Restaurants near The Drury Lane Theatre Royal

85 restaurants available nearby

1. Balthazar London

4.3

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 209 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.

2. Ivy Market Grill

4.1

Excellent(18606)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 219 times today

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

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3. Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

4.6

Exceptional(1756)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Covent Garden

Booked 60 times today

Embark on an unparalleled dining experience at Paro, distinguished as one of Esquire Magazine's '59 Top Restaurants to Dine In,' sharing the spotlight with renowned establishments across London. Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, adjacent to the iconic Lyceum Theatre, London's latest culinary gem eagerly awaits your presence. Immerse yourself in the opulent ambiance reminiscent of a Calcuttan village, indulging in the exquisite Indian-Calcuttan cuisine that defines Paro.Chef Patron Niaz invites you on a journey filled with the warmth of Calcuttan love. Drawing from years of expertise at the award-winning 'City Spice' in Brick Lane, Chef Niaz has meticulously crafted a menu that promises to tantalize your taste buds.With a spacious capacity for up to 120 guests, Paro provides an ideal setting for pre-theatre, company socials and private parties. Paro caters for: Halal, Gluten-free, Vegan, Soy, Dairy-free

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4. Boulevard Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(11839)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Covent Garden

Booked 62 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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5. Côte Brasserie - Covent Garden

4.2

Awesome(183)

Price: Moderate

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 79 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

6. Christopher's

4.2

Awesome(5224)

Price: Expensive

• American • Covent Garden

Booked 62 times today

Originally opened in 1991 in the heart of Covent Garden, Christopher’s has established itself as one of London’s best American restaurants, featured in Condé Nast, GQ, Tatler & Harper's Bazaar to name but a few. Comprising of three spaces that recall the heady-glamour of the Modern American era, Christopher’s brings you a Martini Bar on the ground floor, a glamorous Restaurant on the first floor and an intimate Club Room on the lower ground floor for private events. Housed in a Grade II listed building with an interesting past of its own, including opening in 1870 as London’s first licensed casino, Christopher's offers an extensive all day dining menu of Modern American cuisine. Weekend Brunch is also a specialty where healthy options are on offer alongside indulgent brunch favourites, including our signature french toast.

7. Opera Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(254)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 39 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

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8. Jamie Oliver - Catherine St

4.3

Awesome(1631)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 121 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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9. Fishworks - Covent Garden

4.5

Awesome(2075)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Covent Garden

Booked 27 times today

FishWorks Covent Garden is an absolute essential for seafood lovers. The restaurant offers a traditional wet fish counter where you can buy fish to take home and cook yourself, or you can select any fish or crustacean with our fishmonger and have it cooked there and then to your liking. This chic stylish restaurant is only minutes away from the bustle of Covent Garden, on Catherine Street. The restaurant offers a fantastic atmosphere for corporate dining and enjoying a pre-theatre meal before hitting the West End. There is also a private areas available to hire on request and a chic oyster bar.

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10. Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London

4.3

Awesome(1102)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 44 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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Kate
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Maitre D John Lucca welcomed us back like old friends. Thank you so much! We have just arrived from Canada and came in out of the cold to a warm ambience and a wonderful set menu meal. It’s just lovely Jamie and great to see you are doing so well. We made it to Oedipus well in time. Super evening.
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Jamie Oliver - Catherine StPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Covent Garden
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Mick
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Visited from Sunderland we know Niaz and as usual he and his staff looked after us and the food is outstanding see you all again in April
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Paro Indian - Covent Garden & StrandPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Covent Garden
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4.6
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Ethan
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience taking my work team for dinner. Food was amazing, service was great. Everyone raved about the food they ordered, great location in the heart of Covent Garden. Will definitely book again.
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Balthazar LondonPrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.3
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Clare
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent meal and service in lovely surroundings. . Highly recommend. Many thanks.
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Ivy Market GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Covent Garden
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4.1
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Julia
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
So pleased to have found this little gem of a restaurant. Everything was absolutely perfect,highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you for such wonderful service,fabulous staff and delicious food.
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Boulevard BrasseriePrice: Moderate• Contemporary French• Covent Garden
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4.4

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1. Balthazar London

2. Ivy Market Grill

3. Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

4. Boulevard Brasserie

5. Côte Brasserie - Covent Garden

6. Christopher's

7. Opera Tavern

8. Jamie Oliver - Catherine St

9. Fishworks - Covent Garden

10. Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London

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