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1. Blue Door Bistro
4.4
Awesome(239)
Price: Moderate
• British • Bloomsbury
Booked 1 time today
A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.
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2. L'oscar Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(489)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Holborn
Booked 7 times today
On the ground floor, L'oscar Restaurant is the bustling heart of L'oscar London hotel. Inspired by the famous Cafe Florian in Venice, it is lined, walls and ceiling, with mirrors, gilded panels, original art, and comfortable seating. Jacues Garcia designed a beautiful restaurant on the grand scale of Baroque. Open all day, L'oscar Restaurant is the place to meet and greet over breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and supper, with drinks and snacks in between. It is the place to see and be seen.
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3. Colonel Saab High Holborn
4.5
Awesome(232)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Holborn
Booked 5 times today
Located on High Holborn, close to the British Museum, the restaurant is elegantly designed and filled with original Indian art and antique furniture including century old items made for Maharajas which take diners on a journey through Indian culture and history. The menu reflects regional accents with a contemporary viewpoint. It is food that observes the established traditions of Indian cooking but breaks the rules a little by Executive Chef Sohan Bhandari. Our menu goes beyond a 1970’s “Curry”, beyond street food and into a world of real Indian flavours. Our signature dishes include our traditional lunch Tiffin, Khaati Rolls , Colonel Saab’s smoked lamb shank and figs poached in Assam tea cognac.The bar is a great meeting place and afterwork destination serving signature house cocktails created to compliment the menu. Colonel Saab’s two beautiful private dining rooms ideal for any event up to 26 guests.
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4. Giotto Restaurant
3.7
Very Good(101)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomsbury
Booked 3 times today
Giotto is a quaint family-run Italian restaurant tucked away in New Oxford Street and open since 1996.Sitting nicely in the city, Giotto is quite close to Covent Garden and within close proximity to the main theatres of the west end like Shaftesbury and Dominion theatres and the British museum – offering peaceful and relaxing settings to guests away from London’s heavy hustle and bustle. The name Giotto is of Italian origin meaning “pledge of peace”. This appealing Italian name is also associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance. The menu is a melting pot of classical Italian cooking: from delicious antipasti, to stone baked pizza and freshly made pasta produced by our passionate kitchen team, whom have over 15 years’ of experience. Good food, needs quality wine, that’s why our dedicated staff travel to Italy on a regular basis to visit winery and to learn more on how they are produced and sourced.
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5. Gallery
4.7
Exceptional(7987)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary British • Covent Garden
Booked 22 times today
Introducing Gallery (formerly known as Thames Foyer), a vibrant space at the heart of the hotel for drinking and dining, where guests can enjoy a perfect blend of our theatrical flair and relaxed charm.The beautiful new space will seamlessly integrate contemporary style whilst remaining true to our much loved heritage. Innovative menus, carefully crafted by our talented culinary team, will entice you in showcasing traditional recipes with a modern twist.The Savoy’s legendary afternoon tea will return, in addition to breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.Our delectable lunch offering will be available between 12:30 and 17:30 on a walk in basis.*Please note that any reservations made are subject to the timely completion of the renovation and we may need to contact you to offer alternative dates should we experience a delay with the work.Dress code: smart casual.
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6. Bocconcino Soho
4.4
Awesome(792)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Soho
Booked 95 times today
Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.
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7. Bocconcino Mayfair
4.4
Awesome(3443)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 96 times today
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino offers an authentic slice of Italy with a touch of London's contemporary flair. Our menu features a selection of over 300 wines, expertly curated cocktails, and authentic dishes that echo the diverse regions of Italy. From seasonal truffle delights and hand-crafted pasta to wood-oven pizza and daily fresh seafood, our chefs use only the finest ingredients to craft each dish.Our lively ambiance is enhanced with DJ nights, live music, and a bottomless brunch, offering a unique dining experience. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 'Best Italian Restaurants in London' and a nominee for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining in the capital.Thriving in London, Bocconcino is a beacon of exquisite food and service in stylish Mayfair. For live music, a DJ setting, or unmatched Italian fare, Bocconcino is your prime destination.
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8. Amazónico London
4.6
Exceptional(83)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Mayfair
Booked 7 times today
Amazónico London, situated in the heart of Mayfair on Berkeley Square takes inspiration from the cultural diversity and gastronomic heritage of the Amazon region. Open from lunch until late, discover an immersive environment of rainforest-inspired lush greenery and natural materials.Combining a blend of tropical and Latin American cuisines, our menus are not only inspired by the countries of the Amazon, but the unique Asian and Mediterranean communities which inhabit them. From Peruvian sushi and the freshest raw seafood, to carefully sourced grilled meats and fish; our chefs use both traditional and cutting-edge techniques along with seasonal and vibrant ingredients to transport you to Latin America.Our live bands play each evening in the main restaurant, whilst our resident DJs spin ‘elec-tropical’ sounds in our Bar & Lounge, as well as our destination Cocktail Bar, OCTO.
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9. The Ivy West Street
4.5
Awesome(4914)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Covent Garden
Booked 166 times today
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.
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10. Big Easy Covent Garden
4.0
Excellent(9453)
Price: Moderate
• American • Covent Garden
Booked 97 times today
BBQ & Lobstershack. We're a local institution, with an international following, this powerhouse of a restaurant is set over 2 huge floors in Covent Garden boasting a 9m wow factor bar on the ground floor & a more intimate speak-easy style shelter bar on the lower deck. We proudly offer a large slice of easy going living, inspired by the Gulf Coast, with live bands 7 nights week, a friendly welcoming atmosphere, fresh cocktails, ice cold beers and generous portions ofgood old home-style cooking offering Home-Smoked BBQ & Fresh East Coast Lobsters. Fast forward to today and we continue to uphold those time-honoured traditions; social occasions of the bygone age, friends getting together over great fresh food, plentiful drinks and music - these never go out of fashion.

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