London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Piccadilly Circus Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Veeraswamy isn't just the oldest Indian restaurant in the UK; it’s arguably one of the best. Located in a prime spot overlooking Regent Street, the entire experience from start to finish was impeccable. The Food: Every dish was a masterclass in regional Indian flavors. • The Raj Kachori was a vibrant, crunchy explosion of pomegranate and tangy chutneys. • The Lamb Shank (Nalli Gosht) was incredibly tender, falling off the bone into a rich, velvety gravy topped with toasted almonds. • The Paneer Tikka was perfectly charred, and the cocktails (try the one with the cinnamon stick!) were inventive and beautifully balanced. The Service: Truly world-class. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and makes you feel like royalty without being overbearing. The Vibe: Stunning decor and a historic atmosphere. In an industry that changes every day, Veeraswamy is a survivor. I truly hope they continue to brave the storm—here’s to another 100 years of excellence! Highly recommend for: Special occasions, fine dining, and anyone wanting to taste the history of London’s spice trade.
Krishna Prasad - a month ago

Veeraswamy is an unforgettable dining experience in London. Located on Regent Street, the restaurant has incredible history, beautiful ambiance, and a very upscale feel, all while staying warm and welcoming. I booked this place with a friend for my birthday dinner, and to my surprise they made it extra special by bringing out a birthday card along with a small cake. Such a thoughtful touch. The food was outstanding. Loved the tikka and beetroot tikka appetizers, and honestly every dish we tried was excellent. The drink selection was great as well and paired perfectly with the meal. Yes, it’s expensive, but absolutely worth it for the food, the experience, and the heritage that comes with it. Nearly 100 years of history is no small thing for a restaurant, and you really feel that legacy when you dine here. A must-visit for anyone looking for refined Indian cuisine with history and character.
Vijay B Sambasivam - 3 months ago

The oldest Indian restaurant in London but despite it's age, it's kept up with the times giving modern takes on older dishes. The food is great and portion sizes are not pretentious (but not as much as you'd get from a standard Indian restaurant) although the dessert portion sizes were small. We enjoyed the crab biryani the most. Overall, most of the dishes were tasty but I found I spent way more than I expected to here. It didn't feel like good value for money. It was a great experience and I'm glad to have tried it but I'm unlikely to return.
W S - 3 months ago

Such a wonderful tasting menu and of course very good value for money in Central London. I didn't eat Indian food often so I couldn't say much about authenticity, but for sure the menu was well choreographed for a culinary experience for anyone from any food background. The curries were adventurous for me and I liked them all. Food portion was generous with a very good protein share. This is super important for me to maintain a good diet even eating out sometimes. Service was attentive and explanation was clear and succinct. Showcased a variety of culinary techniques and passion of cooking.
Grace Yeung - 2 months ago

The food is absolutely incredible. The atmosphere is great although the restaurant is beginning to show its age. Service is overall great. Staff are so very polite. But the start of the show is the food. It will absolutely blow your mind. Don’t miss the soup and specially the deserts.
A M - 2 months ago

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Had such a lovely time! Had dinner with my girl friends and we all loved it here. We loved the spaghetti with the braised (?) squid specifically, and the wine they suggested was perfect as well. Our server was James and he was really attentive and smiling the whole time, it really makes the dining experience so much more fun and enjoyable. Thank you so much and we hope to come back again 😊
Emi Inoue - a month ago

From the moment we walked in the service was super friendly, attentive and efficient. You are made to feel so welcome. But also the staff remember everything. This is proper service. The food was delicious- fritto misto light, kissed with the sea and bouncy, a partridge and polenta juicy and full of flavour. Portions are almost the perfect size. Wine, cocktails and desserts -everything is perfect - maybe almost one of my top ten meals ever - you guys made us very happy today - thank you 🥹
Henry Rowling - 3 months ago

We love this place but hadn't been for a while. Glad to see the standards are as high as ever. Great service, lovely space to relax and eat, and a fine wine list. But the big draw is the menu - all those regional Italian specialties. The suckling pig is unbeatable but all the dishes we chose were fantastic (Pappardelle with venison ragú, Wild boar sausage and Tropea onion, Roast suckling pig in white wine and bay, Pumpkin & amaretti cappellacci with butter & sage, and Taleggio & radicchio lasagne).
David Gray - 4 months ago

We were a group of 5 people, although we showed up about an hour and a half before the reservation time but they were very kind and found us the accommodation in the private dining room. Good food, great atmosphere, impeccable service and very attentive staff. I recommend this place.
Ralia - a month ago

