Recommended West End Restaurants

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West End Restaurants

Searching for West End restaurants? The problem with West End restaurants is that there are just too many options to choose from so we have assembled a selection of the best West End restaurants in London. Ranging from upmarket establishments run by celebrity chefs to the hidden independent gems, our recommended list of West End restaurants should be all you need to guarentee a rewarding meal in London.
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Smollenskys on the Strand
105 The Strand, Strand & Embankment, WC2R 0AA
  • Happy Hour in the bar, 5-7pm everyday
  • American menu with delicious steaks, ribs and burgers
  • Perfect location for pre and post theatre dining
  • 2 courses for £12 set menu available daily
  • Kids menu available with entertainment at the weekend
10 Cases is a modern bistro offering a compact choice of daily changing meals and a wine list to match.
16 Endell Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 9BD
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Renowned Hong Kong-based restaurant group aqua has launched in London on the former site of Dickens and Jones in Regent Street. The top floor location offers three areas of drinking and dining complemented by impressive views across the capital. aqua nueva is one of the venue’s dining spaces and serves contemporary northern Spanish cuisine within sleek surroundings.
240 Regent Street (entrance 30 Argyll St),
Soho,
London,
W1B 3BR
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Aubaine is a stylish and upmarket patisserie on Heddon Street where old Paris meets new London.
4 Heddon Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1B 4BS
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Covent Garden's Belgo Centraal is famed for its moules et frites. Take a quick journey downstairs in the giant industrial looking lift and before you know it you'll be caught up in the party atmosphere.
50 Earlham Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 9LJ
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Bellaria restaurant serves a range of traditional Italian cuisine and fine wines, coupled with the reasonable prices Bellaria is an ideal venue for any occasion.
71 Great Titchfield Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1W 6RB
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belowzero is a luxurious, stylish lounge bar and restaurant that is about comfort and sensory experience.

Once you have experienced the freezing temperatures of the ICEBAR London, warm up and treat yourself to a champagne cocktail and dinner from the Modern European tapas style menu in belowzero.
31-33 Heddon Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1B 4BN
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If this famous bar and grill on Swallow Street wasn't included on our list, we would be accused of fraudulence. Well worth a visit if you fancy something a little different in the West End.
11-15 Swallow Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1B 4DG
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Carluccios has brought the finest quality regional Italian cuisine to Garrick Street.
Garrick Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 9BH
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Caviar House and Prunier offers the ultimate in luxury dining with caviar and champagne both on the menu.
161 Piccadilly,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 9EA
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Indulge in sumptuous dim sum before sipping a cocktail or two in the extravagant China Tang at The Dorchester.
The Dorchester,
Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 1QA
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Top chef Richard Corrigan brings his fresh and seasonal Celtic-influenced British cuisine to the heart of the West End courtesy of Corrigans Mayfair.
28 Upper Grosvenor Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 7PF
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*****
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Cote offers simply prepared French cuisine in a contemporary bistro-style atmosphere.
124-126 Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0TY
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Marco Pierre White's magnificent French menu is delighting patrons at this renowned restaurant in Piccadilly.
224 Piccadilly,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9HP
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Dim T has a wide ranging menu of dishes from all over Asia including Cinese dim sum, Thai curries and Japanese noodles.
32 Charlotte Street,
West End,
London,
W1T 2NQ
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Dishoom is a nod to Bombay's old cafes that originally opened in the early 20th century. The menu is inspired by India’s street food and includes dishes such as roti wraps, grilled kebabs and curry of the day. The friendly atmosphere makes Dishoom an ideal choice for a working lunch or dinner with friends or family.
St Martins Courtyard,
12 Upper St Martins Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 9EF
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Dstrkt is a restaurant, lounge and club located a stone's throw from Piccadilly Circus

