Best Hot Spot Restaurants in London

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1. Hawksmoor Air Street

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Piccadilly

Booked 202 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.

2. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 130 times today

Cecconi's is a hot spot in London due to its excellent food, service, and ambience. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant for its vibrant yet traditional environment, with one even calling it a 'classic London hot spot'. The food, from 'Cicchetti' to 'Lobster Spaghetti', is described as 'super', 'excellent', and 'to die for', and the service is always 'friendly', 'professional', and 'attentive'. The location in Mayfair is also highlighted for its 'fantastic vibe', 'beautiful surroundings', and 'great location and decor'. It's a place that 'always exceeds expectations' and 'is always outstanding'.

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3. Dean Street Townhouse

4.6

Exceptional(4540)

Price: Expensive

• British • Soho

Booked 106 times today

Dean Street Townhouse is a hot spot due to its fantastic British cuisine and exceptional service. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent food & friendly service', 'lovely ambiance', and 'fantastic food and ambiance'. It's also a great spot for any occasion, from date nights to supper. The ambiance is consistently described as 'lovely', 'great', and 'chilled'.

4. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(788)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 67 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.

5. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1126)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 30 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

6. Happy

4.3

Awesome(4240)

Price: Moderate

• European • Leicester Square

Booked 102 times today

A family-friendly casual dining group with over 40 sites across Europe. Located at the heart of London, you can’t miss our bright and beautiful flagship restaurant in Piccadilly Circus, London. Happy London was proud to win Best Restaurant in London and Best Hospitality Team in the UK at the British Restaurant Awards.For bookings of 6 or more, please email bookings@happyrestaurants.com

7. ROBATA

4.3

Awesome(1798)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Soho

Booked 17 times today

Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal

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8. Old Compton Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(4801)

Price: Moderate

• British • Soho

Booked 142 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.

9. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6824)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 39 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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10. Sticks'n'Sushi - Soho

4.6

Exceptional(141)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Soho

Booked 108 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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Gurpreet
London •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fabolous the waiter was so nice to us and all the staff were wonderful, certainly a great place for Christmas catchups
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Dean Street TownhousePrice: Expensive• British• Soho
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4.6
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Sherry
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food. Best indo Chinese food I’ve eaten in London yet. Will definitely be back. Great service too.
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Fatt PunditPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Soho
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4.6
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Alex
London •158 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We ate at Hawksmoor Air Street before the theatre. The staff were great from the moment I arrived. Very welcoming and approachable. We told our server that we needed to be out by 7pm and they did their best to keep our dishes coming quickly. The set menu is lovely - almost all of us opted for the rump steak and the potted beef to start. Nothing was left on the plates it was that good! Steaks cooked to perfection, unctuous sauces and those chips! It was our friend's birthday and despite not having any room or time for dessert, he got a scoop of ice cream on a decorated plate with a candle for us to sing happy birthday! Much appreciated. Always a great experience.
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Hawksmoor Air StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Piccadilly
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4.4
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John
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We have eaten here several times over the years. The experience is always very good - excellent service, buzzy atmosphere and wonderful food.
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Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
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4.6
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Rogervip
London •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a group of 14, and the staff did a fabulous job! We filled the entire restaurant with the best service, and the food and drinks were fresh, homemade, and delicious! I'd recommend Bocconcino to anyone who enjoys seafood and Italian!
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4

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358 restaurants available nearby

1. Hawksmoor Air Street

2. Cecconi's

3. Dean Street Townhouse

4. Bocconcino Soho

5. Fatt Pundit

6. Happy

7. ROBATA

8. Old Compton Brasserie

9. Yauatcha Soho

10. Sticks'n'Sushi - Soho

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