Best Lunch Restaurants in Dalston

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BeckenhamCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonHighams ParkNorth London

Neighborhoods

AldgateAldwychAngelBankBanksideBarbican

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Little Duck The Picklery restaurant

1. Little Duck The Picklery

4.7

Exceptional(113)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Dalston

Booked 47 times today

A restaurant, wine bar and fermenting kitchen - we're open for lunch Wednesdays to Sundays and dinner all week. Our menu changes monthly and our cooking is simple and seasonal. It's here we make all our seasonal ferments, pickles and drinks - all of which you can buy ready jarred from our fridge. Our large kitchen counter is the centrepiece, and you’re invited to grab a seat, order something to eat and enjoy the workings of life in our kitchen. In the evening, the lights go down, dinner is served and you can enjoy wines by the glass and bottle from our ever-changing wine list of natural and biodynamic wines.

2. Stone Cave

4.7

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Dalston

The Stone Cave Bar&Restaurant offers Turkish cuisine with a unique atmosphere. The interior is realistically decorated as a cave and the menu offers a good selection of authentic dishes including meze and kebabs also Mediterranean Brunch Menu.

3. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6835)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 18 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.

4. Clos Maggiore

4.6

Exceptional(15290)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 69 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

5. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(730)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 26 times today

To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

6. Blacklock Soho

4.7

Exceptional(5993)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Soho

Booked 83 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.Bookings and Walk-Ins available:Monday - Friday 12:00 - 15:00pmMonday - Friday 17:00 - 22:30pmBookings up to 8 guests (Mon-Thurs)Bookings up to 6 guests (Friday)Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00Bookings for lunch and pre-theatre from 12noon to 23:00Bookings up to 6 guestsSunday 12:00 - 20:00Bookings all day for up to 6 guests

A photo of The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's restaurant

7. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

4.5

Awesome(7591)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • St Paul's

Booked 221 times today

Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.Our dress code is smart-casual and quite relaxed. We just ask that the general look does not appear too sporty i.e. tracksuits/football shirts/baseball caps. Smart trainers are allowed. We do not allow flip flops to be worn.

8. The Ninth

4.6

Exceptional(514)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzrovia

Booked 23 times today

The Ninth is a restaurant by chef Jun Tanaka. Located on Charlotte street in the heart ofLondon’s buzzy Fitzrovia neighbourhood, the contemporary, yet warm and invitingrestaurant offers up simple yet refined French Mediterranean-style dishes, all made forsharing. The menu focuses on the finest seasonal produce with vibrant and cleanflavours.

9. Gallery

4.7

Exceptional(8178)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 80 times today

Introducing Gallery (formerly known as Thames Foyer), a vibrant space at the heart of the hotel for drinking and dining, where guests can enjoy a perfect blend of our theatrical flair and relaxed charm.The beautiful new space will seamlessly integrate contemporary style whilst remaining true to our much loved heritage. Innovative menus, carefully crafted by our talented culinary team, will entice you in showcasing traditional recipes with a modern twist.The Savoy’s legendary afternoon tea will return, in addition to breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.Our delectable lunch offering will be available between 12:30 and 17:30 on a walk in basis.*Please note that any reservations made are subject to the timely completion of the renovation and we may need to contact you to offer alternative dates should we experience a delay with the work.Dress code: smart casual.

10. The NoMad London

4.4

Awesome(1779)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 41 times today

The Restaurant at NoMad London is set inside a soaring three-storey atrium evocative of a lush Edwardian greenhouse. Our menu is eclectic with a focus on local and regional bounty from farm, field and coast, offering dishes to comfort the spirit and moments of decadence and whimsy for nights to remember. An extensive wine list curated by Wine Director Alessia Ferrarello and a drinks programme created by Bar Director Liana Oster and the celebrated NoMad Bar team complement the menu and are a destination unto themselves.Please note that we are a cashless restaurant.

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AlexVIP
London •85 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Pre theatre dinner - seated in the ‘front’ room which had a lovely relaxed ambience. It’s really fun to watch all the denizens of Soho walking past! Theatre menu was ridiculously good value at £25 per person with the quality (and quantity!) of food being excellent. Slight confusion with the wine that was handled very well by the manager. Highly recommended.
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L'EscargotPrice: Expensive• French• Soho
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4.7
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Khanh
Hungary •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We visited the restaurant for my husband's birthday. The staff was nice and the food was nice too with fresh ingredients and unique flavours. The restaurant was cozy.
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Little Duck The PickleryPrice: Very Expensive• European• Dalston
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4.7
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Ann
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Clos Maggiore is a brilliant, atmospheric venue. The staff are warm, friendly and professional and the food is excellent. We were made to feel very welcome and despite the two-hour dining window allocated, there was no pressure on us to leave. This was our third visit and it was amazing every time.
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Clos MaggiorePrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.6
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FolaVIP
London •77 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Another amazing brunch experience at Yauatcha! Impeccable service (Lisa is outstanding), exquisite food - tasty, fresh & presented perfectly, and an intimate & beautiful ambience. We will be back again and again and again soon. Thank you 🙏🏽
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Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
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4.5
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Joyce
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Went for late lunch to celebrate granddaughter's birthday. Food delicious, service excellent as usual.
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Stone CavePrice: Moderate• Turkish• Dalston
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4.7

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