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Manna is an American burger and fried chicken spot serving excellent hot chicken burgers and smashburgers inside Oxford Street's Arcade Food Hall.
Platapian is a Four Seasons-looking Thai restaurant in the heart of Soho with a satisfying modern menu.
There’s still a touch of romance at Joe Allen, one of the West End’s most beloved classic American haunts.
Nan Hotpot, tucked just off Leicester Square, is a Chongqing that spot stays open late and serves great hot pot.
Despite being smack in the middle of Chinatown, Real Beijing Food House feels homely and serves great northern Chinese dishes.
Cafe Murano is a useful spot in Covent Garden where you can eat some delicious Italian food and have a good time.
Artusi have always been great at pasta, and this Soho location is somewhere you’ll want to kick off the weekend.
The Zetter is a rustic townhouse hotel in Marylebone serving one of our favourite afternoon tea experiences in London.
J Sheekey is a classic West End post-theatre hangout where you might spot a celebrity and will be guaranteed to have a great seafood meal.
Story Cellar in Covent Garden is an excellent option for a sophisticated pre-theatre meal involving great rotisserie chicken and other French dishes.
Singapulah is a Singaporean spot on Shaftesbury Avenue that's a solid bet for a central London meet-up and pre-show meals.
L’Escargot is an old-school French spot in Soho with velvet drapes, lots of butter, and a fine prix fixe deal.
Hash Hut is a takeaway stall in Covent Garden where you can get hash browns topped with a bunch of tasty toppings.
Lasdun is a smart British restaurant inside the National Theatre from the same team as The Marksman. Yes, pie is on the menu.
Quick service and perfectly satisfying food make Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles a go-to in Covent Garden for a casual meal.
A cheerful Italian spot in Covent Garden serving Neapolitan-style pizzas, Vasiniko will have you searching ticket prices to Naples.
Head to Blacklock in Covent Garden for quality steak alongside some quality cocktail fun.
Lina Stores is a solid pasta bar in Soho that’s perfect for a quick lunch, or a pre/post theatre bite.
Parsons is a cosy seafood restaurant in Covent Garden. It’s a sanctuary from the crowds and serves some very nice fish-based dishes too.
Franco Manca should be your number one choice when you want pizza near Victoria station.
This Soho location of Indian spot Gunpowder is serving more of the same great food, as well as some exclusive Soho menu items in a moody dining room.
Barbie Green is an Australian-style all-day café and restaurant situation on London Wall, not far from the Barbican.
