Friends, frolicks and non-Zoom-related fun aren't all we're craving during the lockdown – being parted from our favourite dishes at London restaurants has got us feeling positively ravenous.
An increasing number of restaurants are, however, wising up to the longings of Londoners, with more and more of them introducing delivery services for the very first time.
That's great news for us, but these delivery services are also a crucial way for these restaurants to survive the devastating impact that lockdown is having on the industry. In other words, ordering takeaway has never been quite so important.
You may be used to ordering a Saturday night pizza, but delivered takeaways can now be so much more – the list below includes Michelin-starred dim sum, luxurious Peruvian food, slow-cooked sharing cuts of barbecued meats and prize-winning paellas. Restaurants have been divided up roughly by Central, North, South, East and West, so you can find what's delivering near you, and we've started with those delivering all over.
Is your favourite West End hotspot on the list? Has your neighbourhood gem embraced the bike? Find out below.
Across London
The restaurants listed here do not, for the most part, deliver all over London, but simply have more than one operating restaurant across the capital. We've listed them here together, rather than repeat them throughout the piece. Where a restaurant is delivering widely, it has been flagged.o
Dishoom The Bombay-style Irani cafe brand is delivering its famous black daal and more. E2, N1 and W8 only, via Deliveroo
Casa Do Frango Portuguese piri-piri chicken, but better than your local Nando's. They're also offering free meals for NHS workers. SE1, EC2, via casadofrango.co.uk
Rice Error Brand new rice-centric delivery concept from the Bao team. SE1, W1, E8, via Deliveroo
Wright Brothers Top seafood suppliers and restaurants now delivering everywhere within the M25, complete with an added 'luxury' offering, including caviar and king crab leg. SW7, SW8, W1, SE1, E1, via shop.thewrightbrothers.co.uk
Lina Stores The much loved delicatessens (who also operate two much-loved restaurants) are now offering nationwide delivery. There's a choice of pasta, sauces, freshly made sandwiches, biscuits and other bits and pieces, including wine. Takeaway coffee is available, too. W1F, N1C, linastores.co.uk
Blacklock Steak favourites now doing meat box deliveries, though presently sold out. W1, EC3, EC2, via theblacklock.com
Prime Feast A new collaboration from Burger & Lobster and the team behind Goodman, Zelman Meats and Beast – delivering meat and seafood dishes to finish at home, anywhere 30 miles from the city centre. Various locations, via primefeast.co.uk
Iberica Tapas favourite now delivering from four locations in London. W1, SW1, EC1, E14, via Deliveroo and Supper
Mac & Wild Scottish spot now delivers DIY kits of its famous Veni-Moo burger, all across London. W1, EC2, via macandwild.com
The Cheese Truck The Cheese Bar’s toastie truck goes on the road, revealing its locations on its social media. thecheesebar.com
Macellaio RC Meat-centric Italian, who specialise in particularly good steak. SW7, EC1, SW11, via macellaiorc.com
Pophams Fresh pasta (Hackney only) and Instagrammable croissants. E8, N1, via pophamsbakery.com
Central/West End
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill Richard Corrigan has launched Mr Oyster Boy, offering Bentley's best, from their classic shellfish cocktail to their famous fish pie. That said, the team are cooking out of Daffodil Mulligan's kitchens, delivering within a 5½ mile radius. 70-74 City Rd, EC1Y 2BJ, bentleys.org
Le Deli Robuchon The all-day deli is offering breakfast, lunch and supper; French pastries to start the day, finely done sandwiches for lunch and the likes of Mediterranean fish pie for the evening. There's also a choice of wines, cheeses and other bits for the kitchen on sale, too. Delivering within a 2½ mile radius. 82 Piccadilly, W1J 8HB, robuchonlondon.co.uk
Din Tai Fung Skip the queues by enjoying the Taiwanese dumpling phenomenon at home. 5 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8PT, via Deliveroo
Davies and Brook Daniel Humm’s critically acclaimed Claridge’s restaurant is delivering fried chicken and cocktails. Brook Street, W1K 4HR, via claridges.co.uk
