Best Elegant & Chic Restaurants in Soho, London

The Palomar is a Soho restaurant in the heart of Theatreland, serving the food of modern Jerusalem. Our menu is influenced by the rich cultures of Southern Spain, North Africa and the Levant. Our drinks offering marries the cuisine and ambience of the restaurant with a considered wine list of current and future icons alongside a list of cocktails, beers and spirits, and a lovingly curated selection of no and low-alcohol alternatives. The space has been designed around an open kitchen bar that runs through the restaurant, merging indoor and outdoor spaces creating a vibrant, energetic experience, where warm hospitality and guest experience are paramount. The Palomar has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2014.

Cantonese dim sum in the heart of London. An all-day dim sum tea house celebrating authentic Cantonese cuisine with a modern influence. Yauatcha operates two restaurants in London; in the heart of Soho and in the City, along with international locations in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, India, and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yauatcha’s menu offering, served throughout the day, is dim sum dominant cuisine. It is formulated under the ‘core and peripheral’ strategy, meaning traditionally there are about ten dim sum dishes that form the generic definition of what dim sum is all about. These are; shu mai, har gau, cheung fun, venison puff, sticky rice in lotus leaf, chicken feet, char sui bun, taro croquette, pan-fried turnip cake, and congee.

The ground floor at 100 Wardour St is a relaxed and stylish Bar & Lounge, perfect for after-work cocktails, bar bites, brunch or dinner. Head downstairs for a true taste of Wardour with menus created by Head Chef Gerald Lambert. Whilst you dine, expect live music every Tuesday - Saturday in the heart of London's vibrant Soho.

Laurent at Cafe Royal is the new Grill and Sushi Bar by Laurent Tourondel. At home on the first floor of the five-star Hotel Cafe Royal on Regent Street, Laurent is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails late into the night. Located where Soho, St James, and Mayfair meet this is the perfect spot for business lunches, a weekend brunch or to begin or end a night out in the West End.

Having earned a star within a year of opening Gauthier Soho, Alexis Gauthier is described by Zagat guide as "...one of the Best New French food destinations in London...". With an emphasis on vegetables in all dishes, providing a seasonal tasting menu with the best possible ingredients (British where possible) for omnivores and a vegetable option and an A la Carte and lunch/pre-theatre option. All served in a chic Soho Townhouse where the staff really make you feel special. There are also five private dining rooms for parties of all sizes.

Temakinho’s specialities come from the Nikkei tradition, a cuisine that historically originates from the fusion between Japanese tradition and South-American ingredients. In each one of Temakinho’s locations, Japanese culinary tradition meets with the taste, colours and vibes of Brazil to the beat of jazz, samba and bossa nova. Is located in Soho: Old Compton Street is best enjoyed surrounded by friends, cocktails and incredible food.

Copita reflects the wonderful tapas bar culture of Spain. Eating and drinking in a social, upbeat atmosphere. Michelin BiB Gourmand for the past six years. It offers Spanish food and drinks at the heart of Soho, in London: cooked Spanish tapas, grilled octopus, and calamari listed on the menu. Copita is to be recommended for tasty churros, ice cream, and crumble. This place is known for good gin, Spanish wine, or white wine.

Barrafina is a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar, located in the heart of London’s West End. Our aim is to provide top-quality Tapas, using the best ingredients we can obtain, in stylish surroundings and with friendly efficient service. There are no reservations but guests in the fast-moving queue can order drinks and small plates.

Nestled near Carnaby Street and Oxford Street, we’ve been a favourite foodie haunt for years on Broadwick Street, Soho. Our cosy restaurant Brindisa Soho is an inspiration of the bustling bodegas synonymous with Spanish cities. The bodegas are intimate, local joints where artisan beers, sherries, and wines are served with impeccably sourced food. Our menu boasts a sensational selection of tapas, great bar snacks and traditional Spanish comfort food made of the finest fresh ingredients sourced all around Spain.