Best London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Covent Garden Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

The most loveliest place I've been to. We booked on the day for a table and was greeted and taken to our seats. We had an amazing server who came and chatted. She was the highlight of the day! If you ever go to The Ivy just talk to the servers and chat to them. The downside was I went to the men's toilets and as I cupped my hands for the soap dispenser, it squirted up and onto my glasses and hair. White soap doesn't look good smeared on glasses after coming out of a bathroom. Although you may feel the prices are steep because of the location it isn't. I'd say it's on par with usual London prices. The service was amazing and the food was quick. Sheppard's Pie was delicious and although you have to wait 14 mins (a joke we had with our server), it's worth it for the experience. Really can't wait to go back. Really lovely.
Mike Rouse-Deane - 2 weeks ago

Well it is The Ivy! Nice old decor and amazing ladies bathroom! Went for lunch and they have a great lunch menu for 2 courses for £19 and add £5 if you still have room for dessert. Great choices for the lunch menu. We had the squid and bang bang chicken salad starters which were all very good. For main we all had the shepherds pie which was delicious! Served with gravy. Ordered a couple of sides, creamed spinach and green beans with almonds. Dessert was frozen berries with sorbet and creme brulee which was delicious!! Lovely ambiance and good service. Highly recommend it for lunch! Be sure to make a reservation though.
Cindy Toms - a month ago

Fantastic experience at The Ivy! After 2 other restaurants refused to find us a spot cause they were too busy, The Ivy did everything possible to accommodate us - that’s great hospitality! The place is classy and beautiful, bustling with movement. The service is great, drinks are great and food is great! All around a great experience; definitely recommend and we’ll be back! Recommend the duck salad and the Shepard’s pie!
fra a - 4 months ago

I'm very disappointed with this Ivy. I visited an Ivy in Chichester and couldn't have been happier with my experience. This one couldn't have been further from that. From the moment I walked in with my 2 daughters, I was disappointed. I wanted my girls to feel welcomed and special, but they were ignored like they weren't there. They told me they felt unwelcome and uncomfortable when we were sat at the table, which made me sad. The decor inside and out was dull and dark and dreary. The famous bar wasn't lit up. No plants or special decor anywhere I'm sight. Sadly, the food didn't even make up for any of this. We all had the Ivy burger, and it was the most boring burger I've had in a while. My girls said they would have preferred a Wetherspoons burger!! And sadly, I would agree. I spent £135 for lunch for myself and my 2 young daughters, and it just wasn't worth the money. I was excited to give my daughters a special experience and take them for a special lunch while visiting London, but it didn't even come close to special. I do not recommend you visit this Ivy.
Thomas Mackay - 2 weeks ago

What an amazing experience it is dining at this restaurant! It was my first time at a fine dining restaurant and I absolutely loved it, everything is done so right that you feel like you want to back again and again. We started with some delicious cocktails at the bar while waiting to be seated at our table, when it became available we could enjoy our food. We had delicious bread and butter to start, some cheese suflê and some tempura prawns as starters, cottage pie and the breast chicken with a truffle filling for mains, and as desserts we had the valentines raspberry choux and the coconut sorbet, everything cooked to perfection. The flavours are so well combined, completely different than anything I’ve tried before. The service is 5 stars, didn’t wait too long to get served, all the foods arrived with no time. Our glasses never get empty as someone will refill it while we enjoy the amazing food. There was someone playing a violin so beautifully, what a beautiful way of celebrating the Valentine’s Day! I’ll certainly be back!
Mara Martins - 2 months ago

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Absolutely loved the food here. Everything was delicious! Great spot close to the theater district. The sea bream was a fantastic fish dish. The cocktails were nice and the steak was great. Highly recommend getting the sticky toffee pudding. It is one of the best! I would definitely revisit Hawksmoor.
Joanie Axelbaum - 3 months ago

What drives this place is the ambiance in the restaurant- cozy, right amount of loud, old world feel and lively! Ate dinner and had a delicious app - Yorkshire with a meat spread and an onion sauce…Yorkshire could have been a bit hotter but when combined with the spreads it was spectacular! Steak was good - not great because it was a touch on the tough side…there was a bone marrow sauce we ordered that added phenomenal taste! Dessert was a sticky toffee pudding - never tried it before but was amazed as to how well it was prepared with different flavors punching through! Drinks were also quite delicious! All in it was a great dinner!
Arjun Talwalkar - 4 months ago

