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Pizza4.8★15,088 reviews
Pizza Pilgrims
Pizza Pilgrims Carnaby is a busy, casual Neapolitan pizzeria in Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Street. It is built for a straightforward meal rather than a long sit-down, with quick service, a compact dining room, and a lively courtyard setting that fills at lunch, dinner, and weekends. Expect central London prices, a social atmosphere, and a reliable stop for pizza in Soho.
Mon–Sat 11:30–23:00 · Sun 11:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
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British4.6★11,827 reviews
Bill's Soho Restaurant
Bill’s Soho is a busy, easygoing all-day restaurant on Brewer Street, set among the theatres, bars, and retail streets of central London. It draws a mixed crowd of shoppers, office workers, families, and visitors looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or cocktails without fuss. Expect a lively room, quick table turnover, and a menu built for broad appeal rather than culinary surprises.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Restaurant4.8★10,749 reviews
Scarlett Green
Scarlett Green is a busy Soho restaurant built around brunch, coffee, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Set on Noel Street, it draws a steady flow of locals, shoppers, and West End workers into a bright, social dining room that shifts from morning plates to late drinks. Expect a lively, indoor experience rather than a lingering sightseeing stop.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Seafood4.6★10,023 reviews
Burger & Lobster Soho
On Dean Street in the middle of Soho, Burger & Lobster pairs a compact seafood-led menu with burgers, cocktails, and brunch in a busy, urban dining room. It is less a sightseeing stop than a practical meal choice: straightforward, social, and built for lunch, dinner, or drinks before a night out. Expect a lively central-London pace, indoor seating, and occasional outdoor tables.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
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Restaurant4.3★8,788 reviews
sketch
Located at 9 Conduit Street in the heart of Mayfair, London, Sketch is a renowned multi-room restaurant and bar complex known for its distinctive artistic interiors and innovative New French cuisine. Owned by Mourad Mazouz with Pierre Gagnaire as head chef, it features spaces like the pink velvet Gallery, the Michelin three-star Lecture Room & Library, and the stylish East Bar & Pods. Sketch blends fine dining, contemporary art, and immersive design for a unique London experience.
Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Vegan4.7★7,476 reviews
Mildreds Soho
Mildreds Soho is a long-running vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Carnaby, serving polished, casual meals in the middle of London’s busiest West End streets. Open since 1988, it draws breakfast, brunch, lunch, pre-theatre diners, and evening cocktail crowds rather than sightseers. Expect a lively indoor setting, quick turnover at peak times, and a menu built for mixed-diet groups as well as committed plant-based travellers.
Mon–Sat 9:00–23:00 · Sun 9:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
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Pizza4.7★6,249 reviews
Pizza Pilgrims Soho (Dean Street)
Pizza Pilgrims Soho on Dean Street is the brand’s original pizzeria, a compact, street-facing stop in the middle of Soho’s late-running restaurant district. Expect Neapolitan-style pizzas, a lively casual atmosphere, and a quick, practical meal that fits neatly between West End plans. It is busy, informal, and built for turnover rather than lingering, though drinks and outdoor seating can stretch the visit.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Steak4.5★6,059 reviews
Gaucho Piccadilly
Gaucho Piccadilly is a polished Argentine steakhouse in a townhouse off Regent Street, where lunch, dinner, cocktails, and pre-theatre bookings unfold over multiple floors and terrace spaces. This is a place for a planned meal rather than a casual drop-in: expect premium steaks, wine-led dining, and a central London setting that feels businesslike by day and social after dark.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Chinese4.4★5,166 reviews
The Duck and Rice
The Duck and Rice is a Soho dining room with a pub on the ground floor and a restaurant upstairs, serving Chinese dishes in a polished, lively setting. Opened in 2015, it mixes British pub cues with a contemporary Chinese kitchen, so the visit feels part meal, part West End night out. Expect a sociable crowd, drinks at the bar, and a compact urban interior rather than a leisurely landmark stop.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
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Ramen4.5★4,755 reviews
Shoryu Ramen Soho
Shoryu Ramen Soho is a compact, full-service ramen restaurant on Denman Street, set amid the theatres, bars, and late-opening eateries of central Soho. It specialises in Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, with a broad line-up of sake, shochu, and umeshu, plus buns, small plates, desserts, and a kids’ menu. Expect a lively, urban dining room rather than a lingering destination.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
The Ivy Soho Brasserie
The Ivy Soho Brasserie is a smart British brasserie on Broadwick Street, built for breakfast meetings, pre-theatre dinners, and late drinks in the middle of Soho. Expect velvet banquettes, low lighting, an onyx bar, and a menu that leans classic rather than experimental. It is a seated, service-led room with a premium feel and a steady flow of theatre-goers, shoppers, and business diners.
