The best set menus in London 2026: From Michelin steals to midweek deals

Love a deal? Us too. Some might argue that it’s near impossible to enjoy a multi-course meal on a budget in the capital these days, but our round-up of the best set menus in London is here to put the record straight. These set menu restaurants in London prove it's possible to enjoy everything from casual bao buns and sides for less than £20 to Michelin-starred fare at a snip of the regular price.

First, what is a set menu? Set menus are a wondrous invention in which a restaurant offers multiple courses, usually two or three, for a fixed price. They tend to be shorter than regular a la carte offerings and are available at specific times throughout the day and week. So, if you’re the kind of person who always struggles to decide what to order, or even what time to book, then our pick of London’s best set menus is the perfect solution.

Set menus are most commonly available at lunchtime, which is why you’ll notice that this guide is largely geared towards the best set lunch menus in London. However, plenty of the best and most affordable set menus London has to offer are available throughout the day too, and you’ll find that some of London’s best lunch deals are also available in the evening, or as pre-theatre menus.

Ready to be stunned? There are plenty of options out there, and we’ve tested most of them to bring you the best set menus London has to offer. Regardless of where you’re looking to dine, you won't just find the best set menu restaurants in Kensington and Covent Garden, London's affordable restaurants also cover lesser known areas that are well worth travelling for. Just don’t forget to make the most of these stellar deals while you can. You’ll find they’re always changing and don’t stick around for long!

Best set lunch menus in London

Whether it's a smart business lunch or a Friday treat, these excellent-value set lunch deals in London include options for every occasion. From smart restaurant dining to casual spots to spend an hour on your lunch break, these set menu restaurants cover all the options.

Manzi’s, Soho

What: Manzi’s is an iconic name in London, reimagined by Wolseley Hospitality and bringing fun, affordable seafood dining to Soho. Spread across two light-filled floors with a glamorous nautical look, the exceptional value lunch set menu (just £16 for two courses) serves up deep fried whitebait with tartare sauce, a fish and chips burger with pickled shallots, and a lux dark chocolate mousse with cherries in kirsch.
How much: Two courses £16, three courses £20
Where: 1-8 Bateman's Buildings, W1D 3EN
Book now: Manzi’s

MR PORTER, Mayfair

What: We’re not surprised that this moody Mayfair steakhouse serves some of the best beef in London, but colour us a little impressed at how affordable the set lunch menu is. The £48 a head menu includes fish koftas, roast beef carpaccio, a 400g New York Strip, and some glorious hand cut chips on the side - that’s a lunch that’ll leave anyone satisfied. This would make a great little lunch date, or an excellent spot to entertain an important client.
How much: Four courses £48
Where: 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE
Book now: MR PORTER

Sune, Hackney

What: Sune has quickly become a go-to spot for relaxed dining around London Fields and Broadway Market, with crowds descending on this fashionable wine bar on the weekends particularly. Pop over from Wednesday to Friday in the week and you’ll find the team rolling out one of the best value set menus in East London, with dishes like rainbow chard galette, hand-rolled tonnarelli pasta and mussels, and rabbit, prune and pistachio terrine, all featuring on the seasonal lunch menu. Add in star sommelier Honey Spencer’s globe-spanning, producer-led wine list and this is a must-visit.
How much: Two courses £25, three courses £29
Where: 129A Pritchard's Road, E2 9AP
Book now: Sune

Noisy Oyster, Shoreditch

What: Opened in Spitalfields by the same team behind Firebird restaurant and wine bar, Noisy Oyster brings industrial-chic interiors, a banging Martini list and some seriously delish seafood dishes to East London. You can grab two courses for £25, or three courses for £30, on any weekday for lunch, kicking off with crab doughnuts with crab custard, followed by grilled octopus risotto with aioli to share, and finishing with a white chocolate Belgian panna cotta. 
How much: Two courses for £27, three courses for £30
Where: 2 Nicholls Clarke Yard, E1 6DB
Book now: Noisy Oyster

