Restaurants near Trafalgar Square

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 52 meters

  The National Dining Rooms

  'Food for the people' ought to be Oliver Peyton's rally call. Having scored a hit with Inn the Park, he set his sights on The National Gallery and took over the site once occupied by Crivelli's Garden.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 67 meters

  The Portrait Restaurant

  Famed for its awesome views of Trafalgar Square and the London skyline (ask for a window table when booking), this 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 Trafalgar Square: 149 meters

  Albannach

  Opening 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.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 173 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 178 meters

  Charing Cross Hotel, The Terrace on the Strand

  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 Trafalgar Square: 187 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 192 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 223 meters

  Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant

  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 Trafalgar Square: 244 meters

  Asia de Cuba

  Asia de Cuba is where Asian and Caribbean cuisine come together in an ultra modern restaurant at St Martin's Lane Hotel.

  Covent garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 258 meters

  Haymarket Hotel, Brumus

  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 Trafalgar Square: 259 meters

  Mint Leaf

  Seriously subdued lighting sets the tone in this groovy 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 Trafalgar Square: 269 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 286 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 297 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 306 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 314 meters

  Tale of India

  A typical 'no risks' curry house tucked away up an alley off theatreland's main drag, this is a handy spot for meals before or after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 334 meters

  Beotys

  Beotys in St Martin's Lane was established in 1945 by the current owner's father and is a piece of living history and should definitely be on everyone's list of places to go and eat.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 343 meters

  Brasserie Roux

  Inspired by that 'grand père' of French cuisine, Albert Roux, this blue-blooded brasserie is located on the ground floor of the luxury Sofitel Hotel - once home to Cox & Kings bank.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 364 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 369 meters

  Carluccio's

  Antonio Carluccio's new flagship venue occupies an imposing 1860s building that was once an auctioneer's but now houses a café, deli and private dining facilities spread over two floors.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 384 meters

  The Forge

  Formerly the home of L'Estimanet, this 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 Trafalgar Square: 397 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 399 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 400 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 401 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 401 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 402 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 402 meters

  Clos Maggiore

  '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 Trafalgar Square: 406 meters

  Fung Shing

  It's not just The UK Restaurant Guide who highly rate Fung Shing as a top quality Cantonese/Chinese restaurant, but the restaurant's own client list; regulars at Fung Shing include many celebrities and chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Anton Mossiman, Marco Pierre White, Michel and Albert Roux, Antonio Carluccio, etc.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 412 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 434 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 446 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 448 meters

  Mitsukoshi

  Tucked away in the basement of a snazzy Japanese department store, 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 Trafalgar Square: 449 meters

  Palm Court Brasserie

  Right in the hub of the Covent Garden scene, this bright brasserie is a useful pit stop among the shops and sightseeing attractions.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 458 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 461 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 473 meters

  The Criterion

  We are pleased to introduce this restaurant as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 475 meters

  New World

  New World is a popular and enormous restaurant with an impressive choice of good quality authentic Chinese food. Its speciality is dim sum and during the day the huge selection available is brought round on a trolley service, it's just a matter of pointing at what you fancy but be assertive and ask if you don't know what something is!

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 480 meters

  The Ivy

  'A table at The Ivy is one of the most sought after pieces of furniture in London,' wrote critic AA Gill.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 492 meters

  Chinese Experience

  In the hinterland between Chinatown and deepest Soho, Chinese Experience is a welcome addition to the local gastro-scene. There's a noodle area at the front where you sit on stools and slurp from bowls of 'lai mein'; otherwise venture into the box-like dining room, which is done out in primary colours with exotic displays of paper orchids dotted around.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 495 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 514 meters

  Stanza

  Stanza Restaurant and Bar in West London's fashionable Soho is a unique venue serving top-quality contemporary British cuisine. Perfectly positioned overlooking Shaftesbury Avenue, Stanza proves popular amongst theatre goers looking for a relaxed meal before a show, or seeking to finish the night with a couple of drinks in the bar.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 516 meters

  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.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 531 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 532 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 537 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 538 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 542 meters

  Gauthier Soho

  We are pleased to introduce Gauthier Soho as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 558 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 561 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 565 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 565 meters