Jamavar Sick of slumming it? Try Jamavar's "Royal Kitchen" menu. The luxurious Indian is even offering a five-course menu with paired cocktails. Vegans and vegetarians are well looked after, too. 8 Mount St, W1K 3NF, jamavarrestaurants.com
Bombay Bustle Mayfair Indian has launched delivery system Dabbawala, named for Mumbai’s cycling lunch couriers. 29 Maddox Street, W1S 2PA, via bombaybustle.com
The Grill at The Dorchester Tom Booton’s revamp of the luxury hotel’s restaurant is packing up Wellingtons to-go. 53 Park Lane, W1K 1QA, via Slerp (from June 3)
Ormer Mayfair Shaun Rankin's West End restaurant is now offering a delivery service headed up by Great British Menu 2020 finalist Kerth Gumbs. Flemings Mayfair, 7-12 Half Moon Street, W1J 7BH, via Deliveroo and Supper
Circolo Popolare Sister restaurant to Gloria in Fitzrovia – formerly only doing collection, now offering delivery. 40-41 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HX, bigmammagroup.com
Gymkhana Much loved Michelin-starred Indian dining room. 42 Albemarle Street, W1S 4JH, via Supper
Frog by Adam Handling The top chef has launched new delivery service Hame, after the Scottish word for "home". He's now delivering nationwide. 34-35 Southampton Street, WC2E 7HG, via adamhandling.co.uk
Hide Ollie Dabbous’s Michelin-starred hit is delivering within seven miles of its Mayfair home. 85 Piccadilly, W1J 7NB, hide.co.uk
Benares This upmarket Indian donates a meal to the NHS for every order. 12a Berkeley Square, W1J 6BS, via Supper, Just Eat, Deliveroo, Uber Eats and OrderSwift
Kanishka Atul Kochhar's celebration of north eastern India. 17-19 Maddox Street, W1S 2QH, via Deliveroo
Roka Sushi and robatayaki at Japanese favourite. 37 Charlotte Street, W1T 1RR, via Supper and Deliveroo
Arros QD Quique Dacosta's first London restaurant, specialising in paella. 64 Eastcastle Street, W1W 8NQ, via Supper and Deliveroo
Coya Mayfair & Angel Court Luxurious hotspots offering Peruvian with panache, via various delivery platforms. 118 Piccadilly, W1J 7NW / 31-33 Throgmorton St, EC2N 2AT, coyarestaurant.com
Scott’s The celebrity favourite and seafood specialist is now delivering its well lived luxury favourites, including lobster Thermidor and grilled dover sole. Good choice of cocktail, too. 20 Mount St, W1K 2RN, scotts-restaurant.com
34 On the same menu as Scott's, 34 are offering the best of their steak menu, as well as their lobster macaroni and cheese with black truffle. 34 Grosvenor Square, W1K 2HD, 34-restaurant.co.uk
Sexy Fish The glamorous footballer's favourite is offering its pan-Asian fare, including bits and pieces from the robata grill, as well as a decent drinks list. Berkeley Square House, W1J 6BR, sexyfish.com
Hakkasan Mayfair Michelin-starred dim sum. 17 Bruton Street, W1J 6QB, via Supper
Le Bab The kebab team have launched non-profit delivery service London Restaurant Cooperative to keep chefs in work – meals cost just £6.50. Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, W1B 5PW, via London Restaurant Cooperative
Nobu Old Park Lane Californian sushi sensation delivers from its Mayfair location. They've also just launched an at-home sushi kit, for those who want to try doing the classics in their own kitchen. COMO Metropolitan, 19 Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB, via Supper and Deliveroo
Clipstone Celebrated sibling to Portland and The Quality Chop House, with their pithivier Fay Maschler approved. 5 Clipstone Street, W1W 6BB, via clipstonerestaurant.co.uk
Kolamba Sri Lankan daals, hoppers, curries and more. 21 Kingly Street, W1B 5QA, via Slerp
Yauatcha Soho Dumpling devotee is delivering from West End location. 15-17 Broadwick Street, W1 0DL, via Supper
Folie Swanky Soho spot offers full "Folie At Home" experience. 37 Golden Square, W1F 9LB, for details email gd@folie.london
North
Kanada-Ya The ramen noodle joint is delivering from its Angel location only. N1 only, via Deliveroo
Honest Chicken The Honest Burgers team has launched its new chicken burger concept at its King’s Cross restaurant. 251 Pentonville Road, N1 9NG, via Deliveroo
Nasi Economy Rice Sambal Shiok’s sister site was meant to open in late March – it has now become a Malaysian takeaway-only deli. 169 Holloway Road, N7 8LX, via Slerp (from June 3)
