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A photo of El Vino at Fleet Street restaurant
1. El Vino at Fleet Street
4.1
Excellent(33)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Fleet Street
The famous haunt of journalists and barristers and immortalised as 'Pomeroys' by Rumpole of the Bailey, this wine bar and shop has a rich and colourful history and guarantees a warm welcome. Delicious, full flavoured dishes using best quality ingredients have a Spanish slant and are accompanied by an extensive wine list containing classic and interesting wines from around the globe. The genuine character and charm of El Vino Fleet Street provides a unique backdrop in which to entertain.
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2. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 12 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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3. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1041)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 97 times today
Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.
A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant
4. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 133 times today
In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.
A photo of The George, Pub & Restaurant restaurant
5. The George, Pub & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(613)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 7 times today
The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.
A photo of The Ivy City Garden restaurant
6. The Ivy City Garden
4.2
Awesome(7803)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street
Booked 88 times today
Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.
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7. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.7
Exceptional(7878)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 75 times today
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London's most legendary restaurants with a plethora of menus to choose from, reviving recipes from the original Chef's days in the kitchen back in 1889.
A photo of Kettner’s restaurant
8. Kettner’s
4.6
Exceptional(949)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 49 times today
Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and Champagne Bar with 33 bedrooms, in a historic Georgian building in London’s Soho. Established in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by the history of the building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, using locally sourced ingredients from the UK.
A photo of SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden restaurant
9. SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden
4.4
Awesome(204)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Covent Garden
Booked 1 time today
Located at the famed Opera Terrace atop the historic Grade II-listed Market Building, this striking space is a vibrant new addition to the area. Crowned by an Eric Parry-designed glass roof, the restaurant runs along the entire east side of the market making for beautiful rooftop views across the piazza.Bold in design, SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden offers a host of inviting dining and drinking experiences: from the bar with its ‘living ceiling’; the exposed kitchen to the terrace overlooking the square below and the private dining room with its own entrance and terrace.
A photo of Gaucho City restaurant
10. Gaucho City
4.7
Exceptional(1768)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Fenchurch Street
Booked 26 times today
Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.Serving carbon-neutral steak, fine wines and classic cocktails, Gaucho City marks the perfect base for business lunches in the large private dining room, celebratory steak or, simply, a few drinks at the bar. Join us for the best steak in the City of London.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were welcomed by a very professional lady. I think her name was Anna and seated in a nice table immediately ask water and allergies. All the service staff were very attentive,waiter who looked after us named reha was very professional and knowledgeable. guided us according to our food taste all the details.  everything was clean and tidy ( specially toilets! )very professional. Ivo finally approached and asked us if we are okay? very professional manager thanks for the whole experience.  Thanks a lot
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
    •
    4.4
  • albertVIP
    London •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Dec 2024
    Excellent overall been going for years great choice and quality of wines fairly priced . Food was very good apart from ham hock tested like spam wet and insipid
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    El Vino at Fleet StreetPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Fleet Street
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    4.1
  • Judy
    London •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Dec 2024
    Food is excellent. Service is friendly. I have got a nice table. But in general the table for 2 is quite tight. It is a great place to have a cosy bites
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    Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
    •
    4.7
  • Nicky
    Surrey •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Dec 2024
    Went to Sticks n sushi for our team xmas meal and it did not disappoint. Delicious food with an impressive choice, beautifully presented. Attentive service. Yummy cocktails. Only 1 teeny inprovement suggestion....It would help if waiting staff said what each item on a mixed tray was more slowly as it was difficult to hear with both the speed and background noise.
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    Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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    4.6
  • SarahVIP
    London •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Dec 2024
    What fantastic service. Food did not disappoint but the service was the real star of the evening - upstairs manager (they let us sit upstairs given how packed downstairs was) made the whole evening a treat.
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    The George, Pub & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Covent Garden
    •
    4.4

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