Best Restaurants for Foodies in St. James's

354 restaurants available nearby

1. Happy

4.4

Price: Moderate

• European • Leicester Square

Booked 155 times today

A family-friendly casual dining group with over 40 sites across Europe. Located at the heart of London, you can’t miss our bright and beautiful flagship restaurant in Piccadilly Circus, London. Happy London was proud to win Best Restaurant in London and Best Hospitality Team in the UK at the British Restaurant Awards.For bookings of 6 or more, please email bookings@happyrestaurants.com

2. Ginza St. James's

4.2

Awesome(400)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Mayfair

Booked 9 times today

Ginza St. James's is a foodie's haven with its multi-sensorial journey through traditional Japanese flavors and cooking styles. It offers a wide variety of dishes, including Edomae Sushi, Teppanyaki, and Robata. As one reviewer mentioned, it's possibly the finest Japanese restaurant in London. The top-quality ingredients and attentive service contribute to a beautiful harmony of flavors and ambiance.

3. Wiltons

4.9

Exceptional(1105)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Green Park

Booked 2 times today

Wiltons, established in 1742, has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London. George William Wilton provided the finest oysters to the traders of London"s Haymarket. Today Wiltons continues that tradition and continues to serve the finest oysters, seafood and game.Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience.If you are making a reservation for groups of 6 or more, please contact Wiltons directly.Should you have any special requests i.e birthday cakes or champagne, please contact Wiltons directly upon making your reservation.We politely ask that gentlemen wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers, no sportswear or open toed sandals.

4. Saint Jacques

4.8

Exceptional(603)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • St. James's

Booked 5 times today

Richard Weiss, iconic restaurateur and sommelier, returns to London’s West End with Saint Jacques restaurant. A relaxed and discrete chic bistro setting, Saint Jacques makes the perfect venue for breakfast, a convivial lunch, early evening cocktail or intimate dinner to savour. Bringing new life to St James’s with classic French dishes and modern creations, the Saint Jacques seasonal menu blends tradition and innovation to suit all tastes – from Richard’s legendary tableside prepared Steak Tartare to a decadent fondant au chocolat.Saint Jacques’ interior amalgamates the characteristics of a warm traditional brasseries with a vibrant and fresh aesthetic. Key features include the light and airy main dining area, where the clean and organic design coupled with the floral artwork complements the local and seasonal ingredients used. Our French windows then open onto our courtyard, a tranquil oasis of a kind rarely found in Central London.

5. Mele E Pere

4.4

Awesome(1809)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Soho

Booked 14 times today

Independent and family-run, we opened Mele e Pere in the heart of Soho in February 2012. We are three brothers and a friend who set out on a journey to create a genuine neighbourhood Trattoria reminiscent of the fabulous family-run places of northern Italy, where we all grew up.You should feel just as comfortable popping in for a glass of home-made vermouth and some sharing plates at the bar as you should taking your time to work through the menu in the dining room.We cook our seasonal and daily-changing menu with British produce and exceptional Italian ingredients. All of our Pasta, Pizza, desserts and Gelato are made in our kitchen fresh every day. We have London’s largest selection of Vermouths behind our bar and our exclusively Italian wine list has loads of options for you available by the glass.

6. O Ver St James

4.4

Awesome(323)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Piccadilly

Booked 14 times today

OUR PHILOSOPHY‘O ver comes from the Neapolitan dialect to mean: “Truth”We do our best to reflect this with the authentic, delicious and healthy food we freshly prepare every day.‘O ver uses the unique ingredient of Pure Sea Water, which is extracted from the purest areas of the Mediterranean.Less sodium and more minerals makes the food lighter and easy to digest.Pizzas, breads and all the seafood dishes are made with Pure Sea Water.We directly buy our ingredients from small independent Italian producers and we only use the best local suppliers.We only serve Authentic Neapolitan Wood fired pizza, pasta from Gragnano, fresh fish & British meats.Every single dish is handmade with love and patience by our chefs, in full respect of the tradition.Simple recipes, only the best ingredients and a lot of Passion.Please note we are serving a simple and delicious Sunday Lunch Menu for £55 per person with 11 courses including dessert. We do not serve Pizzas on Sunday.

7. Goldies

4.3

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Soho

Booked 13 times today

Goldies’ menu focuses on the use of a wood-fired grill, with a selection of small and large plates connected by rich, smoky flavours. Highlights include a Merguez Scotch Egg with harissa mayonnaise, Marinated Baby Chicken with smoked yoghurt, and Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Baby Leek, and a confit egg yolk. In a nod to the founders’ French roots, variations of the iconic Frites are the signature of the restaurant, which are hand-cut and twice-cooked, in either beef dripping or vegetable oil.The design of the space is centred on the expertise of wood-fired cooking, with kitchen counter seating to create a dramatic dining experience for guests. The interiors are cosy, with contemporary decoration, terracotta warm tones and a groovy musical atmosphere. Goldies features a noteworthy terrace that fits 30 guests.

8. Hakkasan Mayfair

4.5

Awesome(7873)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 32 times today

Hakkasan Mayfair is a foodie's paradise. It has a Michelin star for its modern Cantonese cuisine, with dishes like Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad that reviewers describe as 'delicious'. The wine list is 'one of the most influential in the industry'. The ambiance is 'great', 'cool' and 'beautiful' and the food is 'beautifully presented'. The service is consistently 'impeccable' and 'helpful'.

9. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(905)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 49 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

10. Benares

4.5

Awesome(6107)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Mayfair

Booked 7 times today

Indian Fine Dining Restaurant with British Flair in the Heart of Mayfair. Benares Restaurant and Bar since its opening in 2003 has been considered one of the finest Indian Restaurants in the city. Guests enter an elegant lounge with hand-crafted India inspired furniture and is complemented by a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic.Benares has 4 private dining rooms, three of which are around the lounge: the Berkeley Room which seats up to 16 guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to 10 guests and a Chefs Table overlooking the kitchen which seats up to 8 guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to 80 guests. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to 36 guests is on the other side of the main dining room.Benares can be hired for exclusive events accommodating 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 250 guests for a standing reception.

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Sandra
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, great service, great location. Great JFO.
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Ginza St. James'sPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Mayfair
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4.2
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Nadya
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very professional staff, they look after us very well and made our evening special. The food was tasty and served very quick we definitely will be back again. The only advice I can give is to add more vegetarian and vegan options to the menu.
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HappyPrice: Moderate• European• Leicester Square
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4.4
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CliffordVIP
Buckinghamshire •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautifully prepared scallops and delicious pheasant dish Excellent food and service and good wine list
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Saint JacquesPrice: Very Expensive• French• St. James's
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4.8
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julie
London •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent set menu - good choice of food and all were well received Particularly enjoyed the meatballs starter and steak. Vegetarian options also very good Service friendly and no issues with environment or cleanliness
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Mele E PerePrice: Moderate• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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hongyanVIP
London •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Kidney and bacon is my favourite dish, my wife loves Dover sole. Service is very good. I will visit again and would like to taste oysters. Thank you
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WiltonsPrice: Very Expensive• British• Green Park
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4.9

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354 restaurants available nearby

1. Happy

2. Ginza St. James's

3. Wiltons

4. Saint Jacques

5. Mele E Pere

6. O Ver St James

7. Goldies

8. Hakkasan Mayfair

9. Bocconcino Soho

10. Benares

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