Fantastic Italian eatery with a brilliant menu and exceptional service. The entire place has a bit of a buzz about it and every dish I had was delicious. My only complaint would be the wine list - lots of nice wines available by the glass / carafe / bottle but no particularly "affordable" options which made the entire meal a bit more expensive than than I would have liked. Well worth a visit.
Will Lamb - 4 months ago

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I booked this hotel due to location to His Majestys theatre, it is a hidden gem. In the centre of Leicester Square but no noise when in the rooms. A superbly clean hotel, reception team were friendly and helpful. The room I had booked had a lovely gift and balloons for a birthday and then returning after some shopping, there was yet another gift in our room. The best birthday celebration. The attention to detail for the customers, respect and hospitality over all was exceptional. The Thistle Group shoukd be so proud of the high standards that were experienced at this hotel. I will certainly be staying there again.
Sim J - 2 months ago

Hotel is central to some great London landmarks and theatres. Rooms are small but comfortable and have everything you need for a short stay. Some of the staff were lovely, but others didn't really seem to want to engage with guests. The food was very disappointing. Breakfast was luke warm and the porridge very runny. We ate in the bar&kitchen for dinner and I would not recommend. The cheeseburger was not cooked fresh and everything seemed to just be thrown on the plate. I would stay here again, but I wouldn't pay for the food!
Sarah Brunton - 3 months ago

A few good things , the location is the best , between Piccadilly Circus and leicester square, you can't beat that. The breakfast is much better than a lot of hotels in London, English breakfast plus, and the staff are nice ,at the reception and dining room. We paid for a dlx room , got on the 6th floor, the room was fair in size, the big problem was that we entered the room, and at first we didn't saw it, but when i was barefoot to go to the shower,and opened the lights we saw the carpet was with millions of shattered glasses , they didn't vacuum the carpet at all from the previous guest!!!! Luckily i saw all the shining from the light on the floor and didn't stepped more. To add to this, we didn't have water at all till the night, because there was a problem in all the hotel, and after that had to wait after midnight for hot water . I have the video of the carpet full of glasses if anyone from the hotel chain thinks im exaggerating, since it was so late so stayed in the room ,and asked from housekeeping to vacuum it , she needed to do it twice since there were little pieces of glass all over the room. In a normal hotel the management would immediately take care of it , no one approach us , no apologies, nothing. I never write a bad reviews in all my journeys , but that was a very bad experience for us.
Hillel Abramovich - a month ago

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An amazing art deco restaurant tucked away a couple of minutes walk from Picaddily Circus. It used to be a dance hall in the 1940s, and the original features have been tastefully retained. There is also a bar and a cabaret room there for later. Fab French style food that isn't priced as high as you would expect, too.
Stephen Hunt - a month ago

The zedel was ok, we expected better so ultimately a let down. We rarely have an overnight in London and pf course your spoilt for choice in london but we booked the Zedel. The good bits: the decor and architecture. It's truly is a beautiful venue. The average bit was the food. It was ok, but for the price of 6 escargot id expect them to be more memorable. My partner said the soufflé was bland. The chips with my beef reminded me of a fast food joint with a big M!. The bad bit: our waiter wasnt interested in us. Never asked us if we wanted anything, didn't ask if the meal was OK, didn't offer more wine. He Brought the plates, took the plates, brought the bill with a 15% service charge. My partner didn't want to pay it. I didn't want to make a fuss and wanted the wider staff to have their share. Finally there is live music, but we were sat so far away we couldn't hear it which was disappointing as we had booked sometime in advance. Overall, ok, not the special night we were hoping for.
Olac Coombs - 2 months ago

Nice dining area, and live music playing whilst you eat. Fresh bread and great service throughout the visit. The menu is good, with lots of choice of interesting dishes to choose from. All dishes that our group had were well prepared and ingredients were top quality. Presentation was superb, and we all ate our whole dishes so no complaints there. Prices were approximately £70 per head including drinks, starters, mains and deserts and bread. Would visit again.
Simon Ayres - 2 months ago

It's not that bad, depending what you order. The set menu with the steak was decent, especially for the price in London. But some of the other items from the menu did not suit the taste of our family. They were nice enough to give me a free macaron for my birthday :) very sweet of them ☺️☺️ Atmosphere was stunning.
SY Lee - 3 months ago

I've eaten at a lot of places but few genuinely make me excited to do a review. I was a walk in and was quickly given a seat by the bar. The bar staff and incredible and made my impromptu solo dinner something special. They are some of the friendliest around and made me feel comfortable dining at the bar. If you've never been to Brasserie Zedel before, know it is set in a beautiful dining room but during December they make an extra effort for Christmas. The food is brilliant and brings you to the Brasseries of Paris. I'd definitely recommend the oysters and steak tartare but from those nearby I could see the steak hache is also popular. The staff made my dinner special by giving me a macaron and a dessert wine to finish which we're both fantastic. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a meal near the West end. Will definitely say it's worth a visit
A Ferna - 2 months ago

