London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of St. Paul's Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

I took my partner here last night for his birthday dinner. We had a very warm welcome from the staff and were taken to our Al fresco table over looking the magnificent St Paul's cathedral. It had a cosy feel and great music from the DJ. The wait staff we had were a little quiet but friendly. After a slight confusion on prices of the set menu (online is says from £29 for 2 courses, but its actually £46 for 2 courses unless you specifically found and chose the other option) so make sure you're aware of what booking you make. The service was quick, the food was good although mu steak wasn't rested long enough and I had a salad drenched in blood. The Prosecco was lovely (free glass with meal) the cocktail presentation was wonderful with the St Paul's image on it but the flavours let it down. Spectacular views of St Paul's and great photo ops. Dishes were served quickly, with a friendly smile. I think the drinks are somewhat over priced for what is being offered. However all in all we had a lovely night and I'd probably go back or take visitors there for a special occasion..
Andrew Morgan - a month ago

Service let you guys down!!!! Location, view and food I cannot fault! But the service was shockingly bad for such a pricey venue. On arrival table wasn’t ready so waited an extra 30mins which was fine as we took some time to enjoy drinks on the terrace. But once seated I had to call staff over continuously to order and chase drinks. By the time we sat down and finally ordered we had already been there for hour on a Tuesday afternoon. The staff did apologise that the inside restaurant was very busy that’s why the wait, but it wasn’t even half full so not sure how these guys manage during a busy period. But food when it arrived was lush! Highly recommend the lobster taco! Luckily I wasn’t in a rush but was hungry. Service needs some work, timing and front of house staff who were not particularly welcoming. Location wow! Atmosphere and venue top notch!
Foodie KP - a month ago

Madison rooftop - pure vibes! Amazing rooftop with great cocktails! Their signature cocktails come like art, they are real treats! The restaurant area also looks great and I will be coming back to try the food. But overall is an amazing place for drinks with friends!
Aline Zaida - 3 months ago

Had an amazing meal out tonight for our anniversary. Food was fantastic, service was fantastic. Our waiter Aghil could not recommend enough. Always checking on us to make sure we was happy and topping up our drinks all night.
Kerri Wainwright - 3 months ago

Madison is a very beautiful restaurant with view of St Paul Cathedral. The atmosphere feels very cozy with a touch of fancy. The food is really good. I did not put five stars because I’ve had better meals elsewhere but I still find it good for the price. I was disappointed about the service. we felt it was quite long to get served and also at the end I’ve asked for a to go box which I was denied. And the reason behind it was that they didn’t want me to go home and get food poisoning from my to go box and then hold them accountable which I thought was ridiculous and for this reason they will get only three stars from me because I think that’s terrible customer service.
Amanda - 5 months ago

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Great food, good service and staff is super attentive. Came here with my work colleagues. The vibe is good, relaxed and chill and they have a good setup. Little tricky to find if you haven’t been here before as the name hides under two massive trees but once you’re in, it’s great. Would highly recommend and definitely visit again.
Iram Khan - 3 months ago

Great food, excellent service. I went on a monday, so it was not busy. Great mussels for the entrée, crab pasta for the main dish and chocolate mousse for dessert. All great options. Also, a short menu ensures all comes out fast and tasting good!
Tiago Rossi - 7 months ago

For starters you can never go wrong with the Zucchini fritti, honestly best i’ve had in London so far super crispy. Moving onto the Lobster linguine it was nice, but not worth the price in my opinion. Affogato to top it off, nothing but pure joy. Staff were very accommodating and the house white was a delight!
Filipe - 7 months ago

Tasty italian food in the centre of London. Ideal for groups.
David Crespo - 2 weeks ago

Don’t tell anyone else about this hidden gem. Top floor is quieter and more intimate vs ground floor. Both great depending on group size. food excellent as is service. Great Italian wine list - my pick is the Taurasi.
Bhagesh Malde - 5 months ago

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Let's just start with the punchline: I highly recommend this place. We were just casually walking around enjoying the after work pub environment that tends to spill out onto the streets. After grabbing a beer, we decided to walk around and see what other pubs and restaurants were in the area. We tend to enjoy the "small plate" meals during our work trips to London because it gives us a chance to enjoy a variety of foods. Ping Pong Bow did not disappoint. We selected several items, and they came out in sequence, allowing us to enjoy a few things at a time with the table not being overrun with dishes. Everything we selected was great, and we were only disappointed because we were full and have to wait to come back to try more items. This place is best enjoyed with a small group, which will just increase the variety of options you can try.
Haven Pope - 2 months ago

