15 best steak restaurants in London for a perfectly cooked piece of meat

CUT at 45 Park Lane

Best for: A vast selection of prime cuts

As Wolfgang Puck’s only London restaurant, I had high expectations for CUT at 45 Park Lane. Luckily for me, they were met – and more – by the quality of steak served at this classic restaurant in one of London’s fanciest addresses. The restaurant itself is long and narrow, with plenty of privacy from other diners, particularly if you’re sitting in a booth or window seat. And while the steaks are plentiful and delicious – more on that in a second – the snacks and starters shouldn’t be missed. We indulged in a warm bread basket (not needed, but so delicious thanks to the cheesy roll) and some more tuna tartare snacks, before sharing a lobster roll and scallops – the latter of which was particularly memorable thanks to the juicy, meaty scallops and the rich butter sauce, with just a hint of chilli, that they were cooked in. Before selecting our steaks, we were presented with them raw, and the wonderful staff talked us through what to expect from each. I opted for an Australian wagyu filet that was tender and flavourful (no sauce needed) and added some creamed potato and broccoli on the side. Of course, each steak needs its perfect wine pairing, so lean on the expertise of the restaurant’s excellent sommelier to help you choose. The whole experience was a masterclass in letting flavours speak for themselves, and I’ll dream about the scallops for a long time. Abigail Malbon

Address: 45 Park Ln, London W1K 1PN
Website: dorchestercollection.com

Sucre

Best for: When not everyone eats steak

This Argentinian restaurant, just off Carnaby Street, is significantly larger than it looks from the outside. Passing the bar on the way to the long, chandelier-lit dining room, it felt far removed from the cosy boutique shops and independent restaurants that cluster in this part of Soho. At the back of the room, a fully visible kitchen where flames blaze intermittently as cuts of steak are seared on request. Most guests we pass are tucking into sharer-style platters (there’s an 800g bone-in rib-eye and a 1000g T-bone on the menu), with simple, no-frills side dishes (fries, broccoli, green salad). However, this menu offers more than that, making it an ideal spot for groups or guests who want something different. Seabass, monkfish and a fiery aubergine main courses surpass the token single alternative seen in so many restaurants that specialise in steak, and while meat eaters will absolutely be in their element, so will those avoiding it. Leave space for dessert – the melting lava pot of dulce de leche is worth indulging in. Sarah Bannerman

Address: 47b Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JP
Website: sucrerestaurant.com