Restaurants near National Gallery

• Distance from National Gallery: 19 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 National Gallery: 36 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 National Gallery: 125 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 National Gallery: 160 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 National Gallery: 186 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 National Gallery: 191 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 National Gallery: 191 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 National Gallery: 193 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 National Gallery: 194 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 National Gallery: 198 metres

  Asia de Cuba

  Asia de Cuba is where Asian and Cuban/Caribbean cuisine come together in an ultra modern restaurant at St Martin's Lane Hotel in Covent GardenStart the evening by choosing from the huge selection of cocktails.

  Covent garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 223 metres

  J Sheekey

  Joseph Sheekey set up his self-named restaurant in 1896, in a back alley just off Charing Cross Road. Since then, the place has become synonymous with seafood, and is now riding on a fashionable high as part of the group that also owns the ultra-fashionable Ivy and Le Caprice.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 223 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 National Gallery: 226 metres

  The Angel and Crown

  The Angel and Crown in Covent Garden is the latest venture from Tom and Ed Martin of the highly successful ETM Group, their first gastropub in the West End of London.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 239 metres

  Giovanni's

  Those in the know reckon that Giovanni's is something of a rarity in theatreland - a genuine, family-run Italian restaurant of the old school that perfectly suited to a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a quick meal before of after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 272 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 National Gallery: 274 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 National Gallery: 283 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 National Gallery: 317 metres

  Abeno Too

  The younger sibling of Abeno is a discreet little place just off Charing Cross Road near Leicester Square tube station.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 320 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 National Gallery: 323 metres

  Carluccio's

  Antonio Carluccio's new Covent Garden flagship venue occupies an imposing 1860s building on Garrick Street that was once an auction house but now houses a café, deli and private dining facilities spread over two floors.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 335 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 National Gallery: 337 metres

  The Forge

  The Forge, formerly the Garrick Street home of L'Estimanet, a converted Victorian church opposite the Garrick Club is the latest addition to a mini-group that also includes Covent Garden fixtures Le Café du Jardin and Le Deuxième.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 340 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 National Gallery: 352 metres

  Baozi Inn

  A cut-price, streetwise joint from the people who brought Bar Shu to Soho, the Baozi Inn has echoes of its elder sister's palate-numbing Szechuan food, but the emphasis is very different.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 356 metres

  St John Hotel

  The St John Hotel in Covent Garden opened in Spring 2011, formerly Manzi's famous seafood restaurant the site has become the latest outpost of Fergus Henderson's 'Nose-to-tail eating' or rather 'From table to bed'.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 359 metres

  Imperial China

  An enchanting courtyard complete with a little bridge and a pretty pool filled with carp creates a striking first impression for visitors to this Soho Chinese restaurant.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 359 metres

  Clos Maggiore

  'Clos Maggiore is the most romantic restaurant I've ever been to,' enthused one UK Restaurant Guide user after visiting this alluring place less than a minute's walk from the buzz of Covent Garden's Piazza.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 360 metres

  New Diamond

  A soup of salted eggs with pork and 'algae' (actually black sea moss) and a glazed steamed custard of three kinds of eggs (hen's, salted duck and 100-year-old) are just two of the weird delicacies to be unearthed at this Cantonese restaurant in the heart of Soho Chinatown.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 361 metres

  Mr Kong

  Back in business after a fire in 2007, the Kong family's Lisle Street restaurant remains one of the reliable fixtures of the ever-changing Soho Chinatown scene.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 367 metres

  Rules

  Established in 1798 and – reputedly – London's oldest surviving restaurant, Rules flies the flag for British food in a remarkably evocative dining room that is both lively yet comfortably familiar.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 380 metres

  Thai Pin

  A tiny theatreland bolthole for fans of easy-going Thai food, this pint-sized restaurant continues to please the showtime crowds and others with its good-value cooking.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 385 metres

  Adam Street Restaurant

  Built in 1769 by architect Robert Adam deep in vaults beneath The Strand, this is now a discreet hideaway and private members' club – although non-members are also welcome at lunchtime (although they are expected to pay a £10 cover charge).

