Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Piccadilly
The best restaurants in Piccadilly: where to eat well, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are The Wolseley, Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill and Brasserie Zedel. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Piccadilly is grand-cafe London at its finest, from the Wolseley to a glittering Art Deco basement. These are the best restaurants in Piccadilly.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolseley | Piccadilly | £££ |
| Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill | Piccadilly | £££ |
| Brasserie Zedel | Piccadilly | ££ |
| San Carlo Cicchetti | Piccadilly | £££ |
| The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon | Piccadilly | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Wolseley
Why we pick itA magnificent grand cafe in a former car showroom; the great all-day room.
Worth knowingDependable rather than surprising. It sells atmosphere and consistency, and for some diners the food is the least interesting part of the visit.
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Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
Why we pick itA century-old seafood institution with a marble oyster bar downstairs.
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Brasserie Zedel
Why we pick itA glittering Art Deco French brasserie with extraordinary value.
Worth knowingThe cooking is competent rather than the point, and service moves fast enough to rush a leisurely evening. You are buying the room and the price.
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San Carlo Cicchetti
Why we pick itA buzzy all-day Venetian small-plates spot.
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The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
Why we pick itFortnum & Mason's elegant salon for the grandest afternoon tea.
Before you book
The grand cafes take walk-ins but book for dinner; go early for the full theatre.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Wolseley is our editor's choice: A magnificent grand cafe in a former car showroom; the great all-day room. The Wolseley, Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill and Brasserie Zedel lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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