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Absolutely loved our experience at Gaucho Piccadilly — a true paradise for steak lovers. The atmosphere is elegant yet lively, and the service strikes the perfect balance between warm and professional. The ribeye was incredibly tender and packed with flavor, while the fillet was buttery-soft and cooked to perfection. Sides like the truffle and chimichurri fries elevated the meal even more. Top-quality cuts, great wine list, and a setting that makes the whole evening feel special. Highly recommended if you’re serious about your steak.
Stamatios Draziotis - 3 months ago

Visited Gaucho Piccadilly for a team dinner after a long day, and it was a great choice. Most of us ordered the 300g ribeye, and in my opinion it was cooked to perfection — exactly as requested, full of flavour. The sides were also quite decent and complemented the steaks well. The ambience was comfortable and well suited for a team dinner, and the service was attentive and professional throughout the evening. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience and a solid option for both business and social dinners
Farrukh Hussain - 2 months ago

I came here, Gaucho restaurant on Christmas Dinner with the family. Service was good and the ambience was great, the menu was varied. I had the Latin Marinated Sirloin Steak, Sea-bass and chicken Milanese, for my kids, they ordered mac n cheese and Fish n Chips All the taste was awesome Recommended !!
Rio Susanto - 3 months ago

My new favourite pre theatre menu in London, cannot recommend it enough! Such a beautiful setting, really friendly staff, and a free cloak room which is great for winter! The food options are great too - 2 courses for £18 or 3 for £20 (just book and mention the pre theatre menu, and ask for the menu when you arrive). Great range of options and really good quality food! I had the prawns, steak and the dulce de leche pancakes (the chocolate brownie was definitely the better option though). Will definitely be back and recommending to all my theatre going friends ☺️
Katie Fewster - 4 months ago

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This was our second visit and it keeps getting better and better! The food here is outstanding. Both times we’ve started the meal with tasty Jersey oysters, served with all the accompaniments, and the addictive zucchini fritti. Our favourite dish however is the rock shrimp tempura - on a bed of chilli jam and pickled cucumber then doused with sriracha mayo and sprinkled with chopped peanuts - an explosion of wonderfully balanced flavours. It’s very filling for a starter and this time my fiancee had it as her main course. I can also highly recommend the Garlic roasted large prawns with frites, the lobster bisque and also the fantastic battered haddock and chips with pea purée and homemade tartar sauce! If you can manage it - do not miss desert. The sticky toffee pudding is large enough to share and is to die for! The service here is fantastic, very friendly and they go above and beyond. The ambience is lovely, a dimly lit romantic setting with a big disco ball rotating on the ceiling. The decorations here during the festive period are worth dining here for alone. The best seats in the house are by the window, looking out at the hustle and bustle of Soho. We dined at 8:30 on a Sunday night this time and ended up being the last people there! Next time I would book slightly earlier, closer to 7:30. I would not hesitate to recommend this place, top quality seafood at a non rip off price for the area! We have left extremely full and happy on both visits. A new favourite of ours.
Ben Harper - 2 months ago

Outstanding hospitality from start to finish. Being welcomed in without a reservation, combined with exceptional service and genuinely friendly staff, made this a memorable dining experience. A strong menu with consistency across dishes, excellent seafood execution, and bold but balanced flavors. Whether you’re sharing plates or ordering mains, everything felt intentional and well done. Definitely a spot worth revisiting. Highly recommended!
Nela V - 4 months ago

Immaculate vibes, food and service!!! My friend and I had a booking on Friday night 8pm, we were late and the table had just been given away but they were SO accommodating and chill and found us a table very soon after. Extremely attentive service. We started with 12 oysters (combo of all three oyster options on the menu) and a lovely warm bread basket. Then we had the crab linguine from the specials board and moules frites with truffle fries on the side (unfortunately we were too hungry to remember to take pics). Everything was delicious and we loved it. Honestly service was top-notch and would happily come back here again.
Zee - 2 months ago

Simply, the food was amazing. Scallops- to die for. Those little pickled mushrooms? I mean, whoever came up with that deserves a raise. The lobster was so tender, the claw meat was insane!!! At first I dreaded the counter seating but ended up being cute and intimate. I could actually hear my own conversation instead of everyone else’s. (I would recommend a little rod or bar underneath to rest feet on)😁 The service was a bit slow but was busy so I can understand.
F - 2 months ago

