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Whitcomb's at the Londoner - Whitcomb's, London, ENG

Whitcomb's

4.4 (862)
£26 to £40
Mediterranean
38 Leicester Square, London, ENG WC2H 7DX

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Welcome to a corner of the French Mediterranean. Nestled between London’s St James and Soho, Whitcomb’s serves modern interpretations of classic dishes found along the sunny stretches of the French and Italian rivieras. Simple yet elegant cuisine, prepared à la minute.

As a West End restaurant, Whitcomb’s is ideal for pre- and post-theatre dining, set just a stone’s throw away from theatres such as the London Coliseum, Gielgud Theatre, Duke of York’s Theatre, and many more. Whitcomb’s also serves a delicious Express Lunch menu, perfect for business lunches or a break from shopping on the nearby Regent Street and Bond Street.

Join us to bask in the sunshine on our summer terrace by Veuve Clicquot, a spot for alfresco dining on Leicester Square, serving Champagne tasting flights, cocktails, oysters and fresh cuisine.

Before your dining experience, we invite you to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the neighbouring gin bar Joshua's Tavern or in the Japanese rooftop garden, 8 at The Londoner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7451 0167
  • Website
    https://www.thelondoner.com/restaurants-bars/whitcombs
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    38 Leicester Square, London, ENG WC2H 7DX
  • Neighborhood
    Leicester Square
  • Cross street
    Whitcomb Street - Leicester Square
  • Parking details
    Q-Park Leicester Square - 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Stations (Piccadilly & Northern line; Bakerloo Lines)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 2/3 Course Set Menu From £29

    £29.00 - £34.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Two Dishes: £29 | Three dishes: £34 | Available Monday-Sunday Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining, we're steps from venues like the Prince of Wales Theatre (2 minutes) and the London Coliseum (3-4 minutes). Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu, expertly crafted to offer a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience. For an elevated meal, ask our sommeliers to recommend a wine from our extensive list, featuring top Bordeaux vintages and wines served by Coravin.
    2/3 Course Set Menu From £29 Photo

  • Sunday Lunch From £22

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Lunch Just Got Even Better for Families Make your Sunday lunch a relaxed and enjoyable experience for the whole family at Whictomb's — the place to be every weekend. Join us every Sunday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm for a delicious, freshly prepared roast with all the trimmings. With hearty mains, seasonal sides, and indulgent desserts, there’s something to please every palate — from little ones to grown-ups. Set in our warm and welcoming location, Whictomb's offers the perfect backdrop for quality time with loved ones. Whether you’re catching up with friends or treating the family, our friendly team ensures your Sunday is stress-free and satisfying. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great company. Sundays at Whictomb's — where every plate brings people together.
    Sunday Lunch From £22 Photo

  • Group Dining from & A Gift On Us From £60

    £20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 2, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
    Gather friends, family or colleagues for a memorable dining experience at Whitcomb’s. Our group and private dining menus showcase vibrant seasonal dishes inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean. Make your celebration even more special with one of the following gifts: *15% off your bill * A half bottle of house wine per guest * A round of sparkling wine or cocktails at The Stage From £65 per person Bookings require a 24-hour notice and a £10 per guest pre-payment. Offer valid for groups of 6–14 from 1st March to 31st May 2025. Not available on public holidays or notable calendar dates. Cannot be combined with other offers. Drinks at The Stage include cocktails or sparkling wine.
    Group Dining from & A Gift On Us From £60 Photo

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Menu

Whitcomb's's menu was last updated on 5/19/2025.

