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Nina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(12)Marylebone - 2
Hawksmoor Air Street
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(13,487)Piccadilly - 3
Tom's Pasta
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(109)Dalston - 4
Cecconi's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(3,039)Mayfair - 5
The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(7,693)St Paul's
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STK Steakhouse London - Strand
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(4,883)Covent Garden - 2
STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(832)Stratford - 3
Gallery
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary British•4.7(8,216)Covent Garden - 4
Blacklock Soho
Price: Moderate•Steak•4.7(6,036)Soho - 5
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.4(1,356)Aldwych
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Hakkasan Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.6(7,868)Mayfair - 2
Sexy Fish London
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(3,105)Mayfair - 3
Clos Maggiore
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(15,322)Covent Garden - 4
The NoMad London
Price: Expensive•British•4.4(1,797)Covent Garden - 5
COYA Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.5(1,759)Mayfair
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OXO Tower Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•British•4.5(364)Drawing in Londoners for over two decades, OXO Tower Restaurant is an iconic landmark on London’s South Bank, sharing the eighth floor of the OXO Tower with a trendy Bar and a lively Brasserie. Guests can take in the amazing views of St Paul’s and the city’s skyline while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the times listed below.
With an expansive garden terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, OXO Tower Restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy a seasonal British menu created by Executive Head Chef Jeremy Bloor. With a focus on flavour, provenance and high-quality produce and a wine list of over 800 wines, it offers an elegant dining experience to celebrate an array of occasions.
OXO Tower Restaurant in London is just an eight minute walk from Southwark and Waterloo stations and a ten minute walk from Blackfriars station. Located in London’s cultural district, visitors can easily walk to the National Theatre, Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and more.Meson Don Felipe
Price: Moderate•Spanish•4.4(2,041)Established in 1987, Meson Don Felipe was the first Tapas Bar in London and we are still an independent, family-run business. You can expect great tapas and some amazing, well-priced Spanish wines, served in an authentic, relaxed atmosphere.
We have an outside terrace with heaters and umbrellas but of course, we can't promise the weather! If you book outside we can't guarantee a table inside if the weather changes.
For those unable to eat-in, we offer our famous Paellas for takeaway at lunchtime Monday-Friday.
Thank you for all your support and we look forward to welcoming you soon to this little bit of Spain in Waterloo.
The Archduke
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(4,254)Set on the bustling South Bank, moments from the world-famous London Eye and Royal Festival Hall,
The Archduke restaurant, cocktail and wine bar is a local institution. A mainstay since 1979, The
Archduke was the first restaurant to open in this area, occupying the Victorian railway arches
surrounding Waterloo Station with live jazz performed every night and Sunday afternoon.
Owned and operated by Black and Blue Steakhouse, customers indulge in heavenly cocktails,
delicious wines and modern cuisine including mouth-watering steaks, grilled fish, and
classic rotisserie chicken.
For your private events please contact us for details, we’d love to help you celebrate your special
occasion.Brasserie Joel
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4(1,288)This South Bank French Brasserie Restaurant is ideally located at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, near the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall.
Brasserie Joël holds 2 AA rosettes for culinary excellence
Florentine Trattoria
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.1(334)
Florentine Trattoria serves up a joyful Italian menu with some typical British dishes. Perfect for family and friends, we’re located just minutes away from London South Bank’s trendy Lower Marsh and Waterloo.
Join us for any occasion!Gillray's Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steak•4(1,165)Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is the most English of English dining destinations. Set in the County Hall with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is a homage to top quality beef from O'Sheas Butcher.
You can also enjoy fish of the day, poultry, and local specialities. The Bar features a mouthwatering selection of over 90 gins and an impressive cocktail collection.
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From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
- LLaviniaSurrey •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe went to Skylon last night to celebrate our son's 21st Birthday. Table for 4 and we had the best time. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. The food, alcohol and ambience were all amazing. We were given a beautiful bar table to begin with and then moved to a lovely table overlooking The Thames. Can honestly say this was a wonderful evening and can definitely recommend this restaurant. Special shout out to our lovely waiter Felix, who was smily, attentive, fun and generally just looked after us really well. Well done Skylon. This was our second visit and we will be back for sure.More infoSkylonPrice: Expensive• British• Waterloo•4.2
- SSueLondon •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious, great service very authentic, personable staff overall greatMore infoOkan South BankPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Waterloo•4.5
- GGeoffLondon •69 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoPrix fixe menu very good for quality and value, steak frites was delicious.More infoThe ArchdukePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Waterloo•4.5
- CcarolineLondon •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent food - esp the octopus, convenient locationMore infoMeson Don FelipePrice: Moderate• Spanish• Waterloo•4.4
- CCélineSurrey •2 reviews5.0Dined on 19 Feb 2025Thank you for a great dinner. Lovely food and wine, good service. Very enjoyable evening.More infoBlack & Blue - WaterlooPrice: Moderate• Steak• Waterloo•4.3
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Waterloo include Okan South Bank, Meson Don Felipe and Skylon
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Waterloo are Cotto, The Archduke and Skylon
Bottomless brunch in Waterloo is available at Skylon, Black & Blue - Waterloo and The Archduke
The most romantic restaurant in Waterloo is Skylon
Restaurants in Waterloo with a great view include Skylon, The Library at County Hall and Gillray's Steakhouse