OpenTable data reveals that dining out on special occasions is up in London: both Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day saw a YoY increase, respectively up 12%* and 6%**.

This vigour for enjoying celebrations at a restaurant is likely to continue for Father’s Day – for those planning to celebrate a father or father-like-figure with a meal out, OpenTable offers a variety of sources for dining inspiration including its Diners’ Choice 10 ‘Best Overall’ Restaurants in London, based on analysing more than 400,000 diner reviews.

Whether the father figure in your life is partial to a pub or tends to go for Turkish cuisine, the list offers Londoners a variety of spots to take him, including:

Zeret Kitchen in Camberwell: Lovers of Ethiopian cuisine will appreciate this bright and modern restaurant in Camberwell, priding itself on its family recipes and dedication to authentic Ethiopian traditions.
104 Restaurant in Notting Hill: An intimate place to relax and enjoy an European menu, with the highest quality ingredients and service.
The Bollo House in Chiswick: Everything is homemade at this gastro pub, and the menu is entirely governed by what’s in season.
The Grill at The Dorchester in Mayfair: The Grill by Tom Booton is a modern British restaurant, boldly driving destination dining forward into a fresh era of creativity.
Semosh in Petts Wood: A warm and friendly atmosphere, offering Turkish dishes made with fresh ingredients.

“Dining in London is up for special occasions year-over-year, and we anticipate this trend will continue for Father’s Day,” said Robin Chiang, VP of Global Sales & Services for OpenTable. “If you need inspiration on where to celebrate, OpenTable offers tools and resources to help diners personalise their experience including data-backed Diner Choice lists, filters and special restaurant experiences.”

OpenTable offers a variety of Diners’ Choice restaurant lists for: Best Cuisine, Best Service, Best Ambiance and Best Value, so diners can find the perfect restaurant, no matter what they’re looking for. The Diners’ Choice lists are updated each month..