Best Casual Restaurants in Bloomsbury

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1. Fitz's Brasserie

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Bloomsbury

Booked 13 times today

A contemporary brasserie for modern London. Located in Bloomsbury, Fitz's Brasserie at the iconic Kimpton Fitzroy London weaves old and new, serving traditional British plates seen through a modern lens. Our chefs let the ingredients speak for themselves by marrying seasonal British produce with contemporary cooking techniques and global flair. The wine list is sure to tempt you for a top-up. Rooted in beloved old-world classics, our wine cellar also houses noteworthy bottles that venture off the beaten track. Whether you're keen to explore innovative winemaking techniques or stick to tried-and-true favourites from familiar regions, rest assured, there's a tipple to tickle your fancy.Fitz's Brasserie stands as a charming testament to the cherished heritage of its beloved neighbourhood. Here, local foodies and intrepid travellers alike gather to create memorable tales. Comfortable, elegant, and above all, fun – it's a place that entices you back, time and time again.

2. Pentole & Padelle

4.7

Exceptional(59)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fitzrovia

Booked 10 times today

TraditionIt's time to take a break from the modern and take your taste buds on a mouth-watering retreat. Come in, relax and let the team at Pots&Pans whisk you off into the world of true Italian cuisine. Here at Pots&Pans you will find only the best, time-tested Italian recipes, allowing you to travel from Northern Italy all the way down South in just a few delectable bites.Watch your food being lovingly prepared in front of you, and wait not a second longer before tucking in. Made especially for you, it's hot off the stove in the pots and pans it was prepared in, chosen by you. This way, you can appreciate the wonderful flavours of Italy at their fresher.Feel like sharing the love? We hoped you would-chose form a variety of portion sizes, perfect for pleasing a food-loving crowd. Now, sit back, order up and watch our chefs sizzle your hunger away!Pots & Pans was born out of desire to share Italian cuisine the way it was meant to be-straight out of the kitchen.

3. Blue Door Bistro

4.4

Awesome(240)

Price: Expensive

• British • Bloomsbury

A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.

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4. Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens

4.1

Excellent(76)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Holborn

Booked 3 times today

There's nowhere better to savour a delicious traditional Afternoon Tea than The Montague, overlooking peaceful gardens in the heart of London or in our beautiful Leopard Bar.Our Afternoon Tea includes a scrumptious selection of warmly baked plain and raisin scones, delicious cakes, and freshly hand-cut sandwiches including egg and mayo, smoked salmon, chicken, cucumber, and cream cheese. We ensure we pay proper respect to this special ritual while offering some intriguing variations on the original, with a delicious 'Prince & Princess' option for the little ones.

5. Giotto Restaurant

3.8

Excellent(101)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomsbury

Booked 1 time today

Giotto is a quaint family-run Italian restaurant tucked away in New Oxford Street and open since 1996.Sitting nicely in the city, Giotto is quite close to Covent Garden and within close proximity to the main theatres of the west end like Shaftesbury and Dominion theatres and the British museum – offering peaceful and relaxing settings to guests away from London’s heavy hustle and bustle. The name Giotto is of Italian origin meaning “pledge of peace”. This appealing Italian name is also associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance. The menu is a melting pot of classical Italian cooking: from delicious antipasti, to stone baked pizza and freshly made pasta produced by our passionate kitchen team, whom have over 15 years’ of experience. Good food, needs quality wine, that’s why our dedicated staff travel to Italy on a regular basis to visit winery and to learn more on how they are produced and sourced.

6. Savoir Faire

3.8

Excellent(2085)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Covent Garden

This is neither a chain restaurant nor a franchise, it is a family owned and run restaurant and has been in business since 1995. At Savoir Faire we aim to restore serenity through serving delicious, traditional Italian food and drinks within a space that will allow you to escape from the daily pandemonium of London life. Savoir Faire is a unique Italian restaurant consisting of hand-painted murals and in a rustic chic settings. There’s a vintage feel to the interior, the two floors decorated with bawdy wall drawings and bills for West End musicals, the clutter of closely packed tables managing to suit both large groups and romantic dates. Whether you are shopping at nearby Oxford Street or visiting popular London landmarks such as The British Museum, Dominion theatre and Shaftesbury theatre you can wind down with our scrumptious Italian and French food and house wines. From fresh fish of the day to mussels, slow-roasted lamb shanks, pizzas, pastas, steaks and duck magrets...