Small Plates

  • Rock oysters£18.00

    Veuve Clicquot Brut jelly | green tabasco basil oil | Oscietra caviar (193 kcal)

    • Salmon carpaccio£13.00

      Apple | fennel | feta yoghurt (222 kcal)

      • Steak tartare£15.00

        Cornichons | lemon | Dijon mustard sour cream | Oscietra caviar (166 kcal)

        • Bruschetta stracciatella£10.00

          Cherry tomatoes | stracciatella | basil balsamico | lemon zest | grilled ciabatta v (169 kcal)

          • Baked snails£14.00

            Garlic | parsley butter | Parmesan baguette (633 kcal)

            • Seafood snacks£14.00

              Lightly battered calamari & prawns spicy cayenne mayonnaise | lemon (760 kcal)

              • Grilled tiger prawns£18.00

                Chilli | garlic | lemon | coriander (466 kcal)

                • Mushroom carpaccio£9.50

                  Portobello | thyme | balsamico basil oil | lemon v (122 kcal)

                  • Burrata£14.00

                    Crispy garlic | cherry tomatoes chilli | maple | white balsamico v (857 kcal)

                    Main Plates

                    • Linguine alle vongole£19.00

                      Fresh clams | chilli | garlic white wine | parsley (435 kcal)

                      • Creamy fusilli suprême£18.00

                        Chicken | mushrooms | garlic spiced labneh cream (949 kcal)

                        • Wild mushroom risotto£22.00

                          Porcini | aged parmesan | black truffle (904 kcal)

                          • Gnocchi pomodoro£16.00

                            San Marzano tomatoes | olive oil garlic | basil v (436 kcal)

                            • Tuscan baked cod£22.00

                              Parmesan crust | garlic butter | charred asparagus | popcorn capers (402 kcal)

                              • Pan-fried sea bass£28.00

                                White wine cream | lemon | chervil (1062 kcal)

                                • Dover sole (560g)£54.00

                                  Burnt butter | garlic | lemon | parsley (1327 kcal)

                                  Salads

                                  • House Caesar£14.00

                                    Romaine | house-made Caesar | Parmesan microplaned egg | crouton crisps (538 kcal)

                                    • Add prawn (455 kcal) or chicken (503 kcal)£6.00

                                      • Prawn£6.00
                                      • Chicken£4.00

                                    • Greek salad£14.00

                                      Aged feta | heirloom tomatoes | cucumber Nocellara olives | red onion | grilled ciabatta v (274 kcal)

                                      • Seared tuna Niçoise£17.00

                                        Baby potato | green beans | San Marzano tomatoes | Oscietra caviar (280 kcal)

                                        Grill

                                        • Grilled baby chicken£24.00

                                          Miso butter | honey | chilli | garlic spring onion (567 kcal)

                                          • Rib-eye steak£32.00

                                            Peppercorn sauce | white truffle oil (829 kcal)

                                            • Chargrilled lamb skewer£26.00

                                              Smoked baby aubergine grilled vegetables tahini | hot honey (310 kcal)

                                              • Beef filet mignon (240g)£40.00

                                                Red wine reduction | chanterelle aged Parmesan crème (923 kcal)

                                                Sides

                                                • Fries naturelle v (470 kcal)£6.00

                                                  • fresh truffle & parmesan£4.00

                                                • Potato mousse£6.00

                                                  Aerated potato | milk | butter v (270 kcal)

                                                  • Green salad£7.00

                                                    Mixed greens | Datterini tomatoes citrus vinaigrette v (79 kcal)

                                                    • Artisan breads£6.00

                                                      Homemade focaccia & baguette olive oil | balsamico v (432 kcal)

                                                      Last updated: May 19, 2025

                                                      What 862 people are saying

                                                      Whitcomb's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                      4.4
                                                      4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                      • 4.3Ambience
                                                      • 4.0Value

                                                      Noise • Energetic

                                                      Loved For

                                                      • West End London

                                                        Mediterranean

                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      Whitcomb's delivers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "extraordinary service," and a charming atmosphere. The "best cheese platter" and "amazing Sunday roast" are standout dishes. The restaurant's central location and "peaceful Zen atmosphere" make it a perfect spot for a pre-theatre meal. Service is "attentive," with staff like Barbara and Sneha receiving special praise.
                                                      862 Reviews

                                                      1. Toni

                                                        London45 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        The Veuve Clicquot Summer Terrace is lovely, tucked away in a corner of Leicester Square friendly staff, excellent food and of course a glass or two of the Widow!