Amazing from start to finish! Cosy and classy atmosphere, stellar service and delicious food. Best Sunday roast ever, with excellent dessert to conclude the meal. If I'm ever back in London, I will definitely revisit.
daniela attard - 5 months ago

So just to know if you don't book in advance you're seated in the bar area. Yeah, you can see into the restaurant but you're not actually part of the party 🤔 But you get the full menu and here we go. Both the starter (Mackerel) and the main dish Steak Diana was fantastic 😍. But wondering how it would be if I was allowed into the restaurant 😁 But then again these guys are in it to win it, great place and enjoyed every part of the experience and the food so much. Happy Xmas and a happy new year everyone 🎉💯
Morten Haakonsen - 4 months ago

Amazing steakhouse in London serving incredible meats, food and cocktails. This location was excellent and had a great underground (subterranean) atmosphere. Really enjoyed the experience from start to finish as the drinks are worthy of a cocktail bar and the food qualifies for fine dining. Highly recommend!
Blake Cronyn - 6 months ago

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Absolutely stellar experience at Opera Tavern! The food was beyond delicious, every bite bursting with flavor. The ambiance was charming and inviting, perfect for a cozy meal. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top-notch cuisine in London! About the menu? Chef Pavlin keep it up!!
Moysis Karagiannopoulos - a month ago

I felt welcome, kitchen and serving crew were helpful and professional. Appreciated for the arrangements despite I overlooked the closing date for a particular dining voucher I bought online. Great plating, taste delicious and food were served in appropriate portion. Quite a few wine selections with appropriate pricing too. Cozy ambience with good ventilation indoor. I will definitely back again for sure!
Serene C - 4 months ago

Exceptional service, the staff here are absolutely brilliant. You are welcomed in to this dimly lit and cosy venue with a smile and you can expect friendly and professional service throughout. Our waitress gave us excellent recommendations of food and wine and they all seem to know the menu very well without the need to oversell anything. They were so accommodating and it feels like they genuinely want you to enjoy your whole experience. Came here with a group of friends and we all had the chefs tasting menu and ordered a couple of additional recommended dishes. All the tapas here is delicious and served to look as good as it tastes. I knocked off a star for my food rating but only because I was left a little disappointed with the dessert! I have such a sweet tooth and the churros on the set menu were a little greasy and not coated evenly or very well with cinnamon and sugar, although the chocolate and the lemony mascarpone they were served with were both delicious. We also ordered a pistachio tiramisu which didnt taste of much at all and so was a bit disappointed with that. Overall though, this is a great date night or group night out! The atmosphere is so nice and cosy and relaxing. The music isnt too loud and every thing is just right. I think it would also be great to hire out the upstairs as it is a nice sized room, with a projector screen available and a separate bar. Also extremely good value for money. The tasting menu was £40pp and there was plenty of food. None of us left hungry! The yellow tail tuna was to die for!
D A - 2 months ago

Great staff as you'd expect in London, you just get a higher level of service. The venue is quaint and has a British London feel to it. It's a great location. Unfortunately the food is not great. We only had a few dishes as we wanted to keep trying dishes as the evening went on. However three dishes in and we wanted to call it a day. The peppers were over salted it was quite overwhelming the amount of salt used. The prawns were just average, unfortunately nothing to distinguish between a restaurant quality dish and something made quickly at home. The potatoes were ok and I would order again. The tiramisu was a real letdown. No flavour, couldn't taste alcohol at all, rubbery and had so much Coco power we had to tip it off to eat it. It was very poor.
John Toms - 5 months ago

Absolutely stunning food. We ordered the chefs special and it was delious, loads of variety and so filling! Gayá and Kate looked after us so well, made us feel really welcome and comfortable. Would 100% reccommend. Great music as well! If I wasn’t so full, would have stayed for another bottle of wine
scarlett squire - a week ago

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Everything was great except the receptionist, which was not really welcoming. The waiter for our table was very nice and kind. The restaurant is claimed to be one of the oldest restaurants in London. Recommend trying Steak & Kidney pie, the meat and sauce was great, plus the pie came very crispy. Advance reservation is a must.
Nuch Suppanuch - a week ago

One of the oldest restaurants in central London. The level of service is exceptional. The upstairs bar is ideal to relax while having a classic cocktail in an area surrounded by plants and decorations that make you feel that you are transcending in an other era. The food is typical English food with an emphasis on game and recipes that haven’t changed over a century. I would strongly recommend to visit this place if you get a chance since it’s one of a kind experience.
Uncle Chronis - 2 weeks ago