Price level $$$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
YiQi
YiQi is a walk-in-only Pan-Asian restaurant on Lisle Street in the middle of Chinatown, built around a visible order-and-cook format. Seafood, vegetables, and meats are displayed before being finished with techniques such as binchotan grilling, sous vide, and teppanyaki. The room is relaxed rather than theatrical, making it a practical stop for lunch, dinner, or a pre-theatre meal in central London.
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
Tampopo Fitzrovia
Tampopo Fitzrovia is a casual Pan-Asian restaurant on Rathbone Place, a short walk from Tottenham Court Road. It draws lunch crowds, pre-theatre diners, and shoppers looking for a quick, table-service meal rather than a long sit-down occasion. The room is compact, busy, and urban, with a menu spanning East and Southeast Asian dishes, drinks, brunch, and plant-based options.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
Blacklock Soho
Blacklock Soho is a vibrant basement chophouse located at 24 Great Windmill Street, London. Known for its expertly cooked grass-fed meats and casual yet lively atmosphere, it offers a menu focused on quality steaks, chops, and the famous 'All In' sharing platter. The restaurant blends historic charm with a modern, rustic interior, making it a popular destination for meat enthusiasts seeking indulgent British fare in a buzzing Soho setting.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Dumplings' Legend
On Gerrard Street in the middle of London’s Chinatown, Dumplings’ Legend is a busy, no-nonsense Chinese restaurant built around dim sum, soup dumplings, and shared plates. It is a place to eat, not linger for ambience: tables turn over quickly, the room stays lively, and the appeal lies in a focused menu served in the thick of West End foot traffic.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
Dehesa
Dehesa is a Spanish-inspired tapas and wine bar on Ganton Street, just off Carnaby Street in central London. It is a seated, meal-led stop rather than a sightseeing draw: a compact West End restaurant where shared plates, charcuterie, and drinks set the pace. Expect a polished but casual atmosphere, busiest at lunch and dinner, with the strongest pull in the evening.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Le Bab
Le Bab turns the familiar kebab into a polished sit-down meal in the top floor of Kingly Court, right in the Carnaby and Soho dining grid. Expect a compact, contemporary room, shared mezze, cocktails, and a steady flow of lunch and dinner trade from shoppers, office workers, and West End crowds. It is best treated as a social meal rather than a quick bite.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
ZIMA Soho Restaurant
ZIMA Soho is a multi-floor Russian and Eastern European restaurant on Frith Street, built around sit-down dining, house-made nastoyka, and a lower-ground bar. The setting is urban and compact, with a design-led interior that feels more like a cultural townhouse than a standard Soho brasserie. Come for lunch, dinner, or a longer evening that may stretch into drinks and karaoke.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Bob Bob Ricard Soho
Bob Bob Ricard Soho is a luxurious restaurant in central London’s Soho, famed for its opulent interiors inspired by the Orient Express and its signature “Press for Champagne” button at every booth. Serving a refined British and French menu featuring classics like Beef Wellington and Chicken Kyiv, it offers an elegant dining experience perfect for special occasions. The venue includes private dining for up to 18 guests and maintains a smart casual dress code.
Mon–Wed 17:00–24:00 · Thu–Sun 12:00–24:00Price level $$$Time to spend 1.5–3.5 hrs
NOPI
NOPI, located in London's Soho, is a celebrated restaurant by renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi, offering a vibrant Mediterranean menu infused with Middle Eastern and Asian influences. Known for its seasonal, shareable dishes, creative vegetable plates, and bold flavors, NOPI provides a lively dining atmosphere with an open kitchen and communal tables. The restaurant is perfect for lovers of innovative, complex flavors and offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options in an elegant, contemporary setting.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Ember Yard - Tapas & Cocktail Bar
Ember Yard is a two-level Soho restaurant and cocktail bar built around wood-fired tapas, sharing plates, and a downstairs drinking space. Set on Berwick Street, it sits in one of central London’s busiest dining corridors, so the mood is lively from lunch through late evening. Expect a compact, urban room, a sociable crowd, and prices at the upper end of casual dining.
