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1. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 24 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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2. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(217)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 109 times today
In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.
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3. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1048)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 135 times today
Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.
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4. The George, Pub & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(615)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 10 times today
The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.
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5. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.7
Exceptional(7888)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 79 times today
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London's most legendary restaurants with a plethora of menus to choose from, reviving recipes from the original Chef's days in the kitchen back in 1889.
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6. Kettner’s
4.6
Exceptional(955)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 17 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.
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7. The Ivy City Garden
4.2
Awesome(7808)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street
Booked 75 times today
Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.
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8. SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden
4.4
Awesome(204)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Covent Garden
Booked 6 times today
Located at the famed Opera Terrace atop the historic Grade II-listed Market Building, this striking space is a vibrant new addition to the area. Crowned by an Eric Parry-designed glass roof, the restaurant runs along the entire east side of the market making for beautiful rooftop views across the piazza.Bold in design, SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden offers a host of inviting dining and drinking experiences: from the bar with its ‘living ceiling’; the exposed kitchen to the terrace overlooking the square below and the private dining room with its own entrance and terrace.
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9. Gaucho City
4.6
Exceptional(1772)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Fenchurch Street
Booked 20 times today
You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.Serving carbon-neutral steak, fine wines and classic cocktails, Gaucho City marks the perfect base for business lunches in the large private dining room, celebratory steak or, simply, a few drinks at the bar. Join us for the best steak in the City of London.
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10. The Grenadier
4.7
Exceptional(469)
Price: Moderate
• British • Belgravia
Booked 8 times today
Join us at Grenadier. A landmark in its own right, The Grenadier in Belgrave Square is royalty amongst London pubs. This historic treasure chest is a hidden gem, beloved by both locals and visitors to the city.Dogs welcome in bar area only.BOOKING ARE FOR DINING ONLY.

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  • MarcoVIP
    London •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My wife and I always pay a visit to this restaurant, whenever we are in London. The food is delicious, the staff is very friendly and the prices are below the average. A little bit noisy, but it is not a problem.
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    Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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    4.6
  • stephane
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    An absolutely exceptional experience at the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay. The £115 menu is a true tribute to gastronomy, featuring a haddock soufflé crafted true to Escoffier's recipe and a perfectly executed Beef Wellington. As French visitors (yes, we do love fine dining), we were blown away by the impeccable service, the warm and attentive staff, and the incredible privilege of a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchens – pure magic! The restaurant masterfully blends elegance, modernity, and a deep respect for culinary heritage. A truly unforgettable evening!
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    Savoy Grill – Gordon RamsayPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Covent Garden
    •
    4.7
  • jordanVIP
    Indiana •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    10/10. Even the bathrooms are worth checking out. Every inch of the restaurant has immaculate detail. The food and service made it even better. Get the beef carpaccio to start, followed by the rigatoni and tiramisu for dessert. Definitely will be back!
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
    •
    4.4
  • Judy
    London •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 19, 2024
    Food is excellent. Service is friendly. I have got a nice table. But in general the table for 2 is quite tight. It is a great place to have a cosy bites
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    Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
    •
    4.7
  • SarahVIP
    London •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 17, 2024
    What fantastic service. Food did not disappoint but the service was the real star of the evening - upstairs manager (they let us sit upstairs given how packed downstairs was) made the whole evening a treat.
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    The George, Pub & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Covent Garden
    •
    4.3

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