliflower cheese, fresh pappardelle, and baked camembert with a fresh, crusty baguette. Make sure you check the opening times of each venue before visiting.
📍 Find your nearest here.
🧀🚫 DAIRY FREE? Your vegan friends can take a trip to La Fauxmagerie.
3. Cheese At Leadenhall
In the heart of the City of London, tucked within the stunning Leadenhall Market, is Cheese at Leadenhall. This charming spot is an independent speciality cheesemonger, casual dining spot, and wine and port bar all rolled into one. What’s more, they host regular cheese and wine tastings for those of you keen to explore the world of cheese and wine.
📍 Find it at 4-5 Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LR.
4. Pick & Cheese
As cheesy restaurants go, Pick & Cheese is a belter. Get it? Belter-er? That’s because this excellent spot (from the Cheese Bar team) serves hungry Londoners an endless supply of cheese via a 40-metre conveyor belt. All sorts of dishes slide past you sushi-style, allowing you to pick and choose cheese your selection. Options include Sparkenhoe Red Leicester with Sauerkraut, Stilton with Kimchi, Achari Spiced Salami, Whipped Rosary Goats’ Cheese Doughnut with Apricot & Vanilla Jam, and more. The plates are handily colour-coded to indicate price – but don’t forget about the delights on the ‘off-belt’ menu!
📍 You’ll find it upstairs in Seven Dials Market, 35 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LD.
5. Circolo Popolare
This gorgeous Italian restaurant is bursting with charm, but that won’t be the only thing that’s bursting after you’ve finished with their special Cacio e Pepe. The sharing portion of cheese comes served in a whole round of pecorino. Pro tip: you can pimp the dish with a scattering of fresh black truffle on top for a touch of luxury.
📍 Find it at 40-41 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, W1T 1HX.
6. The Orrery
This rather fancy Marylebone restaurant has a lovely menu full of French-inspired dishes, but one of its biggest draws is the cheese trolley. They reckon it might just be the biggest in London! The seasonal selection recently received a revamp, and now boasts a curated selection of 15 farmhouse cheeses chosen by the restaurant’s very own ‘frommelier’. With everything from Creamy to Hard varieties, as well as Washed, Goat, and Blue examples, there’s something for everyone!
📍 Find it at 55 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone, W1U 5RB.
7. Champagne + Fromage
Oui nous savons, what a combination! Cosy up in one of Champagne + Fromage’s magnifique venues for an evening of cheese and charcuterie, all washed down with a classy glass of champers. You can expect lots of camembert, comté, and roquefort, plus meats, tartines and all sorts of delicious French nibbles.
📍 Find your nearest venue here.
8. Whipped
For something sweet but suitably cheesy, you’ll want to head to Whipped, which specialises in frozen ‘whipped’ cheesecakes as well as OTT baked cheesecakes. Options include the likes of the Red Velvet with red velvet chunks, red velvet crumb, raspberry coulis and white chocolate sauce, or the Cookie Monster, which uses their signature vanilla cheesecake recipe topped with Biscoff crumb, caramel sauce, homemade honeycomb chunks and a slab of homemade cookie dough. Keep an eye out for their seasonal treats because they’ve always got something deliciously sweet up their sleeves!
📍 Find your nearest venue here.
9. Lady Of The Grapes
Cheese and wine go hand in hand, and this wine bar in Covent Garden brings the two together quite perfectly. Lady of the Grapes is a wine bar dedicated to championing female winemakers, and whilst their food menu ranges across all manner of wine-adjacent food (from charcuterie to oysters, nibbles, and proper mains), they sure do boast a HEFTY selection of dairy-filled delights.
📍 Find it at 16 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NJ.
10. The Cheese Barge
Yup – it’s another venue from the folks behind The Cheese Bar! But how could we not include a cheese-centric restaurant housed inside a floating barge? There’s a hefty menu of cheesy delights on offer, including dishes like Westcombe Curried Cheese Curds, Barkham Blue Sauce, Bavette Steak, and more. Don’t miss their special Fondue Thursdays in the colder months of the year!
📍 Find it at Paddington Basin, Sheldon Square, W2 6DL.