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1. Ivy Market Grill
4.1
Excellent(18594)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Covent Garden
Booked 235 times today
Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.
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2. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.6
Exceptional(7828)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 63 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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3. Palm Court Brasserie
4.6
Exceptional(15158)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Covent Garden
Booked 70 times today
Palm Court is the quintessential Parisian-style brasserie in the heart of Covent Garden. The restaurant has been lovingly crafted to recreate a classical 1920’s art nouveau-style venue echoing elegant dining rooms in Paris’s most affluent arrondissements.The restaurant offers a menu of French classics centred on seasonal meat, fish, seafood and vegetable dishes with quality and flavour at the forefront of our work. Whether you are dining for lunch with colleagues, dinner with a special someone, for Afternoon Tea with family or simply stopping by for a glass of wine, Palm Court Brasserie resonates the ideal environment to help you relax and unwind. Our wine list boasts an enviable list of labels spanning the vineyards of France, Italy and the New World.
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4. Gouqi London
4.6
Exceptional(220)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Charing Cross
Booked 8 times today
Chef Owner, Tong Chee Hwee, former Group Executive Head Chef of Hakkasan, has returned to launch Gouqi, an Award-Winning, Fine Dining Chinese restaurant located at 25-34 Cockspur Street, St James's opposite the Canadian Embassy, Trafalgar Square. The restaurant name derives from the goji berry, a symbol of health and vitality that inspires the ethos of the restaurant. Using premium produce sourced from around the globe, the menu offers an abundance of flavours, techniques, and ingredients. The Berri Bar offers Asian inspired cocktails and an eclectic wine list.Gouqi seats 100 guests, including 2 private interconnecting dining rooms; Crimson & Ruby, which seat 10 and 12, or combine to accommodate up to 22 guests.Pre-orders required: Legendary Peking Duck 24hrs, Emperor’s Lobster Soup with Rice Pin Noodle and Crispy Rice 24hrs, Dim Sum Afternoon Tea 24hrs, and Live Norwegian King Crab 72hrs.
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5. The Stage at the Londoner
4.2
Awesome(133)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Soho
Booked 7 times today
Step into the limelight of The Stage, where the drama unfolds with a spectacular programme dedicated to Champagne and life’s great delights.Set across three acts, our Champagne bar in London serves a Champagne breakfast, Champagne afternoon tea, as well as a Grand Finale of oysters, caviar and more.The star of The Stage is our reserve Champagne collection, with a trolley of 35 bottles, as well as a selection of Champagne cocktails.Complement your drink with an exquisite patisserie crafted by our Head Pastry Chef, almost too beautiful to eat.Located with Soho and Covent Garden on the doorstep, The Stage is the perfect place to enjoy pre- or post-theatre drinks. We are just a few minutes' walk from iconic West End theatres such as Harold Pinter Theatre, Garrick Theatre, Apollo Theatre and many more.Our London Champagne bar regularly hosts live music to accompany late night drinks and weekend afternoon tea, showcasing local West End talent on our very own stage.
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6. WOLFOX SAVOY / FUMI LONDON
4.5
Awesome(75)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Covent Garden
Booked 8 times today
WOLFOX at Savoy Court is an everyday grand café and hosts FUMI Asian Dining Restaurant Inspired by Japanese & Thai culinary discipline - Our menus are designed to bring people together, whether over a shared dining or with our omakase menu experience, creating a sense of community and conviviality. With a focus on impeccable service and a commitment to excellence, we promise to deliver a culinary adventure that will leave a lasting impression.
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7. The Lowdown
4.6
Exceptional(63)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Trafalgar Square
Booked 5 times today
THE LOWDOWN IS NESTLED IN THE VIBRANT BEATING HEART OF COVENT GARDENBy day it is the perfect destination to meet for coffee and brunch and by night it transforms into an elegant atmospheric 70s cocktail lounge and bistro.The peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere draws a crowd by day and night making it a go to destination for those who live, work and play nearby.Whether your stopping by for brunch, an evening meal or drinks this will become your favourite hidden gem in Covent Garden.Daily changing cocktail menu in the evenings, and all wines served by the glass all day long.
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8. The Rooftop
4.2
Awesome(442)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • St. James's
Booked 1 time today
Situated in the heart of the city and at one of London's most iconic landmarks, The Rooftop, is an oasis set high in the sky overlooking Trafalgar Square and London's spectacular skyline. Offering a seasonally changing menu of delicious European-inspired dishes and a carefully curated cocktail and drinks selection, The Rooftop is the perfect spot to unwind, relax and soak up those London views.Should you make a request for the outside area of The Rooftop, please be advised that while our team will always do their best to grant requests, this may not always be possible. The outdoor space with the view of Trafalgar Square are limited, so please ensure you book your reservation in advance.
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9. Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square
4.6
Exceptional(153)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Covent Garden
Booked 33 times today
Continuing the proud legacy of hospitality that spans more than three decades; Colonel Saab, fromRoop Partap Choudhary, is ready to set a new benchmark in London. Inspired by the travel tales of his parents,Colonel Manbeer and Mrs. Binny Choudhary, Roop is thrilled to offer the sensory joys of Indian cuisine, cast in a beautiful new light.
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10. LIMA Cantina
4.6
Exceptional(1656)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Covent Garden
Booked 19 times today
Located only a short 1-minute walk from Leicester Square tube station and 5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station, LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene: what Peruvians love to eat and drink! LIMA CANTINA is born out of a desire to bring the soul of LIMA to London: its flavoursome daily life, with simple dishes directly inspired by markets & home cooked meals. The restaurant’s chefs use traditional cooking methods to transform quality UK and Peruvian sourced ingredients into mouth-watering dishes. The menu delivers classics such as Pollo a la Brasa (arguably the national dish of Peru and possibly the best roast chicken you’ve ever had), whilst retaining signature Ceviches and Pisco Sours, and many more Lima locals’ favourites. The restaurant’s vibe is warm and modern with a hint of nostalgia. You’re encouraged to share always; bring your friend, neighbour, and colleague for an authentic and unpretentious all-day dining experience.

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