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A photo of Yauatcha Soho restaurant
4.5
Awesome(6839)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Soho
Booked 18 times today
Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.
A photo of Blacklock Soho restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6012)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Soho
Booked 92 times today
Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.Bookings and Walk-Ins available:Monday - Friday 12:00 - 15:00pmMonday - Friday 17:00 - 22:30pmBookings up to 8 guests (Mon-Thurs)Bookings up to 6 guests (Friday)Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00Bookings for lunch and pre-theatre from 12noon to 23:00Bookings up to 6 guestsSunday 12:00 - 20:00Bookings all day for up to 6 guests
A photo of L'Escargot restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(739)
Price: Expensive
• French • Soho
Booked 16 times today
To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.
A photo of SOLA SOHO restaurant
4.5
Awesome(475)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Soho
Booked 7 times today
1 Michelin Star, creative Californian cooking by Victor Garvey - in an elegant, intimate dining room in the heart of Soho, where abundant plants and sculptural lighting evoke the lush greenery and sunshine of The Golden State. SOLA celebrates the modern cuisine of America's Pacific West Coast, bringing a taste of California to Soho, via LA. Private dining room available;Lunch menu: £74, wine pairing £59;Pre-theatre menu: £74Tasting menu: £159, wine pairing £199;* Please note we can accommodate most dietary requirements with enough notice.
A photo of Kettner’s restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(987)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 50 times today
Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and Champagne Bar with 33 bedrooms, in a historic Georgian building in London’s Soho. Established in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by the history of the building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, using locally sourced ingredients from the UK.
A photo of Blanchette restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(190)
Price: Expensive
• French • Soho
Booked 16 times today
Blanchette Soho is a French bistro serving simple, classic and inventive French food. Our concept is based on the idea of sharing, from smaller snacks such as, charcuterie and cheese, to larger traditional dishes with a Blanchette twist. A fine selection of drinks, including a variety of French wines and classic cocktails, are also available.Founded in 2013 by brothers Maxime, Malik and Yannis, the quintessentially Parisian restaurant is named after their mother. Maxime and Yannis have, between them, almost 30 years of experience in hospitality having worked in top restaurants across London, New York and Paris.Music also plays a big part at Blanchette, with Malik, founder of sound design company La Musique du Faubourg, providing the soundtrack to ensure a buzzing and convivial atmosphere.
A photo of Bocconcino Soho restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1005)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Soho
Booked 64 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.
A photo of Brasserie Zedel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(3551)
Price: Moderate
• French • Piccadilly
Booked 20 times today
Located in Central London in Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to Soho, Brasserie Zédel is a grand Parisian brasserie with a café and bar. The restaurant serves traditional French food at remarkably good value with a lively atmosphere.Brasserie Zédel is open throughout the day, serving lunch and dinner and all through the afternoon. You can also experience live music which is played in the brasserie in the evenings for diners to enjoy until close.Within close proximity to Shaftesbury Avenue and Regent Street, Brasserie Zédel is the ideal location for a meal before or after a day of sightseeing. Alternatively, you can join for a pre or post theatre meal as it is located within walking distance from the West End including the Piccadilly Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre.If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7734 4888.
A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Soho restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(242)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Soho
Booked 85 times today
Experience vibrant Soho whilst enjoying quality sushi, grilled sticks and Japanese dishes in a Danish “hygge”-inspired setting. Located on Beak Street beside the bustling shopping district of Carnaby Street – it’s perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings.A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.
A photo of Heddon Street Kitchen restaurant
4.1
Excellent(3038)
Price: Moderate
• European • Piccadilly
Booked 54 times today
Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.

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  • johnVIP
    London •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Had a superb business lunch today at L’Escargot - the food was sublime, ditto the service, space - everything Perfect venue for a business lunch.
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    L'EscargotPrice: Expensive• French• Soho
    4.7
  • TC
    Los Angeles •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Local favorite when I visit London. I suggest ordering one of the tasting menus to get a great sample of all the cuisines. Service is friendly and professional.
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    Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
    4.5
  • Chris
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great Sunday lunch. Everything seemed to be freshly cooked and good quality - mains and desserts. The sharing platter is huge and a little difficult to serve up as the plates are quite small. The beef was very good although we all felt that the lamb was quite fatty as was the pork although it was also very tasty. The pork ribs were a bit of a disappointment bread and butter pudding for dessert was very good. Service was friendly and attentive throughout and there was a good atmosphere in the restaurant.
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    Blacklock SohoPrice: Moderate• Steak• Soho
    4.7
  • Saiyyidah
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Eloise was our server today and she was brilliant. Really attentive, caring and polite. She even saw we had a lot of food left and suggested we take a doggie bag! The food was delicious… and I can’t wait to visit again. Nice layout and ambience too.
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    Kettner’sPrice: Expensive• French• Leicester Square
    4.6
  • Janie
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We ate at Sola on a Wednesday lunchtime for my 60th birthday having seen it featured on Masterchef. I am soooo glad that we did. There was nothing that day could have been improved upon. We had the set menu lunch and wine pairing and between the two us I think we had every menu option. We both loved all of our food choices which were both delicious and clever and the service was impeccable. All of the staff managed to be both professional, charming and welcoming simultaneously. Sola's brand new sommelier was brilliant and really added to the experience. Overall, food, people and service made for a really memorable lunch. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaraunt. Thank you Sola.
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    SOLA SOHOPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Soho
    4.5
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