Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in London

574 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2927)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 116 times today

Famous Italian brasseria serving items from "Cicchetti" (Italian style tapas) to Veal Milanese and Lobster Spaghetti. Vibrant yet traditional environment.

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2. Dean Street Townhouse

4.6

Exceptional(4536)

Price: Expensive

• British • Soho

Booked 133 times today

Dean Street Townhouse is a neighborhood gem because of its cosy, relaxed atmosphere, traditional British cuisine, and excellent service. Reviewers frequently highlight its 'lovely ambiance', 'fabulous food', and 'friendly service'. It's also praised for its well-made cocktails, attentive staff, and reliable service. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike, often recommended for special occasions.

3. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(786)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 70 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.

4. Andrew Edmunds

4.7

Exceptional(2039)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 52 times today

Established in 1985, Andrew Edmunds is considered one of the last bastions of 'old Soho'. This 18th century town house has, for more than thirty years, attracted many loyal customers. A relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and famous but reasonably priced wine list have ensured our enduring popularity.

5. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1125)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 17 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

6. Goldies

4.4

Awesome(70)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Soho

Booked 18 times today

Goldies’ menu focuses on the use of a wood-fired grill, with a selection of small and large plates connected by rich, smoky flavours. Highlights include a Merguez Scotch Egg with harissa mayonnaise, Marinated Baby Chicken with smoked yoghurt, and Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Baby Leek, and a confit egg yolk. In a nod to the founders’ French roots, variations of the iconic Frites are the signature of the restaurant, which are hand-cut and twice-cooked, in either beef dripping or vegetable oil.The design of the space is centred on the expertise of wood-fired cooking, with kitchen counter seating to create a dramatic dining experience for guests. The interiors are cosy, with contemporary decoration, terracotta warm tones and a groovy musical atmosphere. Goldies features a noteworthy terrace that fits 30 guests.

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7. Old Compton Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(4798)

Price: Moderate

• British • Soho

Booked 106 times today

An all-day brasserie in the heart of Soho, committed to bringing to the neighbourhood great food, wine, beer and award-winning cocktails. Old Compton Brasserie was created out of a desire to address the needs of the local creative community, it serves as a drinking and dining destination that boasts a vibrant yet relaxed setting. Modern, seasonal and fresh, the menu features an inventive range of British favourites as well as signature dishes.

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8. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(961)

Price: Moderate

• Syrian • Soho

Booked 74 times today

“In Syrian culture, we can’t make any journey without first planning the food. If you decide to go to the cinema, you plan what you’ll eat. If you plan to visit your mother, you know that you’re going to eat. There’s no going out without eating something.”-Imad AlarnabImad Alarnab was a successful restaurateur in Damascus with three restaurants, plus several juice bars and cafes. In the war, Imad's restaurants were destroyed and he was forced to flee the country in search of safety for his family. Making his way from Lebanon through Europe, Imad shared his skills cooking for other refugees, up to 400 at a time, and found even in the most challenging times, his passion for food and bringing people together to celebrate life was strong.

9. Brasserie Zedel

4.4

Awesome(3533)

Price: Moderate

• French • Piccadilly

Booked 6 times today

Located in Central London in Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to Soho, Brasserie Zédel is a grand Parisian brasserie with a café and bar. The restaurant serves traditional French food at remarkably good value with a lively atmosphere.Brasserie Zédel is open throughout the day, serving lunch and dinner and all through the afternoon. You can also experience live music which is played in the brasserie in the evenings for diners to enjoy until close.Within close proximity to Shaftesbury Avenue and Regent Street, Brasserie Zédel is the ideal location for a meal before or after a day of sightseeing. Alternatively, you can join for a pre or post theatre meal as it is located within walking distance from the West End including the Piccadilly Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre.If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7734 4888.

10. Ducksoup

4.5

Awesome(85)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 52 times today

We are a natural wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Soho - we change our menu weekly and cook with the seasons using the best ingredients the season has to offer. Our menu is an eclectic array of dishes that we're either in the mood to eat or that take inspiration from a dish we've enjoyed somewhere along our journey. Whatever it is, we aim for it to always be a combination of simple cooking and delicious flavours.. This keeps us excited, and what we do at Ducksoup fresh and lively. We search out characterful wines for our wine list and work with a small number of suppliers who source well-made, honest natural and biodynamic wines from producers whose wine-making practices are carried out with love and care. We change our wine list by the glass as frequently as our food menu so that you (and we) get to enjoy new and interesting wines.

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Sherry
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food. Best indo Chinese food I’ve eaten in London yet. Will definitely be back. Great service too.
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Fatt PunditPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Soho
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4.6
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OpenTable Dinervip
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is a wonderful restaurant that is always magical at this time of year, especially with the traditional dripping wax candles stuffed into bottle necks in the windows. It’s so charming and full of atmosphere and we were given my favourite table in the window. The service was exceptional given we were heading to the theatre, fast and efficient without impacting on the experience Superb as always
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Andrew EdmundsPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Soho
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4.7
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John
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We have eaten here several times over the years. The experience is always very good - excellent service, buzzy atmosphere and wonderful food.
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Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
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4.6
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Rogervip
London •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a group of 14, and the staff did a fabulous job! We filled the entire restaurant with the best service, and the food and drinks were fresh, homemade, and delicious! I'd recommend Bocconcino to anyone who enjoys seafood and Italian!
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Toby
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
I love the clubby relaxed feel of this place, so it easily wins 5 stars for ambience. The service is great - typical top end London chic. But the surprise is the food. The menu doesn’t look exciting but the finished product certainly is. From the chicken salad stater through the pork belly mash with black pudding mash to the way better then normal cheese board, it was a perfect place to work through a few excellent bottles of wine whilst putting the world to rights!
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Dean Street TownhousePrice: Expensive• British• Soho
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4.6

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1. Cecconi's

2. Dean Street Townhouse

3. Bocconcino Soho

4. Andrew Edmunds

5. Fatt Pundit

6. Goldies

7. Old Compton Brasserie

8. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

9. Brasserie Zedel

10. Ducksoup

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