We enjoyed our late lunch dim sum at Ping pong . The manager was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was nice and calm. Food was good value; I enjoyed the meaty dim sum more than the Veggy ones. Wonton veggies soup was very nice. Drinks are nice too. Thank you again!
Tammy Jensens - 2 months ago

We went during happy hour (1/2 off dim sum, M-F!!!) and were pleasantly surprised. The staff was great, they have robots that pick up dirty dishes and drop off food, the place is huge (good for singles , couples and groups) and the food… Dim sum of all types (veggie and meat), fresh and hot, perfect sauces, the appetizers and the bao buns, and the mini desserts (we tried them all!!)-> everything we had was great! We talked about this place the rest of the weekend!! We would definitely go back.
Acacia Lawson - 2 months ago

We went for a quick dinner on Thursday night, restaurant was not too busy. Food was served quickly, nice and hot. They served some unique Dim Sum choices too. Staff are very attentive and helpful. They mentioned all the dish name when they served the food. Definitely a very pleasant visit.
Kate Lim - 8 months ago

I went with my kids (12/17/22) at around 4.15 for a late afternoon snack during the Happy Hour. We bought one or 2 plates of most of the half price things, and a couple of full price plates also. Dumplings come in 3s, which is tricky to share but we made a fair go at it. We still managed to spend £60+ and I wouldn't have said we were full like after a full meal. The service wasn't exactly attentive or friendly - we definitely felt that the staff didn't think we belonged there - and the place was not at all busy. The manager at the bar, Ben, was the only person I really felt understood the concept of customer service and was welcoming and friendly. We were served by Betsy and Norbert. Betsy was resolutely unsmiling, Norbert was just aloof and wore way too much cologne for a food based environment. The food was lovely though and the drinks were special. I'd recommend this place for a date if you are young and lithe and a beautiful something in the city, but not if you are a frumpy mum with family. Maybe the other branches are less judgey. Also don't expect the half price dumplings to actually work out as a cheap meal.
Toddy Peters - a month ago

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Just popped into this restaurant after the tour at St Paul cathedral. My family are all very satisfied and happy with the meal. Though we didn’t have reservation and ended up sitting at the table outside. It is a fantastic experience with the view of St Paul Cathedral while eating. Staff are superb and friendly. Food are amazingly good! Highly recommended the confit duck and onion soup.
Susanna Chan - 2 weeks ago

I was with my friends for dinner there. We ordered Onion Soup and Steak Rib-eye 👍The French Onion Soup was creamy and delicious. One of the best onion soups I ever tried. 👎The Rib Eye Steak wasn’t good. Because even though it was rare or medium it wasn’t juicy and it Didn’t have taste of stake at all. And the souse (garlic and butter) wasn’t tasty as well. 👉The Confit Duck A L’Orange was also ok, because it doesn’t have reach taste like it has to be, and the meat is so crazy soft (strange) (was softer then even chicken). Good duck doesn’t have to be that soft. 👉 Baked Ratatouille was ok. Wasn’t enough taste of vegetables or so. A bit tasteless as the rib Eye stake. 👍The Creme Caramel it was the only really tasty dish (dessert)😜 👍 The Creme Caramel Royal was also good but as for me and my friends not so good as one above ☝️ 📌All the dishes looked amazing and tasty like 5* but when you eat them it’s like 3* Especially for such a nice place in such a cool area 😶The staff could be more friendly, smile and paid more attention to the customers. We came at 6 pm, and there was not too crowded and we got our food just in 1 hour😓, And as we are tourists, as we noticed, the staff served faster for British people than for us and others who were also around us..
Explorer O - a month ago

Delicious quick coffee stop of Americana. Our first taste of London morning beverages. We had a quant table with a street view of this part of the city.
Carrie Jeske - in the last week

I come with a group of friends for lunch. I ordered Tomato & Red Pepper Soup and Steak Frites ( add £5 to top up to a Sirloin Steak ). 😋The Tomato & Red Pepper Soup was creamy and delicious. 😑The Sirloin Steak was normal. 😑The staff could have been more friendly and paid more attention to the customers. We came at 2 pm, and the crowd gradually dispersed, but the staff focused more on the nobody's table than ours.
Joe G - 4 months ago