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 395 metres

  da Polpo

  Situated in the heart of Covent Garden is da Polpo the third restaurant from Russell Norman and Richard Beatty. This trendy eatery is styled on a Venetian wine bar, and like its siblings features a tin ceiling from New York, bare light filaments, antique maps from Venice and old chemistry lab benches serve as tables with church pews and Dutch school chairs.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 396 metres

  Dishoom

  Dishoom is an all day dining concept inspired by the Bombay cafes that were opened by Persian immigrants, in what is now known as Mumbai.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 407 metres

  Palm Court Brasserie

  The Palm Court Brasserie is right in the hub of the Covent Garden restaurant scene, this bright brasserie is a useful pit stop among the shops and sightseeing attractions.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 407 metres

  Haozhan

  Haozhan makes an immediate impression with its striking and very 'un-Chinese' decor: the owners apparently took counsel from a feng-shui master, and the result is a bold harmonious mix of emerald-green panels, voguish drum lights, slate floors and bare, dark-wood tables.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 419 metres

  New Fook Lam Moon

  A Soho Chinatown faithful since 1982 (when it was simply called Fook Lam Moon), this restaurant has all the trappings you might expect from a long-running Gerrard Street address: slightly cramped surroundings, a colourful window display of barbecued meats, swift service and a huge menu focussing on earthy specialities from Canton and Peking.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 432 metres

  The Ivy

  'A table at The Ivy is one of the most sought after pieces of furniture in London,' wrote critic AA Gill about this famous Covent Garden restaurant.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 436 metres

  Paradiso E Inferno

  A beautiful family owned restaurant located in the West End of London, Paridiso E Inferno is THE place to go for a traditional Italian eating experience.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 448 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 National Gallery: 458 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 National Gallery: 469 metres

  L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

  Crowned 'chef of the century' in his home country, Joël Robuchon is the latest big name to join the French invasion of London with L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in the heart of Covent Garden.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 470 metres

  Salieri Restaurant

  Anyone who has seen Amadeus may recall that Salieri was the composer who got the blame for poisoning Mozart. No such dodgy goings-on in this flamboyant Covent Garden venue, which is theatrically bedecked with mirrors, photographs and puppets.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 490 metres

  The Savoy Grill

  After nearly three years of extensive renovations costing £220 million, the legendary Savoy Hotel opened in October 2010. A few weeks later saw the long-awaited launch of one of London's most iconic restaurants, The Savoy Grill under the helm of Gordon Ramsay Holdings.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 494 metres

  Yming

  It's only a short walk from the throbbing heart of Soho Chinatown, but this rather elegant - almost European restaurant - could be a world away.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 497 metres

  Bar Shu

  The name 'Bar Shu' is a poetic reference to the ancient kingdoms that make up the Chinese province of Szechuan, and this hot new Soho arrival aims to promote and celebrate its cuisine in palate-tantalising detail.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 505 metres

  Gauthier Soho

  After more than ten years at the Michelin starred Roussillon, French Chef Alexis Gauthier and sommelier Roberto della Pietra moved from Pimlico to this elegant Soho townhouse on Romilly Street and called it Gauthier Soho.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 507 metres

  The Criterion

  The Criterion is a stunning restaurant in the heart of Piccadilly Circus. Originally opened in 1874, this romantic Grade II listed restaurant has undergone a gentle restoration, adding warmth and comfort to a renowned fine dining venue.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 507 metres

  Grand Divan - Simpson's in the Strand

  Dating back to 1828, Simpson's is a fabled haunt of tourists and anyone else who wants to wallow in all things nostalgically traditional.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 513 metres

  Grace

  Located in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, Grace is a multi-room, multi-occasion venue - designed to take you seamlessly from day to night.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 518 metres