  The Langley

  A fantastic, funky, raw, and groovy basement restaurant in Convent Garden is offered to diners at The Langley. This Unique retro dining experience is blended with a delicious selection of meals, ranging from traditional classics like Beef Wellington to modern combinations of Red Snapper with Thai Curry Sauce and Pilau Rice.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 567 meters

  Bertorelli

  Perfectly placed for a pre-Puccini supper or a Wagnerian wind-down, this lively Covent Garden Italian runs on and on. Choose between the informal caffè bar in the basement (pizzas are a speciality) or the bustling contemporary dining room on the ground floor.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 575 meters

  Boulevard Bar & Dining Room

  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 Trafalgar Square: 582 meters

  Incognico

  The name is a punning reference to the legendary Nico Ladenis, who was originally involved in the restaurant. He is long gone, but 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 Trafalgar Square: 582 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 583 meters

  Al Duca

  Classy Italian food without too many frills or astronomical prices is the avowed aim of this sophisticated restaurant just off Jermyn Street.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 584 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 592 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 597 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 604 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 607 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 608 meters

  Orso

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

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 610 meters

  Café des Amis

  For more than 25 years, Café 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 Trafalgar Square: 624 meters

  Bincho Yakitori

  This deliberately casual venue peddles Japanese food in its most accessible, easy-to-eat and unthreatening forms. 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 Trafalgar Square: 625 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 625 meters

  Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten Hotel

  Standing right at the apex of Seven Dials in Convent Garden, this deluxe hotel puts on a calming and understated garb with silk chenille, chocolate leather sofas and framed Japanese artefacts setting the mood in the public areas.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 637 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 639 meters

  Boulevard Brasserie

  A bastion of the Covent Garden 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 Trafalgar Square: 644 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 650 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 653 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 654 meters

  Christopher's

  There's been a lot of activity in recent months at this majestic Grade II-listed building between Covent Garden and The Strand.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 656 meters

  Cocoon

  Cocoon is all about style, glamour and image. It quickly snapped up a clutch of gongs for its extraordinarily OTT decor, and there's no denying that it looks amazing: six intimate areas echoing the six-stage life cycle of the butterfly, separated by diaphanous curtains and sprinkled with understated kitsch.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 657 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 657 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 659 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 666 meters

  One Aldwych, Axis

  The Axis Restaurant has its own entrance on Aldwych and is located in the basement - 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 Trafalgar Square: 670 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 672 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 673 meters

  Dean Street Townhouse

  We are pleased to introduce Dean Street Townhouse as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 675 meters

  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.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 682 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 683 meters

  One Aldwych, Indigo

  The sister restaurant to Axis is a more casual but equally stylish spot on the mezzanine 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 Trafalgar Square: 687 meters

  Fortnum & Mason, Fountain Restaurant

  The grand old man of London's exclusive food emporiums, F & M has 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 Trafalgar Square: 691 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 692 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 695 meters

  Circus

  Circus is an innovative combination of West End cocktail bar and London cabaret restaurant set in vibrant Covent Garden, the heart of theatre-land.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 696 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 707 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 713 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 714 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 721 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 726 meters

  The Waldorf Hilton, Homage Grand Salon

  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 Trafalgar Square: 726 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 729 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 730 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 732 meters

  The Cavendish

  The original Cavendish was once owned and run by Rosa Lewis (the infamous 'Duchess of Duke Street' and darling of Edwardian society), and this bastion of Englishness remains among London's elite hotels - thanks to its polished service, attentive staff and wide-ranging facilities.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 732 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 736 meters

  Veeraswamy Restaurant

  London's oldest surviving Indian restaurant celebrated its eightieth birthday in 2006! Born during the 1920s, it has stood on this Regent Street site for all its life, and has earned a reputation as a haunt for the rich and famous.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 756 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 759 meters

  The Giaconda Dining Room

  The old Gioconda Café 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 Trafalgar Square: 768 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 770 meters

  Tom's Terrace

  On the site of the original Tudor palace that bears its name, Somerset House is a grand neo-classical edifice that stands between the Strand and the river.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 775 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 778 meters

  Quaglino's

  Resurrected in 1993, this 1930s icon has become a swaggering institution and a must-visit destination on the tourist map. It's the kind of place where you feel like a million dollars as you descend the fabulous staircase.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Trafalgar Square: 795 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 800 meters

  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 Trafalgar Square: 801 meters

  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