Best Restaurants In Fitzrovia

When it comes to the best lunch in Fitzrovia, Mowgli Charlotte St is simply ideal. While surrounded by beaut interiors, including luscious foliage and pretty fairy lights, get stuck into the hearty tiffin boxes, roti wraps or sizzling curries.

RAI is a sleek, modern Japanese restaurant just moments away from Tottenham Court Road station. The beautiful space is filled with cherry blossom trees and dark furnishings, and there's even an omakase counter that seats only 10 people at a time, perfect for an intimate meal.

Tuck into tasting menus from £59 per person, promising multiple courses prepared by chef Padam. Think grilled duck with poached figs, hand-picked oysters, prawn tempura rolls and so much more.

Found right smack bang in the centre of Fitzrovia, Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai is the dining destination whipping up regional Indian delights. Get stuck into dishes such as Chettinad-style veal shin, before heading to the 1970s-inspired basement for unique drinks.

The Refinery at Regent's Place is a snazzy spot to dine, what with its gorgeous restaurant that serves up an all-day menu of eclectic grub. Tuck into British classics such as fish and chips, as well as tacos, curries and mezze.

You'll find Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus perched on Berners Street and lined with golden lucky cats, sleek leather furnishings and dangling foliage from the ceiling. It comes from the masterminds behind popular ramen spot Bone Daddies and features 'press for pisco' as one of its fun quirks. It's based around casual Japanese izakayas and serves delicious sashimi, maki, and meats from the grill such as olive-fed British wagyu, miso aubergine and smoked pork rib. Each is served with two steamed buns and you can add extra sides like tenderstem broccoli or grilled cucumber salad too.

If you're on the hunt for restaurants in Fitzrovia, 28-50 Oxford Circus is quite the stunner. Enjoy delving into a mouthwatering menu curated by head chef Julien Baris, which showcases some of the best European fare. Thirsty? They have an extensive cocktail menu for that.

Found near the British Museum in the far south of Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury St. Lounge is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant tucked away inside Radisson Blu hotel. The swish space is known for serving up amazing small plates spanning the like of chilli and garlic prawns, habanero-spiced chicken, and aubergine with crumbled feta and gome. Otherwise, there's also a selection of British classics like fish and chips or burgers, as well as signature cocktails and white sangria to wash it all down.

Situated on Charlotte Street, Vagabond fronts an epic afternoon deal of bottomless wine, but it also happens to knock up quite the food offering. Their blue cheese and ham flatbreads are especially scrumptious, or you can tuck into nibbles such as truffle fries and charcuterie meats.

Walk along Great Titchfield Street and you'll come across Conchiglia, a charming family-run restaurant. Championing all things Italian, this place is your one-stop shop for tasty cocktails, Roman-style pizza and bowls of pasta.

One of the best restaurants near Great Portland Street station, The Union Bar Regents Place is an excellent eatery if you fancy hearty meals with an innovative twist - think polenta-fried calamari, duck rillettes and cornmeal fried chicken paired with waffles.

The go-to for brunch in Fitzrovia, Riding House Cafe has got all-day charm nailed, thanks to its combination of colour popping interiors and wall-to-wall sash windows. Food is largely of the breakfast variety with plenty of egg-filled options and a truly decadent truffled mac 'n' cheese.

There's a renewed buzz around LIMA Fitzrovia, thanks to the arrival of Head Chef Diego Recarte, who's ushering in an elegant new era for this much-loved Peruvian restaurant. His menu is a polished blend of classics and boundary-pushing plates: A5 Wagyu tiradito layered with crispy potato and ají panca; mussels from St Austell Bay served on golden toast under a cushion of oyster mayo and guanciale; and buttery Isle of Skye scallops brightened with beef fat persillade and seasonal greens.

The signatures remain - ceviche clasico, lomo saltado - but it's the larger dishes that show Recarte's ambition: Kimchi-kissed Cornish octopus, a thoughtful catch of the day with almond cream, and Ibérico pluma paired with roasted summer cabbage and plum chimichurri. To drink, expect pisco to take the spotlight, alongside spritzes built for long evenings and a considered wine list that mirrors the kitchen's expressive style.

Just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road tube station, The Montague on The Gardens is serving up delicious comfort food, afternoon teas and light bites from their many pretty spaces. Whether you choose their terrace, bar or Blue Door Bistro, you'll be coming back for more at this Fitzrovia hotel spot.

Expect decadent, traditional interiors and comfortable seating, with a charming outdoor space that often features seasonal pop-ups. Wondering what's on the menu? Everything from seared line-caught sea bass to wild mushroom risotto and herb-crusted fillet of beef.

Not far from Goodge Street tube, Salt Yard in Fitzrovia is serving up tapas and classic Spanish plates in intimate surroundings. Tuck into a taste of the Mediterranean at this central London restaurant, with dishes such as Cornish mussels with saffron and slow-roasted Italian aubergine.

