Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in London

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ItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndianJapanese

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City of LondonSouth East LondonSouth West LondonWest End LondonWest London

Areas

BarbicanBelgraviaBloomsburyCharing CrossCovent GardenHolborn

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Macellaio RC Soho

4.2

Awesome(174)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Soho

Booked 17 times today

Macellaio RC is a growing family of three Italian restaurants in London.Our restaurants are most famous for its fine steak. In fact, Macellaio means "butcher" and we like to call our steakhouses the butchery with tables. The steak we serve is exclusively from the Fassona beef breed, sourced from special mountain valleys in the north of Genoa. We take pride in sourcing incredible authentic Italian ingredients, food with utmost respect, preparing it with love, and expertly cooking each dish bringing to life a delightful trattoria dining experience.Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience where your steak is masterfully butchered and presented to you before being cooked, and where our chefs craft artisan breads, focaccia and pizza in-house.

A photo of Tamarind Kitchen Soho restaurant

2. Tamarind Kitchen Soho

4.6

Exceptional(1863)

££££Price: Expensive

• Indian • Soho

Booked 20 times today

Tamarind Kitchen - a place to socialise, relax and enjoy some irresistible Indian sharing cuisine in Soho. For more information, visit tamarindkitchen.co.uk

3. OITA Soho

4.3

Awesome(261)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Soho

Booked 41 times today

Welcome to OITA Soho! We look forward to seeing you.

4. Little Italy

4.2

Awesome(286)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Little Italy!Please note for all reservations of 6 guests and above, and all reservations on the weekends, we kindly require you to contact us directly to make your booking. Please call our reservation team on 0207 734 4737 Ext 1, Monday to Friday between 10am-5pm or email us at info@littleitalysoho.co.ukPlease note, we are unable to accept all male parties or Hen parties.We look forward to welcoming you soon.

5. Poppies Soho

4.1

Excellent(407)

££££Price: Moderate

• Fish • Soho

Booked 33 times today

Winner of the UK's Best Independent Restaurant of the Year, 2014. Pat 'Pops' Newland has been serving authentic British fish and chips in London since 1945, and from this he has recreated a restaurant serving one of Britain's best-loved dishes in a friendly setting, surrounded by authentic 1940s/50s memorabilia lovingly curated by Pops himself. Our menu includes sustainably-caught mouth-watering fresh fish cooked in crunchy batter, served with golden chips and classic mushy peas, prepared on the premises by our onsite fishmonger. You can also try the seafood platter, pies, chicken, or traditional east end classics like jellied eels, followed by traditional, indulgent English desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and apple pie. Drinks vary from fruit juices and traditional ginger ale, to carefully-picked wines and locally-sourced beers.

A photo of Joshua's Tavern at The Londoner restaurant

6. Joshua's Tavern at The Londoner

4.4

Awesome(34)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pub • Leicester Square

Welcome to Joshua’s Tavern, a London gin bar and beer tavern nestled in the heart of the West End. Explore 52 varieties of premium gin or taste your way through our refreshing tank beer selection, accompanied by light bites in our bar near Soho.Step inside and be greeted by a modern yet cosy interior, uniquely designed with hand painted murals and gleaming copper accents. Whether you're looking to unwind after work, enjoy a lively evening with friends, or win prizes in our monthly pub quiz, Joshua’s Tavern provides the perfect backdrop.This West End gin bar with a terrace is mere minutes from London’s great theatres, such as Harold Pinter Theatre, the Apollo Theatre and more.

A photo of Angus Steakhouse Piccadilly Circus restaurant

7. Angus Steakhouse Piccadilly Circus

4.0

Excellent(78)

££££Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Piccadilly

Angus Steakhouse Piccadilly Circus is the place to go if you’re craving juicy steak in Soho. First established in 1968 and now with a handful of branches around London, Angus Steakhouse has over 50 years of experience and undeniable expertise in grilled steaks and American-style BBQ. Top-quality ingredients ensures flavour in every bite, with Aberdeen Angus beef from the Las Pampas region of South America driving the menu. Beyond the tender steaks, guests can also expect ribs, chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes. With its welcoming atmosphere and cheerful, attentive staff, Angus Steakhouse Piccadilly Circus is a culinary gem, and landmark on Coventry Street, opposite Piccadilly Circus tube station. Popular in the area, especially with families, and groups, advance reservations are highly recommended.London’s original Steakhouse, boasting five restaurants situated in prime locations across London; Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Oxford Circus, Bond Street, and Paddington.

A photo of Thai Square Covent Garden restaurant

8. Thai Square Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(503)

££££Price: Expensive

• Thai • Leicester Square

Located on Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of London's West End, Thai Square is a stylish and unique restaurant offering fantastic Thai cuisine. The dining room at Thai Square, which is open until midnight during the week and until 2am Fridays and Saturdays, has a sophisticated bar area opening onto a vaulted, naturally-lit dining room of great style, with granite floors, red and white walls and an imposing golden statue of Buddha – giving the restaurant an uptown ambience. Thai Square also has a small courtyard. Popular for business meetings, Thai Square has an upmarket Thai menu featuring dishes like the grilled lobster with garlic butter, the sea bass rolls served with curry, and the tom kha pla soup – a coconut milk based soup with fish and lemongrass. Thai Square’s wine list is impressive, and the service is superb enough to get you to the theatre on time.

9. Clos Maggiore

4.6

Exceptional(15325)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 78 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.

A photo of Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London restaurant

10. Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London

4.3

Awesome(1340)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 44 times today

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 020 3973 0733 or email us on london.me@lucianobyginodacampo.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.Located at the ME London on The Strand in the heart of London’s West End ( Aldwych Side ) yards away from Somerset House, Luciano by Gino D’Acampo will provide guests with luxury all day, every day dining, serving lunch, dinner & drinks, until late. The menu, designed by Gino and his team of talented development chefs, alongside acclaimed Executive Head Chef Calogero Carlino, will be fitting for it’s location. Incorporating Italian classic dishes with a focus on quality and ingredient provenance. An authentic Italian service will complement the menu, adding to the premium and yet informal dining experience, with a large, open-theatre style kitchen taking centre stage.

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New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great sushi, yummy cocktails and friendly staff. Second trip. Both excellent.
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OITA SohoPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Soho
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4.3
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Rupert
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Probably the best meat I have ever had in a restaurant - Italian run and Italian style. We loved it. High end dining to compliment the theatre show next door
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Macellaio RC SohoPrice: Expensive• Steak• Soho
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4.2
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OpenTable Diner
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Good food and excellent service We had lunch meal which was great value
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Tamarind Kitchen SohoPrice: Expensive• Indian• Soho
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4.6
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JAIME
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 Mar 2025
The experience was very good. The food was excellent, and the service from the waiters was exceptional. The atmosphere of the place was great. Very happy with the experience and highly recommended.
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Poppies SohoPrice: Moderate• Fish• Soho
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4.1
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OpenTable Diner
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Mar 2025
Such a lovely atmosphere and food was divine!!! Would love to return back
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Little ItalyPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.2

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