12:51 James Cochran’s modern British, above. Try making his famous fried chicken at home, then order his in to compare. 107 Upper Street, N1 1QN, via Slerp or Deliveroo
Top Cuvee Feasting menus of pasta and more from the "Shop Cuvee". 177B Blackstock Road, N5 2LL, via shopcuvee.com
Plaquemine Lock Creole-inspired pub offering groceries on its site and po'boys on Deliveroo. 139 Graham Street, N1 8LB, via shop.plaqlock.com and Deliveroo
The Quality Chop House The restaurant's rather beautiful shop is offering local delivery of groceries and finish-at-home dishes. 90 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3EA, via shop.thequalitychophouse.com
Trangallan Rather lovely Spanish restaurant delivering paella by bike. Besides the website, keep up to speed on WhatsApp; 07802 655 045 for more. 61 Newington Green, N16 9PX, via trangallan.com
Four Legs at the Compton Arms Pub residency with a banging burger. 4 Compton Avenue, N1 2XD, via fourlegs.kitchen
East
Royale Michelin-starred Hackney star Leroy has launched a new, delivery-only roast chicken concept. 18 Phipp Street, EC2A 4NU, via royale.bignight.app
Lahpet One of London’s few Burmese restaurants, this Shoreditch spot has turned into an online pantry delivering unique meal kits. 58 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6JW, via lahpet.vmos.io
Mao Chow Vegan Chinese food with plenty of numbing spice. 159a Mare Street, E8 3RD, via Deliveroo
On the Bab The deservedly popular Korean street food group is opening its flagship restaurant, with the other two London sites hopefully following suit soon. The yangyum fried chicken is especially good. 305 Old St, EC1V 9LA, onthebab.com
Sushisamba x Duck & Waffle The two Heron Tower venues have joined forces for a combined menu on Supper. 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY, via Supper
Smokestak Barbecue masters offer brisket and more to-go. 35 Sclater Street, E1 6LB, via smokestak.co.uk
Brigadiers City drinking den with top notch Indian food. 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, EC4N 8AR, via Deliveroo
Gloria Flamboyant Italian, now to-go. 54-56 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3QR, via Slerp
SpiceBox Walthamstow's popular vegan curry house. 58 Hoe Street, E17 4PG, via eatspicebox.co.uk and Uber Eats
Supa Ya Ramen Brand new ramen restaurant is delivering "just add stock" kits within a three-ish mile radius of its Hackney home. 276 Hackney Road, E2 7SJ, via supayaramen.myshopify.com
The Laughing Heart Wine bar offering pick-up and delivering Tom Anglesea's weekly changing menu. 277 Hackney Road, E2 8NA, via thelaughingheartlondon.com
Angelina Italian-Japanese does a £34 set menu every Friday (pre-order only). 56 Dalston Lane, E8 3AH, via Slerp
Townsend British plates at the Whitechapel Gallery, offering pickup and delivery. 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX, via whitechapelgallery.org
Snackbar Cafe from pickle genius Freddie Janssen. 20 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ, via Slerp
Happy Endings Ice cream sandwich king. Arch 437 Burdett Road, E3 4AT, via Slerp
Oren Fresh Israeli small plates. 89 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EB, via Slerp
Chick ‘n’ Sours A fried chicken favourite. Haggerston 390 Kingsland Road, E8 4AA, via Deliveroo and Uber Eats
Palm Greens Salad bowls and healthy snacks. Netil House, 1 Westgate Street, E8 3RL, via Slerp
Lucky & Joy Chinese small plates from ex-Moro foodies. 95 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0NP, via luckyandjoy.co.uk
South
Pizarro Jose Pizarro’s restaurant is serving tapas to-go. 194 Bermondsey St, Bermondsey, London SE1 3TQ, josepizarro.com
Cafe Murano Bermondsey Angela Hartnett is making pasta and more at her Bermondsey restaurant only. 184 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ, via Slerp
Darby’s Pasta sauces, pastries and homemade charcuterie from Robin Gill. 3 Viaduct Gardens. SW11 7AY, via darbys-london.com
Brunswick House Jackson Boxer’s Vauxhall restaurant, also doing delivery. 30 Wandsworth Road, SW8 2LG , via Slerp
Arabica Borough Market staple delivering meze (with a dark kitchen in Camberwell too). 3 Rochester Walk, SE1 9AF, via Slerp