  Kettner's

  This doyen of Soho destinations has come a very long way since it was opened in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 522 metres

  Hawksmoor Seven Dials

  Following the success of their Spitafields restaurant, Hawksmoor Seven Dials has opened in Covent Garden located in the old Watney-Combe brewery.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 523 metres

  Polpetto

  Polpetto meaning baby octopus is the sibling to the well regarded Polpo, this is the second venture from owner Russell Norman who used to be head of operations for Caprice Holdings.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 534 metres

  Smollensky's

  Legendary and tireless when it comes to crowd pleasing, Smollensky's on the Strand is an energetic, fun-loving destination renowned for its family-friendly attitude.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 535 metres

  Incognico

  The name Incognico is a punning reference to the legendary Nico Ladenis, who was originally involved in this Covent Garden restaurant and although he is long gone, Incognico lives on and its location deep in theatreland close to Cambridge Circus - guarantees full houses before and after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 539 metres

  Bocca di Lupo

  The curious name translates as 'mouth of the wolf' - it's apparently a term of endearment in Italian - but there's nothing ferocious about this sleek new Soho theatreland venue, which has the bonus of a marble-topped bar where you can sit and watch the chefs as they go about their work.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 541 metres

  Boulevard Bar & Dining Room

  The Boulevard Bar & Dining Room in Soho is the younger brother to the long-serving Boulevard Brasserie in Covent Garden, this lively venue is dedicated to providing 'a metropolitan haven for all-day, laid-back dining and drinking'.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 541 metres

  Café Bohème

  Something of an Old Compton Street institution, Café Bohème was born in 1992 on the ground floor of Nick Jones' Soho House members' club.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 545 metres

  Mela

  Right in the heart of theatreland (with handy menus for show-goers), Mela is a long-serving stalwart of the Covent Garden Indian scene.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 549 metres

  Detroit

  An enduring slice of buzzy old Covent Garden, this cavernous bar has been delivering the goods for the best part of a decade and shows no signs of waning.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 557 metres

  Dial Bar & Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel

  The Dial Restaurant and bar is located in the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel (formerly the Mountbatten) and stands right at the apex of Seven Dials in Covent Garden.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 560 metres

  Belgo Centraal

  Belgo still lays claim to being top dog in the capital when it comes to mussels, frites and Belgian beers, although it offers much more than buckets of bivalves - the Covent Garden branch (Centraal) is an atmospheric basement, fronted by waiters dressed up like Trappist monks; take your pick from the Bier Hall with its refectory tables or the main restaurant, which sports more intimate booths.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 563 metres

  Delhi Brasserie

  A long-running Soho Indian that has seen many nearby restaurants come and go, the Delhi Brasserie continues to go its way with a menu of emphatically spiced, crowd-pleasing curries and skilful tandooris.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 566 metres

  Café des Amis

  For more than 30 years, Cafe des Amis has been a fixture of the Covent Garden theatreland scene and is perfectly placed down an alleyway behind the Royal Opera House.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 577 metres

  Orso

  Orso Italian Restaurant is open from noon until midnight and is buzzing all the time being particularly popular with the Covent Garden pre and after theatre crowds.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 580 metres

  Bincho Yakitori

  Bincho Yakitori is a deliberately casual Soho venue peddling Japanese food in its most accessible, easy-to-eat and unthreatening forms - Bincho Yakitori is the name and also the main gastronomic attraction: 'Bincho' refers to the finest grade of charcoal used by the 'ganko ojisan' (self-styled 'keepers of the flame').

