My curated list of my favourite London restaurants around soho for dinner and brunch, along with some of the best bars in the area— perfect spots for great food, drinks, and atmosphere
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Restaurants - Dinner
Restaurants - Brunch
Bars
Restaurants - Dinner
A list that is a snapshot of the neighbourhood’s energy: bold flavours, eclectic cuisines, and buzzing dining rooms that thrive on atmosphere as much as food. It brings together everything from intimate hidden gems to lively hotspots, perfect for nig...
If you’re craving Thai
Kiln
If you’re craving Indian
Kricket Soho
Modern British
Fallow
If you’re craving (fried) chicken
FOWL
Top notch Indian restaurant
Farzi London | Modern Indian Restaurant in London | Farzi London
Fine dining - unforgettable experience
Evelyn's Table
Good steak & best spicy marg
Sophie's Soho
Authentic Italian dining
Bocca di Lupo
Unfussy Japanese ramen, sushi & noodles served at communal tables
Taro
If you’re craving dim sum
Yauatcha Soho
If you’re craving Italian
Grasso
If you’re craving Chinese
Leongs Legend
Fluffy steamy buns
Bun House Chinatown
If you’re craving Persian
Berenjak Soho
If you’re craving ramen
Tonkotsu Soho
If you’re craving a bit of spice - Sri Lankan
Hoppers
Top notch Japanese
Chotto Matte Soho
One of the best burgers in London
Burger and Beyond Soho
If you’re craving Chinese - traditional biang biang noodles & dumplings
The Noodle Inn
An interesting tapas/ sharing/ Ciccetti concept to experience, with authentically Italian tasty foods
Fumo by San Carlo - London
If you’re craving dumplings
Din Tai Fung Covent Garden
If you’re craving seafood
The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen
Cool Italian restaurant whipping up meat dishes, pizza, pasta & desserts, plus weekend brunch.
Ave Mario
A seasonal menu of Italian small plates, served in a sleek modern dining room with marble tables.
Cicchetti by San Carlo - London Covent Garden
Classic American steakhouse & grill, plus a martini cocktail bar in high-ceilinged rooms.
Christopher's
Glam, atmospheric eatery, opulently decorated with 20,000 bottles, serving trattoria fare & drinks.
Circolo Popolare
Cocktails and Japanese dishes with a contemporary spin in an ultra-glossy designer rooftop setting.
Aqua Kyoto
Hands down the best in the area
Dishoom Carnaby
Serene destination with a chic vibe offering a creative menu of Mediterranean dishes.
NOPI
Eat Tokyo in Soho is a warm, casual Japanese restaurant that’s been a staple in the area for over 40 years, offering sushi, sashimi, bento boxes and classic Japanese It’s known for good value, generous portions and a lively, no-frills atmosphere - ju...
Eat Tokyo (Soho)
Bardo St James’s is a sultry, immersive Italian fine-dining destination hidden below street level in St James’s — think plush velvet seating, candlelit tables, vintage chandeliers and seductive lighting. The kitchen turns out luxe Italian fare — from...
Bardo St James's
Carlotta is a glitzy, over-the-top Italian-American spot from the Big Mamma Group, dripping with velvet, mirrors and vintage Little Italy charm. It’s not technically Soho (you’ll find it in Marylebone), but with its playful energy, theatrical pastas ...
Carlotta
Estiatorio Milos in St James (Regent Street) is a refined, high-end Greek seafood destination where elegance meets Mediterranean clarity. The restaurant centres around a dramatic fish display (guests can hand-pick their fresh catch), while interiors ...
estiatorio Milos
Conchiglia is a warm, family-run Italian restaurant on Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia, specialising in thin-crust pizzas and generous pastas wrapped in comforting, homey flavour. Its brunch is legendary for its “Brunch Bonanza” — a pair of 2-li...
Conchiglia
Madera at Treehouse London is a rooftop Mexican-inspired restaurant perched above Marylebone, offering sweeping views of the city and a vibe that shifts with the light and energy. They serve bold, reimagined Mexican dishes (tacos, pan planos, ceviche...
Madera at Treehouse London
Restaurants - Brunch
This list is a collection of bright, feel-good spots where weekends slow down over great coffee, comfort food, and a touch of indulgence. From pancake stacks and eggs done right to fresh, global twists, it’s your go-to guide for brunches that are as ...
East Mediterranean restaurant. Recently opened in SOHO as well
Brother Marcus Covent Garden
English & American breakfast
The Breakfast Club Soho
Aussie brekkie
Scarlett Green
French bistro- inspired
Cafe Boheme
Aussie restaurant - mainly for lunch but can have dinner too
Milk Beach Soho
Impeccable plate design & combination of flavours
Abuelo
French restaurant - Artisan breads and patisseries all made in-house, with sandwiches and coffee for eat-in or takeaway.
Balthazar
If you're craving classic & creative pizza & prosecco
Homeslice Neal's Yard
This hidden garden cafe is magical. You might want to consider reserving in advance as this place gets extremely busy
This list is all about late-night spirit — a mix of sleek cocktail lounges, lively speakeasies, and effortlessly cool hangouts tucked into the neighbourhood’s side streets. It’s the perfect guide for hopping between inventive drinks, buzzy crowds, an...
German-style beerhoffen located very close to Piccadilly Circus
Very nice wine bar with good selection of food including pizzas, chips and cheeses
Voila! Wine Bar Shop
Refined oak-panelled bar for crafted cocktails, upscale wines & beers
Punch Room
Kave is a “hidden cave”-style bar and restaurant tucked behind an unmarked door in Drunch (Great Titchfield Street), where you descend into vaulted basements lined with exposed brick and stylish modern finishes. The vibe is part underground lounge, p...
