Pre-Theatre Eats

Review

Lasdun is a smart British restaurant inside the National Theatre from the same team as The Marksman. Yes, pie is on the menu.

Jake Missing

July 10, 2023

Review

Quick service and perfectly satisfying food make Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles a go-to in Covent Garden for a casual meal.

Daisy Meager

May 30, 2023

Guide

When an Angus Steakhouse just won't do, these are the 16 best restaurants for a pre-theatre or post-theatre dinner.

Jake Missing & Rianne Shlebak

May 12, 2023

Review

Dress to impress at Stork, a sleek pan-African restaurant in Mayfair.

Riaz Phillips

April 26, 2023

Review

A cheerful Italian spot in Covent Garden serving Neapolitan-style pizzas, Vasiniko will have you searching ticket prices to Naples.

Rianne Shlebak

March 9, 2023

Review

The Zetter is a rustic townhouse hotel in Marylebone serving one of our favourite afternoon tea experiences in London.

Rianne Shlebak

February 14, 2023

Review

Head to Blacklock in Covent Garden for quality steak alongside some quality cocktail fun.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

December 20, 2022

Review

The Anchor & Hope in Southwark is one of London’s best gastropubs.

Review

Lina Stores is a solid pasta bar in Soho that’s perfect for a quick lunch, or a pre/post theatre bite.

Sam Collins

August 22, 2022

Review

Quo Vadis is a timeless Soho institution that matches elegance and comfort with a light touch and enormous amounts of cream.

Jake Missing

January 19, 2022

Review

Frenchie is a beautiful, modern brasserie in Covent Garden, serving excellent food.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

January 14, 2022

Review

J Sheekey is a classic West End post-theatre hang where you might spot a celebrity and will be guaranteed to have a great meal.

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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.

Jake Missing

January 14, 2022

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Franco Manca should be your number one choice when you want pizza near Victoria station.

Review

L’Escargot is a classic French spot in Soho. In fact it’s an institution. It has velvet drapes, uses lots of butter, and serves a well-priced lunch.

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Jake Missing

Review

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.

Rianne Shlebak

January 6, 2022

Review

Toklas is an understated bar and Mediterranean restaurant near the Strand from the founders of Frieze, that’s perfect for a classy, arty, low-key date night.

Jake Missing

November 30, 2021

Review

Barbie Green is an Australian-style all-day café and restaurant situation on London Wall, not far from the Barbican.

Oliver Feldman

March 4, 2020

Review

Volta Do Mar is a relaxed spot near the Aldwych serving delicately put together Portuguese small plates, as well as some larger things to share.

Oliver Feldman

January 13, 2020

Review

40 Dean Street is a charming, old school Italian spot that's been serving the people of Soho pasta for almost twenty years.

Sam Collins

February 21, 2019

Review

The Petersham is an upmarket restaurant in Covent Garden, with plenty of foliage and seasonal ingredients.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

November 5, 2018

Review

Ducksoup is a tiny spot in Soho serving natural wine and excellent sharing plates.

Oliver Feldman

August 14, 2018

Review

Kettner’s in Soho has a piano bar, a champagne bar, and a restaurant serving classic French food.

Jake Missing

February 23, 2018

Review

Pastaio is a pasta-focused restaurant in Soho and we’re going just call it what it is: a Padella copycat. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Review

Yamagoya is a Japanese fast-casual restaurant in Southwark which is great for a quick snack or an excellent bowl of ramen.