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 584 metres

  Ronnie Scott’s

  Born in 1959, Soho's iconic jazz venue recently underwent major surgery but it's now fit, well and strutting its stuff once again.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 594 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 National Gallery: 603 metres

  Boulevard Brasserie

  Boulevard Brasserie, a bastion of the Covent Garden restaurant scene since 1991 and owner Ian Shaw's private and public passion, this independent brasserie just keeps on rolling.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 605 metres

  Food for Thought

  When it opened almost three decades ago, this cramped bohemian café was in the vanguard of London's vegetarian crusade and has been doing great business ever since.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 613 metres

  Sofra

  Fresh and colourful Turkish home cooking with an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern and even Oriental styles, using a wealth of aromatic vegetables and a distinctive selection of herbs and spices.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 614 metres

  L'Escargot, Picasso Room

  There are no prizes for guessing the artistic theme that defines L'Escargot's intimate first-floor Picasso Room, which is a world away from the cosmopolitan hubbub of the Ground Floor brasserie.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 615 metres

  L'Escargot, Ground Floor

  L'Escargot first opened its doors in 1927 and has become a Soho institution over the years. The ever-buzzing Ground Floor has been given the full treatment by David Collins, with pastel-coloured walls providing the backdrop for paintings by modern luminaries ranging from Chagall and Matisse to Warhol and Hockney.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 618 metres

  Barrafina

  The eagerly awaited younger sibling of Fino in Charlotte Street is a tiny, atmospheric place that has been designed to look and feel like an authentically cheery tapas bar.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 621 metres

  Livebait

  Situated in Covent Garden, the aptly named Livebait offers a taste of the sea in London's famous flower market. With its excellent fresh seafood, vibrant atmosphere, and convenient position in the heart of London's theatre district, Livebait is the perfect choice for a pre-theatre meal.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 624 metres

  Christopher's

  Christopher's has been established in this majestic Grade II-listed building between Covent Garden and The Strand since 1991. Behind the glorious Victorian façade, you will find an ultra-cool Martini Bar with groovy globe lights, arty wallpaper and a premium drinks list, plus a menu of light brasserie-style dishes ranging from corn cakes with guacamole to Philadelphia steak sandwiches.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 626 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 National Gallery: 627 metres

  Patara

  The flagship London branch of the international Patara chain is a striking, upmarket venue that has been designed to resemble a traditional Thai pavilion, complete with chiselled sandstone walls, ornately carved palm wood columns and luxurious red seating.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 628 metres

  The Real Greek

  The most recent branch of the Real Geek mini-chain, this buzzy venue is tucked just around the corner from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden - making it an ideal spot for a bite to eat before or after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 633 metres

  Dean Street Townhouse

  Combining a 39 bedroom boutique hotel and sleek dining room, the Dean Street Townhouse is the fabulous new establishment from the Soho House Group - perched along Soho's fashionable Dean Street, this superb new restaurant has got everyone talking with its stylish dining room complete with cool red banquettes, a fabulously well stocked long bar and works of art by various contemporary British artists.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 634 metres

  Mon Plaisir

  Francophiles should not be disappointed with the very, very French Mon Plaisir, with its large tricolour flapping proudly outside, this institution on Monmouth Street near Covent Garden could easily fool you for being the French Embassy.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 635 metres

  Le Meridien Piccadilly - The Terrace

  The classical world meets the contemporary at the Terrace Restaurant at Le Meridien Piccadilly, in the heart of the bustling West End.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 639 metres

  Axis at One Aldwych

  The Axis Restaurant has its own entrance on Aldwych and is located in the basement at One Aldwych, a double-height space that was recently redesigned as part of a radical refurbishment programme, and it now boasts walls covered in mint-green, leather armchairs, and a row of 92 slender birch trunks finished with nickel as a backdrop.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 640 metres

  Mele e Pere

  Mele e Pere, English for apples and pears is an Italian trattoria that opened in February 2012 in London's Soho, set in the premises formerly occupied by Philippe Seiler's Va Bene.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 642 metres

  Opera Tavern

  The husband and wife team, Simon and Sanja Morris-Mullins behind the successful Salt Yard and Dehesa tapas bar and restaurants have opened up a third venture called Opera Tavern, located in the heart of theatreland opposite the Drury Lane Theatre.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 648 metres

