From mouthwatering set menus to exclusive seasonal specials, London’s culinary scene has lots to offer this month.
February is here, and with it comes an irresistible line-up of dining deals across London.
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day, catching up with friends or simply looking to indulge without breaking the bank, the city’s top restaurants have you covered.
Here’s your guide to the best London dining experiences this February.
Dine under £20
Old Compton Brasserie
Perfect for a celebratory lunch or just catching up with a friend, this Soho restaurant is offering a main with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink for just £15.
The main options include the likes of fish and chips, roast half chicken and a plant-based burger.
- When: Weekdays, 12pm-5pm
- Where: 36-38 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TT
For more information or to book, visit Old Compton Brasserie.
UBA, Shoreditch
This stunning restaurant is in Shoreditch’s Hart Hotel but instantly transports diners to East Asia with its red interiors and glowing lanterns.
Indulge in a four-course Pan-Asian Express Lunch for just £19, including traditional dim sum. Menu highlights include prawn har gow, Korean fried chicken and soba noodles.
- When: Weekdays, 12pm-3pm
- Where: 61-67 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HU
For more information or to book, visit UBA Restaurant.
Dine under £30
Lucky Cat Bishopsgate
Gordon Ramsay’s newest restaurant will be opening on 3 February in 22 Bishopsgate, one of London’s tallest office buildings.
Guests at Lucky Cat will be able to enjoy delicious food and exciting drinks while being wowed by the breathtaking views of the London skyline, taking in the likes of including Tower Bridge, The Shard and St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Express Menu is just £29 for two courses or three courses for £34, with highlights including typhoon tofu salad, beef gyoza, teriyaki salmon and mochi.
- When: Weekdays, 11.30am-6pm
- Where: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 4AJ
For more information or to book, visit Lucky Cat.
Vatavaran
Helmed by chef Rohit Ghai, Vatavaran is inspired by the vibrant landscapes of the Indian subcontinent, featuring dishes infused with the spices and herbs native to the Himalayan region and Indian landscape.
The lunchtime set menu offers two courses for £25 or three for £30, and features salmon tikka, chicken pepper fry and palak paneer
- When: Tuesdays to Fridays, 1pm-4pm
- Where: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 4AJ
For more information or to book, visit Vatavaran.
Piazza
With stunning views over Covent Garden, Piazza — located on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House — is a fabulous choice for lunch in town, and its lunch menu offers great value, with either two courses for £26 or three for £34.
This season’s menu highlights include beetroot-cured salmon, chargrilled bavette steak with peppercorn sauce and a dark chocolate mousse with honeycomb and caramel cream.
The restaurant does not require a ticket to a show at the Royal Opera House to enter, and walk-ins are welcome.
- When: Weekdays (excluding bank holidays and weekdays with matinee performances), 12pm-2.45pm
- Where: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, WC2E 9DD
For more information or to book, visit Piazza.
Kitchen at Holmes
Located on Baker Street, this chic all-day restaurant features two terraces offering an intimate al-fresco experience.
Enjoy a three-course corporate lunch for £27, with dishes like fried octopus bun and tiramisu.
- When: Weekdays
- AS Where: 108 Baker Street, W1U 6LJ
For more information or to book, visit Kitchen at Holmes.
Kapara
Kapara is the latest venture from ex-Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi. The restaurant is effortlessly chic, with interiors just begging to be posted to your Instagram story.
Embrace Eastern Mediterranean flair with two courses and a side for £25. Highlights include hummus and black bream crudo.
- When: Weekdays, 11am- 5pm
- Where: 13-24 Greek Street, W1D 4DP
For more information or to book, visit Kapara.
Fine dining
Pavyllon London
Looking for a luxury deal this February that won’t break the bank? Try Michelin-starred Pavyllon London’s ‘lunch in 55’, a special four-course lunch for just £55.50, served in 55 minutes.
Highlights include steamed cheddar souffle, smoked eel salad with a white wine dressing and a mandarin iced parfait for dessert.
- When: 12pm-2.30pm
- Where: Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, W1J 7DR
For more information or to book, visit Pavyllon London.
Aqua Shard
If you’re looking for dinner with a view, you can’t beat The Shard.
Indulge in fine British cuisine including halibut and filet steak with its set menu, which offers three courses for £55, with wine pairings an additional £35.
- When: Weekdays, 12pm-2.30pm
- Where: Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY
For more information or to book, visit Aqua Shard.
Sam’s Riverside Restaurant
In need of a date night idea? A pair of diners can enjoy two courses and a bottle of wine to share at this Hammersmith restaurant for £70. The menu features dishes such as hot smoked salmon with potato salad, and bavette steak with blue cheese sauce.
There’s also an oyster happy hour, where guests can enjoy half-price oysters in the early evenings during the week.
- When: The set menu is available Monday to Friday lunch, Monday and Tuesday all evening, and Wednesday and Thursday on orders places before 6.30pm. Oyster happy hour is Monday-Thursday, 5pm-6.30pm
- Where: 1 Crisp Walk, W6 9DN
For more information or to book, visit Sam’s Riverside Restaurant.
Theo Randall at the InterContinental
Theo Randall’s food is as sleek and simple his eponymous restaurant’s decor, which features a cosy bar and leather chairs.
Celebrate a birthday, promotion or just meeting an old friend with a four-course Italian feast for £75, including dishes such as Scamone di agnello and torta della nonna.
- When: Tuesday-Friday, 12pm-2pm (except on 13, 14 and 15 February)
- Where: One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY
For more information or to book, visit Theo Randall.
Bōkan 37, Canary Wharf
Save £20 on a luxurious five-course tasting menu, now £59, accompanied by views of London’s skyline.
Menu highlights include tagliatelle of celeriac with black truffle and artichoke, guinea fowl with a brunt hay crust, and dover sole menuiere.
- When: Until 6 February
- Where: Floor 37-39, 40 Marsh Wall, E14 9TP
For more information or to book, visit Bōkan.
More London restaurant deals
Sticks’N’Sushi
Bottomless brunch just got a lot tastier. Forget smashed avocados and poached eggs — instead, gorge on gyoza, beef tataki and nigiri.
A new £70 bottomless brunch is coming to the Shoreditch branch of Sticks’N’Sushi, with drinks including cocktails, lager or prosecco. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
Menu highlights include chicken karaage, prawn tempura and tuna nigiri.
- When: Saturdays from 8 February
- Where: 100 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JQ
For more information or to book, visit Sticks’N’Sushi.
Babur
Indian restaurant Babur is offering guests an exclusive 25% off mains as part of its Happy 25 promotion. Simply quote ‘Happy25’ when reserving your table.
Menu highlights include soya keema broad bean dosa, baby monkfish tail caldeen, and garam masala duck.
- When: Sunday to Thursday, from 5.30pm, until 13 February
- Where: 119 Brockley Rise, SE23 1JP
For more information or to book, visit Babur.
Bring Your Own Wine Fridays at Cinnamon Collection
Kickstart your weekend with a Bring Your Own Wine Friday at one of Vivek Singh’s celebrated Indian restaurants.
Pair exquisite dishes like grilled Keralan spiced squid or smoked Kentish saddle of lamb with your favourite wine.
With vibrant flavours and welcoming vibes, it’s a perfect February pick-me-up.
- When: Fridays in February
- Where: Cinnamon Club Westminster, Cinnamon Kitchen (City and Battersea), Cinnamon Bazaar (Covent Garden and Richmond)
For more information or to book, visit Cinnamon Collection.