7. Tea and Tattle

4.5

Awesome(78)

Price: Expensive

• British • Bloomsbury

Booked 1 time today

Ah, there really is nothing more wonderfully British than a nice cup of tea and an opportunity to put your feet up, something the folk at London’s Tea and Tattle know only too well. Situated under the atmospherically delightful Arthur Probsthain Oriental and African Bookseller (est. 1903 no less), Tea and Tattle is a very English escape from the stiff upper lips of the busy streets above. Painted in a bright white, the room is light and airy despite its subterranean location, one wall featuring hand-painted Chinese wallpaper, others eclectic art works, some of course related to the business of bookselling. Calling itself a ‘traditional tea room with a modern cultural twist’, Tea and Tattle specialises in that indulgent favourite, the afternoon tea. It’s a must for tourists and locals in need of a relaxing hour away from the office alike but for those needing something more practical to eat, there’s also a good range of high quality sandwiches, cakes and scones.

8. The Shell

4.1

Excellent(88)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Holborn

Booked 1 time today

This was a project born out of passion, by a few shellfish seafood lovers who wanted to bring with them that feeling of fulfillment you get from seafood restaurants from Continental Europe. Here at The Shell, we aim to bring you, the freshest and highest quality products straight from the producers and fishing boats for a very reasonable price to fulfill you seafood dreams.

9. Pane Cunzato

4.4

Awesome(46)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomsbury

Booked 3 times today

Pane Cunzato - pizza & more is a new Italian restaurant where you can taste typical dishes of southern Italy like the pane cunzato, a base of homemade bread with organic flours and seasoned with fresh ingredients. One of our specialities is the schiacciata, a crunchy and stuffed pizza.

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10. Burr & Co. at Kimpton Fitzroy London

4.0

Excellent(84)

Price: Moderate

• European • Bloomsbury

Nestled on the corner of Bernard Street and leafy Russell Square, Burr & Co. is a coffeehouse by day and wine bar by night. We’re just moments from Russell Square underground, inside Kimpton Fitzroy London hotel.During the day, bring your laptop (we’ve got plenty of plug sockets) and a good book, and settle in with a Caravan coffee, or a vibrant salad. In a hurry? Pop in for a takeaway coffee and a pastry.At night, swing by for small plates, along with a selectiion of wines and beers. Bring a date and cosy up in a corner or round up a bunch of mates and make your way through our sharing-style menu.

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David
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We enjoyed, nay, loved our experience at Fitz’s for Christmas lunch. It could not have been better. Cocktails to champagne to burgundy, pared with magnificent dishes, including lobster bisque, scallops, turkey, pudding and more. OMG it was great. But the service was spectacular. We had Naeera, a French lady who was exceptionally attentive. Over four hours of bliss! Thank you Naeera — you made Christmas 2024 so special for us.
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Fitz's BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Bloomsbury
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Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
We have eaten at Pentole & Padelle twice this week and are over the moon. We came with a large party (9-10 ppl) and found it by accident as we made a random reservation day-of; it was the perfect place to escape the crazy Christmas crowds on the nearby busy streets. We were immediately welcomed in and were impressed with the hospitality and the ambience. It is lovely inside, warm and welcoming, casual but very nice. The decor is lovely and is very festive for the holiday season. We’ve done both the regular menu and the prix fixe menu and have loved everything: for appetizers the croquettes, the artichoke soup, the bruschetta is out of this world. For entrees we’ve had spaghetti, carbonara, lasagna, linguini with prawns, and everything has been phenomenal. Fresh, homemade, pure ingredients. The desserts (panna cotta, Tirimisu, assorted sherbets) are among the best we’ve ever had. Price ranged but was less than £30 each. We also recommend the limoncello spritz! We cannot recommend Pentole & Padelle enough. We’ll be coming back as soon as we make it back to London!
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Pentole & PadellePrice: Moderate• Italian• Fitzrovia
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4.7
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Jay
London •65 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Went for my birthday dinner with friends. Very traditional old English hotel which I loved. Limited menu but the food was very nice. We enjoyed it. We weren't rushed to leave the table. I'll be back
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Blue Door BistroPrice: Expensive• British• Bloomsbury
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4.4
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Najla
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 21, 2024
Lovely experience We loved the afternoon tea and all the pastries and the cakes
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Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the GardensPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Holborn
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4.1
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SteveW
Hertfordshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2024
VERY NICE RESTAURANT WITH LOVELY FOOD AND NICE STAFF
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Giotto RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomsbury
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3.8

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495 restaurants available nearby

1. Fitz's Brasserie

2. Pentole & Padelle

3. Blue Door Bistro

4. Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens

5. Giotto Restaurant

6. Savoir Faire

7. Tea and Tattle

8. The Shell

9. Pane Cunzato

10. Burr & Co. at Kimpton Fitzroy London

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