Fancy

The restaurants below are options for a slightly fancier night out. They can be slightly pricer, but the splurge can be worth it.

  • 10 Greek Street


    Address:
    10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH
    Telephone:
    020 7734 4677
    Website:
    http://www.10greekstreet.com/
    Description: Great gourmet restaurant in Soho that will not break the bank, Italian-oriented food. They do not take reservations for dinner, but is well worth the wait! Just opened up another restaurant in Hoxton square.
  • Abeno


    Address:
    47 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
    Telephone:
    020 7405 3211
    Website:
    http://www.abeno.co.uk
    Description: Japanese restaurant near the British museum that does delicious okonomiyaki.
  • Beagle


    Address:
    397-400 Geffrye Street, London E2 8HZ
    Telephone:
    0207 613 2967
    Website:
    http://www.beaglelondon.co.uk
    Description: Excellent restaurant serving up modern food in the arches under Hoxton station. Their brunch and supper are equally delicious. The best quality/price ratio in London I've found. Truly excellent.
  • Bincho


    Address:
    16 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TL
    Telephone:
    020 7287 9111
    Website:
    http://www.bincho.co.uk/
    Description: Japanese restaurant with good yakatori.
  • Bistro Bruno Loubet


    Address:
    6-88 Clerkenwell Road, St John Square, London EC1M 5RJ
    Telephone:
    020 7324 4444
    Website:
    http://www.bistrotbrunoloubet.com
    Description: A French bistro in Clerkenwell from chef Bruno Loubet. Gourmet without breaking the bank.
  • Bocca di Lupo


    Address:
    12 Archer Street, London W1D 7BB
    Telephone:
    020 7734 2223
    Website:
    http://www.boccadilupo.com/
    Description: A smart Italian place in Soho. Their gelateria across the street, Gelupo, is excellent as well.
  • Dishoom


    Address:
    12 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9FB ‎
    Telephone:
    020 7420 9320 ‎
    Website:
    http://www.dishoom.com
    Description: Great Indian restaurant that does dishes with a twist, also serves yummy breakfast. Has another branch in Shoreditch and a newly opened one up behind King's Cross. Brace yourself for line-ups.
  • Duck and Waffle


    Address:
    Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
    Telephone:
    020 3640 7310
    Website:
    http://www.duckandwaffle.com/
    Description: Restaurant with amazing views of London from the 41st floor. Open 24/7. Has a slight dress code (don't show up in trainers).
  • Gail’s Kitchen


    Address:
    11 - 13 Bayley Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3HD
    Telephone:
    0207 323 9694
    Website:
    http://www.gailskitchen.co.uk/#about
    Description: Delicious tapas-style selection of food in Bloomsbury near the College. Great for brunch as well.
  • Hawksmoor


    Address:
    157A Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ
    Telephone:
    020 7426 4850
    Website:
    http://www.thehawksmoor.com
    Description: Famous London steakhouse. Outposts in Covent Garden and in Shoreditch.
  • Hawksmoor


    Address:
    11 Langley Street, London WC2H
    Telephone:
    020 7420 9390
    Website:
    http://www.thehawksmoor.com
    Description: Famous London steakhouse. Outposts in Covent Garden and in Shoreditch.
  • Jamie’s Italian


    Address:
    11 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9FB
    Telephone:
    020 3326 6390
    Website:
    http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/
    Description: Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant in Soho.
  • Kopapa


    Address:
    32-34 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9HA
    Telephone:
    020 7240 6076
    Website:
    http://www.kopapa.co.uk/
    Description: New Zealand fusion tapas by chef Peter Gordon. Isn't pretentious but the food is super gourmet. Is also excellent for Brunch - try the eggs with whipped yogurt, absolutely heavenly!
  • L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon


    Address:
    13-15 West Street, London WC2H 9NE ‎
    Telephone:
    020 7010 8600 ‎
    Website:
    http://www.joelrobuchon.co.uk
    Description: 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in Soho that does good cheap lunchtime offers.
  • Mon Plaisir


    Address:
    19-21 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9DD
    Telephone:
    020 7836 7243
    Website:
    http://www.monplaisir.co.uk/
    Description: French restaurant in Soho that is good value for money.
  • Morito


    Address:
    32 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
    Telephone:
    020 7278 7007
    Website:
    http://morito.co.uk
    Description: Delicious tapas with a North African twist on Exmouth market. I have brought many visiting friends here and it has never disappointed. Fab!
  • Rules


    Address:
    35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB
    Telephone:
    020 7836 5314
    Website:
    http://www.rules.co.uk
    Description: The oldest restaurant in London just off of Covent Garden.
  • St John


    Address:
    26 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4AY
    Telephone:
    020 7251 0848
    Website:
    http://www.stjohngroup.uk.com
    Description: Delicious restaurant that makes dishes out of unusal animal parts. The Bread and Wine outpost in Shoreditch offers slightly less dishes and is slightly less pricey.
  • St John Bread and Wine


    Address:
    94-96 Commercial Street, London E1 6LZ
    Telephone:
    020 7251 0848
    Website:
    http://www.stjohngroup.uk.com
    Description: Delicious restaurant that makes dishes out of unusal animal parts. The Bread and Wine outpost in Shoreditch offers slightly less dishes and is slightly less pricey.
  • Terroirs


    Address:
    5 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW
    Telephone:
    020 7036 0660
    Website:
    http://www.terroirswinebar.com/
    Description: Yummy French restaurant near Covent Garden with great wine list.
  • The Lobster Pot


    Address:
    3 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4RG
    Telephone:
    020 7582 5556
    Website:
    http://www.lobsterpotrestaurant.co.uk/
    Description: Good French seafood on the South Bank.
  • The Modern Pantry


    Address:
    47-48 St John's Square, London EC1V 4JJ
    Telephone:
    020 7553 9210
    Website:
    http://www.themodernpantry.co.uk
    Description: Very trendy fusion brunch place in Clerkenwell. Delicious for supper as well.

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