Best Lunch Restaurants in Hampstead

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1. Gaucho Hampstead

4.7

Exceptional(2432)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Swiss Cottage

Booked 12 times today

Nestled in the heart of Hampstead Village, surrounded by charming alleyways and beautifully preserved Georgian buildings, Gaucho Hampstead offers a welcoming retreat in North London.Just a stone's throw from Hampstead Heath, our contemporary yet cozy interiors provide the perfect setting for a leisurely lunch, a post-school treat, or a family gathering on Sundays for one of our legendary roasts.One of the highlights of the restaurant is our stunning courtyard terrace, complete with a traditional Asado fire pit—ideal for summer barbecues and cozy winter evenings, where guests can enjoy delicious food while staying warm under blankets.And for all the dog walkers in Hampstead, four-legged friends are always welcome to join you when you're out and about.

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2. The Duke of Hamilton NW3

4.6

Exceptional(526)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Hampstead

Booked 20 times today

The Duke has been a core part of Hampstead life since 1721 and boasts a rich history and heritage.Now, after a brief period of restoration, the pub has reopened under the management of Hampstead-born brothers Ben and Ed and their childhood friend Adam. The boys have given the beloved local pub a new lease of life, with a brilliant bar offering, relaxed, vibrant spaces and a food menu that shows off pub grub at its best. The pub is also home to the Hampstead Jazz Club, one of north London’s best new music venues

3. New York Café

4.3

Awesome(8)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hampstead

Booked 2 times today

At New York Cafe & restaurant is all about you our guest! With lovely music , ambience, quality coffee, wholesome tasty & healthy meals, we are open breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. We have a cosy garden space with a beautiful old church view, there is also a fully air conditioned indoor seating. Our qualified & experienced Chefs create freshly prepared dishes with seasonal produce, some signatures dishes are always on the menu and are very popular with our guests, i.e Eggs Benedict, Nyc Pancakes, Spaghetti bolognese & Wagyu Burger. Our chefs are always finding innovative ways to create dishes that are low in calorie and meets special dietary requirement such as gluten free and vegan options. Our chefs also create fine American dishes and also food inspired by European and British dishes. We have been awarded Tripadvisor's best travellers choice award 2022 and also been nominated for best cafe in Hampstead. We are walking distance to Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House & Pragola.

4. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6841)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 20 times today

Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.

5. Clos Maggiore

4.6

Exceptional(15238)

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 63 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

6. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(674)

Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 27 times today

To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

7. Blacklock Soho

4.7

Exceptional(5935)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Soho

Booked 116 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.Bookings and Walk-Ins available:Monday - Friday 12:00 - 15:00pmMonday - Friday 17:00 - 22:30pmBookings up to 8 guests (Mon-Thurs)Bookings up to 6 guests (Friday)Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00Bookings for lunch and pre-theatre from 12noon to 23:00Bookings up to 6 guestsSunday 12:00 - 20:00Bookings all day for up to 6 guests

8. Sexy Fish London

4.5

Awesome(3051)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mayfair

Booked 89 times today

Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.

9. SOLA SOHO

4.5

Awesome(423)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Soho

Booked 7 times today

1 Michelin Star, creative Californian cooking by Victor Garvey - in an elegant, intimate dining room in the heart of Soho, where abundant plants and sculptural lighting evoke the lush greenery and sunshine of The Golden State. SOLA celebrates the modern cuisine of America's Pacific West Coast, bringing a taste of California to Soho, via LA. Private dining room available;Lunch menu: £74, wine pairing £59;Pre-theatre menu: £74Tasting menu: £159, wine pairing £199;* Please note we can accommodate most dietary requirements with enough notice.

10. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1048)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 134 times today

Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.

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Douglas
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything is perfect except my table is next to the corridor. I already make a reservation in advance but unfortunately, it can’t help. Maybe I need to book much more early.
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Clos MaggiorePrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.6
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kaneVIP
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
If you’re a lover of all things Dim sum, this place is a must! We keep on going back, it never disappoints!
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Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
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4.5
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Jacqui
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Excellent service highly recommend lovely food lovely wine and beer
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Gaucho HampsteadPrice: Expensive• Steak• Swiss Cottage
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4.7
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Lisa
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
Great evening - good food service and followed by fabulous jazz downstairs - never disappoints
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The Duke of Hamilton NW3Price: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Hampstead
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4.6
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victoriaR
Bath/Somerset •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 1, 2024
We booked brunch on Bank Holiday Monday and were delighted to find that the restaurant was a small independent business with lots of staff and a great family atmosphere. The service was friendly and they even made me an espresso martini that wasn’t on the menu. Food was all prepared to order and was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It’s small but has both an upstairs and an outside dinning area. A great find 🥰❤️🥰❤️
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New York CaféPrice: Moderate• American• Hampstead
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4.3

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671 restaurants available nearby

1. Gaucho Hampstead

2. The Duke of Hamilton NW3

3. New York Café

4. Yauatcha Soho

5. Clos Maggiore

6. L'Escargot

7. Blacklock Soho

8. Sexy Fish London

9. SOLA SOHO

10. Bacchanalia

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