Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in London

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1. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2966)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 96 times today

Cecconi's is a vibrant yet traditional Italian brasserie in London's West End, perfect for special occasions. The ambience is praised in reviews as 'great', 'lovely', and 'buzzing with elegant people'. The service is described as 'attentive', 'professional', and 'always exceeds expectations'. The food is consistently rated highly for its quality, with dishes like the 'Veal Milanese' and 'Lobster Spaghetti' mentioned specifically. The overall experience at Cecconi's is hailed as 'great', 'excellent', and 'perfect for an evening out'.

2. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(844)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 63 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.

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3. Hawksmoor Air Street

4.4

Awesome(13267)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Piccadilly

Booked 145 times today

The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.

4. Gaucho Piccadilly

4.4

Awesome(10736)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Piccadilly

Booked 116 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.

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5. Dean Street Townhouse

4.6

Exceptional(4586)

Price: Expensive

• British • Soho

Booked 106 times today

Dean Street Townhouse is a unique, vintage gem in the heart of Soho. Its Georgian residences and British art create a special atmosphere. Reviews rave about its consistently nice food, excellent service, and lovely ambiance. The place is celebrated for being a great venue for special occasions and celebrations, making it perfect for any celebratory meal.

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6. Sticks'n'Sushi - Soho

4.6

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Soho

Booked 107 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.

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7. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(999)

Price: Moderate

• Syrian • Soho

Booked 54 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.

8. SOLA SOHO

4.5

Awesome(408)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Soho

Booked 19 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.

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9. Old Compton Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(4855)

Price: Moderate

• British • Soho

Booked 48 times today

An all-day brasserie in the heart of Soho, committed to bringing to the neighbourhood great food, wine, beer and award-winning cocktails. Old Compton Brasserie was created out of a desire to address the needs of the local creative community, it serves as a drinking and dining destination that boasts a vibrant yet relaxed setting. Modern, seasonal and fresh, the menu features an inventive range of British favourites as well as signature dishes.

10. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6834)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 38 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.

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LindsayVIP
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Good food, good service, but very very noisy. My main course could have been a tad warmer
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Alister
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Ceiling needs baffles or soundproof panels. Utterly impossible to converse. EVERYONE SHOUTING at top of voice Pur table ended ip in silence staring at each other.
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Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
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4.6
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Blandine
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful time at Hawksmoor Air Street. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. Unfortunately it was very noisy but still manageable. Thank you very much for this once in a lifetime experience ☺️
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Hawksmoor Air StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Piccadilly
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4.4
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Nathan
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, food and drinks - highly recommended.
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Dean Street TownhousePrice: Expensive• British• Soho
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4.6
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Ian
Surrey •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great early evening meal, service very prompt. Sometimes a little more time would be nice
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Gaucho PiccadillyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Piccadilly
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4.4

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794 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's

2. Bocconcino Soho

3. Hawksmoor Air Street

4. Gaucho Piccadilly

5. Dean Street Townhouse

6. Sticks'n'Sushi - Soho

7. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

8. SOLA SOHO

9. Old Compton Brasserie

10. Yauatcha Soho

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