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A photo of Quaglino's restaurant
1. Quaglino's
4.2
Awesome(2512)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Green Park
Booked 57 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 Piccolino - Mayfair Heddon Street restaurant
2. Piccolino - Mayfair Heddon Street
4.2
Awesome(406)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 59 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.
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3. Brasserie Zedel
4.4
Awesome(3536)
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.
A photo of Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill restaurant
4. Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(2729)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Mayfair
Booked 4 times today
Nestled on Swallow Street, Mayfair, Bentley's epitomises timeless elegance with a century-long tradition of celebrating Champagne and Oysters. Still shucking over 1000 oysters a day, Chef Richard Corrigan has led Bentley's since 2005, curating a menu that pays homage to its heritage with a diverse selection of oysters, wild seafood, and premium cuts sourced from the British & Irish Isles. Bentley's stands as an iconic London restaurant restored in 2005 under Corrigan's visionary leadership. The acclaimed venue offers a warm, friendly ambiance with linen-clad tables, wooden floors, an enviable art collection and a heated terrace.Explore our four exclusive private dining options, from The Crustacea accommodating up to 14 guests, while the Swallow Street Rooms, with a private bar and street entrance, host events for up to 60. Experience Bentley's, where history, gastronomy, and hospitality converge for an unforgettable dining experience.
A photo of Caviar House & Prunier restaurant
5. Caviar House & Prunier
4.7
Exceptional(110)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Green Park
Booked 3 times today
A brand truly synonymous with luxurious living, the Caviar House flagship restaurant is located in the very centre of historic London, nestled on the corner of St James & Piccadilly. Its recent re-design has been glamorously curated for indulgence and comfort. The first UK retailer producing their very own caviar and the first to introduce sustainable products, Caviar House offers the very best caviar and smoked salmon (under the brand name Balik) in the world, sold in the boutique.161 Piccadilly offers a fabulous range of cocktails, creating luxury pairing experiences. With the addition of our full bar, later openings and hosted music nights, Caviar House sets the scene for both luxury and lively entertainment in equal measures.Enjoy from a refined menu of caviar, seafood, soups, salads and everyone's favourite, the Lobster Brioche Roll.Available for brunch, lunch & dinner dining, afternoon teas, champagne, wine and spirits selection plus masterclasses throughout the year.
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6. The Game Bird
4.8
Exceptional(506)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Green Park
Under the direction of celebrated Michelin-starred chef, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, The Game Bird is inspired by great seasonal, British produce and the bustle of historic St James’s. Together, Lisa and Executive Chef Jozef Rogulski have created a menu overflowing with an innovative combination of familiar favourites and delicious surprises. Simplicity and elegance lead the way; enjoy the finest seasonal ingredients, in simple yet creative dishes, with relaxed, attentive service, in a stylish and comfortable setting. All Day Dining (Mon-Sun) between 12pm and 9pm. Breakfast from 7am-10:30am (Mon-Fri) and from 7:30am-11am (Sat & Sun)Afternoon Tea from 12 – 5.30pm daily (please note that if you have any dietary preferences, please advise us a minimum of 24h prior to you booking. Requests outside this time period or on the day may not be accommodated due to availability of produce)
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7. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1000)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 157 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
8. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 145 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 Cloth Restaurant restaurant
9. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(183)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 21 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 The Ivy West Street restaurant
10. The Ivy West Street
4.5
Awesome(4917)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Covent Garden
Booked 116 times today
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.

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