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1. FKABAM
4.6
Exceptional(61)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Highbury/Islington
Booked 11 times today
FKABAM is a place for fun. We take our food seriously, but not ourselves. Tables are close together, and the atmosphere is loud and vibrant. Reservations are available four weeks in advance for parties of 1 to 4 guests. For parties larger than this, please email info@blackaxemangal.comWe keep a few spaces free for walk-ins as first come first served.We serve an A La Carte menu which is published on our Instagram @fkablackaxemangal. Limited numbers of new and old fave dishes will be available to add to your meal each night. We also have options for vegetarian/vegan diners available upon request as well as some Gluten Free options- unfortunately we cannot cater for soy allergies.Please note our cancellation policy and do not ask us to waiver fees if you forget to cancel within the time frame.
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2. FAROS Oxford Circus
4.8
Exceptional(715)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oxford Circus
Booked 87 times today
Located in the heart of London, Faros is a modern, new restaurant with a fresh outtake on a mixture of Mediterranean and Italian cuisines. Our ethos ‘Flavours of the Sun’ sounds as warming as it tastes, and will leave you reminiscing that beautiful Mediterranean island. With our passion for food, filled with colour and culture, we will bring the freshness and quality to your plate.
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3. Inamo - Covent Garden
4.1
Excellent(2025)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Covent Garden
Booked 46 times today
inamo fuses unique interactive table technology & pan-Asian dining in stylish surroundings under 90m from Covent Garden station.Touch your table surface to order your meal, & play an array of fantastic arcade games such as 4-player air hockey, pool, space invaders, & archery. Great games like Frogs keep the kids entertained, you can draw on your table top, & there's a host of puzzles to choose from. All have fun together or divide the table into 4 & do your own thing. The experience at inamo is unlike anywhere else in London or beyond.None of this distracts from the high-quality food. Head Chef Stefan Markov presents sharing dishes from across Japan, China, & Thailand. Favourites include our iconic Dragon Roll sushi & a striking Sashimi Platter. Feast on Asian tapas like Szechuan Chicken, Bang Bang Cauliflower, & many more.The award winning Onyx Room is a unique private dining & bar area, with two 65" screens, PS4
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4. Happy
4.3
Awesome(4294)
Price: Moderate
• European • Leicester Square
Booked 117 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. Margot Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2780)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Covent Garden
Booked 31 times today
Margot salutes Italy and its many regions with an emphasis on great food and great service. Celebrating the glamour and charm of Italian design and craft in simple elegance, Margot combines comfort and refinement in a lively setting.
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6. Apulia
4.6
Exceptional(1467)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Barbican
Booked 40 times today
Apulia welcomes You in for a taste and experience of southern Italy !We aim to give you an unforgettable feeling when you taste our food, taking you to the various regions of Puglia, have you been? If not, then its time to go there ... of course, through us! Or feel free to visit our main branch in Bari, where we have had years of experience creating wonderful dishes, which we now bring to you in London.The most important ingredients that we use in creating our dishes are actually imported directly from local producers and farmers from the Puglia region.We use very little yeast in our dough for both our homemade bread and pizzas and the proving process is a minimum of 72 hours.We, Sassa & Sons, are bringing Italian style cooking to you using our grandma’s recipes, unchanged in every way.
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7. Briciole Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1744)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marylebone
Booked 38 times today
Briciole is an Italian trattoria, café bar and deli under one roof, in the heart of Marylebone.The menus are inspired by favourite dishes from Lazio area and sit alongside other Italian classics and new dishes. The knowledgeable Italian staff are on hand to recommend both food and wines.The light open space features the gastronomia section of the deli and the café bar at the front, with the restaurant at the rear and an outside area for al fresco dining in warmer weather.
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8. Hachi Japanese BBQ Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(693)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Soho
Booked 29 times today
Casual Japanese BBQ where you can order a selection of meat/seafood/Vegetables and grill it yourself!We use smokeless table grills with smoke extractor which keeps the strong smell of the BBQ off your clothes! Also, the air is circulated by the extractor, it helps to have clean air.We are welcoming all kinds of parties from single customers to group up to 25. As well as our BBQ menu, we have prepared a variety of starters to start off your experience. Visa and Master Card is available.*Please be advised that tables are available for 90min (60min for 1 person) for Lunch time and for Dinner, a maximum of 1 hour for 1 person, 1.5 hours for 2 persons and 2 hours for 3 to 6 persons. If you book for more than 7 people, please contact us directly for your table reservation and tell us how long you would like to enjoy our wonderful meals!***Safety precautions***Cleaning & SanitisingCommon areas deep cleaned dailyContactless payment availableSick staff prohibited in the workplace
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9. Mama Shelter Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(226)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Shoreditch
Booked 8 times today
Mama's 480m2 restaurant and her huge 92m2 Greenhouse Bar invite both travellers and Londoners to gather around home cooked dishes and delicious cocktails.
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10. The Parlour at The Ned London
4.5
Awesome(480)
Price: Very Expensive
• International • Bank
Booked 3 times today
For dinner or cocktails accompanied by jazz and cabaret, The Parlour is an intimate lounge adorned in dark floral wallpaper, where well-known industry names play alongside hotly-tipped new acts. Executive Head Chef Lee Kebble’s menu features Caviar, Steak Au Poivre, Lobster Thermidor, Chicken Kiev as well as a luxurious shellfish selection. Plus, there’s a sizeable wine and cocktail list.For all dinner bookings, an entertainment cover charge of £20 per person will be applied and guests will also have special access to The Vault after dinner* – subject to availability. Fee does not apply to Ned's Club members.Guests under the age of 18 are not permitted. Please note The Ned reserves the right to refuse or cancel any reservation either ahead or upon arrival.

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  • Paul
    London •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time at Happy after seeing it online and not disappointed at all. Was very busy so initial order being taken was slightly longer than would expect but after that server was attentive and we had everything we asked for. Food was really tasty and very generous portions. Had a cocktail (Happy Golden) which was lovely too. Carbonara is a must!!!! Overall really glad we went and will definitely be returning
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    HappyPrice: Moderate• European• Leicester Square
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    4.3
  • Mitchellvip
    London •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We have a ‘Margot Rule’ - we must dine the first or last night of every visit to London. After a dozen or so dining experiences we consider it top notch in every way. Amazing service, exquisite cuisine, curated wine list and lovely ambiance. Already contemplating what to order in next visit…
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    Margot RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Covent Garden
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    4.6
  • Kristen
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Looking for a unique and delightful meal? Highly recommend Inamo! They provide a creative and delicious meals, that blend flavours' masterfully, creating a memorable culinary adventure. Exceptional service enhances the experience even further!
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    Inamo - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Asian• Covent Garden
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    4.1
  • Gregvip
    Calgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Just happened by this delightful restaurant while in London close to our hotel. Very pleased upon entering at the wonderful ambience and friendly staff. Upon seating our Waitress “Yeliz” was very attentive and a gracious hostess, we enjoyed some very friendly conversation about the restaurant and our meals. We were visited by the maître-d ensuring everything was to our satisfaction. The food was excellent and the ambiance a delight. Enjoyed our evening very much and definitely will be back.
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    FAROS Oxford CircusPrice: Expensive• Italian• Oxford Circus
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    4.8
  • Will
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    It’s always an experience and it’s always a tasty one. I love black axe to the moon and back.
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    FKABAMPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Highbury/Islington
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    4.6

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