The most luxurious Sunday roasts to enjoy in London this autumn

Good Sunday roasts are always enjoyable at any time of the year — but never more so in the autumn, where cosy vibes and warm food are comfort for the soul. The London weather may be wet and cold, but with a delectable Sunday roast and your family and friends for company, it doesn’t seem so bad.

Good food can be incredibly comforting. And a Sunday roast is the culmination of all the wonderfully warm and comfort foods rolled into one meal. So with autumn now officially in full swing and the cosy sweaters and warm scarves now being brought out of the closet, there is no better time to indulge in one of Britain’s favourite meals.

Here, we round up some of the best, most luxurious Sunday roast offerings from all over London — and some alternative takes on cosy Sunday feasting — for the perfect cosy autumn Sunday with your loved ones.Saison by Mauro Colagreco, Westminster
Saison by Mauro Colagreco is the ultimate spot for weekend feasting, offering a set Sunday menu (Sundays at Saison) that merges British tradition with Mediterranean flavours. Set in the courtyard-like setting of a restored glass arcade, diners can enjoy two or three courses with bottomless Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée NV champagne. 

Starters include a refreshing sea bream carpaccio and rabbit terrine; before main courses of rotisserie Cornish chicken carved tableside, slow roast west country lamb shoulder and cauliflower roasted with saffron and turmeric romesco sauce — all served with glazed carrots, roast potatoes and spring greens. To round things off, classic desserts include a rhubarb tart with fresh ricotta and honey; and Paris brest with almond cream and vanilla chantilly. 

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If you’re in the mood for a Sunday roast with a Scandinavian twist this autumn, then look no further than Ekstedt at the Yard. From tasty beef joints and tender game meats to roasted root vegetables, ignite your senses with Nordic-inspired flavours from Michelin-starred Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt.

Indulge in impressive sharing mains with options including wood oven-braised beef short rib, a whole wood-oven seabass with fennel and dill, fire-cooked guinea fowl and a fire-cooked beef rump cap, served with all the trimmings including Hasselback potatoes, root vegetables, wood oven roast apple with spices, fresh green salad with homemade fermented dressing and classic Yorkshire puddings. 

For those who would prefer a vegetarian alternative, the restaurant is more than equipped to accommodate that requirement. Ekstedt at the Yard features some of the most incredible Nordic cuisine in the city — missing out on their take of a Sunday roast would be nothing short of disappointing.108 Brasserie, Marylebone
For a classic Sunday roast in a luxurious setting, settle into the plush surroundings of 108 Brasserie, which is nestled within The Marylebone hotel. From midday every Sunday, indulge in a Sunday roast with all the trimmings — including unlimited roasties. 

Choose from a roasted rib of beef, half roasted thyme & rosemary corn fed chicken, West Country minted lamb rump or go for all three with the full roast sharing board. This, of course, is served with Yorkshire pudding, bottomless roast potatoes, butter root vegetable mash, green beans, savoy cabbage, toasted seedsDalloway Terrace, Soho
Relax and unwind in the stunning Dalloway Terrace in The Bloomsbury hotel. Guests can choose from dry aged Hereford beef, roasted porchetta and wild mushroom and lentil wellington, all served with bottomless thyme & garlic roasted potatoes, buttered spring greens, and mustard and honey glazed carrots. Here, you can also choose to pair your sunday roast with one of the sommelier recommended wines by the glass.Town House, South Kensington
Step into Town House at The Kensington for the perfect blend of deep heritage and modern calm — and a hearty roast meal. Every Sunday, you can choose between grass-fed Sirloin beef, corn-fed chicken crown, and Blythburgh roast pork belly, all served with a Yorkshire pudding, bottomless roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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ALTERNATIVE OFFERINGSJOIA, Battersea
Those looking for an alternative Sunday plan can opt for a special set menu from two Michelin-starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa at JOIA — the Iberian restaurant set across the 15th floor of art’otel Battersea. 

Featuring family-style sharing plates, this includes petiscos and tapas of pan con tomate, iberico croquetas and glazed aubergine with black olive tapinade to start, followed by a choice of mains such as seafood cataplana — a portuguese fish stew made with clams, prawns and the catch of the day — and rack of lamb with roast potatoes and rosemary and pancetta sauce, accompanied by patatas bravas and green salad with apple and moscatel dressing. 

For dessert, guests can round things off with basque cheesecake or spiced pineapple with rum syrup and coconut ice cream. Overlooking the Battersea Power Station, JOIA is the perfect spot to get a head start on the weekend, or to fortify spirits after a Sunday of retail therapy nearby. Kolamba East, Shoreditch
Kolamba East — the new Sri Lankan restaurant from Aushi and Eroshan Meewella — is where you’ll find a hearty weekend feast with a twist. In place of a traditional roast with yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings, expect sharing plates of jaffna lamb shank in a spicy tamarind sauce and whole rib jaggery beef accompanied by cassava, fried capiscum and roasted pineapple, as well as cacklebean egg hoppers. 

Bringing Colombo’s vibrant flavours to east London, the menu features a modern take on Sri Lankan home-cooking and sits alongside a creative cocktail list, featuring Banana Manhattans and Vermouth Pandan Iced Teas, served from the restaurant’s central bar. 

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