Best Lunch Restaurants in Kentish Town

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City of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonHighams ParkNew MaldenNorth London

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1. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6802)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 12 times today

Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.

2. Clos Maggiore

4.5

Awesome(15413)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 57 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

3. The Ninth

4.7

Exceptional(618)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzrovia

Booked 19 times today

The Ninth is a restaurant by chef Jun Tanaka. Located on Charlotte street in the heart ofLondon’s buzzy Fitzrovia neighbourhood, the contemporary, yet warm and invitingrestaurant offers up simple yet refined French Mediterranean-style dishes, all made forsharing. The menu focuses on the finest seasonal produce with vibrant and cleanflavours.

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4. The Quality Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(2660)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 32 times today

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning. We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

5. Balthazar London

4.3

Awesome(5522)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 166 times today

Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.

6. Gallery

4.6

Exceptional(8411)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 71 times today

Welcome to Gallery, a vibrant space at the heart of The Savoy, where luxury dining meets relaxed elegance. Here, guests can experience a seamless blend of our iconic heritage with a contemporary touch, all while enjoying impeccable service in a warm and inviting setting. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely breakfast, an indulgent afternoon tea, or an intimate dinner, every visit to Gallery is an occasion to remember.Our talented culinary team has crafted an innovative menu that puts a modern twist on classic British dishes. Using the finest seasonal ingredients, we celebrate the best of British flavours, keeping it both nostalgic yet exciting.Our delectable lunch offering is available between 12:30pm and 5:30pm on a walk in basisDress code: smart casual.

7. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(848)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 12 times today

We are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £24 for 2 courses and £28 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain and ideal for pre-theatre bookings.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", Confit of Duck, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

8. Cecconi's

4.6

Exceptional(3130)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 89 times today

Famous Italian brasseria serving items from "Cicchetti" (Italian style tapas) to Veal Milanese and Lobster Spaghetti. Vibrant yet traditional environment.

A photo of St. JOHN Smithfield restaurant

9. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4269)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 56 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

10. Luci

4.1

Excellent(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 2 times today

Sharing the same heritage as the grand cafes of Milan, Luci brings the best of Italy from breakfast through dinner. Start your morning with Italian viennoiserie and freshly baked bread, accompanied with Luci’s own-roasted coffee. For lunch, make a quick pit-stop to the ‘bancone’ and choose from a variety of thin focaccia Genovese, delicious ciabatta and wood-fired pizza by the slice. With a tempting selection of Milanese cakes and homemade gelati and sorbetti your visit will definitely end on a sweet note! Head upstairs for lunch or dinner to find sit-down dining alongside a menu that takes you through a journey of Italian classics and fresh pasta.LUCi is the ideal Covent Garden location for hosting a wide range of private events, from family lunches and intimate dinners to press and product launches, and more!A maximum of 20 on a banquette | Up to 200 standing and 70 seated on the first floorExclusively hire the venue for up to 550 standing or 100 seated

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Livingstone
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Perfect from start to finish, great seating with stunning ambiance and superb service.
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Clos MaggiorePrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.5
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KATIE
London •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food, great ambiance and lovely staff. Would recommend.
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The NinthPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzrovia
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4.7
M
MarkVIP
Orange County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice restaurant! Casual ambiance. Very good service. Food was great!
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Balthazar LondonPrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.3
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Cecilia
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food, amazing service, delicious martinis
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The Quality Chop HousePrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
C
chris
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
The service and food were.both excellent. I'm glad we went.. This was my first time there. The outside area did not have any curb appeal and I wish we ate downstairs where the atmosphere was more lively.
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Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
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4.5

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