Best restaurants in Soho
15 restaurants in Soho recommended by London's top food sources
Persian · Mayfair · Soho · Borough Market
Berenjak
A restaurant that always delivers with consistently excellent food. Persian cuisine that truly earns the hype, especially the hummus. Beautiful dining room with excellent Persian classics like silky black chickpea hummus and chicken Olivieh, plus creative new dishes like tahdig with ox cheek curry and double lamb chops with charred Iranian spices. Bigger and more comfortable than its sibling restaurants, making equally delicious Persian food. The feasting is exceptional with koobideh that will live in your head forever. This Persian restaurant has significantly elevated its glamorous ambiance and dining experience.
Basque · Kingly Court · Soho
Alta
Rob Roy Cameron channels a decade of Spanish mastery into primal open-fire cooking that marries Basque tradition with British larder—expect sardine empanadas that sparked social media frenzy alongside squid sagotelli, smoked cheddar doughnuts, and venison kissed with juniper smoke. The kitchen's reverence for both flame and ingredient quality elevates what could be rustic into something genuinely thrilling, from cured meat boards to a Basque cheesecake that justifies the pilgrimage alone.
Sri Lankan with Indian twist · Soho · Shoreditch · Marylebone · King's Cross
Hoppers
Hoppers delivers Sri Lankan cooking that sings through fragrant curries paired with their namesake fermented rice pancakes, each with a molten yolk perfect for soaking up bold sauces and rich bone marrow gravies. The stripped-back dining room in Shoreditch becomes secondary to what matters: expertly executed comfort food that tastes like it's been perfected over generations.
Transnational · Soho · North London
Impala
Chef Meedu Saad channels his heritage and training through charcoal-cooked dishes that blend North African boldness with European refinement, creating something entirely his own. The counter seating and inventive menu—from Egyptian spiced meats to Welsh lamb—make it equally suited for casual drop-ins and memorable celebrations.
Italian · Soho
Osteria Vibrato
Charlie Mellor's precise hand elevates regional Italian cooking—think Ligurian salt cod and Abruzzo seafood stews—into something worth marking your calendar for. The pumpkin cappelletti and chicken liver paté showcase a kitchen that knows exactly what it's doing, backed by an equally thoughtful wine and cocktail program.
Malaysian · Euston · Soho
Roti King
Roti King nails the fundamentals with pillowy, hand-stretched roti canai and deeply fragrant curry dal that justify its cult status among London's Malaysian food devotees. For a tenner, you're getting the kind of technical precision and ingredient quality that would cost twice as much elsewhere, making this cramped basement spot near Euston an absolute steal.
Modern British · Soho · Strand/Covent Garden · Strand
Simpson's
Jeremy King's grand temple to British fine dining resurrects the ceremonial theatre of mid-century service, with silver-domed trolleys delivering enormous hunks of beef carved tableside. Steak and kidney pie, Yorkshire puddings, and roasted meats arrive in a setting that feels less like dining and more like inheriting a piece of London's culinary aristocracy.
South Indian / Curry · Soho
Tamila
Tamila brings explosive South Indian flavors to Poland Street, where fiery curries and freshly made rotis command attention alongside inventive cocktails like the Gunpowder Margarita. The kitchen moves beyond the expected with tandoor-fired dishes and Tamil barbecue that prove there's far more to the region's cuisine than what you'll find elsewhere.
French · Soho
Duck Soup
The Camille team's French-focused venture delivers refined bistro cooking with serious technique and restraint. Inventive cocktails built around house-made pickled liqueurs elevate the drinking experience beyond the expected.
Bakery · Soho · Fitzrovia
Fred
Fred's pastries—from chocolate pain suisse to potato cruffin—are engineered for precision, hitting that rare sweet spot between indulgence and restraint that justifies their premium. The viral tiramisu latte pairs perfectly with a quick, refined lunch that doesn't sacrifice craft for convenience.
Thai · Soho
Kiln
Kiln delivers theatrical, fire-driven cooking that matches its bold flavors—especially a numbing jungle curry that justifies the hype. Smart pricing and inventive dishes (quirky names included) make this counter spot an exciting, accessible take on Thai cuisine.
Japanese · Soho
Kumori
Kumori's debut in Soho announces itself with textural audacity—crispy hand rolls that shatter between your teeth before melting into umami-rich fillings. A hot newcomer that respects sushi tradition while refusing to play it safe.
Italian · Soho
Napoli
Napoli has earned continental acclaim for pizza that spans from traditional Neapolitan to innovative pan styles, each executed with the precision that's made it a London standout. The kitchen's ambition extends beyond the oven—expect vegan iterations and decadent finales like brioche layered with hazelnut chocolate—all delivered in a contemporary space that matches the food's sophistication.
Modern British · Soho
Quo Vadis
A venerable London landmark that shaped generations of chefs through its unwavering focus on ingredient quality and classical technique, now refreshed with rotating centenary dishes that honour its heritage. The kitchen balances British foundations with Italian and French refinement, while the puddings alone justify a visit.
Pub · Soho
The Devonshire
The Devonshire resurrects the charm of Victorian-era comfort food with surprising sophistication, proving that nostalgic British fare needn't be humble. Under Oisín Rogers' direction, it transforms schoolyard memories into something genuinely craveable—all wrapped in period aesthetics that feel lived-in rather than theatrical.
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