Best restaurants in Fitzrovia

Famous as the former residence of renowned creatives including Virginia Woolf, George Orwell, and Robert Louis Stevenson, London’s Fitzrovia district has long maintained its bohemian, well-to-do charm. Unsurprisingly, the best restaurants in Fitzrovia tend to reflect this allure, ranging from stylish everyday eateries to bustling new openings with queues that snake down the street. No matter what the occasion may be, there’s a carefully prepared plate in Fitzrovia to suit. Scroll down and read on for our edit of the ones that are worth your booking (and trust us, you will definitely want to book, because these places fill up fast).

Updated on 17 February 2023

A stroll around Fitzrovia, situated just north of trendy Soho, will take you past endless shops, a fair few theatres, quirky tourist attractions including the Grant Museum of Zoology and of course, the sky-high BT Tower. It’ll also likely leave you feeling pretty darn hungry, thanks to the vast number of incredible restaurants packed tightly into its parameters.

As with much of Central London, the food scene in Fitzrovia just keeps on getting better, to the point where whittling down which restaurants in Fitzrovia to try during your next visit gets rather tough. Fortunately, that’s where our round-up comes in. In the boxes below you’ll find dozens of recommendations for Fitzrovia’s finest eating spots, with something for all budgets, tastes and appetites.

You may recognise some of the most popular outlets already - Berners Tavern, for instance, has built an enduring reputation as a culinary icon in the capital - but there are plenty of other lesser-known gems to discover. Aside from fancy restaurants there are fresh and equally fancy dishes, like the carbonara served direct from a giant wheel of pecorino at Instagram favourite Circolo Popolare, to uncover on your quest for the best places to eat in Fitzrovia too.

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Salt Yard

Salt Yard

54 Goodge Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 4NA

Founders Sanja Moll and Simon Mullins designed the plates at Salt Yard – the sister to Soho's Ember Yard – for sharing, but they're so stunning you'll struggle to split them with your table. Highlights include smoked haddock croquetas, slow roasted Italian aubergine and the finest jamón ibérico.

£50 - £79

Tapas

Spanish

Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs

Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs

70 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 4QG

Only accessible through a private entrance at the back of Bubbledogs, Kitchen Table's 20-person dining experiences make for real bucket-list feasting. Head chef James Knappett holds court in the open-plan kitchen, plating up between 12 and 14 courses of exquisitely detailed British cuisine.

Over £80

Modern European

Two Michelin stars

SquareMeal London Top 100

Hakkasan Hanway Place

Hakkasan Hanway Place

8 Hanway Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1HD

Michelin-starred Hanway Place is the original Hakkasan, and has been one of the most glamorous restaurants in Fitzrovia for almost two decades. If you're on a budget, look to the comprehensive lunch menus to keep costs down – you'll still get to try Cantonese delights including golden friend soft-shell crab and steamed dim sum.

Over £80

Chinese

Lisboeta

Lisboeta

30 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2NG

Nuno Mendes’ ‘love letter to Lisbon’ was one of the most well-received openings of 2022, and for good reason. The menu features traditional and contemporary sharing plates, from confit cod with caramelised onions and potatoes to steaming red prawn and seafood rice. Enjoy alongside its excellent Portuguese wines for a little taste of Lisbon.

£50 - £79

Portuguese

SquareMeal London Top 100

Lima

Lima

31 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1JH

Lima was the first Peruvian restaurant to win a Michelin star in Europe, and still remains one of the best places in London for South American fare. The braised octopus with botija olives and yellow quinoa is one of the most-raved about dishes, but there isn't a plate on the menu that won't deliver impressive flavour in every bite.

£30 - £49

Peruvian

Clipstone

Clipstone

5 Clipstone Street, London, W1W 6BB

When it opened in 2015, Michelin-starred Portland proved so popular that the team decided to open a second, more relaxed outlet, Clipstone, just around the corner a year later. The affordable food selection – from Cornish cod to venison pithier with foie gras – is uncomplicated but still elegant, and the attention to detail can't be faulted.

£30 - £49

Modern European

Portland

Portland

113 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QQ

Portland's focus is on simple produce prepared with 'imagination and plenty of care', a mantra which also shows in its chic yet unfussy dining space. Recipes rotate with the seasons, and are brought by welcoming, knowledgeable staff who remain attentive throughout your stay.

£30 - £49

International

One Michelin star

Berners Tavern at The London Edition

Berners Tavern at The London Edition

10 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 3NP

Grand interiors compliment the seasonal British menu at Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton's Berners Tavern. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all exceptional, as is the Sunday roast, which comes with your choice of high-welfare beef, chicken or pork belly, all the traditional trimmings, and – wait for it – unlimited Yorkshire puddings.

£50 - £79

British

Circolo Popolare

Circolo Popolare

40-41 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1PB

The team at Big Mamma Group are responsible for two of the most popular London restaurants right now: Gloria Trattoria, in Shoreditch, and its follow-up Fitzrovia's Circolo Poplare. The interior, adorned with wisteria and festoon lighting and lined with 20,000 vintage wine and spirit bottles, is as Instagrammable as the delicious Italian menu. Service is also exemplary, but you'll probably have to queue, as tables are understandably in very high demand.