Sparrow This Sri Lankan has proved rather popular, so what's on offer is rather varied. Keep an eye on Slerp for details. 2 Rennell Street, SE13 7HD, via s lerp.com
Joanna's Long-standing Crystal Palace favourite – they've been there more than 40 years – are offering all-week delivery, offering home cooked comfort food. Their burgers will be offered on Friday and Saturdays, too. 56 Westow Hill, SE19 1RX, joannas.uk.com
West
Mazi x Suzi Tros These Greek sibling restaurants have joined forces to deliver from Kensington. 12-14 Hillgate Street, W8 7SR, via mazi.co.uk
Hankies The upmarket Indian street food spot has condensed its three West End restaurants into one delivery-only dark kitchen in Westbourne Terrace. 78-82 Westbourne Terrace, W2 6QA, via Deliveroo
Colette Upmarket deli specialising in high-end ready meals. 315 Fulham Road, SW10 9QH, via Deliveroo and Supper
The Shed The Gladwin Brothers are offering both collection and delivery from their Notting Hill spot. Sourcing mainly from their family farm in West Sussex. Expect finely done British fare. 122 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RT, theshed-restaurant.com
The Sea The Sea Leandro Carreira's cooking is now available for delivery from the fishmonger-meet-restaurant. 174 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0AW, via Slerp
Jack's Sprat Former Ivy maître d' Sam Jewel has teamed up with one time Bucket chef Jack Godik to offer the likes of Thai-fried sea bass and beer-battered cod. There's also coffee and pastries in the morning. Operating out of Bucket, 107 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UW, bucketrestaurant.com
Petersham Nurseries Richmond location of leafy favourite is delivering groceries. The shop itself is partly reopening from May 20. Church Lane, Petersham Road, TW10 7AQ, via petershamnurseries.com
Farmacy Plant-based restaurant offering veg-packed dishes. 74-76 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH, via Ordit
Talad Meant to open in at the end of May, owner Natalie Tangsakul is now operating as a deli, and offering menu of quick bites and dishes to finish off at home, all inspired by her native Northern Thailand. 533 Lots Road, SW10 0TZ, taladeatery.com
Prairie Fire Slow-cooked meats in White City. Arches 88/89, Wood Lane Arches, W12 7LH, via Deliveroo
London Shell Co. Floating restaurant now delivering seafood meal boxes. Sheldon Square, W2 6DL, via shop.londonshellco.com
Orasay Jackson Boxer's seafood centric spot in Notting Hill has proved a hit during lockdown. 31 Kensington Park Road, W11 2EU, via Slerp
Zuma x Oblix Upmarket sushi spot has teamed up with its sibling in the Shard for a joint Supper menu. 5 Raphael Street, SW7 1DL, via Supper
Big Fernand Paris-hailing burger restaurant. 39 Thurloe Place, SW7 2HP , via Deliveroo
Yashin Ocean House Highly acclaimed sushi restaurant. 117-119 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3RN, via Deliveroo
The Farmer’s Mistress Pub sending Sunday roasts to your door. 300 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BU, thefarmersmistress.co.uk
Collection/Takeaway only
Cornerstone Tom Brown is curing and slicing salmon pastrami every other weekend. 3 Prince Edward Road, E9 5LX, cornerstonehackney.com
Otto's The magnificent Otto's are now offering a takeaway menu for weekends, which changes week to week. Expect treats including fois gras, beef Wellington, lobster bisque, Poularde de Bresse and more. All profits help their drive to support underprivileged teenagers across Hammersmith and Fulham. 182 Grays Inn Rd, WC1X 8EW, ottos-restaurant.com
La Poule au Pot Belgravia's wonderfully old school French bolt-hole. 231 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UT, pouleaupot.co.uk
Little Duck The Picklery Pies, roasts and slow-braised meats. 68 Dalston Lane, E8 3AH, littleduckpicklery.co.uk
Farang Seb Holmes's Thai food in the form of recipe kits and ready meals. 72 Highbury Park, N5 2XE, faranglondon.co.uk
José José Pizarro's tapas bar has turned takeaway deli. 104 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB, josepizarro.com
Wine & Rind Cheese, wine and toasties on demand in Tottenham. Holcombe Market, N17 9AA, winenrind.selz.com
Pidgin Tasting menus to-go from Hackney spot. 52 Wilton Way, E8 1BG, pidginlondon.com
