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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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Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

Mayfair, W1K 6JP
0.9 miles
£50 - £79Pan Asian
What we think
"Lucky Cat is Gordon Ramsay’s first new London restaurant since Heddon Street Kitchen in 2014 – but it’s a completely different animal ..." Read our full review
Kasai at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

Kasai at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

Mayfair, W1K 6JP
0.9 miles
ChineseJapaneseOver £80South East Asian
Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Lucky Cat's Chef's Table — an extraordinary dining experience from Gordon Ramsay that places you right a ... Find out more
The Barley Mow Mayfair

The Barley Mow Mayfair

Mayfair, W1K 6JF
0.9 miles
Silver £50 - £79BritishGastropubPubs
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"The latest in Cubitt House’s impressive expansion, The Barley Mow might just be the best location of the lot, on a street corner just up the road ..." Read our full review
Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar

Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar

Westminster, SE1 7PB
0.9 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Afternoon teaBritishSteak
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"‘Wow… what a view!’ exclaimed one reader as he admired Big Ben and the city lights from this slick eatery in the London Marriott Cou ..." Read our full review
Chongqing Cuisine

Chongqing Cuisine

London, WC1H 0JR
0.9 miles
£30 - £49ChineseSzechuan
Mayahuel Mezcaleria

Mayahuel Mezcaleria

Marylebone, W1U 2RZ
0.9 miles
£30 - £49BarsMexican
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"London loves a speakeasy these days, and throwing its sombrero into the covert cocktail bar ring is Mayahuel - a little mezcaleria tucked away undernea ..." Read our full review
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill - Mayfair

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill - Mayfair

Mayfair, W1K 6JP
0.9 miles
£50 - £79BarbecueBurgersNorth AmericanSteak
There was much fanfare (and a few accusations of cultural appropriation) when celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay replaced his long-standing Maze restaurant on Gro ... Find out more
116 at the Athenaeum

116 at the Athenaeum

Mayfair, W1J 7BJ
0.9 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBarsBritish
116 at The Athenaeum is a modern British eatery under the skillful guidance of executive chef, Ian Howard. With its blend of relaxed yet chic interiors, and ... Find out more
Old Bank of England

Old Bank of England

London, EC4A 2LT
0.9 miles
Pubs
What we think
"Dramatic flaming goblets mark the entrance to this imposing Grade I-listed building. Once the Law Courts branch of the Bank of England, the OBE has bee ..." Read our full review
Afternoon Tea at The Athenaeum

Afternoon Tea at The Athenaeum

Mayfair, W1J 7BJ
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Afternoon tea
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"Putting on a good Afternoon Tea is something The Athenaeum has down to a fine art. It’s legendary, in fact, and award-winning, too. The Galvin Br ..." Read our full review
Scott's Bar Counter

Scott's Bar Counter

Mayfair, W1K 2HE
0.9 miles
FishModern EuropeanOver £80
Scott’s in Mount Street, Mayfair, is a seafood restaurant offering the finest oysters, fish and crustacea. Seasonal game, meat and vegetarian dishes a ... Find out more
Scott's

Scott's

Mayfair, W1K 2HE
0.9 miles
Gold £50 - £79BritishFish
What we think
"Dining at Scott’s is how you imagine dining on a transatlantic cruise liner would have felt like during the golden age of travel. The keel-like c ..." Read our full review
The Pem

The Pem

Westminster, SW1H 0BH
0.9 miles
Gold £50 - £79BritishModern European
What we think
"Hotel restaurants are often charged with feeling directionless or uninspired, but the moment you step foot into The Pem, it’s messaging is clear ..." Read our full review
Isola by San Carlo

Isola by San Carlo

London, W1U 1AY
0.9 miles
£30 - £49Italian
Joining the Italian San Carlo Group is this glossy restaurant in Marylebone which occupies a coveted space just off St Christophers’ pl ... Find out more
The Pine Bar at the Millenium

The Pine Bar at the Millenium

Mayfair , W1K 2HP
0.9 miles
Bars
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"The chink of Champagne flutes & the soft hum of grown-up conversation provide the soundtrack at these twin hotel bars; one attached to Italian rest ..." Read our full review
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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.