Price level $$$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Hoppers Soho
Hoppers Soho is a vibrant Sri Lankan restaurant located at 49 Frith Street, London. Known for its signature hoppers—featherlight coconut and rice flour pancakes—it offers a menu rich with spicy curries, small plates, and unique street food inspired by Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. The intimate, buzzy setting combines rustic décor with a lively atmosphere, making it a hotspot for food lovers seeking authentic South Asian flavors in Soho.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2 hrs
Goodman
Goodman Mayfair is the original branch of this London steakhouse group, set on a smart Mayfair street just off the West End. Expect dry-aged beef, a serious wine list, cocktails, and a polished dining room geared to long lunches, business dinners, and date nights. This is an indoor, reservation-led meal stop rather than a casual drop-in, with prices to match the postcode.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
temper Soho
Temper Soho is a central London steakhouse built around live-fire cooking, smoked meats, tacos and cocktails. In Soho’s dense grid of bars and restaurants, it feels more like a high-energy dinner spot than a sightseeing stop: dark interiors, open flames, and a social buzz that suits dates, small groups and business meals. Expect a premium bill and a meal that revolves around the grill.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Cafe Boheme
Cafe Boheme is a French-inspired bistro on Old Compton Street, set in the thick of Soho’s restaurant-and-bar circuit. It is less a destination for sightseeing than a place to sit down for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or late drinks in a compact, lively room that feels firmly tied to West End dining culture. Expect a social, seated meal rather than a rushed café stop.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill is a long-running seafood restaurant in Mayfair, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus. Open since 1916, it pairs a ground-floor oyster bar with a more formal grill room upstairs, making it a polished stop for oysters, seafood lunches, pre-theatre dinners, and drinks. Expect a compact, indoor setting, premium pricing, and a steady West End buzz rather than a leisurely sightseeing stop.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
The French House
The French House is a compact Soho pub and upstairs dining room with a long bohemian reputation, wartime Free French associations, and a loyal local following. Downstairs, the bar feels close and conversational; upstairs, meals unfold at an unhurried pace in a room that keeps the old-school mood intact. It is less a sightseeing stop than a place to sit, drink, eat, and absorb a slice of central London history.
Daily 12:00–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3.5 hrs
Pierre Victoire Soho
Pierre Victoire Soho is a long-running French bistro on Dean Street, built for lunch, pre-theatre dinners, and unhurried tables rather than spectacle. Inside, expect a small, intimate room, classic dishes, and a warm, low-key atmosphere that feels distinctly Soho. It is a practical choice for couples, solo diners, and theatre-goers who want central location, table service, and a meal that runs on schedule.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Inca London
Inca London is a polished South American-inspired dinner-show venue in Soho, where shared plates, cocktails, and staged performances turn an evening meal into a late-night event. Expect a compact, indoor space built for atmosphere rather than lingering conversation: singers, dancers, and acrobatic set pieces unfold between courses, then the room shifts toward lounge energy after dinner. It suits special occasions, group nights, and travellers who want dining with a theatrical edge.
Price level $$$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
Kricket Soho
Kricket Soho is a vibrant modern Indian restaurant located at 12 Denman Street in London’s Soho district. Known for its innovative small plates inspired by South Indian and Goan flavors, it offers a lively atmosphere with a counter seating area overlooking an open kitchen and a spacious basement dining room. A Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, Kricket Soho combines bold, fragrant dishes with a fun, buzzy vibe, making it a popular spot for casual dining and social gatherings.
Daily 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–2 hrs
Singapulah London
Singapulah London brings Singapore’s hawker-centre energy to Soho, serving laksa, nasi lemak, wonton mee and kopi in a compact, themed dining room on Shaftesbury Avenue. It is a straightforward meal stop rather than a lingering attraction, but the concept is distinctive: a central London restaurant built around Singaporean street-food culture, with a lively, casual atmosphere that suits lunch, dinner or a pre-theatre bite.
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 · Sun 12:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Blue Posts
Blue Posts is a long-established West End pub on Kingly Street, set between Carnaby and Soho’s busy shopping lanes. It combines a ground-floor bar, upstairs seating and an outdoor area that fills quickly in good weather. Expect a traditional pub atmosphere rather than a polished gastropub: drinks, pub food, after-work crowds and a steady flow of shoppers, locals and theatre-goers.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Milk Beach Soho
Milk Beach Soho is a modern Australian restaurant and bar set down a passageway off Greek Street, away from Soho’s main flow. It is a place for brunch, coffee, cocktails, and full meals rather than sightseeing, with a calmer, more tucked-away feel than the streets outside. Expect polished casual service, an all-day menu, and a central London crowd that comes to eat, linger, and move on.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Kulu Kulu Sushi
Kulu Kulu Sushi is a long-running Soho sushi restaurant where plates glide past on a conveyor belt, making the meal feel brisk, casual and distinctly central London. Set on Brewer Street, it suits travellers who want a straightforward Japanese lunch or dinner without a drawn-out sit-down experience. Expect a compact room, quick turnover and a focus on sushi rather than ambience.