Bebe Bob, Soho

What: Starting from just £16, posh chicken restaurant Bebe Bob has launched an express menu featuring affordable mains, plus dessert for around £5 extra, making any two-course lunch off the menu no more than £28 a head. Choose from schnugget Caesar (a Caesar salad with chicken schnitzel nuggets), chicken schnitzel or rotisserie chicken, all served with French fries. It's followed by a choice of indulgent profiteroles with Guernsey cream and dark chocolate sauce or rum-cured pineapple carpaccio with coconut sorbet and pickled chilli.
How much: Two courses from £21
Where: 37 Golden Square, W1F 9LB
Book now: Bebe Bob

Kolamba, Soho and Shoreditch

What: This much-loved Sri Lankan spot now has two brilliant sites in London, serving nostalgic dishes inspired by co-founders Eroshan and Aushi Meewella's childhoods spent in Colombo. Their modern, vibrant food has earned Kolamba its title as one of the best Sri Lankan restaurants in the capital, and now you can pop in for a properly authentic meal for just £25 a head. Lunchtimes from Monday to Friday, the team serve a set lunch starting with a duo of traditional street foods – Nalini's fish cutlet with curry mayo or a banana blossom pattie with spicy sriracha - followed by one of Kolamba’s classic rice and curry bowls with all the trimmings. Think sambol, dhal, okra and mango chutney – not bad for a mid-week lunch. Add dessert for an extra fiver.
How much: Two courses for £25, three courses for £30
Where: 21 Kingly Street, W1B 5QA; 12 Blossom Street, E1 6PL
Book now: Kolamba Soho; Kolamba East

Hawksmoor, Various Locations

What: Ever wanted to try one of Hawksmoor's succulent steaks, or sample its signature Caesar salad, without burning a hole in your pocket? The lunch set menu includes Hawksmoor favourites, like 35-day dry-aged rump or the Royale with cheese, with one, two, or three courses available at an excellent price. Pair with beef dripping chips, douse in bone marrow gravy, and get the full 'Hawksmoor' experience for an absolute steal. Looking for something a little later? It also offers an early evening set menu, starting from £25 for two courses, when you dine between 4:45pm and 5:45pm. Not bad. 
How much: One course for £20, two courses for £25, three courses for £30
Where: Various locations
Book now: Hawksmoor Borough; Hawksmoor Guildhall; Hawksmoor Knightsbridge; Hawksmoor Seven Dials; Hawksmoor Spitalfields; Hawksmoor Wood Wharf

Ayllu, Paddington

What: We’re not exaggerating when we say that Ayllu’s Express Menu might be London’s best fine dining deal. For just £24 per person, this Japanese-Peruvian gem in Paddington serves five courses that blend Japanese precision with Peruvian flair. Begin your meal with miso soup and salted edamame beans, followed by your choice of sushi roll - California, veggie, or salmon - and ceviche - mushroom, clasica, or mixto. For the main course, pick from dishes such as short beef rib, yasai katsu curry, or salmon cazuela - all prepared with Ayllu’s signature Nikkei touch.
How much: Five courses for £24
Where: 25 Sheldon Square, W2 6EY
Book now: Ayllu

The Chalk Freehouse, Chelsea

What: Fancy trying Tom Kerridge’s famous gastropub fare for £30? Head down to his Chelsea boozer at lunchtime to grab two or three courses for a snip of the regular price. In true Kerridge style, dishes are seasonal and indulgent, from crispy pig’s cheek with braised red cabbage and swede puree, to red wine braised beef 'pie' with smoked bacon and chestnut mushrooms. If you can squeeze in a pudding, we suggest that you do. Whipped vanilla cream with mulled wine poached pears and homemade granola is on the table.
How much: Two courses for £30, three courses for £35
Where: 27 Tyron Street, SW3 3LG
Book now: The Chalk Freehouse

Rosi at The Beaumont, Mayfair

What: For a standout set menu in Mayfair, Rosi delivers British cooking with creative flair. With menus led by Lisa Goodwin-Allen, the kitchen serves up nostalgic classics with a touch of tableside theatre, all enjoyed in its elegant art deco interiors. Starters include London smoked salmon with sour cream and hash browns or old-fashioned pork pie with piccalilli and salad cream, followed by steamed lamb suet pudding, or fillet of Cornish hake with a warm tartare sauce. Finish up with plum bakewell tart or date and walnut pudding with salted caramel, for the full experience.
How much: Two courses for £38, three courses for £42
Where: 8 Balderton Street, W1K 6TF
Book now: Rosi at The Beaumont Mayfair