  Le Deuxième

  Fully air-conditioned, Le Deuxieme is the sister restaurant to Le Cafe du Jardin and is also located in the trendy Covent Garden hotspot.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 651 metres

  Senkai

  The Ignite group who own Boujis and Bumpkin have relaunched Cocoon on Regent Street, as a sleek new modern Japanese restaurant called Senkai.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 654 metres

  Indigo Restaurant, One Aldwych

  The sister restaurant to Axis, Indigo Restaurant is a more casual but equally stylish spot on the mezzanine at One Aldwych, overlooking the buzz of the slick Lobby Bar of this ultra-chic contemporary hotel in the heart of Covent Garden.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 657 metres

  Quo Vadis

  Founded by Peppino Leoni in the 1926, the original 'Leoni's Quo Vadis' was a fixture of the Soho scene for more than 50 years.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 660 metres

  HIX

  Hix on Soho's stylish Brewer Street is the second London venture from Mark Hix, recent winner of Catey's Chef of the Year award - the sophisticated and contemporary interior of Hix restaurant is adorned with exclusive pieces of art from the likes of Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, Tim Noble and Sue Webster.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 680 metres

  Mar i Terra

  The younger sibling of Mar i Terra on Blackfriars Road, this animated tapas bar is in deepest old Soho, within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 683 metres

  The Red Fort

  The Red Fort has been a popular Indian restaurant in Soho since its establishment almost twenty years ago, and it has gone from strength to strength since its recent £1.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 690 metres

  Fountain Restaurant, Fortnum & Mason

  The grand old man of London's exclusive food emporiums, Fortnum & Mason, as been around for more than three centuries, and continues to pull in a curious mix of the great and the good, enquiring tourists fascinated by all things English, and shoppers with appetites.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 692 metres

  Arbutus

  Anthony Demetre and Will Smith hit the ground running when they opened Arbutus, within six months it had scooped Time Out's 'Restaurant of the Year' and 'London Newcomer of the Year' in the Good Food Guide; a Michelin star in 2007 was the icing on the cake.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 695 metres

  Carom at Meza

  Soho punters may remember 100 Wardour Street as the home of Mezzo, which was at one time the flagship of the Conran restaurant empire (now D&D London).

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 695 metres

  Homage Grand Salon, The Waldorf Hilton

  The brainchild of flamboyant hospitality entrepreneur Roy Ackerman, Homage is an ambitious addition to the gold-star Waldorf Hilton (which celebrated its centenary in 2008).

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 699 metres

  Refuel Bar & Restaurant

  The Refuel Bar & Restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the Soho Hotel in Richmond Mews, a quiet street close to London's Theatreland.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 705 metres

  Fishworks

  A recently opened branch of this specialist fish and seafood chain, the latest Fishworks restaurant welcomes diners in a perfect setting at the heart of London's West End.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 711 metres

  Bentley's

  Bentley's used to be Richard Corrigan's old stamping ground: he worked there years ago, learning his craft before hitting the big time at Lindsay House in Soho.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 713 metres

  The Gay Hussar

  Something of a Soho institution, the Gay Hussar packs a lot of character within its caricature-lined wood-panelled walls. Low lighting and plush furnishing add to the intimacy of the atmosphere, but it's the traditional Hungarian cuisine that really commands attention.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 713 metres

  The Giaconda Dining Room

  The old Gioconda Cafe on Denmark Street was an archetype of 'Tin Pan Alley' hip during the 60s and 70s, a venue frequented by the likes of David Bowie, Joe Strummer and Bob Marley - to name but three musical icons who hung out there with cups of coffee and high hopes.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 715 metres

  So Restaurant

  'So in Soho' trips off the tongue quite memorably, and you should have no difficulty in locating this modern Japanese restaurant on the corner of Warwick Street and Brewer Street.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 725 metres

  Gaucho Piccadilly

  Billed as 'the best kept secret in the West End', the flagship of the Gaucho chain moved from its cramped basement at 19 Swallow Street to capacious premises that were once home to the Mexican Ambassadors.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 731 metres

