Best Lunch Restaurants in Farringdon

676 restaurants available nearby

A photo of St. JOHN Smithfield restaurant

1. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4116)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 58 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

A photo of Vivat Bacchus Farringdon restaurant

2. Vivat Bacchus Farringdon

4.3

Awesome(1077)

Price: Expensive

• Southern African • Farringdon

A taste of South Africa. Vivat Bacchus is a South African restaurant and wine bar, offering sustainable, seasonal menus along with an impeccable South African wine list.Whether you’re dining with us, hosting a party or wedding in our private spaces, taking a tour of our wine cellars or cheese rooms or joining our regular wine events, we’re all about simplicity and consistency – good food and great wine, time after time. We feature rare breed meats, grilled to perfection, making us one of the best restaurants in Farringdon. The decor, slightly industrial with open ceilings, exposed pipes and ducts creates the feeling of being in a working winery and an unpretentious, no nonsense atmosphere. Fans whirring in cheese rooms and wine cellars stocked to the brim leaves one with no doubt where the focus of the business lies.

3. The Fable

3.9

Excellent(185)

Price: Moderate

• British • St Paul's

Inspired by the fantasy world of fairy tales, the fabulous fables of Aesop and our spellbinding adventures around the globe, The Fable is a bar and restaurant out of the ordinary. Inventive, innovative and enchanting, every detail tells a story, from the sparkling crystal and beautiful blooms, to the twinkling candelabras and the carefully curated collection of storybooks, you're sure to be enthralled. A range of beautiful spaces – from a florist and deli to hideaway alcoves, a statement bar and mixology tables – have been individually tailored to fit any requirement, any time of the day. A creative food and cocktail menu will cater for lunch, post-work drinks and dinner, whilst bespoke events and masterclasses, customised experiences, pop-ups and quirky collaborations will offer something unique and out of the ordinary.Once in the while, in the middle of an ordinary life the world gives us a fairy tale.

4. The Argyle

3.1

Good(4)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Chancery Lane

A true gem in the heart of Hatton Green, The Argyle is a friendly and inviting city pub with a diffrence. wether you are visiting to get away from the huslte and buslte or are looking for somewhere to start you night befrore hitting the town we have something for everyone. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails and superb coffee! Our food is all about Great British classics with our glouchester old spot sausages and mash to our homemade steak and ale pie however you will find we offer some amazing desserts and some lighter dishes too! No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

5. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6842)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 15 times today

Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.

6. Clos Maggiore

4.6

Exceptional(15241)

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 73 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

7. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(674)

Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 27 times today

To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

A photo of The Quality Chop House restaurant

8. The Quality Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(2538)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 54 times today

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning. We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

9. Blacklock Soho

4.7

Exceptional(5935)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Soho

Booked 103 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.Bookings and Walk-Ins available:Monday - Friday 12:00 - 15:00pmMonday - Friday 17:00 - 22:30pmBookings up to 8 guests (Mon-Thurs)Bookings up to 6 guests (Friday)Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00Bookings for lunch and pre-theatre from 12noon to 23:00Bookings up to 6 guestsSunday 12:00 - 20:00Bookings all day for up to 6 guests

10. Gallery

4.7

Exceptional(8113)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 92 times today

Introducing Gallery (formerly known as Thames Foyer), a vibrant space at the heart of the hotel for drinking and dining, where guests can enjoy a perfect blend of our theatrical flair and relaxed charm.The beautiful new space will seamlessly integrate contemporary style whilst remaining true to our much loved heritage. Innovative menus, carefully crafted by our talented culinary team, will entice you in showcasing traditional recipes with a modern twist.The Savoy’s legendary afternoon tea will return, in addition to breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.Our delectable lunch offering will be available between 12:30 and 17:30 on a walk in basis.*Please note that any reservations made are subject to the timely completion of the renovation and we may need to contact you to offer alternative dates should we experience a delay with the work.Dress code: smart casual.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

A
Angel
Tucson •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Given the reputation of this establishment, it did not fail to live up to the hype surrounding it's name. The plates where simplistic in nature but full of wonderful flavors. The kitchen buzzed with an energetic hum, loud at some points, reminded you that something special was being crafted just for you. The staff moved around with purpose and paid close attention to providing an amazing dining experience.
More info
St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
•
4.8
K
kaneVIP
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
If you’re a lover of all things Dim sum, this place is a must! We keep on going back, it never disappoints!
More info
Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
•
4.5
A
Anita
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on 30 Nov 2024
What a gem of a find! Tucked away in Hatton Garden, we went for a pre-event birthday lunch and was more than pleasantly surprised. The food was good but it was the staff that made it standout. They were really friendly and very accommodating and it made the whole experience really special and memorable. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.
More info
The ArgylePrice: Moderate• Pub• Chancery Lane
•
3.1
G
GiovannaVIP
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Oct 2024
Lovely place, tasty food and corteous staff - will go back!
More info
Vivat Bacchus FarringdonPrice: Expensive• Southern African• Farringdon
•
4.3
KM
KosMVIP
London •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2024
Good food and a busy ambience at lunch time. Service was also attentive and friendly. Very convenient work location so we will be back.
More info
The FablePrice: Moderate• British• St Paul's
•
3.9

Explore OpenTable

Farringdon

Best Lunch Restaurants in Farringdon

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

676 restaurants available nearby

1. St. JOHN Smithfield

2. Vivat Bacchus Farringdon

3. The Fable

4. The Argyle

5. Yauatcha Soho

6. Clos Maggiore

7. L'Escargot

8. The Quality Chop House

9. Blacklock Soho

10. Gallery

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable