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1. The Ivy West Street

4.6

Exceptional(5059)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Covent Garden

Booked 126 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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2. Flesh & Buns Covent Garden

4.4

Awesome(4091)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Covent Garden

Booked 32 times today

Flesh & Buns Covent Garden, from the team behind Bone Daddies and Shackfuyu, is located within the bustling Seven Dials area in Covent Garden. Inspired by Japanese izakayas, roughly translated as a pub or place designed for informal eating and drinking, Flesh & Buns is the first restaurant in London to specialise in gua bao buns (DIY filled steamed buns). Below street-level, the restaurant has a bar area offering bar dining for up to 10 people, serving a variety of sake brands and a diverse range of cocktails including the signature Frozen Yuzu Margarita, alongside the restaurant’s varied sharing food menu. Draped fabric ‘noren’ screen curtains surround intimate dining booths and transport diners to an authentic Japanese drinking den experience – bookable and ideal for groups of friends or colleagues meeting for lunch, dinner or Flesh & Buns’ ever-popular Sunday Brunch.

3. Shack-Fuyu

4.5

Awesome(2476)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Soho

Booked 46 times today

Shack-Fuyu, from the team behind Bone Daddies and Flesh & Buns, is located in the heart of Soho. Inspired by Japanese Yoshoku cuisine, the Western-influenced cooking style popular in Japan, Shack-Fuyu serves a regularly changing menu designed for sharing, as well as a lunchtime menu comprising a range of filled bao buns and side dishes. But currently offering a reduced menu for outdoor seatingThe restaurant offers both cozy booths and intimate tables for couples, as well as a communal sharing table, casual counter dining and a private dining room seating 18.

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4. Hawksmoor Seven Dials

4.6

Exceptional(13136)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Covent Garden

Booked 139 times today

Hawksmoor Seven Dials – Steak, Seafood & Cocktails in Covent Garden.Tucked away in a former brewery just off Seven Dials, Hawksmoor is the spot for seriously good steak, seafood, and cocktails right in the heart of Covent Garden. Whether you’re settling in for a long lunch, grabbing a bite before or after the theatre, or just fancy a perfectly chilled martini at the bar, it’s the kind of place that feels special without being stuffy.The menu is all about top-quality British produce—grass-fed native-breed beef cooked over charcoal, sustainable seafood, and proper seasonal sides. And if you’re around on a Sunday, the roast is not to be missed: dry-aged beef, crispy beef-dripping roast potatoes, and ginormous Yorkshire puddings. Basically, great food, good people, and a place you’ll want to come back to.

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5. My Old Dutch - Holborn

4.4

Awesome(1056)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• European • Holborn

Booked 23 times today

The original pancake house was established in 1958 and situated conveniently between the West End, Covent Garden & the City.My Old Dutch offers savoury and sweet pancakes as well as a selection of salads, traditional Dutch starters and desserts.The atmosphere is warm friendly and relaxed which makes it a great place to come for families and kids.Walk-ins only on Pancake day 21st of February.Walk-ins and bookings accepted on every other regular day.Monday bookings only for 10+ people groups.

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6. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Covent Garden

4.3

Awesome(2538)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 114 times today

Tucked away in St Martin's Courtyard, just off Upper St Martin's Lane, Bill's Covent Garden restaurant is a smart and sassy affair, with plenty of seating across two floors, as well as a large seating area outside. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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7. Bloomsbury Street Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(665)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Bloomsbury

Booked 7 times today

Discover a distinguished sunrise to sunset destination at Bloomsbury Street Kitchen, serving an exquisite selection of contemporary Mediterranean and Japanese small plates, entrées and specialities, complemented by a diverse variety of wines, sake and signature cocktails.A perfect setting for dinner or alfresco cocktails on the intimate terrace, Bloomsbury Street Kitchen is also moments away from London’s most iconic theatres, museums and boutiques, making it an ideal place to enjoy a relaxed dining experience.Our design takes equal inspiration from Mediterranean gardens and minimalist Japanese aesthetic. Italian glazed porcelain tiles feature alongside exposed brickwork, whilst herbs and plant life such as Mediterranean olive trees and Japanese sago palms create a dynamic and atmospheric ambience both inside and out.Reserve your table today and choose whether to sit inside the beautiful restaurant or outside on our alfresco terrace – perfect for the warm summer months!

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8. Inamo - Covent Garden

4.3

Awesome(2555)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Asian • Covent Garden

Booked 36 times today

inamo fuses unique interactive table technology & pan-Asian dining in stylish surroundings under 90m from Covent Garden station.Touch your table surface to order your meal, & play an array of fantastic arcade games such as 4-player air hockey, pool, space invaders, & archery. Great games like Frogs keep the kids entertained, you can draw on your table top, & there's a host of puzzles to choose from. All have fun together or divide the table into 4 & do your own thing. The experience at inamo is unlike anywhere else in London or beyond.None of this distracts from the high-quality food. Head Chef Stefan Markov presents sharing dishes from across Japan, China, & Thailand. Favourites include our iconic Dragon Roll sushi & a striking Sashimi Platter. Feast on Asian tapas like Szechuan Chicken, Bang Bang Cauliflower, & many more.The award winning Onyx Room is a unique private dining & bar area, with two 65" screens, PS4

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9. Rossopomodoro - Covent Garden

4.2

Awesome(2038)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Covent Garden

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to Rossopomodoro. We were born in Naples – the home of pizza – and we’ve lived and breathed Neapolitan food ever since. That’s why we truly believe you won’t find more authentic pizza than ours outside Naples. If you are running late please make sure to let us know, we'll hold your table for 15mins.

10. Story Cellar

4.5

Awesome(155)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 21 times today

A new resident of the iconic Seven Dials, Story Cellar brings you Parisienne-inspired dining and unique wines, all with a distinct London identity.With an open-plan layout, our intimate yet lively space blends the charm of classic counter dining with a contemporary London twist. Overlooking the vibrant Neal’s Yard, Story Cellar invites you to indulge in exceptional food and drink.Curated by Two Michelin Star Chef Tom Sellers, our menu features signature rotisserie chicken, cooked over an open grill, alongside the finest steak and reimagined classics. An extensive selection of rare and exceptional wines is carefully housed in our on-site wine cellar.Nestled in London’s theatre district, Story Cellar is an inviting destination—whether dining at the counter, enjoying drinks and small plates in the bar area, or hosting in our private dining space. Expect outstanding food, incredible wines, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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Ant
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Nathan, our waiter, was fantastic (as were all the staff), very helpful, knowledge and attentive. Food superb, wine superb, evening, superb.
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Hawksmoor Seven DialsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Covent Garden
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4.6
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Alan
Atlanta •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Unassuming Japanese restaurant in the West End. We had the pre-show three course meal. The food was excellent as was the value.
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Shack-FuyuPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Soho
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4.5
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Jayne
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Sunday bottomless brunch offer was excellent value and the food was delicious
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Inamo - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Asian• Covent Garden
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4.3
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Julie
Kent •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First visit to the Covent Garden restaurant. Booked for a birthday celebration, great friendly and efficient service, tasty food and good atmosphere. We will return and have also recommended to friends.
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Flesh & Buns Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Covent Garden
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4.4
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Margaret
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very welcoming. Friendly and helpful staff and excellent food and service. Well up to the usual Ivy standard.
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