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1. Ivy Market Grill
4.2
Awesome(18666)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Covent Garden
Booked 183 times today
Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.
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2. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.7
Exceptional(7888)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 76 times today
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London's most legendary restaurants with a plethora of menus to choose from, reviving recipes from the original Chef's days in the kitchen back in 1889.
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3. Palm Court Brasserie
4.6
Exceptional(15264)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Covent Garden
Booked 85 times today
Palm Court is the quintessential Parisian-style brasserie in the heart of Covent Garden. The restaurant has been lovingly crafted to recreate a classical 1920’s art nouveau-style venue echoing elegant dining rooms in Paris’s most affluent arrondissements.The restaurant offers a menu of French classics centred on seasonal meat, fish, seafood and vegetable dishes with quality and flavour at the forefront of our work. Whether you are dining for lunch with colleagues, dinner with a special someone, for Afternoon Tea with family or simply stopping by for a glass of wine, Palm Court Brasserie resonates the ideal environment to help you relax and unwind. Our wine list boasts an enviable list of labels spanning the vineyards of France, Italy and the New World.
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4. Happy
4.4
Awesome(4342)
Price: Moderate
• European • Leicester Square
Booked 201 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
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5. Gouqi London
4.6
Exceptional(234)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Charing Cross
Booked 8 times today
Chef Owner, Tong Chee Hwee, former Group Executive Head Chef of Hakkasan, has returned to launch Gouqi, an Award-Winning, Fine Dining Chinese restaurant located at 25-34 Cockspur Street, St James's opposite the Canadian Embassy, Trafalgar Square. The restaurant name derives from the goji berry, a symbol of health and vitality that inspires the ethos of the restaurant. Using premium produce sourced from around the globe, the menu offers an abundance of flavours, techniques, and ingredients. The Berri Bar offers Asian inspired cocktails and an eclectic wine list.Gouqi seats 100 guests, including 2 private interconnecting dining rooms; Crimson & Ruby, which seat 10 and 12, or combine to accommodate up to 22 guests.Pre-orders required: Legendary Peking Duck 24hrs, Emperor’s Lobster Soup with Rice Pin Noodle and Crispy Rice 24hrs, Dim Sum Afternoon Tea 24hrs, and Live Norwegian King Crab 72hrs.
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6. Leicester Square Kitchen
4.3
Awesome(1892)
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.
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7. Maxwell's
4.5
Awesome(5636)
Price: Moderate
• American • Covent Garden
Booked 61 times today
Visit Maxwell's Covent Garden, your ultimate dining destination since 1972! Enjoy a lively, welcoming atmosphere and a menu brimming with juicy burgers, sizzling fajitas, succulent steaks, fresh salads, and classic club sandwiches. Complement your meal with our expertly crafted cocktails, perfect for any occasion.Perfect for casual meals, pre-theatre dining, or birthday celebrations, Maxwell’s guarantees a memorable experience every time. Maxwell's is where great food, refreshing cocktails, and good times come together.Our restaurant, spread across two floors, also boasts terrace seating with outdoor heating. Whilst we love families, unfortunately we are unable to allow under 18s in the venue past 21:30.
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8. Wild Honey St James
4.6
Exceptional(1015)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Piccadilly
Booked 2 times today
Holding a Michelin-star, Wild Honey St James is recognized for its inspired and distinctive interpretations of modern European cuisine using the finest, freshest seasonal produce Britain has to offer, under the guidance of Executive Head Chef Anthony Demetre. The restaurant's signature dishes include Crisp chicken with hand-cut macaroni and winter black truffles; Fallow venison, slow cooked celeriac with walnut and cocoa, kumquat marmalade, grand veneur sauce; and Wild honey ice cream.A comprehensive wine list of 100 bins covers both New and Old-World selections and four ‘on tap’ drinks are available including wines, a homemade Vermouth and a craft beer.
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9. The Restaurant at St Martins Lane London
4.2
Awesome(280)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • Covent Garden
Booked 4 times today
FESTIVE OFFERING: Serving a hearty 3-course Christmas menu, and a fantastic 5-course New Year's Eve menu, The Restaurant at St Martins Lane invites you to reunite with your loved ones and indulge your tastebuds this December.Christmas Menu will be served from 12:30pm-6:30pmNew Years Eve Menu will be served from 6:30pm-10:30pmFound just steps away from the lobby, The Restaurant boasts chic ambience, intimately lit with high ceilings and a playlist to match. Start your morning right with our breakfast menu which includes health-inspired options such as Green Goddess Poached Eggs. Indulge your lunch and dinner cravings with our new À La Carte menu which offers a creative fusion of European cuisine blended with influences from the East.
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10. Le Garrick - Covent Garden
4.5
Awesome(4417)
Price: Moderate
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 26 times today
Le Garrick, located in London's theatreland, is an intimate French restaurant. There is a homely restaurant at ground level, while at lower ground level the friendly bar/dining room has intimate nooks and booths for romantic moments. Expect classics and favourites of French bistro cooking; Faux filet Rib Eye or Onglet with sauce poivre or Béarnaise & French fries. For pudding choose from Crème brulée or Lemon tart among the classic desserts. The 2/C prix fixe menu is a lifesaver pre-theatre. In an area that's full of chains, Le Garrick is a one-off. Annual celebrations in the restaurant for Beaujolais Nouveau and Bastille Day. Perfectly located for Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.

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