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1. Flesh & Buns Covent Garden
4.4
Awesome(4082)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Covent Garden
Booked 38 times today
Flesh & Buns Covent Garden, from the team behind Bone Daddies and Shackfuyu, is located within the bustling Seven Dials area in Covent Garden. Inspired by Japanese izakayas, roughly translated as a pub or place designed for informal eating and drinking, Flesh & Buns is the first restaurant in London to specialise in gua bao buns (DIY filled steamed buns). Below street-level, the restaurant has a bar area offering bar dining for up to 10 people, serving a variety of sake brands and a diverse range of cocktails including the signature Frozen Yuzu Margarita, alongside the restaurant’s varied sharing food menu. Draped fabric ‘noren’ screen curtains surround intimate dining booths and transport diners to an authentic Japanese drinking den experience – bookable and ideal for groups of friends or colleagues meeting for lunch, dinner or Flesh & Buns’ ever-popular Sunday Brunch.
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2. My Old Dutch - Holborn
4.4
Awesome(1051)
Price: Moderate
• European • Holborn
Booked 34 times today
The original pancake house was established in 1958 and situated conveniently between the West End, Covent Garden & the City.My Old Dutch offers savoury and sweet pancakes as well as a selection of salads, traditional Dutch starters and desserts.The atmosphere is warm friendly and relaxed which makes it a great place to come for families and kids.Walk-ins only on Pancake day 21st of February.Walk-ins and bookings accepted on every other regular day.Monday bookings only for 10+ people groups.
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3. Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Holborn
4.5
Awesome(8)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Holborn
Booked 1 time today
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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4. Blue Door Bistro
4.3
Awesome(241)
Price: Expensive
• British • Bloomsbury
Booked 3 times 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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5. Il Castelletto
4.4
Awesome(219)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomsbury
Booked 2 times 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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6. Sawadika Fine Thai Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(173)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Holborn
Aiming to be the most authentic restaurant of its kind, the Sawadika Fine Thai Restaurant, located in London’s Holborn area, close to both Lincolns’s and Gray’s Inns, serves excellent South East Asian food in a relaxed environment. Stunningly styled, the Sawadika dining room is well suited to special occasions and business dining as well as the more casual evening meal of lunchtime treat. With white washed brick, contemporary oblong chandeliers, shimmering tiles and Thai arts and crafts – including two huge golden Buddha statues welcoming guests as they arrive – the old-meets-new interior could be straight out of any high end Bangkok hotel. The extensive menus, including a full a la carte dinner menu and an affordable set lunch, offers a wide range of all-authentic Thai food made to traditional recipes passed down through families and freshly made to order using all fresh, natural ingredients.
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7. Bocconcino Mayfair
4.3
Awesome(3101)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 59 times today
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino offers an authentic slice of Italy with a touch of London's contemporary flair. Our menu features a selection of over 300 wines, expertly curated cocktails, and authentic dishes that echo the diverse regions of Italy. From seasonal truffle delights and hand-crafted pasta to wood-oven pizza and daily fresh seafood, our chefs use only the finest ingredients to craft each dish.Our lively ambiance is enhanced with DJ nights, live music, and a bottomless brunch, offering a unique dining experience. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 'Best Italian Restaurants in London' and a nominee for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining in the capital.Thriving in London, Bocconcino is a beacon of exquisite food and service in stylish Mayfair. For live music, a DJ setting, or unmatched Italian fare, Bocconcino is your prime destination.
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8. Hakkasan Mayfair
4.6
Exceptional(7868)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Mayfair
Booked 30 times today
With 12 restaurants across the globe, located in the United States, Middle East, India, Asia and Europe, Hakkasan offers guests a world-class culinary experience. Our second London location in Mayfair delivers exceptional modern Cantonese cuisine, innovative mixology, and dramatic design, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for guests.The menu uses the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes such as the Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad.The wine list is one of the most influential in the industry, and the bar team ride the waves of innovation, ensuring they are always ahead of the curve
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9. Leicester Square Kitchen
4.3
Awesome(1913)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Leicester Square
Booked 13 times today
Set on London’s most vibrant square, Leicester Square Kitchen introduces a Mexican and Peruvian dining experience serving small plates and innovative cocktails. From exquisite tacos to fine skewered meats from the Peruvian barbecue, the menu takes diners on a journey through the unique flavours of South America. With Soho and Covent Garden on the doorstep, Leicester Square Kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-theatre dinner. The restaurant is just a few minutes' walk from iconic West End theatres such as Harold Pinter Theatre, Garrick Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and many more. We invite you to join us for a pre-dinner drink on our terrace or in the neighbouring At The Hampshire Lounge Bar prior to your dining experience. At weekends, resident DJs provide a backing track to a fun and memorable night in town.Please note that from Sunday to Tuesday the menu will be limited to the lounge bar menu.
A photo of The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's restaurant
10. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
4.5
Awesome(7679)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • St Paul's
Booked 293 times today
Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.

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