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A photo of Jones & Sons E18 restaurant
1. Jones & Sons E18
4.3
Awesome(82)
Price: Expensive
• British • South Woodford
Booked 9 times today
Jones & Sons in South Woodford is not just a restaurant; it's an 11-year masterpiece in the making! Picture a stunning Georgian mansion from 1771, now reborn into a vibrant hub nestled within beautiful gardens.From brunch to lunch, a la carte dinner, and Sunday feasts, Jones & Sons offers a culinary journey like no other. With 2 outdoor terraces, 2 elegant dining rooms upstairs, An event space, a chefs table, a snug and a cozy cocktail bar downstairs, it's a paradise for foodies and event enthusiasts alike.Whether you're craving modern British cuisine, exquisite wines, or inventive cocktails, Jones & Sons has you covered. It's the perfect spot for everything from birthday bashes to intimate dates, ensuring every moment becomes a delicious memory!
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2. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 40 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(200)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 107 times today
In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.
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4. The Ivy West Street
4.5
Awesome(4952)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Covent Garden
Booked 114 times today
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.
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5. The Ivy City Garden
4.2
Awesome(7803)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street
Booked 81 times today
Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.
A photo of The George, Pub & Restaurant restaurant
6. The George, Pub & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(612)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 8 times today
The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.
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7. Kettner’s
4.6
Exceptional(943)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 36 times today
Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and Champagne Bar with 33 bedrooms, in a historic Georgian building in London’s Soho. Established in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by the history of the building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, using locally sourced ingredients from the UK.
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8. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.6
Exceptional(7869)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 53 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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9. The Cinnamon Club
4.6
Exceptional(7361)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • St. James's
Booked 25 times today
Set in the former Old Westminster Library – a Grade II listed building still with books lining the walls - The Cinnamon Club is a multiple award winning restaurant like no other with grandeur and character that perfectly complimented by outstanding food, classy cocktails and an outlandish wine list.The team of chefs, headed up by Vivek Singh, Chef Rakesh Nair and Master Chef PD Khan aim to celebrate British ingredients with an Indian spice flair. Known for it's excellent tasting menu, seasonal set menus, Pre and post-theatre menus - they are known to cater to a wide range of palettes and preferences - game during the reason, seafood at it's best or a wide choice for vegetarians / vegans. The Cinnamon Club is also an ideal venue for private dining. We can accommodate groups for sit down meals or standing canapé receptions in one of our many private dining areas or bars. Please call our dedicated Events Team on 020 7222 2555 with any queries or questions.
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10. Gaucho City
4.7
Exceptional(1768)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Fenchurch Street
Booked 12 times today
Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.Serving carbon-neutral steak, fine wines and classic cocktails, Gaucho City marks the perfect base for business lunches in the large private dining room, celebratory steak or, simply, a few drinks at the bar. Join us for the best steak in the City of London.

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