Park Chinois, Mayfair

What: One of London's most luxurious Chinese restaurants, Park Chinois specialises in experiential dining, celebrating Golden Age Shanghai via glamorous decor, live entertainment and exquisitely crafted dishes. You can bet it's fairly easy to put a dent in one's wallet here, which is what makes its weekday set lunch menu such a great deal. Diners can tuck into two starters and a main course for less than 30 quid, choosing from the likes of crystal dumplings, salt and pepper squid, and duck rolls to get their tastebuds going, followed by sweet and sour king prawns with caramelised pineapple, or grilled Chillean sea bass with leek and plum sauce.  
How much: Two starters and a main for £29
Where: 17 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EA
Book now: Park Chinois

The Ninth, Fitzrovia

What: One of the best ways to dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant at a snip of the price is with a set menu. The Ninth has been leading the way for London's best set menus for years, offering incredible quality and value - we were blown away on a recent visit. The price has risen a fair bit since it was originally launched, but it's still a stellar deal, allowing diners to try Jun Tanaka's seasonal cooking for a relatively marginal fee. Think seabream carpaccio with green chilli and kumquats to start, Iberico pork shoulder with grilled chanterelle and walnuts for main, and pain perdu with tonka bean ice cream to finish. 
How much: Two courses for £39, three courses for £45
Where: 22 Charlotte Street, W1T 2NB
Book now: The Ninth

Cinnamon Kitchen City, Liverpool Street

What: Cinnamon Kitchen is a relaxed all-day dining concept that serves modern Indian cuisine with British influences, and can be found both in Battersea at the iconic Power Station, and in the City. There’s always a good reason to head here, but the set lunch menu at its City site makes it particularly tempting. Available everyday, 12-4pm, you can enjoy two exquisite courses for just £24, such as achari cauliflower with peshawari sauce, and baked bream with tamarind. Our non-negotiable? Finish up with the carrot halwa and sticky ginger toffee pudding.
How much: Two courses for £24, three courses for £27.50
Where: 49 Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YL
Book now: Cinnamon Kitchen City

Roe, Canary Wharf

What: Roe is one of London’s best restaurants, and food of such astounding calibre doesn’t usually come cheap. That’s where its Selection Lunch menu lends a helping hand. Punters looking to tuck into its signature dishes - from that mushroom parfait to the famous banana parfait with peanut and toasted vanilla - can do so for a set price between Monday and Friday, 12-5:30pm. We'd recommend tagging on an extra snack of corn ribs to get you started and heading onto a seriously indulgent dairy cow burger for your main. Oh, and the Margaritas are brilliant too.
How much: Three courses for £38
Where: 5 Park Drive, Wood Wharf, E14 9GG
Book now: Roe

SUSHISAMBA, Covent Garden

What: Primely located at the Opera Terrace in the heart of Covent Garden, SUSHISAMBA is a favourite for a reason, with its foliage-filled decor, vibrant menus and relaxing al fresco terrace. The recently launched Vivo Menu, features the site’s signature blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavours, offering carefully-curated plates for your next lunchtime feast. Start with vegetable taquitos with pickled shimeji mushrooms, or crispy squid with yuzu kosho mayo, followed by octopus and chorizo anticucho skewers, or salmon donburi cooked on the robata grill. Matcha cheesecake or assorted mochi make for a satisfying end to your meal. This one's available daily from 12-6pm, and then from 9pm until closing time.
How much: Three courses for £39
Where: Opera Terrace, WC2E 8RF
Book now: SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

