London Soho / Covent Garden
LONDON - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
Soho and Covent Garden are part of the City of Westminster and known to be the heart of true entertainment in London. The area spans from Regent street, where it meets with Mayfair to Bloomsbury continues into Covent Garden on the other side. It is an established entertainment area, part of the 'West End', home to the hippest lounges, clubs and theatres in London. You can never go to the West End looking for a good time and be disappointed - it's variety of clubs, bars and pubs can satisfy every taste. It's an endless melting pot for upcoming bands and entertainers. It's restaurants as well as the coffee shops are often open all night. Soho is also the home of the Chinese community and arguably the best Chinese restaurants are located in Soho, alongside small massage parlors ans Chinese medicine clinics. London's best theatres are located in Covent Garden, and every visitor in London should at least see one musical during their stay. Most of the time this area is filled with street artists who perform amazing tricks and always have a big crowd watching them.
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BOCCA DI LUPO
media italian
Address: 12 Archer Street, London W1D 7BB, United Kingdom
Area: Soho
Web: http://www.boccadilupo.com/
Phone: +44 20 7734 2223
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 25.-
"BOCCA DI LUPO" (means "good luck") is a hidden and vibrant Italian gem near Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square; perfect for a late night dinner, for a date, a business meeting or a pre-theatre menu; serving South Italian food specialties on little plates (spinach, prosciutto, melon, pesto dish, cannelli bean dish); eat at the bar and observe cooks preparing the dishes; reservations essential; before dinner try "PARAMOUNT BAR"; formerly a member club and the bar with the best view over London on the 33th floor of the Centre Point building (103 New Oxford St, +44 20 7420 2900); call for a reservation
DEAN STREET HOUSE
power-scene british
Address: 69-71 Dean St, London W1D 3SE, United Kingdom
Area: Soho
Web: http://www.deanstreettownhouse.com/
Phone: +44 20 7434 1775
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 20.- to £ 30.-
"DEAN STREET HOUSE" is a great clubby feel hotel & restaurant (dark wallpapers, panelling, lots of lampshades) is the latest enterprise from the people behind "SOHO HOUSE"; located smack in the middle of London's Soho; serving interesting weekly changing menu of seasonal British food including good service in a buzzing, cosy dining room; outdoor seating; serving also pre-theatre menu - two courses £16.50 or three courses for £19.50; reservations are essential; great casual udon place around the corner: "KOYA" (49 Frith Street, +44 20 7434 4463, www.koya.co.uk)
HAKKASAN
Chinese / Thai
Address: 8 Hanway Place, London, W1T 1HD, United Kingdom
Area: Bloomsbury
Web: http://www.hakkasan.com/
Phone: +44 20 7927 7000
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 59.-
Cavernous basement joint in small street around Tottenham Court; looks little bit like a hip New York nightclub; modern and dark atmosphere; the Chilean sea bass is wonderful
IVY, THE
A-list institution
Address: 1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ, United Kingdom
Area: Leicester Square
Web: http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7836 4751
Prices: Mains: £ 13.75 to £ 44.-
"THE IVY" is an old world charm restaurant serving international & modern British food like "seared foie gras", "mixed Asian hors d'oeuvres" or "soft shell crab"; as starter try their famous "Shepherd's pie" and as dessert order the simple "English cheeseboard"; perfect for a business lunch, a dinner or just celeb watching; around the corner you find the next London institution and sister restaurant "J.SHEEKEY" (28-32 St Martin's Court, +44 20 7240 2565, www.j-sheekey.co.uk) with its well known oyster bar; always crowded, senior appeal to starlets; reservations are essential for both restaurants!
JOE ALLEN
dinner with the lovies
Address: 13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT, United Kingdom
Area: Covent Garden
Web: http://www.joeallen.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7836 0651
Prices: Mains around: £ 21.50
Hidden gem opposite a stage door in a little street; so it is not surprising that this nice cellar restaurant is a favorite by the "lovies" (nickname for actors); serves British food; ideal for a pre- or after-theatre meal; reservations are essential
LES DEUX SALONS
french bistro
Address: 40-42 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DD, United Kingdom
Web: http://www.lesdeuxsalons.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7420 2050
Prices: Mains: £ 12.95 to £ 23.50
The guys behind the famous restaurants "ARBUTUS" and "WILD HONEY" opened 2010 their new restaurant "LES DEUX SALONS" - a traditional French brasserie; it serves high class food at a moderate price; if you plan a theatre visit try the "theatre supper menu" from 5pm - 6.30pm (3-courses for £ 15.50); no place? Then head to "TERROIRS" next door (5 William IV St, +44 20 7036 0660, www.terroirswinebar.com/) which is a terrific Paris-style wine bar with some extremely interesting and quirky wines and great charcuterie!
PRINCI
italy in london
Address: 135-137 Wardour St, London W1F 0UT, United Kingdom
Area: Soho
Web: http://www.princi.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7478 8888
Prices: Mains: start at £ 3.-
Hip but not snobbish, gourmet baker Rocco Princi’s well known Milan boutique bakery chain located on the opposite of the "Soho Hotel" let you feel being right in Italy; from Sunday to Monday THE place for the best Capuccino in London, for a quick italian lunch and delicious sweets; to eat-in or take away; Perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch with a newspaper in the middle of Soho; food to be shared, so try a bit of everything from the plates of your friends; open Mon - Sat from 7am- midnight, Sun from 9am - 10pm
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.