Boasting orange and green interiors, The Prince of Wales Feathers serves traditional pub cuisine - fab if you fancy affordable eats in a casual atmosphere. Our favourite deal is their mouthwatering Cherry Orchard pork loin roast every Sunday for just £12.50.

The Restaurant At Sanderson is a top choice of places to eat in Fitzrovia, thanks to a choice of Mad Hatters afternoon tea, brekkie and a British a la carte menu for the daytime. Expect everything from miso-glazed salmon to steaks and sarnies.

Bringing the art of butchery right to your table, Bricco e Bacco is a premium steak restaurant with a Sicilian twist. This was created by a family of butchers in Palermo, who opened their first restaurant in Monreale in 2003 - and have only grown since then.

They use the finest cuts of meat from around the world, paired with bold Sicilian flavours to create a unique dining experience. Tuck into the likes of dry-aged ribeye, chicken spatchcock or spaghetti puttanesca, all while admiring the bold red surroundings. Plus, they offer a set lunch menu of three courses for just £26.

Fronting super swish interiors, open fire cooking and some of the best Valencian cookery in London, ArrosQD is the perfect place to settle down for a meal. Choose from their variety of tasting menus, which include the likes of truffle potato souffle, rabbit paella and octopus leg.

Pied à Terre is bringing Michelin star dining to Fitzrovia, with its blend of seasonal and British ingredients. For an extra special treat, book in for the 10-course tasting menu (also available in vegetarian and vegan form), with everything from smoked quail through to Orkney scallops.

Dalloway Terrace has got to be one of the most Instagrammable venues in London. It's worth checking out in real life as the stunning spot changes themes every season, using foliage and patterns to channel either winter or summer style. Alongside excellent cocktails, there's a tasty food menu featuring fondue.

Known as one of the most luxe Italian restaurants in Fitzrovia, Circolo Popolare hasn't taken long to make a splash on London's dining scene. Inspired by 1970s Italy, this restaurant is a treasure trove of trinkets, glass bottles and fairy lights. Oh, and pasta twirled in wheels of cheese is sublime.

If you're after The Mandrake's restaurant in Fitzrovia, then you're bound to have heard of the jungle-cum-Gothic chic that is YOPO. This fine dining eatery is known for its 'Grammable interiors and oh-so-tasty menu that fuses European and South American dishes, including scallops, tostadas and more.

Modern and historic collide at this beautiful dining room in Fitzrovia. As part of Jason Atherton's empire, the restaurant has also got an incredible food menu and while it might be a little pricey, dishes such as roasted Cornish cod with white beans, courgette and lobster sauce are well worth splashing out on.

Carousel's Neighbourhood Wine Bar offers a lively menu of seasonal snacks and small plates, thoughtfully paired with a handpicked selection of natural wines and masterfully mixed cocktails in the heart of Fitzrovia. Influenced by Chef and Co-Founder Ollie Templeton's adventures in Central America and the vibrant guest chef collaborations that define Carousel, the menu bursts with bold, creative flavors.

Standout dishes include crispy hash browns topped with homemade 'nduja and boquerón, burnt asparagus with leeks and sesame, and grilled squid with smoked butter and chintextle. For something more substantial, don't miss the Swiss chard with pickled celery salsa.

ROVI has been setting Fitzrovia alight with vegetables, fire and a touch of fermentation magic since 2018, and it's better than ever. The kitchen still leans into sustainability with enviable ease, turning out seasonal dishes that make the most of whatever the team's Wolves Lane farm sends in that very morning.

Nothing here is wasted or ordinary. That surplus crème fraîche from the pink fir potatoes? It reappears in a clarified mango cocktail. Those unforgettably crisp aubergine tops? They're fashioned from deli offcuts. It's food that's as clever as it is delicious.

What started out as a menswear brand in the 80s progressed into one of Thailand's most popular restaurants, and can now be found in Fitzrovia. Greyhound Cafe is a homage to Thai dining, done with a contemporary flair; we recommend the hot oil pork knuckle, an Asian take on a traditional German dish.

One of the most celebrated spots in Fitzrovia, Ramen Moto is cool, compact and built around its buzzing open kitchen. Tucked away on Charlotte Street, it brings the authentic Sapporo ramen culture to the heart of the city.

The menu is centred around it silky, foamy and meticulously developed Signature Chicken White Broth. Elsewhere, its concise ramen menu is packed with flavours, from the creamy chicken and spicy tantan to shoyu, miso, and shio yuzu - all served with noodles imported from Japan.

For Charlotte Street restaurants, head to the world-famous steakhouse, Gaucho. Descend to a world of chrome, marble and leather, alongside an Argentine beef menu and wine on tap (helping reduce their carbon footprint).