This is definitely the bast Core restaurant we have visited in London. Some have not been very good, but this one is definitely the best. The staff were excellent, and were very helpful without being obtrusive; the choice of food was good, and unlike the previous cote we discovered, it was hot (ie not been sitting around before being brought), and the portions were much better than elsewhere. We cannot be more effusive about our experience!
Angela Toyne - in the last week

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An amazing place, highly recommended! Excellent service, fantastic food, and a wonderful atmosphere. Best wishes for continued success! This is a truly delightful spot that I wholeheartedly recommend visiting. The service is exceptional, the food is superb, and the ambiance is wonderful. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors!
Antonina K - a month ago

5 stars all around! Ample seating and serving excellent burgers and fries, accompanied by real bottled Coke, all at a very reasonable price. The two smashed beef patties, truffle confit onion, and smoked burger sauce were a perfect combination. Service was also on par with the food. Definitely ideal for an afternoon lunch in the City.
Ian Bryce - 2 months ago

A friend and I recently visited this location to try the bucket of lobster. 100% worth it and not for the faint hearted, was immediately greeted by Gaetano, he was friendly and professional, he even took the time to engage in a little chat when I informed him it was my first time at Burger & Lobster. Our server was Christian, he was amazing, attentive and made great suggestions. Thoroughly loved our experience - would definitely return. Food quality was good, arrived hot and tasted great.
Ella Mgbadiefe - a month ago

The burger roll was fantastic and the whole lobster we ordered was cooked to perfection. The accompanied fries were crispy and nice. We were served by Rhian who was friendly and helpful when we wanted to move to a different table. She also went the extra mile by offering to take a photo for us.
Van - 3 months ago

Stopped by for lunch on our first day of our London trip as it turned out that most of the restaurants here were closed during the weekend. The food came out quick even by American standards which was much appreciated. The waitress was very patient and attentive and really paid attention when my wife asked to not have garlic and chillies in her food. The lobster salad was very flavorful with the veggies cooked to perfection. The classic whole lobster was grilled tender and paired well with the butter sauce. Would recommend half and half for the croquettes, as you will get a total of four.
Ray Wang - 3 months ago

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I recently had dinner here with a few colleagues, and while the food was a bit of a mixed experience, the service left much to be desired. Our waitress seemed uninterested and quite grumpy, which put a damper on the overall atmosphere. That being said, the rest of the experience was fine. I personally enjoyed the scallop and pasta dishes I ordered—both were delicious and well-prepared. However, my colleagues weren’t as lucky. They found their meals underwhelming and the portions were so large that it became more of a chore to finish than an enjoyable meal. So, while my dishes hit the mark, the inconsistency in both service and food quality left some room for improvement.
Linela - a week ago

Superb food and a great atmosphere. This restaurant has a sign outside to say that it is officially approved by the Italian government for the authenticity of the food. The special of the day, steak in a grain mustard sauce, was very fine indeed.
Tim Leunig - a week ago

We had a fantastic birthday lunch here today. The staff were amazing. The food was to die for, and we finally got decent weather!
Joanna McKeogh - 2 months ago

Authentic Italian food in London, best fried zucchini I can remember, recommend linguine and clams. Great Italian restaurants always have grappa…this place does.
Cesar Felici - a year ago

Second outdoor dining experience since lockdown easing. So grateful to be able to drink a pint of peroni with some friends. The food is delicious and service excellent, especially with one of the managers who was super friendly. Service speed is also pretty good. Location is in the alley so not ideal but works, sadly it was quite cold as not enough heaters to go round. Also, we asked for a beer from two different waiters for a friend, and although the 5th beer ever came we were charged. Nevertheless, the super friendly manager came to the rescue. A three course with a beer, and a bottle of malbec between 4 came to almost £60, definitely not cheap but probably reasonable with the alcohol. (PS sorry for the bad looking second photo, was too hungry and forgot to take the photo first)
Derek Wong - 3 years ago

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We were pleasantly surprised to try Haz at St Paul’s. It is a huge restaurant and well decorated and very busy. It is well blended atmosphere of a British Pub and Turkish cuisine,serving all kebabs salads,desserts,cocktails,drinks The food was top quality,friendly staff. I had a chance to meet Mr Hacı who runs the restaurant.thanks for his kind hospitality and the drinks I highly recommend this restaurant.😊🌸❤️
Ali Gurer - 3 months ago