Mon–Thu 12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30 · Fri–Sat 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Tapas Brindisa Soho
Tapas Brindisa Soho is a compact Spanish restaurant and bar on Broadwick Street, built for shared plates, wine, and long conversations rather than quick turnover. In the middle of Soho’s dense dining grid, it feels intimate, busy, and urban, with the easy rhythm of a place where lunch can be brisk and dinner stretches out over several dishes. Expect a lively room, close tables, and a menu shaped for grazing.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Lobos
Lobos is a central Soho tapas restaurant built for a proper meal rather than a quick stop. On Frith Street, it serves Spanish small plates in a busy, urban setting shaped by theatre traffic, late dinners, and the steady hum of West End footfall. Expect table service, a social dining room, and a menu that leans toward sharing.
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Mele e Pere
Mele e Pere is a vibrant Italian trattoria nestled in Soho, London, renowned for its authentic cuisine, extensive vermouth selection, and warm, inviting atmosphere. Located downstairs on Brewer Street, it offers a cozy basement dining experience with a menu focused on traditional Italian dishes made from seasonal, high-quality ingredients. Ideal for pre-theatre dinners, romantic dates, or casual lunches, it combines rustic charm with sophisticated flavors.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
The Ritz Restaurant
Inside The Ritz London on Piccadilly, this formal dining room delivers old-school London luxury rather than casual restaurant energy. Expect polished service, a strict dress code, live piano music and a room built for long, ceremonial meals. It suits lunch, dinner or tea when you want a classic Mayfair setting with real theatre.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Vantra Vegan
Vantra Vegan is a central Soho restaurant built around an all-vegan menu, with buffet and à la carte options, juices, teas, and a calm, health-focused feel. It suits a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a low-key stop between West End plans. The setting is urban and practical rather than scenic, but its long-running presence since 1999 gives it unusual continuity in a fast-changing part of London.
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Chisou Sushi and Izakaya
Chisou Sushi and Izakaya is a polished Mayfair Japanese restaurant built around sushi, sashimi, robata-style dishes and sake. Set on Woodstock Street near Oxford Street, it feels more like a proper dining room than a casual stop: light, spacious and geared to seated meals rather than quick bites. Expect a premium bill, a calm pace and a menu that rewards ordering in courses.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Social Eating House
Social Eating House, located at 58 Poland Street in London’s vibrant Soho, offers an inventive Modern European dining experience blending fine dining sophistication with a relaxed Soho atmosphere. Known for its artful presentation, seasonal British ingredients, and a celebrated chef’s counter, it features a moody, stylish interior and an upstairs speakeasy bar, The Blind Pig. The restaurant serves a varied menu including prix fixe and à la carte options, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails and a well-curated wine list.
Tue–Sat 12:00–14:15, 17:00–22:00Price level $$$Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs
Lima - Restaurant Fitzrovia
LIMA Fitzrovia is a polished Peruvian restaurant on Rathbone Place, where ceviche, pisco sours, and seasonal British produce shape a meal that feels distinctly central London. Set in a compact indoor dining room with bar service and an open-kitchen feel, it suits lunch, dinner, and drinks rather than casual drop-ins. Expect a reservation-led visit, premium pricing, and a lively but controlled atmosphere.
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:30Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
New Loon Fung Restaurant
A sprawling Cantonese restaurant occupying multiple floors in London's Chinatown, New Loon Fung has served diners for over three decades with a menu spanning more than 100 dishes. Known for its dim sum, fresh seafood, and traditional Cantonese fare, the restaurant features a grand banqueting hall with ornate chandeliers and can accommodate hundreds of guests. Despite its dated interior, it remains a popular destination for both tourists and locals seeking authentic Chinese cuisine at competitive prices.