Amazing from arriving to leaving. The welcome was friendly, efficient and warm. We had a wonderful cosy spot which suited our romantic meal for 2. Our waiter was charming, fun, well mannered and really engaging. The food was just delicious all of it! The atmosphere was buzzy, soft lights, trendy music, fun, intense and romantic. It felt like we were in Paris before our time. Art Deco.. this is it! I cannot wait to go back.
Kristina Appleford - 6 months ago

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Decided to drop in for a last minute lunch on a busy Friday. Excellent service from Paige, and the food was very tasty, with lots of choice. The fish finger sandwich was class and it did not consist of the 3 frozen fish fingers on 2 slices of cheap bread, which I was half expecting! Also used my "Blue Light" card discount, which was an added bonus, on top of eating from the meal deal menu. Thank you for a lovely lunch at very reasonable prices. 🤗💚
Jacinta Carroll - 6 months ago

Great food, lively atmosphere, perfect central spot Visited O’Neill’s on Wardour Street and had a really good experience. The place has a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and is ideal for both casual catch-ups and a relaxed evening out. The food was well prepared and tasty, with good portion sizes and a solid range of options. Drinks were served quickly and the staff were friendly and attentive despite it being busy. Location is a big plus — right in the heart of Soho, making it a great stop before or after exploring the area. Our regular weekend spot.
syed Ishaq Pasha - 3 months ago

I was on a pub crawl and this was one of the spots we visited and this spot is massive. The vibe is excellent with live music and it was a very cool spot for a pint. There were also lots of friendly people and a great atmosphere for socializing. I’d definitely come back here again!
funning - 7 months ago

Not a lot of choice for vegetarians but will say the burger was 10/10! Biggest shock was they didnt know how to pour a Guinness, I would give it 5/10 for the Guinness they poured it all in one go. Live music was really good! Worth passing by for a quick bite but there's better places for drinks.
Ravi Shukle - 6 months ago

We had our team party at the Flamingo room last night and we were really happy with our experience. Room was spacious, with an exclusive bar. Dj and lighting all spot on. Service and food were both superb. Food packages had a great variety and the Buffett was amazingly presented. All staff during the evening were smiley, helpful and professional. Thank you to Jaimie for helping through the steps of organising this. We have a great time and we will be back! 🤎
Ste llie - a month ago

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Waxy O'Connor's is often described as more of an experience than just a pub—a sprawling, labyrinthine venue that feels like stumbling into a fantasy novel or a movie set, think Rivendell in the lord of the rings. Located in the heart of the West End near Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, it is famously cavernous, spanning six levels linked by a maze of winding staircases and stone passages. The interior is striking and unique, blending the feel of a gothic church with a dungeon; expect intricate woodwork, stained glass, intimate "nooks and crannies" for seating, and a generally dimly lit, atmospheric vibe. Waxy O'Connor's London is particularly known for: The Tree: The pub's centerpiece is a massive, preserved beech tree that was imported from Ireland and "planted" inside, rising up through the middle of the venue. Four Unique Bars: The space is divided into four distinct bars, each with its own character, allowing you to find a lively spot for music or a quieter corner for conversation. Live Sports and Music: It is a go-to destination for rugby fans (especially during the Six Nations) and regularly hosts live music, creating a loud and energetic atmosphere on game days and weekends. Irish Hospitality: True to its roots, the menu features hearty Irish classics like steak and Guinness pie, Irish stew, and oysters to accompany a wide selection of whiskies and beers. The service was remarkably good given how busy this place often is. Every staff that I interacted with had a smile on their face. I really enjoyed my time in waxy O'Connor's. You will not regret coming here 😊
Festus Ifiti jr - 2 months ago

This is the second time I've been to Waxy O'Connors and the first time the atmosphere was lively and fun with live music in the evening. Recently we headed in for an afternoon drink and the location was completely different being quiet allowing you enjoy the architecture in a calmer setting. This place is beautiful and a hidden treasure for London. A must visit that I easily recommend, the staff were also good fun in both instances.
Alex Baines - a month ago

From the outside, it looks similar to a regular pub, but the stairs down to the basement reveal that the store is very large. If you're looking for a casual chat and a pleasant chat, I highly recommend this place. + The bartenders and safety personnel are very friendly too!
Dong Geun Lee - 3 months ago

Didn't eat here, just had a pint. The service was a bit slow, was busy. There are a few bars inside so maybe don't choose the first one. It's a very cool pub, has lots of different levels. Staff are friendly.
Lydia Mills - 3 months ago

Wonderful time and atmosphere at Waxy O’Connors! Did not have any food myself but apparently their chips are nice and crunchy. Loved the Irish Shanties and vibe.
Amber Hogan - 2 months ago

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