  Veeraswamy Restaurant

  Veeraswamy on Regent Street, London's oldest surviving Indian restaurant celebrates its eighty fifth birthday in 2011. Born during the 1920s, it has stood on this site for all its life, and has earned a reputation as a haunt for the rich and famous - it's a Monte Carlo among curry houses!In 1997 it was given a new lease of life by the team who also own Chutney Mary and Masala Zone.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 733 metres

  Busaba Eathai

  Restaurant impresario Alan Yau is the driving force behind Busaba Eathai, which really hits the jackpot with its authentic canteen-style Thai food.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 734 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 National Gallery: 741 metres

  Petrichor Restaurant, The Cavendish

  The Petrichor Restaurant is set on the first floor of the luxurious Cavendish Hotel in St James's, one of the most prestigious locations in London.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 745 metres

  Tom’s Kitchen

  Situated in the heart of Somerset House WC2R, located off the Strand, Tom's Kitchen Somerset House brasserie opened its doors on the 1st September 2010.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 752 metres

  Moti Mahal

  The first London venture for the famous, Delhi-based Moti Mahal group occupies a prime site in Covent Garden's theatreland and puts on quite a show of its own, with chefs doing their stuff in the glassed-in kitchen.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 756 metres

  1707 Wine Bar, Fortnum & Mason

  The 1707 Wine Bar nestles within the Fresh Food Hall of that iconic establishment Fortnum and Mason, renowned as purveyors of fine foods, hampers, teas and wine.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 760 metres

  The Gallery, Fortnum & Mason

  The Gallery, a refectory-style restaurant in the iconic Fortnum and Mason offers all day dining using fresh ingredients from their Food Hall.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 769 metres

  Yauatcha

  The younger sister of Hakkasan is a fascinating mix of dim sum venue, tea house and restaurant just a stone's throw from Berwick Street market.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 769 metres

  Tamarai

  Combining an art gallery, lazy lounge, post-11pm bar and contemporary restaurant, Tamarai on Drury Lane is a high-groove Pan Asian Covent Garden hot spot from the team behind Chor Bizarre.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 770 metres

  St James's Restaurant, Fortnum & Mason

  St James's Restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the historic Fortnum and Mason, above the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 771 metres

  Sitaaray

  Bollywood meets biryani at Sitaaray a lavish two-storey venue in the heart of Covent Garden's theatreland, which celebrates the virtues and chutzpah of two of India's star turns - cinema and cuisine.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 775 metres

  The Parlour, Fortnum & Mason

  The Parlour on the first floor of Fortnum & Mason, one of London's oldest department stores is a fun and funky place to indulge your sweet tooth, whether you are young or old.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 779 metres

  Bob Bob Ricard

  The site once occupied by Circus is now home to an OTT design extravaganza (courtesy of whizz kid David Collins) that has apparently being inspired by the luxurious world of Edwardian train travel.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 782 metres

  Inamo

  The dining experience is quite literally in your own hands at Inamo a quirky new venture on Soho's Wardour Street.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 788 metres

  Matsuri St James's

  Matsuri St James's, a swish Mayfair address next to Quaglino's and behind Fortnum & Mason suggests well-groomed charm and style - and this long-running restaurant doesn't disappoint.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 792 metres

  Quaglino's

  Resurrected in 1993, this 1930s St James's icon Quaglino's Restaurant has become a swaggering institution and a must-visit destination on the tourist map.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from National Gallery: 792 metres

  The Delaunay

  The Delaunay is the latest venture from famed duo Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, set behind an imposing entrance on the corner of historic Drury Lane and the Aldwych.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from National Gallery: 799 metres

  Polpo

  Polpo is a Venetian bacaro, a. k. a. Venetian-style wine bar, serving Italian small plates and northern Italian wines, situated just off Regent Street in an early 18th century building, once home to the painter Canaletto.

  Soho, West London