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1. Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(92)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Raynes Park

Sai serves authentic Punjabi cuisine with tandoor cooking a speciality. The spice range is broad, from minimal to high levels and vegetables forming the backbone of the menu. Wheat is the staple food of Punjabis; however, they do enjoy eating rice at festivals and other special occasions. When it comes to food, each region within Punjab has an entirely different preference, for example, people in Amritsar are particularly fond of stuffed parathas and milk products. The philosophy of life for many Punjabis is to eat, drink and make merry. They are lively people who are extremely fond of eating good food. In the preparation of Punjabi food, onion, ginger and garlic are used extensively to enhance the taste of the food.**NEW***SUNDAY BRUNCH 11am to 3pm, try Indian street food from different part of India with unlimited KADAK CHAI.****LUNCH****Now open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday 12-3pm. Special express lunch menu and THALI on Saturdays. Please see our website for menus and details.

2. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6834)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 19 times today

Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.

3. Gaucho Piccadilly

4.4

Awesome(10736)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Piccadilly

Booked 85 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!Gaucho Piccadilly is our flagship restaurant, housed in a stunning townhouse just off Regent Street, offering the ultimate Gaucho experience in the heart of the West End. Here, you’ll find impeccable Argentinian steaks, vibrant Latin American flavors, and a perfectly curated drinks list, all served with elegance in the former residence of a Spanish Ambassador.Spanning three stories, this impressive venue features a variety of distinctive spaces. On the ground floor, you’ll discover a warm and inviting dining room, complete with an adjoining weather-proof terrace. As you ascend the original sweeping staircase, you’ll enter another stunning dining area with an open kitchen.

4. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2972)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 38 times today

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

5. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(864)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 35 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.

6. Inca London

4.3

Awesome(137)

Price: Very Expensive

• South American • Soho

Booked 2 times today

Located next to the iconic London Palladium in the heart of the capital. With alluring dining and entertainment, Inca will transport guests to a high-energy world of colour, synonymous with the spirited South American way of life.With unique entertainment, superstar DJs, immersive theatrical dining and modern twists on authentic cuisine, Inca encompasses a lively atmosphere from the restaurant through to the Night Lounge, coinciding with the move from day to night.Inca offers a sumptuous menu of South American influenced dishes, inspired by Latin flavours, colours and textures. These are expertly combined with influences from Nikkei Kitchen, modern touches as well as the unique flavours from fire and heat.Inca is a lively enticing new venue which was built to inspire togetherness, bringing people together through the rich tapestry of Latin American culture.

7. Forty Dean Street

4.6

Exceptional(3789)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 14 times today

Forty Dean Street is the pinnacle of affordable Italian cuisine in busy Soho. We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd and tourists alike.Italian food has been served at Forty Dean Street for more than 17 years, so we like to think there’s nothing we haven’t mastered. So pop in for an Aperol Spritz!We are fully Covid-19 certified by Food Alert.

8. Imperial Treasure

4.6

Exceptional(1069)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Piccadilly

Booked 23 times today

Since the establishment of our first restaurant in 2003, Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has won the hearts of gourmands and casual diners alike. Today, the Group has about 24 restaurants under its name, as well as over 50 accolades.The 140-seat restaurant opens in a Grade II-listed building, serving the finest and most authentic iteration of the iconic dish and preserving the centuries-old methods of the Emperor’s imperial kitchen. It harbours an extensive list of well-curated wines, champagnes and sake. A cocktail bar will offer a list of Asian-inspired cocktails and a whisky collection.

9. Macellaio RC Soho

4.1

Excellent(141)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Soho

Booked 16 times today

Macellaio RC is a growing family of three Italian restaurants in London.Our restaurants are most famous for its fine steak. In fact, Macellaio means "butcher" and we like to call our steakhouses the butchery with tables. The steak we serve is exclusively from the Fassona beef breed, sourced from special mountain valleys in the north of Genoa. We take pride in sourcing incredible authentic Italian ingredients, food with utmost respect, preparing it with love, and expertly cooking each dish bringing to life a delightful trattoria dining experience.Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience where your steak is masterfully butchered and presented to you before being cooked, and where our chefs craft artisan breads, focaccia and pizza in-house.

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10. Lobos Meat & Tapas - Soho

4.4

Awesome(2277)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Soho

Booked 25 times today

Lobos is an exciting tapas bar also focused on prime cuts of Spanish and British meat .Meaning wolves in Spanish ,Lobos offers a short sharp list of vibrantly authentic , tradicional tapas with ingredients sourced locally , evolving seasonally and therefore dishes that will change frequently depending on what is available on the market .Lobos is a real carnivore"s paradise ,think perfectly roasted ibérico pork ,slow cooked shoulders of lamb and lightly charred , rosy pink bone in ribeye to share ,all presented simply and cooked to perfection ,allowing the pristine quality of the offering to shine through. Please note that any reservations not confirmed with the restaurant may be subject to cancellation 24 hours before booking time.

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Lyn
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always difficult to get a reservation as the place is so busy but it is understandable why. The food, the staff and the value is very good.
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Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
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4.6
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Thalia
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Gaucho. Our waitress Bianca was absolutely fantastic! She was accomodating , patient, delightful and friendly and made us feel very welcomed! A great night out in London for our family.
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Gaucho PiccadillyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Piccadilly
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4.4
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alessioVIP
London •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a day trip into London and we all really wanted Italian. Seeing that this restaurant made its own pasta was just fantastic so we had to try it! I had the lobster pasta which was really tasty, my daughter had the boar and my husband had the vongole which was also super. We had some nice wine to compliment the dishes. Despite it being incredibly busy the waitress was able to get us seated quite quickly. Service was very friendly - the whole experience was fantastic
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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mark
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service and excellent choice of food.. our waitress was so attentive and it was busy
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Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
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4.5
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rakan
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
200£ in Friday is overpriced but lovely ambiance am coming back for it
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Inca LondonPrice: Very Expensive• South American• Soho
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4.3

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521 restaurants available nearby

1. Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine

2. Yauatcha Soho

3. Gaucho Piccadilly

4. Cecconi's

5. Bocconcino Soho

6. Inca London

7. Forty Dean Street

8. Imperial Treasure

9. Macellaio RC Soho

10. Lobos Meat & Tapas - Soho

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