Restaurants near Downing Street

• Distance from Downing Street: 242 metres

  Roux at Parliament Square

  Located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Westminster, Roux at Parliament Square offers a comfortable, exclusive, yet delightfully approachable dining experience.

  Westminster, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 274 metres

  Inn The Park

  Created by restaurateur and gourmet Oliver Peyton, this smart contemporary café does a great service. Elegantly constructed of wood and glass, it stands enchantingly among trees and blooms by the lakefront in one of London's most beautiful parks - no wonder it's on most touristy hit lists for al fresco eating.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 415 metres

  ICA Café & Bar

  Nestling in John Nash's magnificent Carlton House Terrace, the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a shrine to all things modern and has been wowing the crowds since it moved here in 1968.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 468 metres

  Albannach

  Opening Albannach, a Scottish restaurant directly opposite that most English of tourist hot-spots sounds pretty daring, but that's the deal at this flash West End venue where floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto Trafalgar Square, making the bar an unrivalled location.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 469 metres

  Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar

  The celebrated chef Massimo Riccioli has opened the self-named Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the luxurious Corinthia Hotel, just steps away from Trafalgar Square.

  Trafagar Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 478 metres

  The Northall at the Corinthia Hotel

  The Northall restaurant in the Corinthia Hotel is situated in a prestigious location, a short stroll from Trafalgar Square. The large dining room impresses with its good looks, towering white pillars and large contemporary chandeliers, tan banquettes and armchairs set against crisp white linen laid tables and elegant arched windows look out over the Embankment and Whitehall.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 499 metres

  Thai Square

  The flagship of the Thai Square group is in a prime spot overlooking one of London's most famous landmarks. Once an imperious embassy building it is now filled with antique Thai Buddhas, specially made terracotta friezes and stone carvings from the homeland.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 521 metres

  R.S. Hispaniola

  Arguably the best known of all floating restaurants, the R. S. Hispaniola has been moored alongside Victoria Embankment by Hungerford Bridge for years.

  Victoria Embankment, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 564 metres

  Jom Makan

  Tucked in alongside the National Portrait Gallery, Jom Makan is one of the few restaurants in the West End to specialise in authentic Malaysian cuisine.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 583 metres

  Mint Leaf

  Seriously subdued lighting sets the tone in the groovy Mint Leaf basement bar and restaurant close to London's theatreland, and the entire space is a remarkable feat of contemporary design.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 593 metres

  Brumus Bar & Restaurant, Haymarket Hotel

  Right next door to the Haymarket Theatre in the heart of the West End, this impressive, recently opened hotel is 'new London' personified.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 595 metres

  The Terrace on the Strand, Charing Cross Hotel

  The Terrace on the Strand is situated in the exclusive Charing Cross Guoman Hotel, built in 1865 this Grade I-listed hotel 'stands as a monument to the power and confidence of the Victorian era.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 620 metres

  The National Dining Rooms

  'Food for the people' ought to be Oliver Peyton's rally call after having scored a hit with Inn the Park, he set his sights on The National Gallery opening The National Dining Rooms on the site once occupied by Crivelli's Garden.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 645 metres

  The Portrait Restaurant

  Famed for its awesome views of Trafalgar Square and the London skyline (ask for a window table when booking) The Portrait Restaurant is a family-friendly venue par excellence, catering for hordes of visitors, business types, tourists and art-lovers.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 651 metres

  Caxton Grill at St. Ermin’s Hotel

  The Caxton Grill is set in the St Ermin's Hotel which has recently undergone a thirty million pound refurbishment, transforming it into a de-luxe four star property.

  St James’s, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 655 metres

  Cinnamon Club

  New Indian cuisine at the Old Westminster Library through passion, pride and energy, The Cinnamon Club has gained a unique position in the London social and dining environment.

  Westminster, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 655 metres

  County Hall Restaurant

  Housed in the old County Hall building, this contemporary hotel is famed for its splendid riverside setting and breathtaking views of Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and the Thames.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Downing Street: 705 metres

  Locale

  Situated within sight of the London Eye, this branch of Locale is a great favourite with tourists, although it also does a grand job in feeding the local populus.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Downing Street: 711 metres

  Les Deux Salons

  Les Deux Salons is a spacious two-floor operation, hence the name, located in a convenient spot for theatreland on William IV Street in Covent Garden.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 712 metres

  Terroirs Wine Bar & Restaurant

  A mightily impressive 25-page drinks booklet is a star attraction at this recently opened wine bar-cum-restaurant, which puts on a patriotic Gallic show with its predictable pictures, advertising posters, functional wooden furniture and French chansons warbling the background.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 713 metres

  Quirinale

  Named after Rome's presidential palace (and one of the ancient 'seven hills'), Quirinale stands almost in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament and naturally attracts politicians of all parties, as well as its share of Westminster tourists.

  Westminster, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 723 metres

  Leicester Square Bar & Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square

  The Leicester Square Bar & Restaurant is the perfect retreat from the hustle of its namesake. This is a cool and intimate space with a pleasantly relaxed vibe.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 742 metres

  Navajo Joe

  This adventurous experience attracts a wide interesting clientele, which reflects the essence Navajo Joe in Covent Garden. Joe's Bar in the basement offers a lively blend of music, food and drink, complete with dance area and DJs on Weds-Sat nights.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 751 metres

  Made in China

  Made In China is a Chinese dim sum restaurant situated in the heart of Westminster. A wide variety of Chinese cuisine is served here at reasonable prices.

  Westminster, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 754 metres

  The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

  The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant is set in the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, overlooking the bright lights of Leicester Square in the heart of theatre land, this is a tranquil retreat close to the bustle of the West End.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 756 metres

  Al Duca

  Al Duca serving classy Italian food without too many frills or astronomical prices is the avowed aim of this sophisticated St James's restaurant just off Jermyn Street.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 759 metres

  Mitsukoshi

  Tucked away in the basement of a snazzy Japanese department store in Lower Regent Street, Mitsokushi has been serving traditionally based food to a knowledgeable crowd of shoppers, business people and tourists since 1985.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 762 metres

  L'Oranger

  L'Oranger of St James's is a truly traditional top-end French restaurant, and arguably one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 775 metres

  Avenue Restaurant & Bar

  Plumb in the middle of well-heeled St James's, the Avenue Restaurant & Bar aims for ultra-cool contemporary minimalism rather than oak-panelled opulence.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 781 metres

  Bedford & Strand

  Hidden away in a basement on the corner of Bedford Street and the Strand (hence the name), this popular rendezvous combines a retro 'wine room' and bar with a bistro and deli counter.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Downing Street: 794 metres

  Wheeler's of St James's

  After an absence of more than 13 years, the old firm of Marco Pierre White and Sir Rocco Forte teamed up again to open Wheeler's of St James's on the former site of Pruniers a legendary bastion of old-school fish cookery in St James's.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Downing Street: 797 metres

  Quilon Restaurant & Bar

  Quilon has been doing its stuff within the confines of the Crowne Plaza Hotel overlooking Buckingham Gate for more than a decade, and recently picked up a Michelin star for its refined take on South Indian regional cuisine.

  Victoria, South West London