213 Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London

We found 213 Cool, Fun, Lively restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Covent Garden London

Covent Garden is a major attraction for both tourists and Londoners alike due to its West End location, fantastic shopping scene and beautiful architecture. Not to mention the vast number of places to eat that make it a haven for foodies. In fact, even if you were to narrow down your search to a mile radius, you would still find hundreds of restaurants in Covent Garden that cater for your every need, from fantastic fine dining to photo-ready restaurants and places that are perfect for a quick bite. So densely-packed are the places to eat in Covent Garden that you’re never too far from a high-quality steakhouse, some of the freshest seafood in town, classic French fare or whatever else you might fancy. If you crave it, Covent Garden has probably got a restaurant to satisfy.

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Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
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Lima London

Lima London

Fitzrovia, W1T 1JH
0.6 miles
Silver £30 - £49Peruvian
What we think
"Forget the hot barometer of Peruvian food, Lima is one of the few restaurants in London making the unfamiliar utterly delicious. Start with an easy-dri ..." Read our full review
Ronnie Scott's

Ronnie Scott's

Soho, W1D 4HT
0.4 miles
£30 - £49BarsInternational
What we think
"Ronnie Scott’s clientele are, first and foremost, devoted music fans, although everyone who books a spot for noshing gets a table among the tiers ..." Read our full review
Montague Ski Lodge

Montague Ski Lodge

London, WC1 5BJ
0.6 miles
BarsBritishBurgersCheeseFishHalalHotel BarsInternationalOver £80VeganVegetarian
If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in London then look no further than Montague Ski Lodge  - London's original ski lod ... Find out more
The Balcony at The Hippodrome

The Balcony at The Hippodrome

London, WC2H 7JH
0.2 miles
£30 - £49BarsInternationalNorth AmericanSteak
What we think
"Night owls might take a gamble on the stand-alone Tom Dixon-designed cocktail bar in what was once the dress circle at The Hippodrome theatre, since dr ..." Read our full review
26 Grains

26 Grains

Covent Garden, WC2H 9DP
0.2 miles
BritishUnder £30
Rita's Soho

Rita's Soho

Soho, W1F 9AP
0.6 miles
Silver £50 - £79InternationalNorth American
What we think
"Gabriel Pryce and Missy Flynn’s brainchild has graduated, after pupating as a Dalston bodega for nearly a decade. And, despite the culinary cacop ..." Read our full review
Paro

Paro

Covent Garden, WC2E 7DN
0.1 miles
£30 - £49FusionHalalIndian
What we think
"Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Paro invites locals and theatre-goers alike to enjoy a ‘taste of Calcutta', singling out India's eastern b ..." Read our full review
SOMA Soho

SOMA Soho

London, W1D 7H
0.5 miles
Gold £30 - £49BarsIndian
What we think
"Strikingly stark, SOMA is the kind of bar that makes you feel slightly smug that you know where to find drinks in the centre of London that still feel ..." Read our full review
Scully

Scully

St. James's, SW1Y 4AH
0.5 miles
Gold InternationalOver £80
What we think
"Ramael Scully’s name is often uttered in the same breath as Yotam Ottolenghi’s, having once headed up the kitchen at NOPI, but Scully is tr ..." Read our full review
Flat Iron Waterloo

Flat Iron Waterloo

London, SE1 8LF
0.9 miles
£30 - £49Steak
The Flat Iron chain celebrated ten years of steak and success by opening its tenth London restaurant in Waterloo. The chain has received praise for its cons ... Find out more
Frog by Adam Handling

Frog by Adam Handling

Covent Garden, WC2E 7HG
0.1 miles
Gold BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"Hot on the heels of The Frog E1 in Hoxton, MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Adam Handling has opened this more formal all-day flagship in Co ..." Read our full review
Sketch: The Parlour

Sketch: The Parlour

London , W1S 2XG
0.8 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Afternoon teaBistroBrasserieFishFish and ChipsFusionGastropubInternational
What we think
"Take your pick of three highly individual, amusingly designed lounges at this Mayfair must-do from Mourad Mazouz (of Momo fame). With its theatrical ro ..." Read our full review
Three Uncles St Pauls

Three Uncles St Pauls

Blackfriars, EC4M 7BG
0.9 miles
ChineseUnder £30
Three Uncles St Pauls is an easy-going Hong Kong-style restaurant and takeaway bringing authentic roast meats and dim sum into the heart of the city.   ... Find out more
Blacklock Covent Garden

Blacklock Covent Garden

Covent Garden, WC2E 9HE
0.1 miles
Silver £30 - £49BritishSteak
What we think
"For most carnivores there’s no greater gift than a bucketload of gravy and Blacklock is the gift that keeps on giving. Both starters and mains c ..." Read our full review
Daroco

Daroco

Soho, W1D 4AL
0.4 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Italian
What we think
"It’s no secret that you’re impacted by your surroundings, and the staff at Daroco are seemingly products of their environment mirroring the ..." Read our full review
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This iconic area of London packs a lot into a fairly modest space. If you’re going for dinner in Covent Garden, almost every street in the area is crammed with highly-reviewed places to eat – it doesn’t matter if you’re hungry for a bowl of ramen or an elegant multi-course menu. Of course, at the centre of it all is the main piazza, which houses a stunning indoor market of boutique shops, cafes and more informal restaurants. But if you really want a meal that will blow you (and your party) away, then this list of the best restaurants in Covent Garden will do just that.

There are plenty more foodie pockets in this part of London to discover. One of the most picturesque has got to be Neal’s Yard, a colourful courtyard where a handful of restaurants, cafes and wine bars converge. And, if you’re craving a fluffy stack of pancakes or planning a bottomless birthday bash, there are loads of brunch spots in Covent Garden, too. Remember to use the filters on the left to narrow down your search and find a restaurant that perfectly matches your preferences.