Gouqi London is Charing Cross’ answer to traditional Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. Tuck into an array of different menus and offers, with the Gouqi tasting menu, the Deluxe tasting menu, and the signature 3-course sharing menu. There’s also a dedicated lunch menu, a theatre menu with a cocktail and a special New Year’s Eve experience for ending the year with a bag.

Smith & Wollensky London, located on John Adam Street, near Trafalgar Square, is renowned for being one of the best steakhouses in the area. Known for its luxurious dining experience, this classic American-style steakhouse offers some of the finest USDA prime dry-aged steak, along with fine cuts of British and Irish beef. Highlights include the perfectly marbled 28-day dry-aged Irish swinging tomahawk steak, 450g Kansas cut bone-in sirloin and the premium Irish chateaubriand.

Ochre Restaurant, nestled within the iconic National Gallery in Charing Cross, offers a refined dining experience that celebrates the finest British produce with a focus on origin, seasonality, and traceability. The restaurant’s interior blends modern elegance with a warm, inviting atmosphere, featuring light tones, soft lighting, and stylish decor—perfect for a romantic date.

Cinnamon Bazaar – Covent Garden lights up the local restaurant scene with its budget-friendly prices and its modern contemporary take on Indian cuisine, inspired by the bustling marketplaces along historic trade routes of old. the menu features a variety of Pan-Indian, street food-style dishes. Here you can tuck into menus from breakfast right through to dinner, combining traditional spices and flavours with modern cultural influences in a relaxing but vibrant atmosphere.

Nestled in The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Ekstedt at The Yard is the home of chef Niklas Ekstedt’s innovative take on ‘old Nordic’, a style of wood-fired cooking – which come to life from an open kitchen, perfect for diners who love to watch the action unfolds. A great spot for a special occasion and a unique dining experience, embark on a journey of the senses.

Fatto a Mano Covent Garden offers the traditional taste of Neapolitan pizza, in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its fresh, daily-made pizza dough, the restaurant buzzes with energy, making it the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family. After you’ve indulged in some tasty spicy beef ragu lasagna bites or a bruschetta burrata, you can sink your teeth into some of the finest Neapolitan pizzas.

Paper Moon London in Charing Cross is located in London’s iconic OWO building, offering a stylish and romance-fueled setting for an intimate meal to share with a special someone. Paper Moon’s menus reflect seasonal dishes from the streets of Milan. To get your meal off to a great start, check out some of the mouth-watering antipasti on offer like the pan-fried scallops with cauliflower cream or a beef tartare with burrata cream.

Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square on William IV Street is a fabulous place to try out some traditional Indian cuisine specialising in small plates that are perfect for sharing. With an impressive tasting menu, you can try an array of dishes bursting with flavour and aromatic spices. Founded by Roop Partap Choudhary, Colonel Saab is a testimony of his parents’ journey across India, collecting traditional recipes for street food, home-style cooking and dishes that originated in royal kitchens.

Blind Spot London on St. Martin’s Lane, is a sophisticated speakeasy bar experimenting with tantalising flavours from all over the world. Quench your thirst and take your tastebuds on a trip from Cairo to Kyoto, through Mexico City, the streets of Mumbai, and more. Nestled within the classy St Martins Lane Hotel, this secretive bar comes straight out of an espionage thriller, with a golden handshake doorknob that allows you entry to this late-night speakeasy haunt.

Thai Square Trafalgar Square is one of the best Thai restaurants you’ll find near Trafalgar Square. You’re welcomed by an open-planned restaurant with a split-level mezzanine via an elegant spiral staircase. Admire the ornate design and floral decorations that bring an air of nature and calm to your dining experience. Start off with some classic Thai favourites like Thai dumplings, with prawn and chicken filling, duck spring rolls, or the tangy salt and pepper squid.

One of London’s best afternoon teas is served at Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London. Find yourself in the sophisticated and lavish surroundings of the Corinthia Hotel’s Crystal Moon lounge, the classy venue for a curated afternoon tea experience. This room is designed to highlight the key elements of a traditional tea ceremony, with an expert tea master who ensures your blend of tea is weighed and infused to perfection with custom blends to give you the ideal cup of tea.

Sael London oozes style and sophistication in a homage to British culture and cuisine from each corner of the Isles. The newly opened restaurant, run by Jason Atherton, blends traditional flavours with global influences. You can enjoy breakfast right through to the evening, including a brunch menu inspired by traditional recipes.