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1. Bloomsbury Street Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(619)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Bloomsbury
Booked 17 times today
Discover a distinguished sunrise to sunset destination at Bloomsbury Street Kitchen, serving an exquisite selection of contemporary Mediterranean and Japanese small plates, entrées and specialities, complemented by a diverse variety of wines, sake and signature cocktails.A perfect setting for dinner or alfresco cocktails on the intimate terrace, Bloomsbury Street Kitchen is also moments away from London’s most iconic theatres, museums and boutiques, making it an ideal place to enjoy a relaxed dining experience.Our design takes equal inspiration from Mediterranean gardens and minimalist Japanese aesthetic. Italian glazed porcelain tiles feature alongside exposed brickwork, whilst herbs and plant life such as Mediterranean olive trees and Japanese sago palms create a dynamic and atmospheric ambience both inside and out.Reserve your table today and choose whether to sit inside the beautiful restaurant or outside on our alfresco terrace – perfect for the warm summer months!
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2. Café Deco
4.9
Exceptional(27)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Fitzrovia
Booked 18 times today
Café Deco is a restaurant & wine bar in Bloomsbury. We serve classic, broadly European food, with a focus on the best possible ingredients. To keep in step with the seasons - and to keep life interesting - we change our menu every week. And we do the same with our wines too - sourcing the most delicious bottles we can find from small producers who work with minimal intervention, sustainably and with respect for the land and the vine. Our list is always changing and we love nothing more than to help you pick the perfect thing to drink.Nestled in our little corner of central London, our terrace buzzes on warm sunny days into the evening and inside hums to the sound of conversation all year. We want you to feel welcome, looked after and at home.
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3. RAI - Tottenham Court Road
4.6
Exceptional(113)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Fitzrovia
Booked 21 times today
With only 5 tables and just 10 seats at the sushi counter with Chef Padam, you can trust us to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.Placing a clear focus on seasonal and high-quality produce, RAI offers a masterclass in fine dining with its sublime flavour combinations that showcase the finest Japanese dishes alongside unique ingredients from the UK and around the world. The traditional Japanese garden transports you to a completely another world and the inventive menu makes the whole dining experience even more magical. But if you are feeling more classic and traditional menu then there is a beautiful sushi counter where you can have Top-quality sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes with only the best ingredients, made with unmatched love, care and skill from chef Padam himself and his highly passionate and skilled team.
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4. Pentole & Padelle
4.3
Awesome(47)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Fitzrovia
Booked 8 times today
TraditionIt's time to take a break from the modern and take your taste buds on a mouth-watering retreat. Come in, relax and let the team at Pots&Pans whisk you off into the world of true Italian cuisine. Here at Pots&Pans you will find only the best, time-tested Italian recipes, allowing you to travel from Northern Italy all the way down South in just a few delectable bites.Watch your food being lovingly prepared in front of you, and wait not a second longer before tucking in. Made especially for you, it's hot off the stove in the pots and pans it was prepared in, chosen by you. This way, you can appreciate the wonderful flavours of Italy at their fresher.Feel like sharing the love? We hoped you would-chose form a variety of portion sizes, perfect for pleasing a food-loving crowd. Now, sit back, order up and watch our chefs sizzle your hunger away!Pots & Pans was born out of desire to share Italian cuisine the way it was meant to be-straight out of the kitchen.
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5. Fitz's Brasserie
4.5
Awesome(531)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Bloomsbury
Booked 20 times today
A contemporary brasserie for modern London. Located in Bloomsbury, Fitz's Brasserie at the iconic Kimpton Fitzroy London weaves old and new, serving traditional British plates seen through a modern lens. Our chefs let the ingredients speak for themselves by marrying seasonal British produce with contemporary cooking techniques and global flair. The wine list is sure to tempt you for a top-up. Rooted in beloved old-world classics, our wine cellar also houses noteworthy bottles that venture off the beaten track. Whether you're keen to explore innovative winemaking techniques or stick to tried-and-true favourites from familiar regions, rest assured, there's a tipple to tickle your fancy.Fitz's Brasserie stands as a charming testament to the cherished heritage of its beloved neighbourhood. Here, local foodies and intrepid travellers alike gather to create memorable tales. Comfortable, elegant, and above all, fun – it's a place that entices you back, time and time again.
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6. Blue Door Bistro
4.4
Awesome(239)
Price: Moderate
• British • Bloomsbury
Booked 1 time today
A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.
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7. Arcade Food Hall
4.3
Awesome(40)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Holborn
Booked 2 times today
A global food hall on Tottenham Court Road, situated in the iconic Centre Point building, houses 7 open kitchens that travel the world from Middle Eastern shawarma to US-style smash burgers. Our standalone cocktail bar, Centre Point Bar, serves drinks using fresh market ingredients to mirror the flavours of the kitchens. Arcade Tottenham Court Road is open 7 days a week for all day dining and drinking. We host groups of 10 to parties of 400 for birthday parties, drinks receptions, award ceremonies and everything in between. Our expert event planners are on hand to help you plan every detail, from choosing the perfect space to creating a bespoke package.
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8. Il Castelletto
4.3
Awesome(211)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomsbury
Booked 1 time today
Located in London’s one of the most historical corners, just a few steps away from Holborn tube station, overlooking the British Museum, Castelletto is a small Mediterranean oasis away from the city frenzy. A feast of smells, flavours and colours from our sunny homelands, bring a bream of light and romance to a rainy day.
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9. Rondo
4.4
Awesome(67)
Price: Moderate
• British • Holborn
Booked 2 times today
A neighbourhood restaurant in Holborn offering seasonal, modern bistro dishes and great wines for all. It’s the kind of restaurant you want at the end of your street. Serious about food and drink but with a fun and relaxed, welcoming vibe.
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10. Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Holborn
4.7
Exceptional(5)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Holborn
Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Holborn, London, offers a unique dining experience with its Mongolian-style hot pot. Happy Lamb Hot Pot brings the authentic Mongolian hot pot experience to London. The concept involves diners choosing from a variety of meat, fish, vegetables, and noodles to cook in a shared pot of flavorful broth right at the table.The broth is made fresh daily from chicken and bone marrow, simmered for over six hours, and infused with 36 Chinese herbs.It’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy a meal with friends and family.Choice of Soup Bases:Happy Lamb Hot Pot offers five soup bases:Original marrow chicken broth,Spicy,Half original and half spicy,Tomato,Pickled cabbageVariety of Ingredients:Guests can choose from an array of ingredients to dunk into the bubbling broth:Lamb ,Beef (shoulder, sirloin, rib-eye, short ribs)Fish (king prawn, mini octopus, sea bass, crab sticks, cuttlefish paste)Vegetables and noodles.

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