Best Restaurants near Prestat Chocolates

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.

A legendary basement brasserie in St. James's featuring live music, cocktails, and European cuisine in a glamorous 1930s art deco setting. This iconic venue, redesigned by Sir Terence Conran in 1993, offers an theatrical dining experience with a grand sweeping staircase, full bar, and nightly entertainment. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and special occasion dining, it attracts both tourists and London's social elite seeking sequins-encouraged elegance and razzle-dazzle entertainment.

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.

Riviera is a polished modern French restaurant and bar on St James’s Street, built around a Côte d’Azur mood rather than local tradition. Expect a seated, meal-led visit with cocktails, a lounge, and a covered heated terrace that extends the experience beyond the dining room. It suits lunch, dinner, and longer social evenings in one of central London’s most formal districts.

A historic pub dating back to 1690 located on King Street in St. James's, just steps from Buckingham Palace. The Golden Lion combines traditional British charm with classic pub fare, featuring hand-battered fish and chips, pies, and steaks. The interior showcases stained glass windows, dark wood paneling, and a distinctive theatre bar adorned with memorabilia from the former St James's Theatre. Dog-friendly and family-welcoming, it offers an extensive drinks menu and is easily accessible by tube.

Davy’s at St James’s is a central London wine bar and restaurant set in a former champagne cellar off Pall Mall. The underground rooms, vaulted ceilings, and clubby St James’s setting give it a more formal, old-school feel than a typical bar. Expect seated drinks, lunch, dinner, and private dining rather than a quick stop.

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.

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.

Sael London is a stylish British brasserie in St James's Market, helmed by chef Jason Atherton. It offers seasonal, comforting dishes like Marmite custard tart and ember-grilled meats in an elegant yet relaxed setting with prix fixe menus starting at £28.50. Perfect for pre-theatre dining or casual upscale meals.

Seven Park Place by William Drabble is a compact, reservation-led French fine-dining restaurant inside St James's Hotel and Club, a few streets from Green Park and St James's Street. Expect a quiet room, formal-to-smart-casual service, and a meal paced over several courses rather than a quick stop. It suits couples, business diners, and travellers looking for an upscale London lunch or dinner.