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1. Plume Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(257)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Covent Garden

Booked 23 times today

Two-storey wine parlour with a rotating list of 70 sparkling and still wines alongside sharing plates inspired by world travel. Find your next prosecco or explore the weird and wonderful world of sparkling.'A safe place to explore the unusual' Financial TimesRun by wine importer and events company Grays and Feather, the parlour is split over two very different floors including outdoor seating, with a focus on exploring wine production and flavour and pushing understanding further. The well known and greatest hits sit alongside the road less travelled. Our list of cheeses and sharing plates changes with the seasons.

2. Opera Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(338)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 25 times today

Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant in the heart of central London’s theatre land. Located on Catherine Street we are opposite the Drury Lane Theatre, seconds from the Opera House, a stone’s throw from The Strand and a lovely walk across Waterloo Bridge from the South Bank. A beautiful former pub, the exposed brickwork, bold artwork and flattering low lighting help our two-story restaurant create the perfect atmosphere for a pre-theatre meal or drink. The ground floor houses a long bar with the open grill at one end, and a few tables placed beside the theatre box windows, where guests can watch the world go by.We specialise in Italian and Spanish influenced tapas and have a charcoal grill on the ground floor where we cook up all manner of stunning small plates.For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

3. Balthazar London

4.3

Awesome(5420)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 180 times today

Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.

4. Ivy Market Grill

4.3

Awesome(18697)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 198 times today

Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.

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5. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay

4.7

Exceptional(7930)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 48 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.

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6. Boulevard Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(11898)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Covent Garden

Booked 48 times today

Boulevard Brasserie is one of Covent Garden’s most iconic restaurants fixtures. Serving heart-warming French classics since 1991, this grande dame of brasseries is the perfect place to soak up Covent Garden's unique cultural heritage. Set over three intimate floors with views of the Royal Opera House and décor reminiscent of 1920’s art nouveau Europe, Boulevard Brasserie echoes a true sense of Parisian style in London’s own Theatreland. The restaurant and café offers a selection of carefully curated menus founded on seasonality, freshness and flavour. Guests can choose from our popular Lunch and Pre-Theatre Menu, Light Lunches, Dinner Menu all serving Parisian classics such as French Onion Soup, Moules Marinière & frites, Croque Monsieur, Coq au vin, Crème Brûlée and our much-loved Traditional Afternoon Tea Menu.

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7. Jamie Oliver - Catherine St

4.3

Awesome(2015)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 82 times today

Situated next to the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Jamie Oliver Catherine St is an elegant oasis in the heart of Covent Garden. Seasonally changing menus feature signature plates from Jamie’s childhood and years in the kitchen. From a show-stopping seafood cocktail and theatrical roast-chicken sharer to silky fresh pasta and a decadent Snickersphere dessert. All dishes and cocktails are built around carefully-sourced ingredients from the very best British farmers, producers and makers. With a host of delicious veggie and vegan options and a kids’ menu tailor made for little ones, there’s something to suit all tastes. The beautiful private dining area seats up to 36 guests and the main restaurant is available for exclusive hire for large parties and corporate events. With cosy booths, a stunning Art Deco-inspired bar, tranquil indoor garden and sunny terrace this is a truly special place to dine.

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8. Gaucho - Covent Garden

4.4

Awesome(496)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Covent Garden

Booked 45 times today

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, our newest Gaucho location marks a return to London after a decade of regional expansion. Set within an extension of the iconic Royal Opera House, Gaucho adds a vibrant new chapter to one of the city’s most culturally rich districts.

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9. Big Easy Covent Garden

4.0

Excellent(9578)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Covent Garden

Booked 61 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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10. Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London

4.3

Awesome(1334)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 40 times today

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 020 3973 0733 or email us on london.me@lucianobyginodacampo.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.Located at the ME London on The Strand in the heart of London’s West End ( Aldwych Side ) yards away from Somerset House, Luciano by Gino D’Acampo will provide guests with luxury all day, every day dining, serving lunch, dinner & drinks, until late. The menu, designed by Gino and his team of talented development chefs, alongside acclaimed Executive Head Chef Calogero Carlino, will be fitting for it’s location. Incorporating Italian classic dishes with a focus on quality and ingredient provenance. An authentic Italian service will complement the menu, adding to the premium and yet informal dining experience, with a large, open-theatre style kitchen taking centre stage.

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Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
4.0
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Vibrant restaurant, amiable staff, good Prix Fixed and al carte menus. Thank you, we will be back!
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Balthazar LondonPrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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London •315 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very attractive and comfortable place, good pre-theatre set menu good value and portions are generous and à la carte also reasonably priced. Atmosphere is very agreeable and service is always professional and friendly.
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Jamie Oliver - Catherine StPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Covent Garden
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London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love the service a lot and the food was so yummy!!
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Plume Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Covent Garden
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London •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I’m a frequent visitor as this place never disappoints. Great location, terrific service, amazing VFM - especially at 50% off food, lively atmosphere. As always, delicious food - lamb shank was so tender, falling off the bone and very generous size. Highly recommend
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Boulevard BrasseriePrice: Moderate• Contemporary French• Covent Garden
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Patrick
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The experience was lovely from the moment I arrived. The hostess, Leah, doubled as our waitress for most of the night and was always timely in getting us food and drinks. Incredible food was served, great Lamb and croquettes. Wide variety of drinks. Definitely will com again
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Opera TavernPrice: Expensive• Italian• Covent Garden
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4.6

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1. Plume Wine Bar

2. Opera Tavern

3. Balthazar London

4. Ivy Market Grill

5. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay

6. Boulevard Brasserie

7. Jamie Oliver - Catherine St

8. Gaucho - Covent Garden

9. Big Easy Covent Garden

10. Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London

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