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1. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 11 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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2. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1038)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 87 times today
Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.
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3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(202)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 92 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(4954)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Covent Garden
Booked 103 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 71 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.
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6. The Grenadier
4.7
Exceptional(467)
Price: Moderate
• British • Belgravia
Booked 2 times today
Join us at Grenadier. A landmark in its own right, The Grenadier in Belgrave Square is royalty amongst London pubs. This historic treasure chest is a hidden gem, beloved by both locals and visitors to the city.Dogs welcome in bar area only.BOOKING ARE FOR DINING ONLY.
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7. The George, Pub & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(613)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 3 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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8. Trivet
4.6
Exceptional(122)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • London Bridge
Booked 7 times today
2024: awarded 2 Michelin stars!Trivet derives from the age-old cooking utensil - an iron tripod placed over fire to support a cooking pot or kettle - reflecting the warmth and balance which forms Head Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal’s values for the restaurant, as well as their working relationship.From the very beginning of the creative process, Jonny, Isa and the team think about how food and drink work together. The menu features their explorations of ingredients, dishes and drinks from around the world, inspired by the culinary history and diversity around us. The wine list is set out chronologically, following the historic beginnings of wine to present day, with over 350 wines from classic producers to the New World, as well as acknowledging the root of viti-vinoculture with wines from Georgia, Armenia and Turkey.As well as the welcoming main dining room, Trivet has a terrace, wine bar and private dining space. Monday nights transform into the LaBombe Wine Bar.
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9. Kettner’s
4.6
Exceptional(946)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 27 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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10. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.6
Exceptional(7869)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 51 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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  • OpenTable Diner
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were welcomed by a very professional lady. I think her name was Anna and seated in a nice table immediately ask water and allergies. All the service staff were very attentive,waiter who looked after us named reha was very professional and knowledgeable. guided us according to our food taste all the details.  everything was clean and tidy ( specially toilets! )very professional. Ivo finally approached and asked us if we are okay? very professional manager thanks for the whole experience.  Thanks a lot
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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    4.4
  • OpenTable Diner
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Superb dining experience as always from Ivy! We were celebrating a birthday and being at the Ivy made it more enjoyable. Food was fantastic, we opted for 2 course xmas set menu and it was great portions and quality of food. Would highly recommend to others. Staff were attentive and friendly, and made us feel very welcome. Thanks for a great night!
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    The Ivy City GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Liverpool Street
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    4.2
  • Judy
    London •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food is excellent. Service is friendly. I have got a nice table. But in general the table for 2 is quite tight. It is a great place to have a cosy bites
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    Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
    •
    4.7
  • Nicky
    Surrey •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Went to Sticks n sushi for our team xmas meal and it did not disappoint. Delicious food with an impressive choice, beautifully presented. Attentive service. Yummy cocktails. Only 1 teeny inprovement suggestion....It would help if waiting staff said what each item on a mixed tray was more slowly as it was difficult to hear with both the speed and background noise.
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    Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
    •
    4.6
  • Emma
    Gold Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Dec 2024
    Having wanted to dine at The Ivy since I was 20 and now late 50's it was one of my favourite experiences in London with my children. It did not disappoint. The service was superb, the waiter quickly realised my son has special needs and reacted accordingly, without judgement or prejudice, which was a refreshing change from other London venues we have been to. The food was the best I have had in years. Thank you!
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    The Ivy West StreetPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Covent Garden
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    4.5

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