£30 - £49

Pizza

Italian

Greyhound Café

Greyhound Café

37 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NB

This places gives a fashion-forward taste of Bangkok in the heart of Fitzrovia - the dishes at Greyhound Café are anything but traditional. Try creative plates like Complicated Noodles, a DIY spread of rice noodles sheets and iceberg lettuce for you to top with minced pork and their signature spicy lime sauce.

£30 - £49

Roka Charlotte Street

Roka Charlotte Street

37 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1RR

Whether you're in the market for sushi, sashimi, dumplings or tempura, for Japanese food on Charlotte Street, Roka should be top of your list. Take a seat at the counter and watch the chefs prepare your meal around the robata grill – or, if you've already been for dinner, book in for Sunday brunch at the cherry blossom-laden Shochu lounge beneath the main restaurant.

Over £80

Sushi

Japanese

Akoko

Akoko

21 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 3LP

Dark woods, textured walls and various artworks take inspiration from West African culture, while the food is centred around live-fire cooking, umami and spice. Each dish combines the best seasonal British produce with specially sourced African spices, using recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Over £80

West African

One Michelin star

SquareMeal London Top 100

Chishuru

Chishuru

3 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8AX

Chishuru is all about championing West African cuisine, and started as a supperclub from Joké Bakare who quickly grew a loyal following. You’ll only find set menus here, both of which vary in content and price between lunch and dinner but guarantee a meal packed with flavour.

£50 - £79

West African

One Michelin star

SquareMeal London Top 100

Kazu

Kazu

64 Charlotte Street, Soho, London, W1T 4QD

While some Japanese restaurants in Fitzrovia will only work for those with bigger bank accounts, Kazu prides itself on being competitively priced, without sacrificing quality. Amidst the typical sushi, sashimi and nigiri you'll also find its trademark Kazu Rolls, unique parcels of rice, fish and vegetables, plus wafer-thin usuzukuri in tangy ponzu sauce.

£30 - £49

Sushi

Japanese

Beast

Beast

3 Chapel Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1G 0BG

Beast takes the concept of surf 'n' turf to a whole new level. Go globetrotting as you choose between Norwegian king crab, Canadian lobster, Australian chateaubriand or Japanese Wagyu Sirloin, with a perfect edit of sides, like truffle fries or fresh salads, to compliment. Seating is at long communal tables for a banquet-style experience.

Over £80

Steak

International

Norma

Norma

8 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2LS

Norma's warmly-lit dining room, located on Charlotte Street, serves tasty small plates Sicilian-style – think pan-fried violet artichokes and arancini with buratta, mushrooms and truffle. Diners with bigger appetites will enjoy generous servings of Trapani-style seafood stew over saffron couscous, or charcoal-grilled beef baguette with grape must and borlotti.

£50 - £79

North African

Italian

Pied à Terre

Pied à Terre

34 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2NH

One of London's oldest and most-respected Michelin fine dining restaurants, Pied à Terre is the perfect location to celebrate a special occasion in style, without it feeling stuffy or too formal. The fairly-priced tasting menu is the best way to sample as much as possible, with veggie and even vegans impressively well-catered for too.

Over £80

Greek

French

One Michelin star

Noizé

Noizé

39 Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2SF

The seasonal dishes on Noize's innovative menu are rustic by nature, yet flawless by execution. The in-house wine list is extensive, but you're also encouraged to bring a bottle of your choice, which will be prepared and served for a minimal corkage fee.

£30 - £49

French

Riding House Fitzrovia

Riding House Fitzrovia

43-51 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 7PQ

Riding House Cafe really hits the mark for trendy London dining, offering vibrant menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed, yet buzzing, environment. Whether you're looking for somewhere for a drink or two after work or a dinner of eclectic, global cuisine, this spot has it all.

Under £30

Modern European

Brasserie

International

Cavita

Cavita

60 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 2RZ

Reclaimed granite tables, exposed brick walls and foliage hanging from the ceiling set the scene for this laid-back Mexican haunt. For those who want to get in on the action, there’s also a communal dining area at the chefs table where you can watch the magic happen.

£50 - £79

Mexican

The Ninth

The Ninth

22 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2NB

Charlotte Street eatery The Ninth teams industrial furnishings with clever Mediterranean-inspired sharing plates like lamb cutlets with anchovy and apricot dressing, and roast turbot with brown shrimps and baby leeks. Meat-free diners aren't neglected, though; clever combinations like heritage carrots with coconut yoghurt and cashews and cavolo nero served with punchy hazelnut pesto ensure every visitor leaves with a full, happy belly.

Over £80

Mediterranean

French

One Michelin star

SquareMeal London Top 100

On the other side of Oxford Street? Check out our guide to the best restaurants in Soho.

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