863 Best Restaurants in United Kingdom 2026

Chez Antoinette

$$$ The Piazza, WC2E 8RE, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining

This is a French café in Covent Garden's famous Market Building sells gourmet tartines (French organic open-faced sandwiches) which come courtesy of chef Marion Bohe who trained at the renowned Institut Paul Bocuse and are served in an atmospheric setting decked out in authentic French furnishings and fittings.

Le Beaujolais

$$$ 25 Litchfield Street, WC2H 9NJ, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining

Le Beaujolais remains a bastion of all that is French, since 1972 we have been providing a genuinely French atmosphere, caught between the vibrant quarters of Soho and Covent Garden, in what we feel is a little piece of France tucked away in the heart of London.

Palm Court Brasserie

$$$$ 39 King Street, WC2E 8JS, Covent Garden, London

French European Fine dining Family Style

The chic, petite Palm Court Brasserie is a slice of Covent Garden's piazza that will be forever Paris. With a classic Art Nouveau decor inspired by the Parisian brasseries of the 1920s, Palm Court's dynamic waiters in their black aprons hasten to the bustling tables with classic bistro dishes. Guests are certainly in no hurry to leave though, with locals enjoying a glass of wine at their own pace whilst families and friends enjoy a post-theatre dinner late in the evenings. Revisit brasserie favourites such as Steak Frites and Moules Mariniere, or sample the popular pan-Mediterranean offerings including Seafood Linguine and Roast Sea Bass Fillet.

Boulevard Brasserie

$$$$ 40 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BD, Covent Garden, London

French European Fine dining

Serving sophisticated French classics since 1991, this is the tour de force of French gastronomy in the West End and provides the perfect place to soak up Covent Garden’s unique and vibrant atmosphere, with outside seating in front of London’s Opera House. Set over three floors with décor reminiscent of 1960’s Paris Theatreland, Boulevard Brasserie’s elegant and chic style in a bustling venue, draws in a diverse crowd of locals, tourists and business people as well as enthusiastic theatre-goers. The restaurant also offers a highly sought-after Lunch and Theatre-Menu, served between 12.30 and 6.30pm, as well as a Traditional Afternoon Tea with savoury and sweet treats as well as Café sandwich classics such as the Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame. Boulevard Brasserie offers a memorable dining experience in London’s West End whether dining solo, with friends and family or for a more intimate occasion.

Champagne+Fromage - Covent Garden

$$ 22 Wellington Street, WC2E 7DD, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining

Champagne+Fromage is a bistro located right in the heart of Convent Garden of London that offering an authentic French menu, with a vast selection of grower Champagne.

The Ivy

$$$$ 1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ, Covent Garden, London

European Fine dining Elegant & Chic

The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since its foundation in 1917. The Covent Garden restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitomai of glamour – now more than ever after a triumphant redesign in 2015 by the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. With its shimmering central dining bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak paneling, and striking contemporary art collection, the longevity of this most British restaurant is ensured. Renowned for its food, Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal lunch and dinner menus that place the Ivy classics alongside a contemporary global palette, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads, and vegetables, and a “sea and shells” section.

Cote Bistro - Covent Garden

$$$ 17-21 Tavistock Street, WC2E 7PA, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining Bistrot

This is branch is of Cote Bistro chain Restaurants located right in the heart of Convent Garden. It is a modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics The dishes are an inspiration for the food and the design of Cote is a modern interpretation of the many famous bistros of Paris. Inspired by new trends, they are dedicated to serving authentic classic brasserie dishes with a modern twist, only using high-quality products at great prices.

The 10 Cases

$$$ 16 Endell Street, WC2H 9BD, Covent Garden, London

European Casual Dining Bistrot

The 10 Cases is an unpretentious, buzzing little Bistrot offering a small but constantly changing menu of European fare in a friendly and intimate venue in the heart of Covent Garden. You'll want to like it for all the right reasons

Le Garrick

$$$ 10-12 Garrick Street, WC2E 9BH, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining

Across the street from the famous gentlemen's club with which it shares its name, Le Garrick is a convivial and well-established restaurant and bar with a classic menu of French cuisine, having recently celebrated its 34th anniversary. Spread over two floors, the ground floor dining room offers a window view of the bustle of Covent Garden outside, while the intimate basement with its candlelit alcoves fosters a more discreet atmosphere. It's often regarded as one of London's most romantic venues, having seen many proposals over the years! A lively crowd of playgoers and theatre faces soak up the buzzy vibe.