It was a very nice dinner experience! Food is great! The dinning atmosphere is pleasant! Duck salad is very tasty. Lemon sole is tasted very smooth and satisfied! After dinner coffee is excellent!
Joanne Chen - 3 weeks ago

Exceptional British cuisine! Had my citizenship ceremony here and it was unforgettable. The main course, fillet of lemon sole, was fantastic. Baked Alaska with chocolate sauce was the perfect ending. truly great experience!
Elam TRF - 3 weeks ago

Being the oldest restaurant in London, the staff have done an incredible job of preserving the heritage and keeping a welcoming environment for today. The food was lovely and their service was quick without being overbearing. I would definitely come back!
Aunnika Short - a week ago

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5 out of 10 Great place to go with friend on a night out, as the music and the vibe of the place set the mood for a fun night. I had great expectations as I saw some good reviews and place was full when we arrived. Service is good and quick. However, I am disappointed with the menu and the food. We ordered Nachos as starter and vegetarian tacos as main with plantain as side. The nachos were tasty, a little bit salty but definitely not home made. The vegetarian options were very limited and vegan even worse. Considering the few options I at least expected them to be good, but the vegetarian tacos were simple and nothing special, the rice was surprisingly plain. I loved the plantain though. I consider the place to be expensive considering the size and quality of the food. However we had a £20 discount with the fork that made it worthy. To sum up, I loved the place but food was disappointing. I strongly recommend to review the vegetarian/vegan options of the menu as it can be easily improved and it would make a huge difference.
Marina Alvarez Garcia - a week ago

A really excellent visit here for dinner last night to celebrate a birthday. The food was very tasty, and the cocktails were delicious too - I especially loved the spicy margarita! The service was quick and efficient, and pleasant at the same time. It was very busy on a Wednesday night which made for a good ambiance. Overall, I highly recommend this place for some excellent Mexican food. Thank you very much
Frank Mansell - a week ago

The food and the service were absolutely lovely. The staff was very energetic and positive. We ordered different types of dishes, which is excellent when you can share. They accommodated our friend's dietary requirements very well too
Sertaç Sehlikoglu - 3 weeks ago

Outrageously good tacos and consomé! Cocktails and Margaritas that will have you empty your wallet! Service and smiles that will make you feel at home. Andrei and Logan behind the bar will have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside like the champion you are for choosing such a legendary venue. Don’t forget to check out all the walls, I always notice new things when I go, which is awesome! Also home to one of the most epic agave selections in Europe!
DanKai13 - a month ago

Food was okay, I was happy enough with everything just felt it was lacking. The food could have done with more flavour, the price was okay and the drinks where fine. Everything was fine just didn't get any kind of wow factor. A little disappointing had higher expectations
scott Fraser - 2 months ago

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5 stars all the way! We spent NYE at Clos Maggiore and the menu was delicious! The Christmas decorations were also magical, adding to the festive atmosphere! Our waiter Gilles made the evening even more special! Definitely recommended!
DustAndLove - 3 months ago

Beautiful evening! Perfect date night. Impeccable service, delicious food and romantic atmosphere. Gilles did a wonderful job taking great care of us for the evening. We can’t wait to return.
Holly Caldwell - 2 weeks ago

The most magical place to be on a snowy afternoon. Food, service, atmosphere all 5 stars. Highly highly recommend it! We come to celebrate and could not choose a better place for it!!!
Barbara Madar - in the last week

Came here for my 30th birthday celebration - I had heard the vibes were good but food was average so I was pleasantly surprised when both the food was excellent and vibes were on point! We ordered the tasting menu which was absolutely delicious and Gilles took great care to explain each dish and made sure we could enjoy it to the fullest. Decorations were lovely and service was great - the dishes came fairly quickly after the previous course was finished, but didn't feel rushed, which is what I prefer. Would definitely come back - had a great time!
Tiffany Shum - 3 months ago

Booked this for my wife's birthday and it didn't disappoint. We had the tasting menu - the food was delicious and the wine pairings equally so. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and service was excellent. The environment is amazing and all of that contributes to a wonderful occasion.
C R - 3 months ago

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Stopped in here for a late dinner based off a recommendation from an acquaintance. My wife and I both really enjoy Indian food, and are always excited to try a new place. This place did not disappoint! Even though we got there late, the place was still packed. We were able to be seated quickly, however, and the service was very good. We had drinks and appetizers, which were excellent. we shared a few small plates which were excellent. The food is fairly spicy, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but certainly there is some heat! Highly recommended!
Chris Bradburry - 2 months ago