Loved my visit , the lamb chops were fab and the salmon starter was huge. The seating outside was nice too in this weather
Nikki M - a month ago

Had a meal with my sons and granddaughter in the evening. Was deliciously prepared and presented. The young people who serve are very well trained to take orders and respond with patience to the needs of a customer. I had a elderflower coolies and it had a sprig of mint leaf. I decided to take it to make mint tea but decided to put it in some water. Few days later. See picture. Natural products in our food servings.
valerie pinnock - 4 months ago

We came for an office social a couple of weeks ago. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was tasty and big portions. They have a good selection of drinks too. Ambiance is nice. Highly recommend the place.
Linda Talos - 6 months ago

The food was very beautifully presented and tasted exquisite. The service by Magdalena was very sweet (we even got free wine at the end!). Very beautiful atmosphere the lights and the aesthetic ❤️
Abi K - a month ago

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Popped in for lunch and ordered the Thai green curry and mini pavlova. The curry was lovely and creamy, I wished there had been more! Friendly service, too.
Sumjoi - 4 months ago

Very good food, both meat and fish. Super friendly staff. And taking in mind it’s London the price is very respectable. Will recommend to anyone visiting this area
Alen Stefanac - 2 months ago

Sadly not the best experience. Food is expensive for its quality/taste and service could be better. Note - The festive menu has not been designed for dietary requirements and prices for vegetarian options on the festive menu are double the price when compared to the same dishes on the normal lunch menu! We came during a busy lunch time so service was very slow. Some dishes came so late that others in our party had already finished eating. Main portions were good, but sides and starters are very small for their price (e.g. small bowl of chips for £5). The location is good, but I wouldn't return unfortunately.
Ketan Bhavan - 9 months ago

Great location, wonderful food and service. I had the calamari and steak sandwich - both were excellent. Definitely recommend and we will be back!
Jeremy Williams - a week ago

Great restaurant behind the St-Paul cathedral in London 🇬🇧 The restaurant is very fancy, the decoration and the atmosphere is nice, they have a variety of cocktails and different food on the menu, everything was amazing, it is a bit expensive (especially the cocktails and wine) but definitely worth the price.
Da silva Jessica - 11 months ago

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A great location! It’s right in front of St Paul’s Cathedrals I cannot resist getting something to eat and drink when I walk past this place especially when the weather is nice. I bought a cup of decaf flat white and olive bread sticks for breakfast today. I enjoyed every sip and bite. All the pastries and desserts are all so tasty. I often buy bread for takeaway.
Chiho Sharp - 7 months ago

Very good mozzarella, tomato and pesto sandwich. Decent bread. Fast and friendly service and excellent location right opposite St Paul’s. Plenty of places to sit and eat sandwiches a short walk away, too.
Ruby Hoare - 4 weeks ago

Trusted concept. Friendly staff. Nice location across St. Pauls. Only remark will be to clean the tables outside a bit more often.
Julian - 7 months ago

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Well prepared, excellent quality food. Service very professional by staff focused and interested in what they are doing. Atmosphere couldn't be better in this very modern but comfortable hotel setting
John Stanton - a month ago

Excellent place to have dinner and drink some cocktails. Especial mention to the barman (cannot remember his name) who prepared our drinks with a nice conversation and smile, rest of staff were also very professional and kind to us. Whenever I go to London this is a must!
Celeste Pérez - 2 months ago

It's not bad. If you haven't been to a place like this before it has the novelty factor of having your food cooked in front of you with some theatre from the chef (flames & flipping of food) but the food is mediocre. Quite expensive for what it is so doubt I'd be rushing back.
Billy Sullivan - 7 years ago

Great cooking show but after our meal was cooked! (you can request the cooking show once your meal has been cooked) Please be advised if you are a person who does not drink alcohol to be asked to be seated on a separate table as the food is cooked with alcohol! (especially for muslims). I believe the food is overpriced for rice and chicken and soup! Our chef was great and would recommend this restaurant for special/date nights.
Faye - 6 years ago

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Absolutely amazing experience. The staff treated my daughter like a guest of honour as it was her 7th birthday. Thanks again.
Scott Banham - 5 years ago

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