The Holland, Kensington 

What: This smart pub and restaurant in Kensington serves a set lunch menu for the astounding price of just £18 for two courses. Designed to serve locals with seasonal, home-cooked food, dishes here change frequently. Examples have previously included mains like mussels with garlic and Fino; venison ragu with orecchiette and parmesan and desserts like chocolate mousse with roasted pears and honeycomb to finish. It might not be the fanciest set menu in London, but you can't argue with great value. Plus, there's a brilliant homey atmosphere here to boot, and as far as we're concerned that's a key part of the package.
How much: Two courses for £18, three courses for £23
Where: 25 Earls Court Road, W8 6EB 
Book now: The Holland 

The Devonshire, Soho

What: If you’re lucky enough to snag a booking (seriously, tell us how?), The Devonshire’s set lunch menu is nothing short of perfect. It starts with a prawn and langoustine cocktail served in a retro glass, followed by skirt steak, chips and bearnaise sauce, and then rounded off with sticky toffee pudding. The Devonshire is best known for brilliant Guinness and its competitive waiting list, so it's pretty remarkable that this is where you can find one of the best lunch deals in London. As London restaurants with set menus go, this is one of the best out there - there's a reason it's hard to bag a seat here!
How much: Two courses for £25, three courses for £29
Where: 17 Denman Street, W1D 7HW
Book now: The Devonshire

Noble Rot, Soho, Mayfair and Holborn 

What: Great value is what makes set menus in London stand out. Parisian bistro Noble Rot’s set lunch menu is without a doubt one of the most impressive in this guide, let alone the whole city. The menu changes every day in line with what’s in season, with the option to enjoy two or three courses for as little as £24. Past dishes have included pork goulash with boiled potatoes and sour cream, followed by buttermilk pudding with pedro ximenez raisins. And yes, it is available at all three of its restaurants and comes with wine recommendations for each dish. 
How much: Two courses for £24, three courses for £28 
Where: Various London locations
Book now: Noble Rot Lamb’s Conduit Street, Noble Rot Soho, Noble Rot Mayfair

Manteca, Shoreditch

What: Manteca’s dedication to nose-to-tail cooking and in-house salumi crafting has won it a serious cult following, of which we are proud to be a part. For those who fancy popping in for a speedy lunch, Manteca now has a classy ‘Rapid Rigatoni Lunch’ menu, which makes dining at one of London’s best Italian restaurants easy and affordable. Available Monday to Friday from 12-3pm, the menu includes bitter leaves with roasted garlic and pangratatto, as well as slow-cooked beef ragu rigatoni, and a lovely winter berry meringue with cream.
How much: Two courses for £24, three courses for £28
Where: 49-51 Curtain Road, EC2A 3PT
Book now: Manteca

Best all-day set menus in London

These all-day set menus are extra generous in that they're available for both lunch and dinner! You might have to eat a little earlier than usual if you're dining in the evening, but for these prices, that shouldn't be an issue. 

Chishuru, Fitzrovia

What: If there’s a more exciting restaurant in London than Joké Bakare’s dynamic West African spot Chishuru, we haven’t seen it. Bakare’s utterly distinct cooking won her a Michelin star in 2024, which puts her exceptional set menus as nigh-on the most affordable in the capital for this level of cookery. Lunch sees a three course set menu, whilst early dinner adds on a few extra snacks for just a tenner more. We can’t recommend this any more - go now.
How much: Lunch menu £55, pre-theatre menu £65
Where: 3 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 8AX
Book now: Chishuru

Nessa, Soho

What: Slick, modern British cooking and art deco charm is what you get from Nessa, all wrapped up in the heart of Soho. Expect inventive dishes built around top UK produce, and the Nessa Express menu makes it highly affordable too, with a choice between dishes like pumpkin and spelt risotto, roast rump of West Country lamb, and sticky toffee pudding. We’d recommend grabbing some beef dripping roasties as little extra.
How much: Two courses £24.50, three courses £29.50
Where: 86 Brewer Street, W1F 9UB
Book now: Nessa

