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1. Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(91)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Raynes Park

Sai serves authentic Punjabi cuisine with tandoor cooking a speciality. The spice range is broad, from minimal to high levels and vegetables forming the backbone of the menu. Wheat is the staple food of Punjabis; however, they do enjoy eating rice at festivals and other special occasions. When it comes to food, each region within Punjab has an entirely different preference, for example, people in Amritsar are particularly fond of stuffed parathas and milk products. The philosophy of life for many Punjabis is to eat, drink and make merry. They are lively people who are extremely fond of eating good food. In the preparation of Punjabi food, onion, ginger and garlic are used extensively to enhance the taste of the food.**NEW***SUNDAY BRUNCH 11am to 3pm, try Indian street food from different part of India with unlimited KADAK CHAI.****LUNCH****Now open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday 12-3pm. Special express lunch menu and THALI on Saturdays. Please see our website for menus and details.

2. Gaucho Piccadilly

4.4

Awesome(10740)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Piccadilly

Booked 99 times today

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!Gaucho Piccadilly is our flagship restaurant, housed in a stunning townhouse just off Regent Street, offering the ultimate Gaucho experience in the heart of the West End. Here, you’ll find impeccable Argentinian steaks, vibrant Latin American flavors, and a perfectly curated drinks list, all served with elegance in the former residence of a Spanish Ambassador.Spanning three stories, this impressive venue features a variety of distinctive spaces. On the ground floor, you’ll discover a warm and inviting dining room, complete with an adjoining weather-proof terrace. As you ascend the original sweeping staircase, you’ll enter another stunning dining area with an open kitchen.

3. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(875)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 59 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

4. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2977)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 66 times today

Famous Italian brasseria serving items from "Cicchetti" (Italian style tapas) to Veal Milanese and Lobster Spaghetti. Vibrant yet traditional environment.

5. Forty Dean Street

4.6

Exceptional(3788)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 41 times today

Forty Dean Street is the pinnacle of affordable Italian cuisine in busy Soho. We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd and tourists alike.Italian food has been served at Forty Dean Street for more than 17 years, so we like to think there’s nothing we haven’t mastered. So pop in for an Aperol Spritz!We are fully Covid-19 certified by Food Alert.

6. Imperial Treasure

4.6

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Piccadilly

Booked 36 times today

Since the establishment of our first restaurant in 2003, Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has won the hearts of gourmands and casual diners alike. Today, the Group has about 24 restaurants under its name, as well as over 50 accolades.The 140-seat restaurant opens in a Grade II-listed building, serving the finest and most authentic iteration of the iconic dish and preserving the centuries-old methods of the Emperor’s imperial kitchen. It harbours an extensive list of well-curated wines, champagnes and sake. A cocktail bar will offer a list of Asian-inspired cocktails and a whisky collection.

7. Singapulah

4.3

Awesome(156)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Soho

Booked 57 times today

A PLETHORA OF FLAVOURS IS ON ITS WAY - SINGAPORE STYLE.Come on a gastronomic journey with us through a rich melting pot of flavours and cultures of the tiny red dot in Southeast Asia.For parties of 7 or more people, please email reservations@singapulah.co.uk. Thanks!

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8. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1015)

Price: Moderate

• Syrian • Soho

Booked 50 times today

“In Syrian culture, we can’t make any journey without first planning the food. If you decide to go to the cinema, you plan what you’ll eat. If you plan to visit your mother, you know that you’re going to eat. There’s no going out without eating something.”-Imad AlarnabImad Alarnab was a successful restaurateur in Damascus with three restaurants, plus several juice bars and cafes. In the war, Imad's restaurants were destroyed and he was forced to flee the country in search of safety for his family. Making his way from Lebanon through Europe, Imad shared his skills cooking for other refugees, up to 400 at a time, and found even in the most challenging times, his passion for food and bringing people together to celebrate life was strong.

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9. Lobos Meat & Tapas - Soho

4.4

Awesome(2279)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Soho

Booked 62 times today

Lobos is an exciting tapas bar also focused on prime cuts of Spanish and British meat .Meaning wolves in Spanish ,Lobos offers a short sharp list of vibrantly authentic , tradicional tapas with ingredients sourced locally , evolving seasonally and therefore dishes that will change frequently depending on what is available on the market .Lobos is a real carnivore"s paradise ,think perfectly roasted ibérico pork ,slow cooked shoulders of lamb and lightly charred , rosy pink bone in ribeye to share ,all presented simply and cooked to perfection ,allowing the pristine quality of the offering to shine through. Please note that any reservations not confirmed with the restaurant may be subject to cancellation 24 hours before booking time.

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10. Whitcomb's at The Londoner

4.4

Awesome(799)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Leicester Square

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to a corner of the French Mediterranean. Nestled between London’s St James and Soho, Whitcomb’s serves modern interpretations of classic dishes found along the sunny stretches of the French and Italian rivieras. Simple yet elegant cuisine, prepared à la minute.As a West End restaurant, Whitcomb’s is ideal for pre- and post-theatre dining, set just a stone’s throw away from theatres such as the London Coliseum, Gielgud Theatre, Duke of York’s Theatre, and many more. Whitcomb’s also serves a delicious Express Lunch menu, perfect for business lunches or a break from shopping on the nearby Regent Street and Bond Street.Join us to bask in the sunshine on our summer terrace by Veuve Clicquot, a spot for alfresco dining on Leicester Square, serving Champagne tasting flights, cocktails, oysters and fresh cuisine.Before your dining experience, we invite you to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the neighbouring gin bar Joshua's Tavern or in the Japanese rooftop garden, 8 at The Londoner.

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London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Visited for my girlfriends birthday. Our waiter Francesco was great, very welcoming and attentive. Would highly recommend the tiramisu and profiteroles for desserts.
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Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
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4.6
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Vivian
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best Chinese restaurant in London. The authenticity of the taste and execution was simply exquisite. They serve the best Peking Duck in London. It is a wonderful treat for family gatherings and special celebrations
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Imperial TreasurePrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Piccadilly
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4.6
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Thalia
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Gaucho. Our waitress Bianca was absolutely fantastic! She was accomodating , patient, delightful and friendly and made us feel very welcomed! A great night out in London for our family.
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Gaucho PiccadillyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Piccadilly
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4.4
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victoria
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely meal for my husband and I. Great food and service. Nice to see dogs allowed.
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Forty Dean StreetPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.6
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alessioVIP
London •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a day trip into London and we all really wanted Italian. Seeing that this restaurant made its own pasta was just fantastic so we had to try it! I had the lobster pasta which was really tasty, my daughter had the boar and my husband had the vongole which was also super. We had some nice wine to compliment the dishes. Despite it being incredibly busy the waitress was able to get us seated quite quickly. Service was very friendly - the whole experience was fantastic
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4

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538 restaurants available nearby

1. Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine

2. Gaucho Piccadilly

3. Bocconcino Soho

4. Cecconi's

5. Forty Dean Street

6. Imperial Treasure

7. Singapulah

8. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

9. Lobos Meat & Tapas - Soho

10. Whitcomb's at The Londoner

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