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1. Happy
4.3
Awesome(4311)
Price: Moderate
• European • Leicester Square
Booked 67 times today
A family-friendly casual dining group with over 40 sites across Europe. Located at the heart of London, you can’t miss our bright and beautiful flagship restaurant in Piccadilly Circus, London. Happy London was proud to win Best Restaurant in London and Best Hospitality Team in the UK at the British Restaurant Awards.For bookings of 6 or more, please email bookings@happyrestaurants.com
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2. Imperial Treasure
4.6
Exceptional(1068)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Piccadilly
Booked 32 times today
Since the establishment of our first restaurant in 2003, Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has won the hearts of gourmands and casual diners alike. Today, the Group has about 24 restaurants under its name, as well as over 50 accolades.The 140-seat restaurant opens in a Grade II-listed building, serving the finest and most authentic iteration of the iconic dish and preserving the centuries-old methods of the Emperor’s imperial kitchen. It harbours an extensive list of well-curated wines, champagnes and sake. A cocktail bar will offer a list of Asian-inspired cocktails and a whisky collection.
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3. Mele E Pere
4.4
Awesome(1804)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Soho
Independent and family-run, we opened Mele e Pere in the heart of Soho in February 2012. We are three brothers and a friend who set out on a journey to create a genuine neighbourhood Trattoria reminiscent of the fabulous family-run places of northern Italy, where we all grew up.You should feel just as comfortable popping in for a glass of home-made vermouth and some sharing plates at the bar as you should taking your time to work through the menu in the dining room.We cook our seasonal and daily-changing menu with British produce and exceptional Italian ingredients. All of our pasta, desserts and ice-creams are made in our kitchen fresh every day. We have London’s largest selection of Vermouths behind our bar and our exclusively Italian wine list has loads of options for you available by the glass and carafe.
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4. Bar des Prés
4.8
Exceptional(15)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • Piccadilly
Booked 2 times today
Bar des Prés Mayfair is chef Cyril Lignac's first international opening; an evolved version of his original restaurant in the Saint-Germain neighbourhood restaurant in Paris. Behind the deep blue facade, a chic, charming space spread across two floors. The restaurant boasts a cosy ambience, take a seat within the velvet booths, or at the Italian Giallo Real marble counter, where our expert Bar team combine Parisian signatures with London favourites. Taking inspiration from the esteemed restaurant in Paris; Chef Cyril Lignac’s menu has seasonality at its core, effortlessly combining French know-how with modern Japanese individuality and techniques. Nestled below the restaurant, the Lounge provides a vibrant space for pre or post-dinner gatherings and casual suppers, with a live DJ performing every Thursday – Saturday from 6pm.
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5. Hachi Japanese BBQ Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(693)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Soho
Booked 19 times today
Casual Japanese BBQ where you can order a selection of meat/seafood/Vegetables and grill it yourself!We use smokeless table grills with smoke extractor which keeps the strong smell of the BBQ off your clothes! Also, the air is circulated by the extractor, it helps to have clean air.We are welcoming all kinds of parties from single customers to group up to 25. As well as our BBQ menu, we have prepared a variety of starters to start off your experience. Visa and Master Card is available.*Please be advised that tables are available for 90min (60min for 1 person) for Lunch time and for Dinner, a maximum of 1 hour for 1 person, 1.5 hours for 2 persons and 2 hours for 3 to 6 persons. If you book for more than 7 people, please contact us directly for your table reservation and tell us how long you would like to enjoy our wonderful meals!***Safety precautions***Cleaning & SanitisingCommon areas deep cleaned dailyContactless payment availableSick staff prohibited in the workplace
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6. Il Gattopardo
4.6
Exceptional(32)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 5 times today
Il Gattopardo is the quintessential Italian restaurant. A warm, inviting space that embodies the iconic era of La Dolce Vita. Playful yet elegant, Il Gattopardo connotes a casual sophistication. The menu centres around Italian classics and modern interpretations of dishes from across Italy, created by Executive Chef Massimo Pasquarelli. His love of Italian produce and cooking, partnered with his extensive fine dining experience, ensures Il Gattopardo excels at creating a refined and elegant menu that focuses on authenticity albeit with contemporary, globally-inspired influences. The cocktail menu features sections devoted to Apertitvo, Negronis, and Dopo Cena, whist the wine list offers over 450 bottles with a deep focus on Italian grape varieties, and in particular a large selection from Piedmont and Tuscany. Join us for a taste of Italy in the heart of Mayfair, and discover the perfect blend of Italian charm and London sophistication.
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7. Rowley's Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2275)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Piccadilly
Booked 12 times today
Situated in the home of the original Walls Butcher Shop and located on the very traditional Jermyn Street, Rowley's has kept the charm and history of the 19th century building alive. With the original tiles lining the walls and the soft lighting the restaurant offers a relaxed and comforting atmosphere.
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8. Farzi London
4.2
Awesome(1327)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Piccadilly
Booked 2 times today
Inquire about your group party bookings now! Farzi London is a Modern Indian Bistro serving cutting-edge, avant-garde Indian cuisine with a twist, contemporary dishes & global classics, with whimsical nods to traditional British favourites. We have a list of experimental cocktails with elevated flavours using the latest equipment; a centrifuge & an ultrasonic homogeniser - this includes our famous Smoked Indian Old Fashioned & Clarified Mango Cosmo.Enjoy your Farzi Favourites at home via Supper, Uber Eats or Deliveroo.Gift Vouchers - Treat yourself or a loved one to a memorable time at Farzi. Perfect gift for the Holidays!NOTE:Bookings with kids under the age of 12 will be sat on the lower level on Fridays and Saturdays.Dress Code - Smart/Casual - no hats,
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9. Casa do Frango - Piccadilly
4.4
Awesome(438)
Price: Expensive
• Portuguese • Piccadilly
Booked 3 times today
Casa do Frango Piccadilly has a large, light-filled restaurant with signature greenery, traditional tile friezes and ceramic pieces from across Portugal. There is also a sunny street terrace for alfresco dining in the warmer months.Casa’s menu is inspired by the rich culinary history of Portugal and the wider Mediterranean. True to Portuguese tradition, there is an emphasis on cooking over a wood-charcoal grill. Everything at Casa is made fresh in-house, using top quality, locally sourced ingredients. The food is complemented with an all-Portuguese wine list, cocktails, mocktails and Super Bock beer on draught. If you can't find a table online, please visit casadofrango.co.uk for additional availability, group bookings and private parties. We also keep a selection of tables available for walk-ins.
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10. Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(2737)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Mayfair
Booked 7 times today
Nestled on Swallow Street, Mayfair, Bentley's epitomises timeless elegance with a century-long tradition of celebrating Champagne and Oysters. Still shucking over 1000 oysters a day, Chef Richard Corrigan has led Bentley's since 2005, curating a menu that pays homage to its heritage with a diverse selection of oysters, wild seafood, and premium cuts sourced from the British & Irish Isles. Bentley's stands as an iconic London restaurant restored in 2005 under Corrigan's visionary leadership. The acclaimed venue offers a warm, friendly ambiance with linen-clad tables, wooden floors, an enviable art collection and a heated terrace.Explore our four exclusive private dining options, from The Crustacea accommodating up to 14 guests, while the Swallow Street Rooms, with a private bar and street entrance, host events for up to 60. Experience Bentley's, where history, gastronomy, and hospitality converge for an unforgettable dining experience.

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