Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in London

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1. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(2943)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 145 times today

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

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2. Dean Street Townhouse

4.6

Exceptional(4554)

Price: Expensive

• British • Soho

Booked 157 times today

Dean Street Townhouse is a neighborhood gem because of its cosy, relaxed atmosphere, traditional British cuisine, and excellent service. Reviewers frequently highlight its 'lovely ambiance', 'fabulous food', and 'friendly service'. It's also praised for its well-made cocktails, attentive staff, and reliable service. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike, often recommended for special occasions.

3. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(817)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 88 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. Andrew Edmunds

4.7

Exceptional(2054)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 22 times today

Established in 1985, Andrew Edmunds is considered one of the last bastions of 'old Soho'. This 18th century town house has, for more than thirty years, attracted many loyal customers. A relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and famous but reasonably priced wine list have ensured our enduring popularity.

5. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1127)

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. Goldies

4.4

Awesome(85)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Soho

Booked 37 times today

Goldies’ menu focuses on the use of a wood-fired grill, with a selection of small and large plates connected by rich, smoky flavours. Highlights include a Merguez Scotch Egg with harissa mayonnaise, Marinated Baby Chicken with smoked yoghurt, and Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Baby Leek, and a confit egg yolk. In a nod to the founders’ French roots, variations of the iconic Frites are the signature of the restaurant, which are hand-cut and twice-cooked, in either beef dripping or vegetable oil.The design of the space is centred on the expertise of wood-fired cooking, with kitchen counter seating to create a dramatic dining experience for guests. The interiors are cosy, with contemporary decoration, terracotta warm tones and a groovy musical atmosphere. Goldies features a noteworthy terrace that fits 30 guests.

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7. Old Compton Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(4828)

Price: Moderate

• British • Soho

Booked 110 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.

8. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(636)

Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 46 times today

L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French provincial dishes. It also has a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and all day dining. Upstairs in the cocktail Bar there are live music acts every weekend.The restaurant has welcomed luminaries such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. Princess Diana was a regular and to this day the restaurant is the home of many celebrated personalities.It is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

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9. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(978)

Price: Moderate

• Syrian • Soho

Booked 58 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.

10. Brasserie Zedel

4.4

Awesome(3536)

Price: Moderate

• French • Piccadilly

Booked 11 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.

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markvip
London •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Been meaning to go to Andrew Edmund’s for ages and told it was a proper grown up traditional British/french restaurant and that’s true but often that can also be code for ‘old fashioned’ or ‘used to be good’ which isn’t the case here at all. The staff were really friendly and not at all stuffy, really patient and thoughtful - asked for recommendations on the wine (outstanding wine menu) and ended up with a really perfect, and not expensive, bottle to match our mains. Food was all beautifully fresh and succulent. All round a real treat. In a sea of pop-up’s and shiny new things it’s lovely to find somewhere doing the important things right. Thank you.
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Andrew EdmundsPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Soho
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent business lunch - food was excellent, service friendly and efficient. Great atmosphere too. Haven't eaten here for 5yrs or so, but it's just as good as it ever was, if not better. My guest was 30mins late but it was no issue at all.
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Dean Street TownhousePrice: Expensive• British• Soho
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4.6
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mark
London •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We visited as a family of 3 after seeing the reviews , my advice would be to book in advance as it is very popular. Service was excellent and setting was lovely I would highly recommend. Great value for money as well all freshly made and very good a la carte menu .
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Caitlin
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an excellent time. The food was delicious, especially the vegetable noodles, and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. Absolutely fine for a nut allergy as only two dishes have nuts in and this was very clearly signposted. Will definitely be coming back!
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Fatt PunditPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Soho
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4.6
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CHRISS
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A very convivial lunch. Food and service first class with a good wine list . A tad on the noisy side which made conversation a little more difficult but didn't stop us enjoying ourselves . We will return
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Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
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4.6

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1. Cecconi's

2. Dean Street Townhouse

3. Bocconcino Soho

4. Andrew Edmunds

5. Fatt Pundit

6. Goldies

7. Old Compton Brasserie

8. L'Escargot

9. Imad's Syrian Kitchen

10. Brasserie Zedel

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