Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in St. James's

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CheshuntCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonNorth LondonNorth West London

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A photo of Bocconcino Mayfair restaurant

1. Bocconcino Mayfair

4.5

Awesome(3683)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 50 times today

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino offers an authentic slice of Italy with a touch of London's contemporary flair. Our menu features a selection of over 300 wines, expertly curated cocktails, and authentic dishes that echo the diverse regions of Italy. From seasonal truffle delights and hand-crafted pasta to wood-oven pizza and daily fresh seafood, our chefs use only the finest ingredients to craft each dish.Our lively ambiance is enhanced with DJ nights, live music, and a bottomless brunch, offering a unique dining experience. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 'Best Italian Restaurants in London' and a nominee for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining in the capital.Thriving in London, Bocconcino is a beacon of exquisite food and service in stylish Mayfair. For live music, a DJ setting, or unmatched Italian fare, Bocconcino is your prime destination.

2. The Wolseley

4.6

Exceptional(3945)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • St. James's

Booked 11 times today

Combining British heritage with European grandeur, The Wolseley is an all-day café-restaurant on London’s iconic Piccadilly. Renowned for its spectacular interior, immaculately presented classic food and seamless service, it is open from early until late, seven days a week.

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3. Heddon Street Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(3035)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Piccadilly

Booked 71 times today

Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.

4. Gaucho Piccadilly

4.4

Awesome(10743)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Piccadilly

Booked 45 times today

Join us this Valentine's Day for a romantic evening set in candlelight with cocktails, finest wines and Latin inspired dishes. Looking for something extra special, our Valentine's menu for £55pp including a bottle of wine is perfect to share. For starters dive into a Black Truffle and Mushroom Fugazetta (a decadent Argentinian-style pizza), for mains choose from our top cuts of steak plus sides, and to end on a sweet note we have a delicious berry-laden Mille Feuille with Chantilly cream. Gaucho Piccadilly is our flagship restaurant, housed in a stunning townhouse just off Regent Street, offering the ultimate Gaucho experience in the heart of the West End. Here, you’ll find impeccable Argentinian steaks, vibrant Latin American flavors, and a perfectly curated drinks list, all served with elegance in the former residence of a Spanish Ambassador.

5. Francatelli

4.3

Awesome(1557)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Mayfair

Francatelli, a new British restaurant in London, celebrates the legacy of 19th-century chef Charles Elmé Francatelli through modern interpretations of his classic dishes. Chef William Drabble, known for his seasonal focus and local sourcing, leads the kitchen, drawing inspiration from Francatelli's 1846 cookbook "The Modern Cook." Expect a menu rooted in simplicity and British produce, with some show-stopping flourishes.

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6. Fait Maison: 13 Berkeley Street

4.5

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Mayfair

Booked 13 times today

Fait Maison is home to the renowned Executive Chef, Yvonne Osman (better known as Om Waleed to her friends and followers), famed for her beautifully spiced Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean inspired dishes.We are truly committed to creating the freshest, most delicious dishes that are healthy, nutritious, wholesome and simply bursting with flavour.

7. Brasserie Zedel

4.4

Awesome(3548)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Piccadilly

Booked 18 times today

Located in Central London in Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to Soho, Brasserie Zédel is a grand Parisian brasserie with a café and bar. The restaurant serves traditional French food at remarkably good value with a lively atmosphere.Brasserie Zédel is open throughout the day, serving lunch and dinner and all through the afternoon. You can also experience live music which is played in the brasserie in the evenings for diners to enjoy until close.Within close proximity to Shaftesbury Avenue and Regent Street, Brasserie Zédel is the ideal location for a meal before or after a day of sightseeing. Alternatively, you can join for a pre or post theatre meal as it is located within walking distance from the West End including the Piccadilly Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre.If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7734 4888.

8. Jeru

4.4

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mayfair

Booked 2 times today

Jeru's space is eclectic and multi layered high-end restaurant that serves a premium a la carte menu. Jeru also features an old city style bakery, sophisticated wine bar, theatrical dining space and a unique Layla Bar.Located in the heart of Mayfair, Jeru is uniquely positioned near Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park and a short walk from Green Park station.Be sure to try our Signature and most unique offerings, Jeru's dry-aged program features, prime cut steaks in dark chocolate & wagyu drippings, finished on our charcoal grill.A welcoming world that encapsulates the smells, flavours, ingredients, cooking techniques and tradition of a 3000-year older history that stretches across the Levant and Ottoman pinnacle, where the Middle East meets the Mediterranean.

9. Chucs Mayfair

4.7

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 1 time today

The original and much acclaimed Chucs Restaurant and Café, specialising in flavours of the Italian Riviera and Mediterranean.

A photo of Langan's Brasserie restaurant

10. Langan's Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(4087)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Mayfair

Booked 3 times today

November 2021 saw the hotly anticipated reopening of Langan’s Brasserie. With acclaimed duo, Graziano Arricale and James Hitchen at the helm, their mission is to bring all of the elegance and eccentricity of the original Brasserie - opened in 1976 as a joint venture between actor Michael Caine and the legendary restaurateur Peter Langan - back to the forefront of London culture. Reimagined for a new generation each of the three floors will have its own distinct visual identity. Upon entering, guests are instantly be immersed in a sense of occasion, synonymous with the ambience associated with the roaring twenties; from the bar area with its wall of bottles that stretches up to the ceiling, guests can head beyond the piano and past the bustling dining room to The Raw Bar. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, the menu features all of the classics one would expect.With best wishesThe Team at Langan’s Brasserie

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shivraj
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 Feb 2025
The main manager was great, he moved our table when we asked and was very attentive. We were asked if we were Muslim and we’re not, but the way it was asked seemed offensive if I was a Muslim and therefore I do believe staff do require training. Apart from the manager, staff were not attentive which was disappointing otherwise I would have given 5 stars
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4.3
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Simon
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Feb 2025
We had a lovely meal. The food was very good as were the cocktails.. It was our daughter’s birthday and they gave her lovely dessert. The waitress was very accommodating too! Thank you.
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4.3
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Roy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Great food - the King Prawn and Monkfish curry and the Sea Bass were both outstanding, as was the Artic Roll dessert. Great choice of drinks too.
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