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                                                      2. Alison

                                                        London12 reviews

                                                        2.0

                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                        2. Food 2
                                                        3. Service 2
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        We asked for bread when our starters were served, but had to wait 20 minutes before it was brought to our table. Main course chicken was a ridiculously small portion (a quarter of a tiny chicken). Dessert was supposed to be tarte tatin, but was a soggy circle of pastry with some sliced apples on top. Service friendly but amateur. Very disappointing.

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                                                      3. philip VIP

                                                        London18 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        Dined on June 26, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Great food and service Expensive for size of portions Desserts outstanding

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                                                      4. Andy

                                                        West Sussex1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        A great experience - sat on the terrace in the sun and ate from the pre theatre menu which was great

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                                                      5. John VIP

                                                        Hawaii6 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Our server Barbara was excellent!! Great meal before the Theatre.

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                                                      6. Marion

                                                        London9 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on June 14, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Fabulous! Extraordinary service, delicious dishes. An incredible cheese platter; the best of my life. Rarely have I had such a welcoming and service experience. We will return, that’s a no-brainer.

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                                                      7. Julian

                                                        Hertfordshire8 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 3
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Pre theatre - Giant, literally a 3 minute walk up the road at the Harold Pinter. So great location. We asked for tap water but at the end were billed for bottled, despite no bottle ever having been exhibited. The pre theatre menu was uninspiring, so we went a la carte. The bruschetta was delicious, but the prawns were overcooked and could barely be separated from their shells. The lamb was also good, but the steak, ordered as medium rare, came well done. The requested Dijon French mustard turned out to be English. Service was friendly, and the high ceilinged dining room was cool. We shared a tarte tatin for pudding, washed down with a glass of dessert wine (£20) The bill, including a £48 bottle of Cotes de Rhone Villages and a stonking 15% service charge, came to £216. Great location, cool ambience. But even allowing for that given the series of minor glitches, quite pricey.

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                                                      8. Whitney VIP

                                                        London18 reviews

                                                        2.0

                                                        Dined on June 4, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 1
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        It’s a shame to leave a low review because the food was excellent and most of the staff were lovely. Unfortunately, one individual—who claimed to be the manager—was so rude we nearly walked out. We had booked a terrace table, but due to light rain, we asked to be seated inside. A kind hostess accommodated us. When I later inquired about the Veuve Clicquot flight listed on the terrace menu, the man responded in a condescending tone, asking, “Are you sitting on the terrace?” He dismissed the request, claiming our indoor table was too small and refused to make any effort to accommodate us. When I asked to speak to a manager, he arrogantly stated that he was the manager. His attitude was unnecessarily rude, dismissive, and made us feel uncomfortable. It’s deeply disappointing to encounter such poor customer service at an establishment of this level. I hope the hotel reconsiders who they allow to represent their brand—Veuve Clicquot deserves far better.

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                                                      9. Azhar VIP

                                                        London22 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 25, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Perfect !!! Exquisite 3 course meal of the set menu with a prosecco and expresso martini…. Excellent attentive service, very polite and courteous…. peaceful Zen atmosphere… Will definitely return

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                                                      10. Seth

                                                        New York City10 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 25, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        High end experience in the middle of London. Attentive staff.

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      Whitcomb's is rated 4.4 stars by 862 OpenTable diners.

                                                      Whitcomb's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                      3. London
                                                      4. West End London
                                                      5. Leicester Square

                                                      Make a reservation

                                                      2 people
                                                      8:30 PM
                                                      Booked 4 times today
                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                      Google Map for Whitcomb's

                                                      38 Leicester Square, London, ENG WC2H 7DX

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Cross street
                                                        Whitcomb Street - Leicester Square
                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                        Leicester Square
                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                        Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                      • Price
                                                        £26 to £40
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        Mediterranean, French
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Smart Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        Q-Park Leicester Square - 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT
                                                      • Public transit
                                                        Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Stations (Piccadilly & Northern line; Bakerloo Lines)
                                                      • Payment options
                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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