Price level $Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
The Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bar in Oxford Circus
Beneath Great Portland Street, The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus is a basement bar built for after-work drinks, birthday rounds, and late-night groups. Expect an open-plan room, loud music, cocktails with a party tilt, and a crowd that thickens from Thursday to Saturday. It is central, social, and unapologetically nightlife-led rather than polished or quiet.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–6 hrs
Mountain Beak Street
Mountain is a polished Soho restaurant built around open-fire cooking, Basque-leaning flavours and a lively, modern dining room. Set on Beak Street, it draws food-focused travellers for lunch or dinner rather than a quick bite. Expect smoke, heat and theatre from the kitchen, a premium bill, and a pace that suits a proper meal.
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:30 · Sun 12:00–21:30Price level $$$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
The Eight Restaurant
The Eight Restaurant is a central London Cantonese spot on Shaftesbury Avenue, set in the thick of the West End’s Chinatown dining scene. It draws diners for HK-style comfort food rather than atmosphere: wonton noodles, roasted meats, lo mein, baked rice and dim sum-style plates served in a casual, compact room. Expect a straightforward meal stop, busy evenings, and a practical location near Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.
Daily 12:00–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–1.8 hrs
Thai Tho Soho
Thai Tho Soho is a long-running Thai restaurant on Rupert Street in the West End, set among theatres, bars and late-opening eateries. It is a practical stop for lunch, pre-theatre dinner or a late meal after a night out, with seated service and a compact, urban feel. Expect a busy room, classic Thai dishes and a central location that prioritises convenience over spectacle.
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
OKA Restaurant Soho
A compact Soho sushi restaurant on the first floor of Kingly Court, OKA serves handmade sushi, robata and pan-Asian plates in a busy central-London dining court. It is a practical stop for lunch, pre-theatre dinner or a late evening meal after shopping in Carnaby. Expect a lively indoor room, close tables and a steady turnover rather than a lingering destination.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
MNKY HSE
MNKY HSE is a polished Mayfair restaurant-lounge that blends Latin American fusion cooking with cocktails, DJs, and a late-night crowd. Set on Dover Street, it is less a sightseeing stop than a carefully staged evening out: dinner first, then a shift into music, low light, and a more social bar atmosphere. Expect an adult-oriented room, premium prices, and a fashionable central-London audience.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Crumbs & Doilies
Crumbs & Doilies is a specialist cake shop in Kingly Court, Soho, known for cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and celebration cakes made on site. Visits are brief, busy, and focused on takeaway rather than lingering over coffee. The setting is central and urban, with the shop drawing dessert hunters, fans of modern London baking, and anyone after a quick sweet stop between West End errands.
Price level $$Time to spend 12–42 min
Tendril - A (mostly) Vegan Kitchen & Bar
Tendril is a mostly vegan kitchen and bar on Princes Street, a short walk from Oxford Circus. It is a polished, contemporary West End restaurant rather than a quick snack stop, with lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch built around seasonal produce, cocktails, vegan wines, and a compact, seated dining room.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Gauthier Soho
Set in a charming Georgian townhouse in London’s Soho, Gauthier Soho offers an innovative vegan twist on classic French cuisine. Chef Alexis Gauthier transformed this once traditional French restaurant into a celebrated plant-based fine dining experience, featuring seasonal tasting menus served in elegant, intimate surroundings. Known for its meticulous presentation, creative dishes, and attentive service, Gauthier Soho is a must-visit for gourmets seeking sophisticated vegan gastronomy in a discreet and atmospheric setting.
Tue–Fri 17:00–21:30 · Sat 12:30–15:30, 17:00–21:30Price level $$$Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs
Olives and Meze Soho
Olives and Meze Soho is a compact Mediterranean restaurant and takeaway on Great Windmill Street, a few minutes from Piccadilly Circus. It suits a fast lunch, a pre-theatre bite, or a no-fuss dinner between Soho bars and shops. Expect counter-service pace, meze, shawarma, and a casual room built for turnover rather than lingering.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Andrew Edmunds Restaurant
Andrew Edmunds is a long-running Soho restaurant set in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse on Lexington Street. Inside, wood panelling, close tables and low light create a compact, old-world room that feels far removed from the noise outside. The seasonal modern European menu changes often, and the wine list is known for restrained markups. It suits unhurried lunches, pre-theatre dinners and quiet meals for two.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen
Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen is a compact, street-level ramen restaurant on Wardour Street in Soho, serving chicken-based Hokkaido-style bowls in a brisk, urban setting. It is a place for a focused meal rather than a long sit-down, with quick turnover, casual seating, and a steady flow of lunch and dinner trade. Expect a modern Japanese chain feel, central-London prices, and a practical stop between the West End and Tottenham Court Road.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Blanchette
Blanchette is a charming French bistro nestled in Soho, London, offering a cozy, Parisian-inspired atmosphere with a menu of modern French small plates and sharing dishes. Founded by three French brothers and named after their mother, it features expertly crafted charcuterie, cheese and honey pairings, and classic French fare with a contemporary twist. Its relaxed vibe, attentive service, and well-curated wine list make it a favorite for intimate dinners and casual gatherings in the heart of London’s vibrant dining scene.
