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A photo of Kettner’s restaurant
4.5
Awesome(927)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 65 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 Piccolino - Mayfair Heddon Street restaurant
4.2
Awesome(408)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 47 times today
There’s a reason that Mayfair is the most expensive square on the Monopoly board. This upscale London borough is filled with exclusive boutiques, stylish eateries, and top hotels. Mayfair is located within the central London borough of the City of Westminster, part of the iconic West End and neighbouring historic St James’s and artsy Marylebone.Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the London dining scene. Piccolino located on Heddon Street, boasts an open kitchen, large lower ground Cicchetti bar and an extensive terrace to the front of the restaurant for the ultimate dining experience.Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Heddon Street. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, Piccolino in Heddon Street offers a menu of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist.
A photo of 100 Wardour St restaurant
4.1
Excellent(714)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Soho
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to 100 Wardour St, the historic music destination in the heart of Soho. Join ins in our Restaurant & Club and enjoy live music every Wednesday through to Saturday alongside your dinner. Our menu features eclectic dishes from around the world such a seafood paella or our Thai green curry. Enjoy live music four nights a week, with late night dancing, and of course, our imaginative cocktail list that is designed to fuel your night perfectly.
A photo of Bacchanalia restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1003)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 179 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
4.6
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 123 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 Quaglino's restaurant
4.2
Awesome(2518)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Green Park
Booked 41 times today
An iconic restaurant & bar synonymous with style and glamour; hidden within historic St James’s and offering live music seven days a week.The menu is a perfect canon of European classics, all made using the highest quality British ingredients. Bursting with Iconic heritage, Quaglino's is hidden in the heart of St James's and is the ideal place to indulge in contemporary European food, legendary cocktails and London finest live entertainment.
A photo of SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden restaurant
4.4
Awesome(200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Covent Garden
Booked 10 times 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 Louie restaurant
4.3
Awesome(7)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 7 times today
Located in a historic 19th century townhouse, the Louie restaurant and Alligator Bar represent a lawless drift into a world of sensual and joyful moments without the constraints of form. Enjoy the live music, the sophisticated surroundings and a carefully curated French menu with a New Orleans twist in the heart of London, just moments away from Covent Garden and Soho
A photo of Cloth Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(184)
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.
A photo of Osteria Romana restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1069)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Knightsbridge
Booked 23 times today
Roses and signs that mimic the style of Rome's historic centre for Andrea Reitano's restaurant hidden within the lanes of London’s luxurious Knightsbridge district, Osteria Romana opens its doors to bring the simple elegance and humble dishes of the Eternal City to London, celebrating Roman produce, culinary history and limitless passion. Osteria Romana has been selected as one the best Italian restaurants in London by the Gambero Rosso eminent guide.

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  • Marinavip
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The restaurant was wonderful: the decor and service was top-notch. everything we ordered was delicious was served really fast and with great service.
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
    4.4
  • Nieves
    Madrid •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We loved the experience. My daughter has a severe nut allergy (specially walnuts), and we loved their determination to adapt and effectively communicate what she could and couldn’t eat. They have a detailed allergen menu that you can check beforehand in their web, which we did. Our server was great, very attentive and knowledgeable in the allergy matter, we didn’t catch his name but he was tall, I imagine the other servers are also educated, but we wanted to thank him for the experience. The food was very good, you could see the founder is danish as the salmon and back cod dishes were excellent quality (we’re Spanish so we’re used to better tuna but this one was really good nevertheless). our favourite was the black cod maki with red onion.
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    Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
    4.6
  • Gary
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had so much fun. While we were seated in front of the sound box, where the servers constantly had to walk in front of our table to deliver food and drinks, the servers were so attentive, friendly and helpful. The band was amazing and the atmosphere awesome! The only problem we experienced was that my wife’s prawns were very undercooked. But that wouldn’t put us off going again, or recommending this place to our friends and family. Great night!!
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    100 Wardour StPrice: Very Expensive• European• Soho
    4.1
  • Timvip
    London •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Overall highly enjoyable experience. However. Asked for a larger table and was told none available. Spent the whole lunch on a small table, looking at a large (empty) table next to ours. the larger table remained empty until we were about to leave when one person arrived with no other guests. Disappointing when there was clearly a table available. Literally next to the small table we were told was the only one available.
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    Kettner’sPrice: Expensive• French• Leicester Square
    4.5
  • Joyce
    London •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A lovely meal in a beautiful setting. Service was good and food was excellent and good quality. A great location off Regents Street have been before and would definitely go again. Not the cheapest but great for a special occasion.
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    Piccolino - Mayfair Heddon StreetPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
    4.2
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