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1. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.4
Awesome(13327)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 188 times today
The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
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2. Cecconi's
4.6
Exceptional(2986)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 86 times today
Cecconi's is a hot spot in London due to its excellent food, service, and ambience. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant for its vibrant yet traditional environment, with one even calling it a 'classic London hot spot'. The food, from 'Cicchetti' to 'Lobster Spaghetti', is described as 'super', 'excellent', and 'to die for', and the service is always 'friendly', 'professional', and 'attentive'. The location in Mayfair is also highlighted for its 'fantastic vibe', 'beautiful surroundings', and 'great location and decor'. It's a place that 'always exceeds expectations' and 'is always outstanding'.
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3. Dean Street Townhouse
4.6
Exceptional(4617)
Price: Expensive
• British • Soho
Booked 84 times today
Dean Street Townhouse is a hot spot due to its fantastic British cuisine and exceptional service. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent food & friendly service', 'lovely ambiance', and 'fantastic food and ambiance'. It's also a great spot for any occasion, from date nights to supper. The ambiance is consistently described as 'lovely', 'great', and 'chilled'.
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4. Bocconcino Soho
4.4
Awesome(889)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Soho
Booked 76 times today
Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.
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5. Happy
4.4
Awesome(4335)
Price: Moderate
• European • Leicester Square
Booked 178 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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6. Fatt Pundit
4.5
Awesome(1141)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Soho
Booked 44 times today
Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.
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7. ROBATA
4.3
Awesome(1815)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Soho
Booked 7 times today
Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal
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8. Old Compton Brasserie
4.6
Exceptional(4903)
Price: Moderate
• British • Soho
Booked 98 times today
An all-day brasserie in the heart of Soho, committed to bringing to the neighbourhood great food, wine, beer and award-winning cocktails. Old Compton Brasserie was created out of a desire to address the needs of the local creative community, it serves as a drinking and dining destination that boasts a vibrant yet relaxed setting. Modern, seasonal and fresh, the menu features an inventive range of British favourites as well as signature dishes.
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9. Sticks'n'Sushi - Soho
4.5
Awesome(181)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Soho
Booked 126 times today
Experience vibrant Soho whilst enjoying quality sushi, grilled sticks and Japanese dishes in a Danish “hygge”-inspired setting. Located on Beak Street beside the bustling shopping district of Carnaby Street – it’s perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings.A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.
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10. Yauatcha Soho
4.5
Awesome(6841)
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.
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  • Mercedeh
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Thank you for your exceptional hospitality, the warm and pleasant atmosphere, and the delicious food as always. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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    HappyPrice: Moderate• European• Leicester Square
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    4.4
  • carmineVIP
    London •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic Italian restaurant Super friendly people So easy to book and accommodating our host was more than happy to take the time to explain the various dishes on the menu and making recommendations We started with the carpaccio and burrata which was outstanding and then mains of truffle pasta and steak which were also superb In fact the experience was so good that we are returning tonight for our last meal in London! We would have no hesitation in highly recommending this lovely restaurant for quality of its food, service and ambience Try it you won’t be disappointed!
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    Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
    •
    4.4
  • SIMONVIP
    London •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We decided to revisit the Dean St Townhouse as he hadn't been for over a year and were looking for somewhere for a New Years Day meal. It was as good as ever. The food was good quality and still had some old favourites on the menu The service was friendly but diligent The ambiance was magical We hope to visit again sooner next time
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    Dean Street TownhousePrice: Expensive• British• Soho
    •
    4.6
  • John
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We have dined in some of Londonds best restaurants and we said when we got home that this was the first restaurant that we have been in in the past year that we didnt have a moan about, Food excellent,service very dood an friendly,good wine list, and very nice atmosphere
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    Cecconi'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mayfair
    •
    4.6
  • Oisin
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food. Belly ribs and porterhouse were outstanding. Sides were delicious, though portions could be more generous for the price. The buttered greens were quite small for £6. Service was very warm and welcoming. Only feedback is regarding unavailable menu items. We tried to order several dishes that weren't available. It would be great if we got a rundown of everything unavailable as we were being seated so we could exclude them from our decision.
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    Hawksmoor Air StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Piccadilly
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    4.4

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