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Murder Inc. Cocktails | Soho
Murder Inc. Cocktails is a compact, speakeasy-style bar in Fitzrovia, a short walk from Tottenham Court Road. Expect low light, a basement feel, and a menu built around inventive cocktails rather than food or lingering daytime trade. The room is intimate and lively, with a gangster-noir theme that suits after-work drinks, date nights, and small groups who want a focused cocktail stop in central London.
Mon–Thu 17:00–24:00 · Fri–Sat 17:00–2:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Basement Sate
Basement Sate is a compact, underground cocktail bar in Soho built for unhurried evenings rather than quick drinks. Down a street-level entrance at 8 Broadwick Street, it pairs well-made cocktails with desserts in a dim, intimate room that feels more date-night lounge than late-night party spot. Expect seated service, low light, and a relaxed pace.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Ugly Dumpling
Ugly Dumpling is a casual sit-down restaurant in Fitzrovia serving global-fusion dumplings, with a roomier layout than its Carnaby sibling. Expect a straightforward meal rather than a lingering outing: order a mix of dumplings, sides, and drinks, then settle into an easy, sociable lunch or dinner. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices broaden its appeal, while the central London setting makes it a practical stop for nearby workers, shoppers, and visitors.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
Heriots Patisserie
A long-established London patisserie inside West One Shopping Centre, Heriots on Oxford Street is a compact stop for cakes, pastries, macarons, and celebration orders. Expect a polished counter, quick service, and a mostly takeaway experience shaped by West End footfall rather than café linger time. It suits shoppers, office workers, and anyone after a well-made sweet break between Tube stations.
Price level $$Time to spend 15–45 min
Cubé
Cubé is a refined Japanese restaurant in Mayfair where the draw is the food itself: sushi, sashimi and chef-led omakase served in a quiet, discreet room. The counter is the focal point, with preparation visible in front of you, while table seating and a private dining space make it suitable for longer, more deliberate meals. Expect premium pricing, a central London setting and a pace that rewards reservations.
Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 · Sun 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis is an iconic Soho restaurant on Dean Street, celebrated for its elegant atmosphere and expertly crafted modern British dishes with European influences. Under the guidance of chef Jeremy Lee, it offers a seasonal menu featuring standout items like the smoked eel sandwich and exquisite pies, all served in a stylish space rich with history and charm. The venue combines a warm, convivial vibe with refined dining, making it a must-visit for lovers of British culinary tradition in London.
Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Maresco
Maresco is a compact Spanish tapas bar in Soho, set on busy Berwick Street and geared to eating rather than lingering. The menu leans on shared plates, wine, cocktails, and a notable focus on Scottish seafood, with seasonal specials changing the rhythm of the meal. Expect a lively, urban room that suits lunch, pre-theatre stops, and dinner with a small group.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Meet Fresh
Meet Fresh, situated at 100 Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s vibrant Chinatown, offers an immersive experience of Taiwanese dessert culture. Known for its chewy taro balls, silky tofu pudding, and refreshing shaved ice, this lively dessert restaurant combines traditional flavors with modern twists. Its colorful, contemporary interior and generous portions make it a popular spot for casual social gatherings and bubble tea lovers seeking a sweet escape in the heart of London.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Chinatown Bakery - Tong Tea
On busy Wardour Street in Chinatown, this compact bakery-and-tea shop serves Hong Kong-style buns, bubble tea, and sweet snacks in a fast-moving, takeaway-first setting. It is the sort of place you visit between Soho and West End plans: brief, practical, and often crowded, with queues building at lunch, late afternoon, and evening. Expect a small indoor counter, limited lingering space, and a steady flow of dessert runs rather than a sit-down meal.
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 · Sun 12:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 15–45 min
The Burlington Arms
The Burlington Arms is a central London pub on Old Burlington Street, a short walk from Savile Row and the West End. It feels more Mayfair than nightlife: a smart, indoor place for a pint, lunch, or an unhurried early-evening meal. Expect a mixed crowd of office workers, couples, and solo drinkers rather than late-night revelry.
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 · Fri–Sat 12:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2.5 hrs
Sussex Bar & Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Soho on Frith Street, Sussex Bar & Restaurant offers a modern British dining experience blending countryside tradition with London’s vibrant energy. Known for its seasonal, farm-to-fork menu featuring ethically sourced ingredients and a curated wine list from the family’s Nutbourne Vineyards, Sussex is a cozy yet lively spot ideal for business lunches, pre-theatre dinners, or casual drinks. Its wood-fired grill kitchen and intimate chef’s table elevate the culinary journey in this buzzing central location.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Little Social
Little Social is a small, reservation-led Mayfair restaurant and wine bar on Pollen Street, built for seated lunches and dinners rather than casual drop-ins. Expect a compact room, polished service, and a contemporary bistro menu with a more relaxed feel than a formal fine-dining dining room. Its appeal lies in the scale: intimate, central, and geared to conversation over food and wine.
Mon–Sat 12:00–14:15, 17:00–21:30Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Noble Rot Soho
Noble Rot Soho, nestled at 2 Greek Street in London’s vibrant Soho district, is a modern European restaurant renowned for its exceptional wine list and thoughtfully crafted seasonal dishes. Housed in the historic former site of the Gay Hussar, this two-floor venue blends a cozy, clubby atmosphere with rustic elegance. Its menu, led by head chef Áron Stigmon, offers hearty, flavourful plates paired expertly with a dynamic, accessible wine selection, making it a celebrated spot for both casual meals and special occasions.
Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Lucy Wong | Cocktail Bar
Lucy Wong is a basement cocktail bar and Asian-fusion dining room in Fitzrovia, built around a 1950s Hong Kong theme. Expect lantern-lit interiors, dim sum, sharing plates, happy hour drinks, karaoke, and DJ-led late nights. It works best as an early dinner that can slide into a louder evening, rather than a quiet meal or daytime stop.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–4 hrs
Bantof
Bantof is a vibrant, intimate restaurant and cocktail bar located on Great Windmill Street in London’s Soho district. Celebrated for its inventive sharing plates, expertly crafted cocktails, and rotating art exhibitions, Bantof offers a unique blend of culinary creativity and cultural experience. With a menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Asimakis Chaniotis, it’s a hotspot for pre-theatre dining and social gatherings in a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Tue–Sat 11:00–0:30 · Sun 11:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Q Beef Noodles
Q Beef Noodles is a compact Soho restaurant focused on Lanzhou-style beef noodles, hand-pulled strands and knife-cut textures, with a menu built for a fast, filling meal. Set on Romilly Street near Chinatown, it suits lunch or dinner rather than lingering. Expect a busy, informal room, hot broth, skewers and a steady turnover of diners.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Kwãnt Mayfair
Kwãnt Mayfair is a compact, design-led cocktail bar in Mayfair, built for serious drinking rather than casual drop-ins. Expect a seated, service-led evening of inventive cocktails, bar snacks and close attention to detail in an intimate room with a tropical-colonial mood. It works best as a pre-dinner stop or a focused night out.
Daily 17:00–1:00Price level $$$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Sushi Kyu
Sushi Kyu is a compact, chef-led sushi restaurant on Brewer Street in Soho, built around an intimate 10-seat counter and a set omakase-style meal. It suits travellers who want a focused, reservation-based dining experience rather than a casual drop-in sushi bar. Expect precise service, seasonal Japanese dishes, and a calm room that feels far removed from the noise outside.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
Long Bar
Long Bar is Sanderson's elongated cocktail bar in Fitzrovia, built for drinks rather than dinner. The room is all polished surfaces, lounge seating, and a strikingly long counter that gives the place its name. By day it feels calm and hotel-like; by night it shifts into a social West End bar with DJs on selected weekends and a fashionable central-London crowd.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Evelyn's Table
Evelyn’s Table is a tiny Michelin-starred dining room in the basement of The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, where a fixed tasting menu unfolds at a chef’s counter. The room is intimate, quiet, and tightly run, with around a dozen seats and a strong focus on precision rather than spectacle. It suits planned evenings, not casual drop-ins, and feels most rewarding for diners who want a concentrated modern European meal in central Soho.
Mon–Sat 18:00–23:00Price level $$$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
Happy Sky Japanese Bakery
Happy Sky Japanese Bakery is a compact Japanese-style bakery and café on Hanway Street, a short walk from Tottenham Court Road. It specialises in shokupan loaves, melon pan, mochi-filled pastries, and sweet and savoury buns, with coffee and tea for a quick stop. The setting is urban and low-key: a small shopfront, a focused display, and a brief, food-first visit rather than a lingering café session.
Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun 10:30–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
DULCHE | SPECIALITY COFFEE | GELATO
DULCHE is a compact specialty coffee and gelato stop on Great Portland Street, a short walk from Oxford Circus. It suits a quick break rather than a long meal: espresso, iced drinks, heritage-style gelato, and light snacks served in a small, urban café setting. The draw is its Italian-leaning menu and central location amid Fitzrovia’s offices, shops, and steady pedestrian traffic.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
oma Coffee Roaster
OMA Coffee Roaster on Eastcastle Street is a small, design-led specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia, set up for espresso, filter brews, and quick counter service. It suits a short pause rather than a long meal: order, wait a moment for the brew, then drink in or move on. The setting is urban and practical, with West End foot traffic outside and a calm, coffee-focused interior inside.
Mon–Fri 7:30–17:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
JY House London 久遇茶室
On a narrow Mayfair side street, JY House London is a compact tea shop built for unhurried cups rather than long meals. Expect a calm, indoor setting, a specialist tea list, and a pace that suits a short break between Bond Street, Oxford Street, and the West End. It feels more like a refined tea stop than a standard café.
Mon–Sat 11:00–19:00 · Sun 12:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
The Lecture Room & Library at sketch
Inside sketch’s Mayfair complex, The Lecture Room & Library delivers a long, formal tasting-menu meal in one of London’s most elaborate dining rooms. Expect polished service, modern French cooking, and a setting that feels more like a staged interior than a conventional restaurant. This is a reservation-led destination for special occasions, not a casual walk-in stop.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1.5–5 hrs
Brindisa Kitchens
Brindisa Kitchens brings a compact, urban tapas room to Broadwick Street in Soho, with an open kitchen, bar seating and a menu built for sharing. It works as well for a quick glass and a few plates as it does for a long, unhurried dinner. Expect a cosy room, steady West End footfall and a distinctly Spanish food focus rather than a tourist spectacle.
Mon–Sat 12:00–24:00 · Sun 12:00–23:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Ice Cream Tour
On busy Wardour Street in Soho, this small dessert venue is best treated as a quick, low-key pause rather than a destination in itself. Expect counter service, gelato, drinks and a short sit-down if a table is free. The setting is tightly urban and practical, with the real appeal lying in its central location amid the West End’s constant foot traffic.
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Resto Libanais London
Resto Libanais London is a compact central-London restaurant on Winsley Street, a short walk from Oxford Circus. It is best treated as a practical meal stop rather than a destination in itself: a place for mezze, grilled dishes, and a quick, urban sit-down lunch or dinner. The setting is indoor and informal, with the pace shaped by office lunches, shopping traffic, and evening diners from the West End.
Daily 12:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Lobby Bar
Inside The London EDITION on Berners Street, this polished lobby bar trades on design, cocktails, and steady people-watching rather than noise or spectacle. It works as a coffee stop in the morning, a meeting point by afternoon, and a late drink address after dinner or theatre. Expect a hotel-lounge setting with soft seating, central London foot traffic, and pricing that matches the address.
Mon–Sat 8:00–1:00 · Sun 8:00–23:00Price level $$$Time to spend 0.5–2.5 hrs
Crab in the Bag
Crab in the Bag is a compact seafood restaurant on Dering Street in Mayfair, a short walk from Bond Street and the West End’s retail grid. It reads as a casual, meal-focused stop rather than a destination dining room: expect a straightforward urban setting, likely crab-led dishes, and a brief visit shaped by lunch or dinner service. The appeal is practical rather than theatrical, with central London convenience doing much of the work.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–1.5 hrs
Paella Shack Soho
Paella Shack Soho is a compact Spanish food outlet on Berwick Street, set in the middle of Soho’s lunch traffic and market energy. Expect a brief, informal stop rather than a long sit-down meal: order at the front, wait for the paella or other Spanish dishes, then eat nearby or carry on through the West End. It suits travellers who want a fast, central London lunch with a street-food feel.
Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Central Café
Inside Picturehouse Central on Great Windmill Street, this café-restaurant-bar is built for pre-film drinks, post-screening meals, and quick West End pauses. Expect a compact, contemporary interior spread across several levels, with casual café seating below, a restaurant upstairs, and a members’ bar and roof terrace that looks toward Piccadilly Circus. It is busiest around screenings and meal times, and works best as part of a wider evening out.
Daily 10:00–19:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
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