Restaurants near Somerset House

• Distance from Somerset House: 117 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 Somerset House: 183 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 Somerset House: 216 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 Somerset House: 231 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 Somerset House: 238 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 Somerset House: 239 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 Somerset House: 242 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 Somerset House: 264 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 Somerset House: 265 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 Somerset House: 271 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 Somerset House: 273 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 Somerset House: 279 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 Somerset House: 304 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 Somerset House: 304 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 Somerset House: 333 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 Somerset House: 344 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 Somerset House: 376 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 Somerset House: 402 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 Somerset House: 413 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 Somerset House: 423 metres

  National Theatre, Terrace Bar and Food

  The Terrace Bar and Food on the Ltttleton side of the National Theatre has fantastic views over the river Thames and is a popular destination for theatre goers and diners looking for an informal buzzy atmosphere.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Somerset House: 429 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 Somerset House: 477 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 Somerset House: 529 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 Somerset House: 548 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 Somerset House: 548 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 Somerset House: 552 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 Somerset House: 556 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 Somerset House: 556 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 Somerset House: 567 metres

  Cigalon

  Cigalon is an elegant French restaurant located in the heart of central London serving Provencal cuisine. It is housed in a magnificent former auction house and gets it's name from the 1935 Marcel Pagnol film about local restaurant rivalry.

  Holborn, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 571 metres

  Belgo Kingsway

  Fancy food and beer in a bank vault is what Belgo in London's Kingsway is offering as a converted former Lloyds bank, with the bank vault having been transformed into a Belgian beer cellar.

  Holborn, South West London

• Distance from Somerset House: 583 metres

  Terrace Restaurant & Bar

  The Terrace Restaurant & Bar is the latest venture from dynamic TV chef Patrick Williams, a contemporary pine-clad pavilion in London's oldest square, surrounded by tranquil gardens and landscaped lawns: the 'inside-outside' terrace itself comes into its own for al fresco meals and barbecues in fine weather.

  Holborn, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 586 metres

  Canteen

  Like its award-winning elder brother in Spitalfields, the Festival Hall branch of Canteen goes all out to fly the flag for Bulldog British food as it used to be – complete with a hefty dollop of nostalgia on the side.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Somerset House: 594 metres

  Skylon

  Skylon occupies what was the People's Palace at the Southbank Centre and is the first new opening from D&D London (formerly Conran Restaurants), it's named after the iconic Powell and Moya sculpture that shared the limelight with the old Royal Festival Hall during the 1951 Festival of Britain, .

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Somerset House: 596 metres

  Tandoori Nights

  Tandoori Nights is part of a long-established group of Indian restaurants with branches across London and in the Home Counties, this venue is right in the hub of the restaurant action around Covent Garden.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 598 metres

  Great Queen Street

  The assembled team sheet for this bright Covent Garden newcomer reads like a London gastropub first XI: there's Tom Norrington-Davies from the Eagle, Trish Hilferty (ex-the Fox), Robert Shaw and Jonathon Jones (Anchor & Hope) plus Mike Belben on the bench.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 601 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 Somerset House: 612 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 Somerset House: 613 metres

  Harlequin Restaurant, Kingsway Hall Hotel

  The Harlequin at the elegant Kingsway Hall Hotel in Covent Garden is a stylish venue that, unlike typical hotel restaurants, is refreshingly relaxed.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 616 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 Somerset House: 618 metres

  Sway

  Eating, drinking and dancing hold the stage at Sway, a bar/club/restaurant in the upwardly mobile reaches of Holborn. The Grill Menu has an international flavour, kicking off with Thai fishcakes, duck spring rolls and deep-fried goats' cheese with red onion jam before progressing to char-grilled tuna niçoise, blackened Cajun chicken Caesar salad and roast rump of lamb with sweet garlic mash and crispy leeks.

  City, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 620 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 Somerset House: 642 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 Somerset House: 643 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 Somerset House: 643 metres

  Oxo Tower

  Take the express lift to the eighth-floor of the red-brick Oxo building, which rises like a beacon above urban wastelands on the South Bank of the Thames.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Somerset House: 645 metres

  28° - 50°

  28° - 50° a wine workshop and kitchen on Fetter Lane, is the latest venture of Agnar Sverrisson and Xavier Rousset, the successful partnership behind the Michelin starred Texture restaurant.

  City, West London

• Distance from Somerset House: 648 metres

  RSJ

  Naming as restaurant after a 'rolled steel joist' might seem odd, but that's exactly what Nigel Wilkinson decided to do when he opened RSJ in 1980: the premises - a derelict Victorian stables - needed plenty of re-construction to make it viable, so the title seemed apt.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Somerset House: 649 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 Somerset House: 651 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 Somerset House: 653 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 Somerset House: 653 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 Somerset House: 655 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 Somerset House: 669 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 Somerset House: 672 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 Somerset House: 672 metres

  Hilliard

  'The platonic ideal of a workers' caff, for City types and legal eagles,' observed one Guardian reviewer about this self-appointed 'gastrocafé' on a quiet road between Blackfriars and Temple.

  Blackfriars, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 682 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 Somerset House: 686 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 Somerset House: 707 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 Somerset House: 728 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 Somerset House: 750 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 Somerset House: 751 metres

  Arch One Bar & Grill

  A plum spot directly opposite Waterloo mainline station is one of the assets of Arch One Bar & Grill, a lively bar-cum-restaurant, which is also handily placed a short stroll from the Thames and the cultural attractions of the South Bank.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Somerset House: 761 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 Somerset House: 764 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 Somerset House: 769 metres

  Pearl Restaurant and Bar

  An imposing Portland stone arch marks the entrance to Chancery Court, formerly the headquarters of Pearl Assurance, and now a cutting-edge hotel with a progressive restaurant called Pearl.

  Holborn, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 771 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 Somerset House: 775 metres

  The Chancery

  The Chancery is discreetly hidden away on a corner site just off Chancery Lane, this imposing building has been transformed into an exclusive contemporary restaurant with mahogany floors, arches and walls hung with works by artist Stiliana Alexieva.

  Holborn, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 785 metres

  Vanilla Black

  Having outgrown his pint-sized premises in York, Andrew Dargue decided to bring his innovative take on veggie food to the capital and set up shop with Vanilla Black, a bigger, flashier space in lawyerland close to the Royal Courts of Justice.

  City, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 788 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 Somerset House: 791 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 Somerset House: 795 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 Somerset House: 795 metres

  The French Kitchen

  Located close to High Holborn tube station, The French Kitchen offers a rustic, all-day French Bistrot menu. Whether it's a quick coffee before work, a business lunch for two or a private party for up to 40 guests, it offers a welcoming environment and traditional French favourites.

  Holborn, Central London

• Distance from Somerset House: 801 metres

  Shanghai Blues

  An austere carved stone arch marks the entrance to Shanghai Blues a Chinese restaurant in the old St Giles Library on High Holborn.

  Covent Garden, Central London