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1694 Restaurants near Chinatown London

We found 1694 restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Chinatown London

Nestled into a little spot between Soho and Leicester Square, Chinatown in London attracts thousands upon thousands of visitors every year who come to walk the streets and sample the restaurants of this unique culture landmark. For those in search of some of the best regional Chinese cooking in the capital, Chinatown is a natural first destination and these days you'll find a mixture of old-school family-run heritage restaurants and more modern Asian businesses serving everything from bakery good and snacks to bubble teas. 

Believe it or not, Chinatown wasn't always located here. When Chinese immigrants first arrived in London in the 18th century they settled in the East End, and a large Chinese community sprung up in Limehouse, with lots of restaurants and shops built around the many new Chinese inhabitants who lived there. It wasn't until the 1950s that London's post-war Chinese community moved towards Soho, attracted by the nightlife and cheap commercial rents. London had started to get a taste for Cantonese food in particular, and the south side of Soho quickly became the Chinatown we know today.

A few of those family-run restaurants from the 1950s still exist today, and as you walk down one of Chinatown's major streets you'll see roast meats hanging in windows just as they have for decades. Chinatown today boasts a huge range of businesses, not just restaurants - there are also lots of health clinics, massage parlours, bakeries, bubble tea vendors, supermarkets, ice cream parlours and more. 

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 Restaurants near Chinatown London
 Restaurants near Chinatown London
 Restaurants near Chinatown London
 Restaurants near Chinatown London
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LAVO Ristorante

LAVO Ristorante

Marylebone, W1U 2DR
0.8 miles
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"LAVO’s blissful depiction of Italian cuisine really is an adventure, thanks to the glamorous setting that is the BoTree Hotel in Marylebone. You& ..." Read our full review
Pizza Express Belvedere Road

Pizza Express Belvedere Road

London, SE1 8YP
0.8 miles
What we think
"Times have changed since a fiorentina & a glass of Frascati was all you needed to impress a dinner date, but Pizza Express has changed with them. F ..." Read our full review
Canton Element

Canton Element

London, WC1R 4PF
0.8 miles
There’s a lot going on behind the modest frontage of this Chinese restaurant on a Holborn side street. Step inside and you’ll find a striking mi ... Find out more
Caviar Kaspia

Caviar Kaspia

Mayfair, W1J 5JF
0.8 miles
Caviar Kaspia London began its story in 1927 and has been impressing the residents of Mayfair for many years. This beautifully decorated, grand restaurant i ... Find out more
Forza Wine National Theatre

Forza Wine National Theatre

South Bank, SE1 9PX
0.8 miles
What we think
"The new opening at the National Theatre comes with a lot of expectations behind it, following in the footsteps of its first site in Peckham which has b ..." Read our full review
The Seven Stars Holborn

The Seven Stars Holborn

Holborn, WC2A 2JB
0.8 miles
What we think
"Tucked away behind the Royal Courts of Justice, this tiny pub attracts a strange mix of red-faced barristers in search of liquid refreshment & wide ..." Read our full review
Mamounia Lounge

Mamounia Lounge

London, W1J 7TX
0.8 miles
What we think
"Following a swish refurbishment, Mamoumia Lounge is back in business, delivering a heady mix of scented Middle Eastern pizzazz, pumping Arabic music, b ..." Read our full review
Chesterfield Arms

Chesterfield Arms

London, W1J 7SS
0.8 miles
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The Connaught Grill at The Connaught

The Connaught Grill at The Connaught

Mayfair, W1K 2AL
0.8 miles
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The Connaught Pattiserie

The Connaught Pattiserie

Mayfair, W1K 2AL
0.8 miles
Nestled away in the heart of Mayfair, The Connaught Patisserie is a charming and casual space tacked onto the side of the luxurious Connaught Hotel, with cu ... Find out more
Brasserie Blanc Southbank
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Brasserie Blanc Southbank

South Bank, SE1 8YP
0.8 miles
What we think
"Situated between Waterloo Bridge and the Royal Festival Hall, this branch of Raymond Blanc’s user-friendly brasserie chain is tailor-made for com ..." Read our full review
Regent Street Cinema (bar)

Regent Street Cinema (bar)

London, W1B 2UW
0.8 miles
Renovated, splendidly refurbished and open again to all for the first time since 1980, this birthplace of British cinema (first screening moving pictures ba ... Find out more
The Bunghole Cellars

The Bunghole Cellars

Holborn, WC1V 6DT
0.8 miles
What we think
"A traditionally styled Davy’s bar, Holborn’s Bunghole is a popular choice for lovers of decent wine & alpha-male British cooking. It ta ..." Read our full review
Fortitude Bakehouse

Fortitude Bakehouse

Bloomsbury, WC1N 1JD
0.8 miles
Hidden away down a picturesque cobblestone mews next to Russell Square tube, Fortitude Bakehouse has gone viral for its luxurious beignets, and with good re ... Find out more
Isolabella

Isolabella

London, WC1R 4PF
0.8 miles
Among London’s leading Italian restaurants, Isolabella charms guests to its centrally located dining room with wonderful authentic and sophisticated f ... Find out more
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Chinatown is as central as you get in London, making it easy to get to from anywhere in the city (the closest stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, which sit at either end). Largely speaking, Chinatown is the area that stretches from Piccadilly Circus in the west to Leicester Square Station in the east, with Shaftesbury Avenue forming the border in the north and Leicester Square in the south. The main roads within Chinatown are Gerrard Street, Lisle Street and Wardour Street.

Chinatown isn't always the most accessible place, so if you're looking for something specific, use the filters on the left hand side of this page to narrow down your restaurant search.