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1. Cecconi's
4.5
Awesome(3066)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 120 times today
Cecconi's is a vibrant yet traditional Italian brasserie in London's West End, perfect for special occasions. The ambience is praised in reviews as 'great', 'lovely', and 'buzzing with elegant people'. The service is described as 'attentive', 'professional', and 'always exceeds expectations'. The food is consistently rated highly for its quality, with dishes like the 'Veal Milanese' and 'Lobster Spaghetti' mentioned specifically. The overall experience at Cecconi's is hailed as 'great', 'excellent', and 'perfect for an evening out'.
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2. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.4
Awesome(13552)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 123 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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3. Dean Street Townhouse
4.7
Exceptional(4731)
Price: Expensive
• British • Soho
Booked 98 times today
Dean Street Townhouse is a unique, vintage gem in the heart of Soho. Its Georgian residences and British art create a special atmosphere. Reviews rave about its consistently nice food, excellent service, and lovely ambiance. The place is celebrated for being a great venue for special occasions and celebrations, making it perfect for any celebratory meal.
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4. Yauatcha Soho
4.5
Awesome(6823)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Soho
Booked 13 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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5. Doppo
4.9
Exceptional(844)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Soho
Booked 22 times today
A buzzy independent restaurant in the heart of Soho serving Tuscan-accented cuisine alongside a stellar multi award-winning wine list across a cosy downstairs, with bar and window counter, and an elegant upstairs dining room.Star Wine List Gold Star 'Best Italian Wine List' 2025Star Wine List Silver Star 'Best by the Glass' 2025Star Wine List Silver Star 'Best Long List' 2025World of Fine Wine 'Best Value Wine List in the World' 2024World of Fine Wine 'Most Original Wine List in Europe' 2024Wine Spectator 'Best of Award of Excellence' 2024
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6. Sartoria
4.4
Awesome(2121)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Oxford Circus
Booked 20 times today
Sartoria is a stunning Italian restaurant located in London's West End. It's frequently lauded for its superb food and service, making it perfect for special occasions. Reviews rave about the 'exquisite and timeless design', 'outstanding food and wine', and 'exceptional service'. The 'fabulous atmosphere' and 'friendly, attentive service' have also contributed to its reputation as a special occasion venue. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or any other special event, Sartoria promises to make the occasion memorable.
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7. Singapulah
4.4
Awesome(214)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Soho
Booked 45 times today
A PLETHORA OF FLAVOURS IS ON ITS WAY - SINGAPORE STYLE.Come on a gastronomic journey with us through a rich melting pot of flavours and cultures of the tiny red dot in Southeast Asia.For parties of 7 or more people, please email reservations@singapulah.co.uk. Thanks!
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8. Asador Bar & Grill
4.4
Awesome(115)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Soho
Booked 3 times today
Must try destination , the best steak house in the area, we are proud to offer the best Argentinian meat ,every single cut on our menu is coming straight from the butcher ,Asador is not just the best destination for meat lovers ,but our menu offers a large selection of fish , chicken and vegetarian dishes ,and HALAL meateither you coming for a meal or a drink in our bar/lounge ,Asador Bar and Grill is your destination.
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9. 64 Old Compton St
4.5
Awesome(476)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Soho
Booked 20 times today
We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd and tourists alike.We also welcome well-behaved dogs so please don't hesitate to bring your canine friends in!
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10. Ducksoup
4.5
Awesome(127)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Soho
Booked 41 times today
We are a natural wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Soho - we change our menu weekly and cook with the seasons using the best ingredients the season has to offer. Our menu is an eclectic array of dishes that we're either in the mood to eat or that take inspiration from a dish we've enjoyed somewhere along our journey. Whatever it is, we aim for it to always be a combination of simple cooking and delicious flavours.. This keeps us excited, and what we do at Ducksoup fresh and lively. We search out characterful wines for our wine list and work with a small number of suppliers who source well-made, honest natural and biodynamic wines from producers whose wine-making practices are carried out with love and care. We change our wine list by the glass as frequently as our food menu so that you (and we) get to enjoy new and interesting wines.
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