Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London

Best Lunch Restaurants in Waterloo

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Neighborhoods
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

80 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of The Archduke restaurant
1. The Archduke
4.5
Awesome(4296)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Waterloo
Booked 24 times today
Set on the bustling South Bank, moments from the world-famous London Eye and Royal Festival Hall,The Archduke restaurant, cocktail and wine bar is a local institution. A mainstay since 1979, TheArchduke was the first restaurant to open in this area, occupying the Victorian railway archessurrounding Waterloo Station with live jazz performed every night and Sunday afternoon.  Owned and operated by Black and Blue Steakhouse, customers indulge in heavenly cocktails,delicious wines and modern cuisine including mouth-watering steaks, grilled fish, andclassic rotisserie chicken.  For your private events please contact us for details, we’d love to help you celebrate your specialoccasion.
A photo of Black & Blue - Waterloo restaurant
2. Black & Blue - Waterloo
4.4
Awesome(1245)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Waterloo
Booked 11 times today
Steps away from the grand entrance of Waterloo Station, Black and Blue offers a modern BritishAmerican steakhouse experience that is second to none.  Savour a wide range of delicious startersand main courses, heavenly cocktails and sumptuous wine in the unique setting of a Victorianbrick railway arch.  The perfect location to meet with friends, colleagues, or family for lunch, afterwork drinks or dinner.Or simply sit with a drink and watch the bustle of Europe’s busiest station. We promise you willcome back for more! For private events please contact our Borough or Archduke restaurants for details.
A photo of Wahaca Southbank restaurant
3. Wahaca Southbank
4.2
Awesome(53)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lambeth
Booked 104 times today
Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.Our iconic Southbank restaurant is housed in eight recycled shipping containers, sitting alongside the Southbank Centre and overlooking the Thames. With outdoor terraces and river views, it’s the home of tacos and margaritas overlooking the river.
A photo of Hawksmoor Air Street restaurant
4. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.5
Awesome(13684)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 112 times today
The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
A photo of Hawksmoor Borough restaurant
5. Hawksmoor Borough
4.6
Exceptional(7069)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • London Bridge
Booked 96 times today
A short walk from London Bridge, Hawksmoor Borough serves British steak & seafood. A private dining room for up to 16 & tickets for Cooks' Room Supper Club.
A photo of The Ivy Soho Brasserie restaurant
6. The Ivy Soho Brasserie
4.3
Awesome(11213)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Soho
Booked 170 times today
Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu.
A photo of The Ivy City Garden restaurant
7. The Ivy City Garden
4.3
Awesome(7907)
Price: Moderate
• British • Liverpool Street
Booked 177 times today
Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.
A photo of Hawksmoor Guildhall restaurant
8. Hawksmoor Guildhall
4.6
Exceptional(4513)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bank
Booked 42 times today
Situated in the heart of The City, Hawksmoor Guildhall is a British steak and seafood restaurant serving lunch and dinner, including a cocktail bar and private dining room for larger groups.
A photo of Quality Wines restaurant
9. Quality Wines
4.8
Exceptional(348)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Clerkenwell
Booked 33 times today
We take reservations for both lunch and dinner. At lunch we offer an a la carte menu at £29 for 2 courses or £35 for 3. At dinner, the menu is a selection of small and larger plates designed for sharing.At dinner the table is yours for 1 hour 45 minutes if you book up to and including 7pm. Any time after that, it’s yours for the eveningPlease note: reservations are for dining from our menu and bookings are predominantly seated at bar stools
A photo of 27 Old Compton Street restaurant
10. 27 Old Compton Street
4.5
Awesome(49)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Soho
Booked 32 times today
Fast, fresh, and full of flavour. Our handmade pasta is served up in minutes, paired with great drinks and even better vibes. Whether you're after a quick lunch or a late-night fix (we’re open ‘til 1 AM on weekends), we’ve got you.In Italy, Tavola Calda - literally ‘hot table’ - is where you go for high-quality food, served fast and without the fuss.That’s exactly what we’re bringing to Soho. Fresh pasta, homemade sauces, good prices, no wait. Whether you’ve got five minutes or fifty, there’s always time for a proper Italian meal.Please note that we are a fast serve pasta restaurant that provides delicious to-go dishes. We do provide indoor seating, but please be advised that tables are available for up to 45 minutes to keep that fast paced vibe going. We're proud to be open until 1 am. Thursday through Saturday, perfect for late-night freshly made pasta. Looking for fast pasta? Look no further.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo