Best Restaurants in Covent Garden
We cut out the chains and tourist pubs to let you know about the best places to eat in Covent Garden
Henrietta, one of Covent Garden's newest offerings
People visiting London from all over the world want to know where to get food in the heart of the West End – which is fair enough because Covent Garden has some of the best food from all over the world: French, Spanish, Italian (or even British). Recently opened or upcoming, here are the most exciting new restaurants.
Henrietta
Shop, drink, and dine at the glamorous garden centre's new Covent Garden venue. The new Petersham Nurseries, Covent Garden, brings the Floral Court to life. The Petersham Nurseries lifestyle shop, delicatessen, and florist will be joined by two new restaurants in September. The food will be simple, seasonal, and Italian-inspired, with an emphasis on quality ingredients. We can't wait to see what they'll have on offer.
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Frenchie
If you feel like small plates in a small space, try out Encant in Covent Garden, previously called Duende. Tapas restaurants are always tempting, but this one serves foie gras crema Catalana and delectable Spanish wines – what do you expect from a place co-founded by an ex-Bravas Tapas chef?
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Li Veli
Serving up traditional cuisine from Apulia (a region in Southern Italy), the Li Veli use produce directly from their own vineyards and farmland in the Puglia region. The restaurant is ideal for either a quiet and cosy dinner or a relaxed business lunch, and its signature dish is a simple but delicious cheesy pomodoro pasta.
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Indigo
Up in the One Aldwych Hotel, Indigo provides a worthy addition to London dairy-free gluten-free eateries. Make sure to try the Bloxham monkfish braised in lemongrass coriander and coconut milk.
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Henrietta
Shop, drink, and dine at the glamorous garden centre's new Covent Garden venue. The new Petersham Nurseries, Covent Garden, brings the Floral Court to life. The Petersham Nurseries lifestyle shop, delicatessen, and florist will be joined by two new restaurants in September. The food will be simple, seasonal, and Italian-inspired, with an emphasis on quality ingredients. We can't wait to see what they'll have on offer.
Find out More
Frenchie
If you feel like small plates in a small space, try out Encant in Covent Garden, previously called Duende. Tapas restaurants are always tempting, but this one serves foie gras crema Catalana and delectable Spanish wines – what do you expect from a place co-founded by an ex-Bravas Tapas chef?
Find out More
Li Veli
Serving up traditional cuisine from Apulia (a region in Southern Italy), the Li Veli use produce directly from their own vineyards and farmland in the Puglia region. The restaurant is ideal for either a quiet and cosy dinner or a relaxed business lunch, and its signature dish is a simple but delicious cheesy pomodoro pasta.
Find out More
Indigo
Up in the One Aldwych Hotel, Indigo provides a worthy addition to London dairy-free gluten-free eateries. Make sure to try the Bloxham monkfish braised in lemongrass coriander and coconut milk.
Find out More
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