Brindisa Tapas, Battersea

What: Brindisa Tapas is synonymous with great Spanish food, and there has never been a more affordable way to get stuck into great tapas than the Tapas Tasting menu, which lines up a spread of Brindisa’s most popular dishes. Classics like pan con tomate, tortilla espanola and patatas bravas are joined by chicken with mojo rojo, croquetas of the day, bright, fresh salads, aged Manchego platters and lots more. Bear in mind that not every Brindisa site serves this menu so check before you book!
How much: Three dishes £16, five dishes £22
Where: Unit 25 Battersea Power Station, 25 Circus Road West, SW11 8NN; 7-9 Exhibition Road, SW7 2HE
Book now: Brindisa Tapas Battersea; Brindisa South Kensington

Riviera, Mayfair

What: Riviera Mayfair delivers Côte d’Azur vibes all day long, with a bright, airy dining room that sets the scene for elegant French-Mediterranean cooking. The restaurant offers a set menu everyday from 12-5pm, loading up on sunny Med comfort dishes like snails with garlic butter, veal ragu rigatoni, and creme brulee with lavender shortbread. The sprawling heated terrace just adds to the summery vibes.
How much: One course £19, two courses £34, three courses £41
Where: 23 St James's Street, SW1A 1HA
Book now: Riviera

La Bibliotheque, Dalston

What: La Bibliotheque is a thoroughly surprising spot - a globe-trotting restaurant right on Kingsland Road, with influences spanning Japan and the Mediterranean. It’s beautifully designed - the charm of a French bistro with slick, Japanese detailing, as well as a small outdoor terrace. The set menu is the most accessible way to try the unique cooking on offer, which includes beef tartare with Pommes Anna, miso, confit egg and furikake, and chicken supreme katsu curry with truffle demi-glace and Jerusalem artichoke. You can go all in with wine or sake pairings too!
How much: Three courses £45, £70 with drinks pairing
Where: 325 Kingsland Road, E8 4DL
Book now: La Bibliotheque

DakaDaka, Mayfair

What: DakaDaka reimagines Georgian cooking for Mayfair with open-fire dishes, vibrant flavours and an exceptional natural wine list. The set menu is one of the best ways to experience what DakaDaka is all about, as it offers lots of options and includes some of the most delicious signature dishes. We’d recommend starting with a plate of khinkali dumplings, stuffed with your choice of Iberico pork or girolles, followed by a sumptuous garlic roast chicken supreme in a sauce of milk and confit garlic, but there’s also a fantastic short rib stew with walnuts.
How much: Two courses £29, three courses £35
Where: 10 Heddon Street, W1B 4BX
Book now: DakaDaka

Richoux, Fitzrovia

What: A veritable icon in London’s French dining scene, Richoux’s 100+ year old heritage hasn’t stopped it from moving with the times. That includes an astounding value set menu, available all day Tuesday to Friday, and from 4pm on Saturdays. It offers two courses for under £20 (a rare feat), offering a choice of starters that includes truffle croque monsieur, beef tartare, and Richoux smoked salmon. Main course options might offer up classic onglet steak frites, the Richoux cheese burger with Emmental, or soft potato gnocchi with rich Provencal tomato sauce. Fancy something sweet? Just tag on a dessert for just £4.95.
How much: Two courses for £19.95, three courses for £24.90
Where: 14-15 Langham Place, W1B 2QS
Book now: Richoux

Sam's Riverside, Hammersmith

What: Available for lunch (12pm-2:45pm) and an early bird dinner (5pm-6.30pm), Sam's Riverside serves one of the best set menus in West London - we're calling it. Top quality food and service is guaranteed at this lovely local on the banks of the Thames, and you get a prime view of Hammersmith Bridge with your dinner if you manage to score a window seat. The menu changes weekly in line with what's in season; we enjoyed smoked mackerel pate with pickled cauliflower, radishes and sourdough croutons, followed by a beautiful piece of pan fried salmon, served in a pool of curried beurre blanc. For dessert, an elegant pumpkin mousse with chocolate soil and orange slices sealed the deal. Priced at just over 30 quid, Sam's set menu scores top points for value in our books. 
How much: Two courses for £26.50, three courses for £31.50
Where: 1 Crisp Walk, W6 9DN
Book now: Sam's Riverside

