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Whitcomb's at the Londoner - Whitcomb's, London, ENG

Whitcomb's

4.4
4.4
823 Reviews
£26 to £40
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 13 times today
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Welcome to a corner of the French Mediterranean. Nestled between London’s St James and Soho, Whitcomb’s serves modern interpretations of classic dishes found along the sunny stretches of the French and Italian rivieras. Simple yet elegant cuisine, prepared à la minute.

As a West End restaurant, Whitcomb’s is ideal for pre- and post-theatre dining, set just a stone’s throw away from theatres such as the London Coliseum, Gielgud Theatre, Duke of York’s Theatre, and many more. Whitcomb’s also serves a delicious Express Lunch menu, perfect for business lunches or a break from shopping on the nearby Regent Street and Bond Street.

Join us to bask in the sunshine on our summer terrace by Veuve Clicquot, a spot for alfresco dining on Leicester Square, serving Champagne tasting flights, cocktails, oysters and fresh cuisine.
Before your dining experience, we invite you to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the neighbouring gin bar Joshua's Tavern or in the Japanese rooftop garden, 8 at The Londoner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:45 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7451 0167
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Leicester Square
  • Cross Street
    Whitcomb Street - Leicester Square
  • Parking details
    Q-Park Leicester Square - 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Stations (Piccadilly & Northern line; Bakerloo Lines)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Roast from £22

    £22.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Whether it is a family-style get together of 12 or a table for two, join us at Whitcomb’s for a Sunday lunch between 12-5pm. Reared by Aldens family butchers in Oxfordshire, our French-inspired roasts include a delicious Eastwyke Farm rib of beef and a corn-fed lemon butter chicken, carved at your table, as well as a Portobello mushroom Wellington. Accompanying sides suffuse the classics with a hint of Whitcomb’s personality. Think red wine jus, cauliflower gratin, roast potatoes, and a selection of seasonal vegetables, all supplied by premium greengrocer Le Marché. Pair your meal with excellent wines or a 14-ingredient Bloody Mary to get the senses tingling. Our Sunday roast starts at £22, and additional items may incur an extra cost.
    Sunday Roast from £22 photo
  • 2 Course Express Lunch £29.00

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Two dishes: £29 | Two dishes and a glass of wine: £35 | Available Monday-Friday, 12:00-14:30 Lunch meeting, mid-shopping break or weekday treat? Join us between St James and Soho for an elegant Express Lunch menu, featuring fresh Mediterranean dishes such as burrata with Seville orange & mānuka honey, pan-fried sea bass with white wine shallots & lemon crème, and Rhubarb and strawberry mille feuille. This two-course Express Lunch menu is perfectly paired with a glass of wine chosen by our sommeliers. A wonderful way to commence the afternoon.
    2 Course Express Lunch £29.00 photo
  • Bespoke Group Dining Lunch Menu - £65.00

    Multiple dates available
    Upcoming celebration? Dine together with Mediterranean sharing plates and flowing drinks at Whitcomb’s, located between Soho and St James. Our group dining menus encompass a wide range of dishes, designed to please every palate (including vegetarian and gluten-free options). Enjoy a table for 9+ guests in a semi-private spot, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere of the restaurant. Please note, we do not take deposits. A credit card is required to make a booking. Reservations are accepted 72 hours prior to your booking time otherwise it may be cancelled. Additional dishes can be ordered on the night to supplement your dining experience.
    Bespoke Group Dining Lunch Menu - £65.00 photo

What 823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Whitcomb's offers a "beautiful restaurant" experience with exceptional service and delicious food. Guests rave about its "wonderful meal beautifully presented" and the "amazing food" from the festive menu. The atmosphere is "perfect for couples and group dining," complemented by a "super central location." Highly recommended for special occasions!
823 Reviews
  1. Andy

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding - my partner and I had the vegetarian Sunday roast and it was without doubt the best we have ever had and the portions were huge! In terms of value, £22.00 is superb, especially considering the quality and quantity! The service was also fantastic with really friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant is beautiful as well - I honestly could not recommend it highly enough.

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  2. kevin

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visit and one of my favourite restaurants, for the food and atmosphere.

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  3. Sarah

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal and our waiter was exceptional , but we sat in a bench seat with people behind and the seat was constantly moving rocking from the people behind which was really off putting , and the lady next to us ,I heard complained about the same thing . Can you not part the chairs away from the people behind ?

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  4. Steven

    VIP

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and even better food - sincerely one of the best dining experiences in years. Highly recommend.

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  5. Samantha

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely place, excellent food - just abit empty for a post theatre experience

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  6. Dimitrios

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a truly exceptional dining experience and a wonderful evening. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the entire team for their warm hospitality, with special thanks to Melvin for making our evening truly unforgettable.

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  7. Gerrard

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was exceptional, service was excellent Highly recommend

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  8. Gloria

    Singapore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a set menu £39 pp and it was value for money! Very nice environment and delicious food.

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  9. Sue

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stylish restaurant Booked as a deal with express lunch ( Van Gogh poets and lovers exhibition the national gallery. ) Only £35 for £25 ticket plus 2 course lunch with glass of wine Friendly welcome. At no point did we feel we were on a ‘cheap’ deal! Food very very good They happily exchanged sparkling elderflower long drinks for the wine Asked for table water. They brought glass after glass Exceptional service I intended to generously tip. Booked for 4 persons. Pd deposit £100 for 4 of us Messaged them party reduced to 3 persons They basically used that £25 deposit towards other cost. Bought a very delicious pricey espresso martini cocktail Only negative was I expected the bill to be about £100. I was going to give 12% tip I was billed £140 odd. 20% gratuity was automatically added !! Summary!! It was an exceptional lunch. For us. Inexpensive made to feel ‘special’ With a ticket for great exhibition thrown in Thank you head waiter and whitcombes

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  10. Mike

    Buckinghamshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service food and atmosphere were all amazing. Can’t thank the chef and their team enough for such wonderful dishes.

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FAQs

Whitcomb's is rated 4.4 stars by 823 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Whitcomb's

38 Leicester Square, London, ENG WC2H 7DX

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Whitcomb Street - Leicester Square
  • Neighbourhood
    Leicester Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:45 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park Leicester Square - 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Stations (Piccadilly & Northern line; Bakerloo Lines)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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