Amazing food. And the staff is super helpful in advising if you are lost in the menu or can’t decide what to try. The decor is great too, so the atmosphere is overall great. No booking for parties under 6, so there’s often a queue to get seated. It’s best to come just before lunch to get a seat quicker.
Anastasia Balandina - a month ago

For was absolutely amazing. So many amazing tasty flavor combines to make a work of art. We asked our waiter for some suggestions and he had so many wonderful suggestions and they were all wonderful. Definitely make a reservation to guarantee getting in for a meal.
Sierra Booth - 2 weeks ago

My visit to Dishoom in London was an experience filled with flavors, hospitality, and a touch of nostalgia. Despite not having reservations, the wait in line was around 25-30 minutes, but it was well worth it. What stood out to me was their excellent service and thoughtful gesture of complimentary wine for those waiting in line. It’s little touches like these that make a big difference. Once inside, I was impressed by the friendly staff and the organized systems in place. The ambiance and decor added to the overall experience, transporting me to the bustling streets of Bombay. As for the food, everything was incredibly tasty. However, I couldn’t help but feel that the portions were a bit on the smaller side, especially considering the prices. While I understand the concept of quality over quantity, I would have expected a bit more for the price or a slightly cheaper bill for the amount of food received. Overall, Dishoom offers a delightful dining experience with its delicious food, warm hospitality, and inviting ambiance. Despite the minor issue with portion size, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine in London.
Dwight Kenneth - 3 weeks ago

For a restaurant chain this one was by far the best I’ve had - Indian restaurant. The service was excellent. Not too pushy, not too fast but the timing is just right. When the food comes, it’s still very fresh and you can tell that even when this is such a big restaurant, there’s a lot of staff and team members who make it work. I love the location there’s many but I went to the convent garden one and by far the displays and the way they set up the tables. It all works with the flow and it is very welcoming. The food I’ve never gone back to a chain restaurant twice. The food is just superb. Excellent and it was really really tasty. Different touch, different texture, and flavour every time I went. I would go back again if I had a choice, but all of the food that we chose was very delicious.
MH Apin - 4 months ago

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Nice place tasty Beer speedy friendly service. Had IPA beer was full of flavour nice beer house distillery type atmosphere. Tasty food 😋 gave 4 star for food think the hotdog and fries needed and extra side of some sort. But was great place near covent garden and theatre's
Iain Ashton - a week ago

Huge venue with lots of seating distributed over various rooms and floors all connected by an original series of stairs and bridges. I love the decor and the atmosphere even though they were showing sports with I am not usually a fan of. They also have a separate room that looks like a speakeasy bar.. Sunday Roast was ok but nothing outstanding in my opinion (it makes sense since this is an irish bar).. Service was however great and very efficient! Table service and quick food delivery! I loved it!
Enrico - 4 months ago

The food, drinks and atmosphere was great! Loved the Bloody Maria! Went again just to have this drink and ended up having two!! The staff is amicable and friendly. Connor was very hospitable and cool. Loved the experience. Hummus Falafel and Pita plate was Love.
Sindhu Antony - 6 months ago

much bigger than i expected. really cool music at night. fun pub. lots of fun people
Vic Pinto - 3 weeks ago

A beer garden on a quiet street in the heart of London! Very good customer service. The lady who seems to be security is actually helping people find seats and makes them feel really welcome. £1 extra for cheese on your fries.
Antoniya Yancheva - 7 months ago

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Certainly one of the more picturesque pubs in London. Had a couple in here yesterday - first visit and am happy to say I’d go back. Stunning Victorian/Edwardian style interior.
Darren Harrison - 2 weeks ago

Great pub in an excellent location x service was fast considering how packed the bar was. And fantastic prices for a lovely Pinot. The girlies enjoyed the excess of mirrors, and the chips were thick and perfectly salted. It was bright but not in an overpowering way and made everything cheery.
Michaela Storoschuk - 2 months ago

We went here for the atmosphere. It was a bit underwhelming. The food was OK. We had fish and chips. They were cooked fine, the potatoes, not very crisp. We were supposed to get mushy peas, but they seemed to be out so we got whole peas...
Jason Fair (Nomadic Nerd Project) - 2 months ago

Lovely pub with a traditional etched glass interior. Always packed to the gunnels but the staff are very efficient. Grab a spot in the whisky room (snug) and sink a few.
Trev Evans - 2 months ago

Really charming pub especially this festive period, delightfully decorated. Lots of different sections but have to order at the main bar, friendly service and good vibe!
Betsy & The City - 3 months ago

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