Brother Marcus, Various locations

What: Brother Marcus offers a wealth of menus across its London restaurants – from breakfast to brunch and sharing feasts – but the one we’re interested in is the pre-show menu. Technically, this is a pre-theatre offering, but ones that’s served from 12pm to 6pm all week, so you can stop by for lunch if you prefer. The offering includes a rip and dip platter to share, plus a couple of mezze dishes of your choice, for £25 a head, including the likes of crispy aubergine skewers with shatta herb sauce, and prawn bisque striftoudi pasta.
How much: £25 per person
Where: Various locations
Book now: Brother Marcus Angel; Brother Marcus Borough Yards; Brother Marcus Spitalfields; Brother Marcus Kensington; Brother Marcus Covent Garden

Soutine, St John's Wood

What: This informal neighbourhood restaurant combines the style of the great boulevard cafés of Paris with the artistic heritage of St John’s Wood. Those looking for an informal but chic bite can enjoy the prix-fixe menu - which includes the likes of steak hache, sea bream with roasted pepper ragu, and for dessert, a rich and chocolatey sachertorte. It's a firm favourite of ours.
How much: Two courses for £19.75, three courses for £24.75
Where: 60 St John’s Wood High Street, NW8 7SH
Book now: Soutine

Mildreds, Various locations

What: Vegan favourite Mildreds boasts one of the best value set menus London has to offer. It offers a generous sharing feast at an incredible price point, so you don't have to stress about choosing what to have. As always, dishes at Mildreds are bright, vibrant and totally vegan. Just imagine swathes of turmeric carrot hummus with za’atar oil, arancini rossi, hot Sri Lankan curry and harissa patatas bravas. Plus, when you go for the sharing feast menu you can also grab a signature dessert for £5 extra.
How much: £26 per person (two people minimum)
Where: Various locations
Book now: Mildreds Camden; Mildreds Covent Garden; Mildreds Soho; Mildreds Victoria

Swan, South Bank

What: Swan is a contemporary British restaurant located at the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe along the South Bank. Alongside various brunch, a la carte and afternoon tea offerings, it also serves a set River View menu which highlights the best seasonal British produce. Think Jerusalem artichoke and ginger soup to start followed by pork rib-eye with black garlic mash and kumquat marmalade, finishing up with a blood orange creme caramel. Better still, it’s available for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Where better to enjoy open of the best London set menus than with a view of the Thames? 
How much: Two courses for £29.50, three courses for £35
Where: 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT 
Book now: Swan 

Bellanger, Islington

What: Embracing the style of relaxed French dining and the prix fixe format, Bellanger is a pretty spot in Islington with a reasonably priced set menu which adapts with the seasons. Starters include a choice of salade niçoise or quiche lorraine, while mains are kept simple with steak hache served with peppercorn sauce and fries, or orzotto’ du jour. For pudding, those looking for something comforting will love the chocolate and hazelnut tart, or there's a classic creme brulee for custard fans. The best part? Guests can add a glass of house wine or a pint of beer for just £6!
How much: Two courses for £19.95, three courses for £23.95
Where: 9 Islington Green, N1 2XH
Book now: Bellanger

som saa, Spitalfields

What: Fiery Shoreditch Thai restaurant som saa is still going strong after a fair few years as one of London's best Thai spots. The Tem Toh menu is phenomenal value - a selection of som saa's best dishes, including coconut and smoked chicken salad and a tiger prawn green curry, wrapped up in a neat £42 package. There's also an excellent vegetarian and vegan menu priced at just £35, which is astonishing value for the quality and quantity of the food. This set menu has to be ordered by the whole table, but we wouldn't have it any other way - Thai food is best when shared after all. 
How much: £38 per person for lunch, £42 per person for dinner
Where: 43a Commercial Street, E1 6BD
Book now: som saa

BAO, Various locations

What: If you don’t know about BAO's epic set menu deal then where have you been all this time? Available from 12-5pm on weekdays, you can get your choice of bao bun along with one xiao chi and a rice bowl for the modest price of just £15. Choose from the likes of fried chicken, confit pork or lamb shoulder bao, followed by Taiwanese fried chicken with hot sauce or eryngii mushrooms with pickled shiitake. You'll also have a choice of rice bowls, with both the guinea fowl chi shang rice and mapo aubergine chi shang rice.
How much: Three courses for £15 
Where: Various locations
Book now: BAO Soho; BAO Battersea; BAO Marylebone; BAO Shoreditch; BAO Kings Cross; BAO City; BAO Borough