Cote Brasserie - St Martin's Lane

$$$ 50-51 St. Martin's Lane, WC2N 4EA, Covent Garden, London

French Casual Dining

Côte Brasserie - St Martin's Lane is a modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties and traditional classics with inspiration for the food and design of Cote is a modern interpretation of the many famous bistros of Paris. Inspired by new trends, dedicated to serving authentic classic brasserie dishes with a modern twist, using high-quality products at great prices.

Balthazar

$$$ 4-6 Russell Street, WC2B 5HZ, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining

In the heart of Covent Garden, Balthazar is open all day, Great French bistro food, good wine, and friendly service are the order of the day.

Le Restaurant de Paul Covent Garden

$$$ 29 Bedford Street, WC2E 9ED, Covent Garden, London

French Casual Dining

Tucked away behind our bakery and patisserie in Bedford Street a short walk from the piazza, our authentic French brasserie is open from breakfast through to afternoon tea and dinner, 7 days a week. It's a great central location for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, a pre-theatre meal, dinner or just catching up over a glass of wine and a delicious sharing platter.

Cafe De Provence

$$ 14 Drury Lane, WC2B 5RB, Covent Garden, London

French Mediterranean Casual Dining

Cafe De Provence is located on 14 Drury Ln of London, offering delicious and freshly made French and Mediterranean food.

Mon Plaisir Restaurant - Convent Garden

$$$ 19-21 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DD, Covent Garden, London

French European Casual Dining

Take a stroll down Monmouth Street, London and you'll discover a little piece of England that will remain forever French. Mon Plaisir, London's oldest Family run French Restaurant where Aline et Alain Lhermitte and their Team keep on welcoming you, has been a purveyor of the finest French cuisine for over half a century. The entente cordial hits you as you enter, and the French atmosphere is as thick as the waiter's French accents. You'll find yourself surrounded by wonderfully original French artifacts, you could find yourself leaning against the pewter topped bar which once graced the lounge of a Lyonnais brothel.

Henrietta Bistro

$$$$ 14-15 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8QH, Covent Garden, London

Italian Premium Casual Bistrot

Henrietta Bistro is a charming spot inside Covent Garden's Henrietta Hotel, serving Italian food. Da Henrietta will take guests on an experimental journey along the Italian West Coast, with a menu inspired by the rich cuisine of Liguria, Toscana, Lazio, Basilicata, Campania, and Calabria.

Compagnies Des Vins Surnaturels Seven Dials

$$$ 8-10 Neal's Yard, WC2H 9DP, Covent Garden, London

French Casual Dining

Compagnies Des Vins Surnaturels Seven Dials is an eclectic modern bar, French-influenced restaurant, and delicatessen with over 400 hand-picked wines.

Lady Of The Grapes

$$$ 16 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NJ, Covent Garden, London

French Casual Dining

Lady of the Grapes is a wine bar, restaurant, and shop, concentrating on minimal intervention viticulture. The aim is to ensure each and every customer has a delightful epicurean experience while supporting female winemakers. Best place to enjoy cheese and charcuterie board as well as french sharing plates.

Pied A Terre

$$$$ 34 Charlotte Street, W1T 2NH, Fitzrovia, London

French Fine dining

Located in Fitzrovia, the heart of the West End, Pied à Terre is one of the capital's most established fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurants. Although established in 1991, Refurbished in 2018, it radiates modest quality, the restaurant is charmingly intimate. As you expect, the service is professional yet discreet in order to maintain a relaxed atmosphere. For larger parties, the second-floor private dining room seats up to 16 guests and comes with butler-style service at no extra cost. Diners can also enjoy La Petite Chambre bar on the first floor for drinks and canapes or exclusive wine tasting events. The cuisine is both simple and inventive, with care and attention to detail as the focus. Combine this dining experience with the outstanding selection of wines, and you have a match made in heaven.

The Ninth

$$$$ 22 Charlotte Street, W1T 2NB, Fitzrovia, London

French European Mediterranean Fine dining

The Ninth is a restaurant by London-based chef Jun Tanaka. Located on Charlotte street in the heart of London’s buzzy Fitzrovia neighborhood, the contemporary, yet warm and inviting 90-seater restaurant offers up simple but refined French Mediterranean-style dishes, all made for sharing. The a la carte menu – available at lunch and dinner – focuses on the finest seasonal produce and vibrant, honest flavors.

Chez Nous

$$ 22 Hanway Street, W1T 1UQ, Fitzrovia, London

French European Casual Dining Bistrot

Chez Nous is an all-day coffee shop & bistro located at 22 Hanway St offering menus with sumptuous french dishes, mismatched plates, furniture, & rustic interiors.

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