Food Guides
New year, new dining experiences to indulge in. Read on to discover some of the best restaurants in London that should be on your dining list for 2025.
Home to some of London’s most loved dining spots, explore Covent Garden's dining destinations from breakfast to brunch, fine dining or grab and go bites. Filled with a diverse array of options to suit all taste buds and budgets, morning ‘til night - discover the best places to dine in Covent Garden this 2025.
Managed by a squad of 120 Italians, inspired by an idyllic day in Florence, Ave Mario is a buzzing and energetic restaurant, serving up the most theatrical Italian food in London. With a brand-spanking-new menu served up on the regular, food at Ave Mario is always fresh and seasonal. Indulge in ‘biga’ pizzas, Italian classics and of course the Instagram famous La Gran Carbonara served out of a whole round of pecorino.
The perfect spot for a date, casual catch up or family meal, Ave Mario is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. As the restaurant is so popular it is best to reserve a table in advance to avoid disappointment.
Promoting London’s most promising street food traders, Seven Dials Market has food trader for every mood. Bringing together a diverse group of concepts from around the world, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Try over 20 cuisines from pizza and hash browns to sushi and the world's first ever cheese conveyor belt.
Seven Dials is also home to two bars with delicious non-alcoholic options, and plenty of vendors serving up sweet treats like soft serve ice cream and doughnuts.
The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen showcases the finest and freshest oysters and seafood from all across the British Isles. Featuring a stunning all-day raw bar for walk-in guests, The Oystermen offers the perfect intimate dining experience for seafood enthusiasts in the heart of Covent Garden. Enjoy your seafood paired with a glass of wine from the fantastically curated collection.
A concept by two-time Michelin star-rated chef, Tom Sellers - Story Cellar in Seven Dials is a must-visit. Combining classic dishes and exceptional wines, with creative flair and counter-style dining, Story Cellar offers the ultimate dining experience. Inspired by Parisian brasseries, with a distinct London twist, take a counter seat for the fiery front row kitchen action.
Nestled into Southampton Street sits celebrated chef Adam Handling’s critically acclaimed restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling. As the flagship site for the chef’s growing restaurant group, Frog by Adam Handling stays loyal to the innovative roots of its sister restaurant in Shoreditch. Here in Covent Garden, Adam’s distinct cooking style has leaped to an elevated, more personal level. The menu continues Adam's signature British style and combines technical savvy with the freshest, high quality produce.
Located in the iconic Covent Garden Market Building, Buns & Buns aims to transport diners on an Asian culinary journey. The restaurant serves up a vast menu of delicious Asian dishes, ranging from specialty brioche buns to short ribs.
Upon entering guests are greeted by a towering bamboo steamer filled with pillowy bao, including Buns & Buns’ signature shiitake mushroom bun and and a bourbon pork belly. The Buns & Buns restaurant features an open-plan kitchen with low marble counter dining where visitors can interact with the chefs, and a full liquor bar stocked with bespoke beverages including yuzu margaritas and lychee martinis.
An elegant evocation of a traditional French brasserie, with an authentic Parisian feel, Balthazar offers informal all-day dining from its home in Covent Garden. Since the restaurant's Covent Garden opening in 2012 following the iconic New York venue in 1997, Balthazar has become known for its abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classic French brasserie and bistro dishes.
Menu's are available all day long from breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, through to dinner. The combination of classic cuisine, impressive wine and an irresistible bonhomie combine to make every meal at Balthazar an occasion.
Voted London's most romantic restaurant, Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm with delicious seasonal menus, using only the finest produce.
Counting Prince Harry as one of its regular guests the initimate dining destination is inspired by the country inns of Provence and Tuscany with candle lit tables and foliage-entwined walls, creating an enchanting atmosphere. The globally renowned wine cellar boasts over 2,500 selections for all occasions, ranging from a modest bottle of ‘Vin De Pays’ to the greatest names in the wine world.
The place to be for British comfort food, taken to the next level in a historic Covent Garden townhouse. Cora Pearl, named after the notorious courtesan herself, serves comforting classics including Spiced Autumn Squash Soup, Crumpet's, Salt Aged Sirloin with Chips and much more. For dessert, indulge in a delightful plate of Milk & Cookies or Bramley Apple Crumble with Custard.
The restaurant is also known for their divine Sunday Lunch menu and an extensive wine list, all served in the relaxing and sophisticated restaurant on Henrietta Street.
Bringing a taste of Peru to Covent Garden, the chefs at LIMA Cantina are taking customers on a culinary journey with simple dishes inspired by the markets and home cooked meals from their hometown.
LIMA Cantina use traditional cooking methods to transform quality ingredients sourced from the UK and Peru, into mouth-watering dishes for you to enjoy. The menu delivers classics such as Pollo a la Brasa (arguably the national dish of Peru and possibly the best roast chicken you’ve ever had), whilst retaining signature Ceviche's and Pisco Sours, and many more Lima locals’ favourites.
Renowned for their exceptional and authentic pasta dishes, Executive Chef Louis Korovilas' menu is a celebration of the simplicity of Italian cuisine. Each dish is freshly prepared daily, serving pasta alongside focaccia, starters, a selection of delicious desserts and curated wine collection. The Henrietta Street restaurant is large yet cosy, making for the perfect London dining experience, a stones throw from the stunning Covent Garden Piazza.
Celebrating the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru, SUSHISAMBA is a unique dining experience atop Grade II listed Market Building. With culinary insrpirations from all three countries, the menu at SUSHISAMBA is extensive and packed full of flavour.
From Japanese tempura and sushi; Brazilian churrasco and moqueca; Peruvian anticuchos and seviche…variety reigns supreme at the Covent Garden restaurant, with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Named one of the world’s Top Ten Best Restaurants in The New York Times by renowned food critic, Ken Hom - Din Tai Fung is famous for their Xiao Long Bao—steamed pork soup dumplings. Freshly prepared in their open kitchen as you wait, expect authentic Taiwanese and Chinese food dished up ready to indulge in.