Kolae, Borough

What: Kolae stormed onto the scene a few years back with a brilliant sharing style menu specialising in the Kolae skewer cooking native to Thailand. But it does so much more than that, offering a depth of flavour and range of heady aromatics and a relatively pocket-pleasing price considering the calibre of the dishes. Fortunately for us, they’ve since introduced a set sharing menu for lunch and dinner. We’d happily visit for both, but with flames challenging upwards from the open kitchen dinners here bring a certain drama.
How much: £42 per person (ordered by the whole table)
Where: 6 Park Street, SE1 9AB
Book now: Kolae

Best set dinner menus in London

Dinner deals are more of a rarity in the capital, but that doesn't mean they're nonexistent. In fact, these tasty offers from the likes of Gaucho, Mallow and Spring are some of the best set menus in this list, if you ask us.

Gaucho, Various locations

What: Argentine steak master Gaucho is serving up a set lunch menu with a host of classic Gaucho dishes all gathered together. That means you get to tuck into dishes like three cheese empanadas, Argentinian rump steak and chips, salmon fish cakes, and dulce de leche pancakes with banana split ice cream, all for under £20. With those savings, maybe it's worth delving into Gaucho's brilliant wine lists. 
How much: Two courses for £17.95, three courses for £19.95
Where: Various locations
Book now: Gaucho Chelsea; Gaucho Piccadilly; Gaucho Covent Garden; Gaucho Tower Bridge; Gaucho City; Gaucho O2; Gaucho Chancery Lane; Gaucho Sloane Avenue; Gaucho Richmond; Gaucho Hampstead; Gaucho Canary Wharf; Gaucho Broadgate

Riding House, Various Locations

What: Serving up an enticing three-course set menu at a pleasing price point, Riding House has quickly become one of the best locations in London for pre-theatre dining. The menu revolves around comforting brasserie-style dishes. Think artichoke and parmesan dip with flame-grilled sourdough to start, followed by a choice of minute sirloin and fried egg or grilled cauliflower with green tahini and cassava. We’ve got our eye on the dessert, hot sticky toffee brioche doughnuts are too good an opportunity to pass up. It’s available for both lunch and dinner, and comes in at just £28. Now that’s a steal.
Where: 1 Brunswick Centre, Bernard Street, WC1N 1AF; 43-51 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7PQ; 8 Sir Simon Milton Square, SW1E 5DJ
How much: Three courses for £28
Book now: Riding House Bloomsbury; Riding House Fitzrovia; Rail House Victoria

Salut!, Islington

What: This modern European restaurant in Islington is known for its seasonal menus, and extensive wine list, and if you get your timings right, you can enjoy its 'Carte Blanche', a set menu offering two or three courses for a fixed price. Whilst it's available for lunch on Friday and Saturday, during the rest of the week you can pop in for dinner to enjoy these carefully curated plates. Expect the likes of raw scallop with yuzu emulsion or truffle beef tataki to start, followed by confit duck leg with blackberry and dark chocolate jus, or rack of lamb with mint gremolata and parsnip puree. 
How much: Two courses for £38, three courses for £46
Where: 412 Essex Road, N1 3PJ
Book now: Salut!

Little Baobab at The Africa Centre, Southwark

What: Most set menus tend to be lunchtime based, but what do you do when you’re looking for dinner on a budget? Little Baobab has the answer. These guys offer a four-course set dinner menu – we're talking snacks, a starter, main and dessert, plus bread for the table – all for less than 50 quid. Kick off with Senegalese spring rolls to get your tastebuds going, followed by the likes of grilled chicken wings with chilli mustard dipping sauce, sea bass with white jollof rice and diced cassava, then baobab ice cream (what else?) to finish.
How much: Four courses for £47 per person
Where: 66-68 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 0BL
Book now: Little Baobab at The Africa Centre

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