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A photo of Cloth Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(182)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 27 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.
A photo of Bacchanalia restaurant
4.4
Awesome(998)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 187 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.
A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(162)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 143 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.
A photo of The Ivy West Street restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4915)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Covent Garden
Booked 143 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.
A photo of The George, Pub & Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(610)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 18 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.
A photo of Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7832)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 58 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.
A photo of SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden restaurant
4.4
Awesome(200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Covent Garden
Booked 11 times today
Located at the famed Opera Terrace atop the historic Grade II-listed Market Building, this striking space is a vibrant new addition to the area. Crowned by an Eric Parry-designed glass roof, the restaurant runs along the entire east side of the market making for beautiful rooftop views across the piazza.Bold in design, SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden offers a host of inviting dining and drinking experiences: from the bar with its ‘living ceiling’; the exposed kitchen to the terrace overlooking the square below and the private dining room with its own entrance and terrace.
A photo of Kettner’s restaurant
4.5
Awesome(923)
Price: Expensive
• French • Leicester Square
Booked 75 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.
A photo of The Ivy City Garden restaurant
4.1
Excellent(7766)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street
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 Grenadier restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(467)
Price: Moderate
• British • Belgravia
Booked 1 time 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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  • Abdulrahman
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Exceptional experience but I would recommend next time to provide me a table in the first floor instead.
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
    4.4
  • Samuel
    London •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything about it fabulous. Food immense. Waiter’s superb!
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    The Ivy West StreetPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Covent Garden
    4.5
  • Carlos
    Birmingham/West Midlands (county) •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Loved everything about the restaurant. Location, ambience, service, food and drink We has some oysters with champagne to start and then we all had the cod with chips and greens and a bottle of the chardonnay viognier blend. It was all delicious. Shame you are not open on Saturdays.
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    Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
    4.7
  • Lily
    London •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was excellent, but the service left much to be desired. The male waiters were lovely and accommodating, but the female server who attended to us was abrupt and rude. One of our friends is pregnant, and we requested well-cooked food for her. When she brought it over, she commented, "This is the stuff you don’t like," which was not the case—our friend simply cannot eat raw food. I also tried to ask her for recommendations, but she cut me off and told me not to interrupt, even though I wasn’t. While the food and overall ambiance were great, her attitude dampened what could have been an otherwise pleasant experience.
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    Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
    4.6
  • Zahid
    London •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The evening was excellent, the food was delicious with good sized portions and it arrived quickly. The only downside was the lack of availability of 3 of the mains which meant that 3 of the 6 of us had to change our first menu choice. Also one of the sides was not available. Whilst I completely understand the need to stop waste it was a shame that the menu was so limited at 7pm on a Saturday night. That said I would definitely go back again. Thank you The George for offering fresh, high quality dishes despite your prime location. As Londoners we are usually disappointed with the food offered in many central London locations- but you offer a wonderful menu and dining experience for tourists and locals alike.
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    The George, Pub & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Covent Garden
    4.3
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