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1. Inamo - Covent Garden
4.3
Awesome(2529)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Covent Garden
Booked 49 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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2. Penelope’s
4.4
Awesome(274)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Covent Garden
Booked 8 times today
Penelope's, part of the AMANO Group, is redefining London’s dining and nightlife scene. In 2024, Penelope’s won Best Luxury Restaurant at the British Food Awards, a testament to its culinary excellence. Executive Chef Fez Ozalgan curates a menu that merges Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors, using the finest ingredients. The restaurant’s ambiance is equally compelling, with mirrored ceilings, plush seating, and dramatic lighting. The experience is further enhanced by the open kitchen, offering diners a front-row view of the culinary artistry. Named after founder Ariel Schiff’s daughter, the restaurant is a heartfelt tribute to the vibrant cultures of Spain and Tel Aviv. Schiff describes Penelope’s as "truly a matter of the heart," a place where the exuberance of Berlin meets the sophistication of London. On weekends, Penelope’s transforms into a lively party scene, featuring London DJs and the legendary Isramani dinner party, imported from Berlin.
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3. Margot Restaurant - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(2798)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Covent Garden
Booked 20 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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4. Bab Mansour
4.4
Awesome(172)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Covent Garden
Booked 9 times today
Bab Mansour is an authentic restaurant where you will find the finest Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine. Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, Bab Mansour is a home away from home. Our traditional meals, carefully prepared by our chef with the finest of ingredients, strives to give each customer a true taste of Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu is filled with traditional Moroccan tagines and couscous, to a variety of charcoal grilled dishes and a selection of hot and cold mezzes. Our menu also boasts a range of drinks including Mediterranean inspired wines. We welcome you to dine in our comfortable yet contemporary venue only moments away from West End’s famous theatres.
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5. Mon Plaisir
4.5
Awesome(4215)
Price: Expensive
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 26 times today
Take a stroll down Monmouth Street, London and you'll discover a little piece of England that will remain forever French. Mon Plaisir, London's oldest Family run French Restaurant, has been a purveyor of the finest French cuisine for over half a century. The entente cordial hits you as you enter, and the French atmosphere is as thick as the waiters French accents. You'll find yourself surround by wonderfully original French artefacts, you could find yourself leaning against the pewter topped bar which once graced the lounge of a Lyonnais brothel.
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6. Blue Door Bistro
4.4
Awesome(242)
Price: Expensive
• British • Bloomsbury
A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.
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7. Capilungo
4.6
Exceptional(15)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Covent Garden
Booked 3 times today
Capilungo in London is a special place inspired by the cafes of southern Italy, especially our hometown of Lecce. We are a family business that started in 1991 and recently opened our first international location in Covent Garden last year.During the day, we are a cozy cafe/ brunch and at night, we transform into a lively wine and cocktail bar. Our focus is on serving authentic food and drinks made with great ingredients, care for where they come from, and flavors that reflect the season. One of our most famous items is the 'Pasticciotto' pastries filled with delicious creams.Whether you're craving a pasticciotto or a drink, we welcome you to experience a slice of Lecce life in London at Capilungo.
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8. Il Castelletto
4.4
Awesome(219)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomsbury
Booked 2 times today
Located in London’s one of the most historical corners, just a few steps away from Holborn tube station, overlooking the British Museum, Castelletto is a small Mediterranean oasis away from the city frenzy. A feast of smells, flavours and colours from our sunny homelands, bring a bream of light and romance to a rainy day.
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9. Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens
4.4
Awesome(75)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Holborn
There's nowhere better to savour a delicious traditional Afternoon Tea than The Montague, overlooking peaceful gardens in the heart of London or in our beautiful Leopard Bar.Our Afternoon Tea includes a scrumptious selection of warmly baked plain and raisin scones, delicious cakes, and freshly hand-cut sandwiches including egg and mayo, smoked salmon, chicken, cucumber, and cream cheese. We ensure we pay proper respect to this special ritual while offering some intriguing variations on the original, with a delicious 'Prince & Princess' option for the little ones.
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10. Isolabella
4.5
Awesome(3297)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Holborn
Booked 5 times today
Among London’s leading Italian restaurants, Isolabella charms guests to its centrally located dining room with wonderful authentic and sophisticated food and a classy, formal yet friendly atmosphere. Popular with business diners and the pre- and post-theatre crowd, Isolabella is sleekly put together to combine both modern style and touches of tradition for an unobtrusive look that allows focus to remain on the kitchen’s excellent food. Ranging from pasta, pizza and risotto to meat, fish and seafood dishes, the extensive, though certainly not over the top, menu includes both favourite Italian restaurant dishes and house signatures, an opportunity to sample the best the kitchen has to offer. Freshly prepared to order, Isolabella’s food is accompanied by a fine selection of wines, each choice paired with a suitable sip for those guests seeking the perfet partnership.

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