Dstrkt's restaurant is overseen by head chef George Yaneff and sees a menu of contemporary European meals being created.
The decadent lounge at Dstrkt features fantastic cocktails, state of the art sound and lighting systems and a stage ideal for performing artists and dancers.
9 Rupert Street,
Piccadilly Circus,
London,
W1D 6DG
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Beautifully made pizzas from this minimalist venue on Maiden Lane.
31-32 Maiden Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7JS
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Forty Dean Street offers an extensive choice of quintessential Italian fare.
40 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4PX
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Funky bar and restaurant on Shaftesbury Avenue serving some delicious lunches with an excellent cocktail menu.
198 Shaftesbury Avenue,
London,
WC2H 8JL
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Gaucho Grill on Swallow Street serves a selection of luxury cut steaks from young steers that have feasted on the lush, rich grass of the Argentine Pampas.
25 Swallow Street,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1B 4QR
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J Sheekey on St Martin's Court is one of the capital's most acclaimed fish restaurants and quite the celebrity hangout.
28-32 St Martins Court,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4AL
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J Sheekey Oyster Bar is located next to the main J Sheekey restaurant, and provides a back-to-basics menu of seafood and oysters.
33-34 St Martins Court,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4AL
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Jewel is a trendy and stylish venue located in Piccadilly Circus. Highly trained mixologists create a wide choice of modern and traditional cocktails which can be enjoyed in one of five cool themed rooms.
4-6 Glasshouse Street,
Piccadilly Circus,
London,
W1B 5DQ
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This popular Spanish chain in St Martin's Lane is a reliable choice in the area.
63-66 St Martins Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4JS
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Mela serves a traditional menu of good authentic Indian cuisine, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
152-156 Shaftesbury Avenue,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 8HL
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Mews of Mayfair is a stylish restaurant with an informal and friendly atmosphere. They offer mouth watering modern cooking using fresh, local and French produce. Relax and enjoy the sociable surroundings and beautifully prepared food.
10 Lancashire Court, New Bond Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 1EY
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Tantalising dishes from across the Middle East and Morocco at this fabulous restaurant on Heddon Street.
25-27 Heddon Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1B 4BH
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Fine Italian cuisine in this Mayfair branch of the popular Prezzo chain.
17 Hertford Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 7RS
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Quince at The May Fair is Silvena Rowe's latest offering. This 90 cover restaurant is designed to complement the Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. A strong wine list of both old and new world wines as well as rare vintages is available.
The May Fair,
Stratton Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 8LB
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A wise choice in the West End if you happen to be dragging kiddywinks through the metropolis.
20 Shaftesbury Avenue,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1D 7EU
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Modern European cuisine in a fabulous location on Portland Place.
RIBA,
66 Portland Place,
London,
W1B 1AD
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Roux at The Landau is a joint project between The Landau, Michel Roux Jr and Albert Roux. The David Collins Studio design combines Oriental influences with the romance of Victoriana and some very exciting contemporary touches. Special features include an atmospheric wine corridor linking the entrance lobby to the dining room, where the restaurant’s extensive world-class wine collection, selected by esteemed sommelier Zack Saghir, is displayed.
The Langham,
1c Portland Place,
Marylebone,
London,
W1B 1JA
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A curiously ornate and theatrical venue on the Strand with plenty of charm and character.
376 Strand,
Strand,
London,
WC2R 0LQ
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Spaghetti House on St Martins Lane is a well-established restaurant serving traditional Italian fare. A typical menu includes pasta, pizzas, sharing platters and a children's menu.
30 St Martins Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4ER
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Spaghetti House on Haymarket is a well established chain of restaurants that serves traditional Italian meals within relaxed surroundings.
66 Haymarket,
Piccadilly,
London,
SW1Y 4RF
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Time and Space is a stylish restaurant where you can enjoy quality food and fine wine. Ideal for business meals with spaces available for private hire or with friends and family.
The Royal Institution of Great Britain,
21 Albemarle Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 4BS
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Ukai Soho on Poland Street is the fourth branch of this small chain of Japanese restaurants and offers a fine array of classic dishes.
58 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7NR
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Veeraswamy on Regent Street is the oldest Indian restaurant in the capital blending traditional dishes with more innovative offerings.
Mezzanine Floor, Victory House,
99-101 Regent Street,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1B 4RS
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Most ingredients imported from India for added authenticity at this exceptional establishment on Panton Street.
37 Panton Street,
Piccadilly,
London,
SW1Y 4EA
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This is a lively establishment on Piccadilly Place serving original Japanese dishes.
3 Piccadilly Place,
London,
W1J 0DB
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