Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in London

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Goodman Canary Wharf

4.9

4.9 (1093)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Docklands

About the restaurant

Goodman specialises in steak. Our chefs source the best beef from both sides of the Atlantic – from premium USDA corn-fed herds to grass-fed Scottish beef, grain-fed Irish Angus and rare breed Belted Galloway from the Lake District in England – to present a unique combination of a traditional British chophouse and classic New York grill. All of our meat is dry aged and cut on-site – which can be seen in our glass-walled dry-ageing room. Couple that with one of London’s largest collections of American red wine, fine single malt whiskeys and a couple of great traditional English beers on tap and you have a match made in carnivore heaven.

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Gavin

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Everything from the food to the staff and the experience was great, everyone was friendly and helpful and they made it such a great night. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Franco's

4.6

4.6 (1150)

£41 and over

Italian

Piccadilly

About the restaurant

Franco’s boasts a colourful heritage and loyal client base thanks to its legendary relaxed style, friendly service and fantastic food thanks to Italian Chef, Stefano Turconi, who presents genuine, refined cooking, presented with a modern flare. Breakfast offers a full English breakfast. Set lunch at £35 for two courses and £46 for three is popular as are the changing daily specials and varied A la carte menu. Afternoon frequenters enjoy a cigar on one of the outside tables along with Champagne & Cocktails. For those going to the theatre, arrive from 5:30pm for the theatre menu priced at the same cost as the set menu.
Franco’s beautiful private dining room which can be split in two separate rooms accommodating 34 on one long table, 50 in the whole of the lower ground or 14 in the wine cellar.

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Fiona

Dined on Mar 20, 2025

Three of had lunch outside on an unseasonably warm March day. We booked at the last minute on OpenTable so we had a drink inside while waiting for our table. We received a warm welcome, and they were very gracious about storing our many bags. I thought it was a nice touch when the man beside us accidentally knocked over his glass of fizz. While the waiter dealt with napkins etc, the woman behind the bar immediately poured him another with no fuss or questions. One of our party is vegan, and found the vegetarian/vegan menu most acceptable. She pronounced her dish delicious. All in all, we will be back.

Charlotte's Cloud Chelsea

4.6

4.6 (63)

£25 and under

Café

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Charlotte's Cloud is a concept of an all-day-dining, neighbourhood brunch restaurant and café with an offer of breakfast, brunch, lunch, drinks, cocktails, takeaway and speciality coffee.

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BetsyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The salmon eggs Benedict was delicious and the eggs perfectly cooked. The juice blend was tasty and not watery. Service was kind but they appeared understaffed and I waited a bit to order and get my check requesting it twice.

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Refuel Restaurant at The Soho Hotel

4.5

4.5 (2717)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Soho

About the restaurant

Quietly tucked between Dean Street and Wardour Street, Refuel occupies a spacious slice of the glamorous Soho Hotel. The British/European restaurant serves brasserie classics such as Côte de boeuf to share, alongside seasonal dishes of Roast pumpkin soup with Cornish Kern scone. A dedicated ‘Grape Britannia’ English wine list is served.

Just moments away from London’s most popular theatres, opt for the set menu pre or post-theatre, or indulge in a seasonal afternoon tea.

The long pewter bar, exhibiting a lively mural, serves up contemporary drinks. The ‘Soho Original’ cocktails are inspired by classic cars, as the hotel was in fact built on a former car park.

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KellyVIP

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

Such a beautiful walk into the hotel - all the lights make you feel excited about what is too come - once inside it didn’t disappoint- fantastic service and gorgeous food and wine - loved it

ROKA - Canary Wharf

4.5

4.5 (649)

£41 and over

Japanese

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

Happy Hour (Bar Area only)
Available Monday – Friday
16:00-19:30
On walk in basis

About ROKA

The name ROKA carries great meaning - ROKA is a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends (ro) and heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround (ka). The principle cuisine is from the robata grill, which originates from the fishermen of the northern coastal waters off japan, who would cook the fish on the boats with different charcoals and share the bounty with one another using their oars.

ROKA charlotte street opened in 2004, ROKA canary wharf in 2009, ROKA mayfair in february 2014 and ROKA aldwych in october 2014.

Kindly note that our set brunch menu is served throughout lunchtime on Saturdays and all day on Sundays – a la carte menu is not available during this time. Menus may vary according to date, time and location, please check menus prior to booking.

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Danielle

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Customer service was absolutely exceptional. I wish I took the person’s name, but please check and ensure that he is rewarded because he was amazing! Food is delicious. The ambiance was spot on, the dining chairs were comfortable, and I loved that we weren’t rushed off the table. Would definitely go back.

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Experience

Brunch with free-flowing wine

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Steak and Company Gloucester Road

4.5

4.5 (657)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

South Kensington

About the restaurant

At the OpenTable Diner's Choice award-winning Steak and Company, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We take immense pride in our farm-to-fork ingredients, brasserie-style dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and an exceptional wine selection curated by a Master of Wine.

Our steaks are second to none, carefully handpicked by our master butchers to ensure the finest cuts. Staying true to our core values, Steak and Company is #ACutAboveTheRest—serving premium-quality meats, vineyard-sourced wines, and exceptional service in the heart of London.

Whether you're in Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, or Gloucester Road, we welcome walk-ins at all locations. For those who love a Sunday Roast, our Gloucester Road branch is the only location serving this classic feast—featuring succulent meats, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings!

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Mark

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Had a great time, food was good , slight little issue but the waitress and manager sorted it out without any issue , great service would definitely go back

Chucs Belgravia

4.5

4.5 (151)

£26 to £40

Italian

Belgravia

About the restaurant

Chucs Belgravia - The Restaurant & Cafe Collection's flagship location - boasts 55 covers and room for over 100 standing.

The breakfast menu features favourites including indulgent Eggs Benedict and Smashed Avocado on Sourdough, light and healthy bowls, alongside freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and the renowned Difference Coffee. For those running to the office, there is also a large grab & go offering.

Come lunchtime, Chucs Classics take center stage; Bigoli Cacio e Pepe, the Chopped Cobb Salad and Chicken Milanese with Amalfi Lemon are all available, alongside hearty winter warmers.

Stop by for an evening aperitivo alongside an array of luxury cicchetti, or for dinner from 5pm.

A 120 bin wine list featuring a wide selection of Italian bottles as well as international favourites.

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KristiVIP

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

Great place. Everything is excellent. Food delicious and extremely nice staff.

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Experience

2 courses:£30 / 3 courses:£35

Experience

The Chucs Breakfast Experience

Capilungo

4.5

4.5 (17)

£25 and under

Italian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Capilungo in London is a special place inspired by the cafes of southern Italy, especially our hometown of Lecce. We are a family business that started in 1991 and recently opened our first international location in Covent Garden last year.

During the day, we are a cozy cafe/ brunch and at night, we transform into a lively wine and cocktail bar. Our focus is on serving authentic food and drinks made with great ingredients, care for where they come from, and flavors that reflect the season. One of our most famous items is the 'Pasticciotto' pastries filled with delicious creams.

Whether you're craving a pasticciotto or a drink, we welcome you to experience a slice of Lecce life in London at Capilungo.

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Claire

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Lovely food and good service. A quaint restaurant with a wide selection. Would definitely return.

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Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

Experience

Pre-Theatre Pizza & Drink set menu

Friends of Ours at Serpentine (Hyde Park)

4.5

4.5 (16)

£25 and under

Café

Kensington

About the restaurant

Friends Of Ours at Serpentine is a vibrant, all-day restaurant, housed in the spectacular Magazine building designed by Zaha Hadid. Taking culinary inspiration from every corner of the world, we offer inventive dishes that appeal to all the senses. Executive chef, Stephanie Jones, has created a brunch and lunch menu that takes classic dishes and propels them to new heights with unique flavours and surprising combinations. We also do amazing things with eggs and our coffee is out of this world!
Whether you are looking for a comfortable spot to enjoy a working lunch or somewhere special to go for your Sunday brunch (with a Mimosa on the side!), we've got you covered.
You'll find us nestled in the heart of Hyde Park, attached to the Serpentine North gallery and easily accessible from South Kensington, Hyde Park Corner or Lancaster Gate.

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Mary

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Brilliant service and food Really comfortable place to sit

Barcelona Tapas - City EC3

4.3

4.3 (542)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Aldgate

About the restaurant

Barcelona Tapas Bar and Restaurant Serving The Authentic Taste of Spain in London since 1991, A Spanish run business, established over 30 years, is one of the first & best Spanish Restaurants in London. Located below Beaufort House, a prestigious office building in the City of London, 15 St Botolph Street EC3A 7DT, the restaurant frontage & customer entrance is actually located at ground level on No 1 Middlesex Street E1 7AA, in the heart of the Petticoat Lane Dining Quarter, in walking distance of Tower Bridge & Brick Lane
There is a ground floor with a bar area suitable to accommodate parties, & areas set out with tables for dining. Further tables can be found on our mezzanine level. Outside dining area with terrace seating for up to 80.
Available for Private parties & events for up to 200.

Barcelona Tapas pride themselves in the quality of their delicious authentic food, fine wines & great cocktails, friendly staff & Spanish ambience but most of all, on the quality of service

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Valerie

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Great to find a good tapas restaurant in this area. Staff are friendly and attentive

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Experience

Classico 1991 Menu The Authentic Taste of Spain

Experience

THE TASTE OF SPAIN VEGETARIAN ‘HUERTANA’ SET MENU

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BARCELONA SELECTION”AUTHENTIC TASTE OF SPAIN”MENU

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