From delicious set menus to exclusive Pancake Day treats, London’s culinary scene has lots to offer this month.
March brings a myriad of reasons to celebrate, from indulging in pancakes for Shrove Tuesday to treating the beloved maternal figures in your life on Mother’s Day.
All this eating out can get expensive — but luckily some of London’s top restaurants have you covered with offers and set menus.
Here’s your guide to the best London dining experiences this March, without breaking the bank.
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Best London Pancake Day deals
Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
Add a little heat to Shrove Tuesday as Vivek Singh’s modern Indian restaurant, Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, offers two spice infused savoury pancakes from £10, adding a twist to the traditional sweet treat.
Choose from a flavourful chicken murtabak paratha, served with a selection of chutneys; or a vegan dosa pancake, a South Indian staple with lentil sambhar, tomato and coconut chutneys, served with a filling of spiced potatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- When: 4-7 March
- Where: Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, 4 Arches Lane, Nine Elms, SW11 8AB
For more information or to book, visit Cinnamon Kitchen.
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Pavyllon London
Indulge in the ultimate luxury pancake experience at Yannick Alléno’s Michelin-starred Pavyllon London with the restaurant’s signature fluffy Salted Maple Pancakes (just £18).
Drizzled with rich brown butter and served in the heart of Mayfair’s most elegant lounge and dining room, this is pancake perfection at its finest.
- When: Available throughout March
- Where: Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Hamilton Place, W1J 7DR
For more information or to book, visit Pavyllon London.
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The Ox
Clapham’s must-visit gastropub The Ox is flipping things up for Shrove Tuesday with a special French-inspired Pancake Day feast.
On the £40 set menu, savour creamy and cheesy twice-baked Comté Souffle, followed by a Hachis Parmentier and showstopping Crêpes Suzette — golden crepes bathed in butter and topped with caramelised sugar, orange and a splash of Grand Marnier.
Available for one night only on 4 March
- When: March only
- Where: 50 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UL
Book here: https://www.theoxclapham.com
For more information or to book, visit The Ox.
Dine under £20
Rails Restaurant
Spend the entire month of March celebrating the great British pie at Rails. Each week, guests can indulge in a freshly crafted pie, perfectly paired with a crisp, locally brewed beer from Church Farm Brewery for £17.
From rich chicken and mushroom pie accompanied by Harry’s Heifer to a hearty steak and Guinness pie served alongside a bottle of Brown’s Porter — it’s a month of delicious traditional flavours to savour.
- When: Available throughout March
- Where: Great Northern Hotel, Pancras Road, N1C 4TB
For more information or to book, visit Rails.
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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, midday to 5pm
- Where: 36-38 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TT
For more information or to book, visit Old Compton Brasserie.
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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, midday to 3pm
- Where: 61-67 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HU
For more information or to book, visit UBA Restaurant.
Dine under £30
The Libertine
Under the vaults of the Royal Exchange lies chic restaurant The Libertine, which has teamed up with Lisa Goodwin Allen, executive chef at the Michelin-starred Northcote and a Great British Menu winner, to create a menu of delicious pies starting from £25.
Enjoy a hearty chicken and leek turnover, indulge in the native lobster pie or delight in the classic Lancashire butter pie (suitable for vegetarians).
- When: 3-9 March
- Where: 1 Royal Exchange, City of London, EC3V 3LL
For more information or to book, visit The Libertine.
Lucky Cat Bishopsgate
Gordon Ramsay’s newest restaurant opened in 22 Bishopsgate, one of London’s tallest office buildings.
Guests at Lucky Cat can enjoy delicious food and exciting drinks while being wowed by the breathtaking views of the London skyline, taking in the likes of Tower Bridge, The Shard and St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Express Menu is just £29 for two courses or £34 for three courses, 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: 14-15 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NQ
For more information or to book, visit Vatavaran.
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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 doesn’t 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), midday to 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 main and dessert with a tea or coffee for £27.50, 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
The latest venture from ex-Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi, Kapara 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
Brooklands by Claude Bosi
As the weather starts to get warmer, diners may be setting their eyes on rooftop treats. Look no further than two-Michelin-star Brooklands by Claude Bosi at The London Peninsula.
Enjoy sweeping views across Hyde Park while you indulge in a £65 three-course lunch experience featuring a choice of two starters, mains and desserts, made with the very best British ingredients using traditional French techniques.
Menu highlights include St Austell Bay mussels with cider, veal cheek with picked red onion and line-caught pollock with eel and red miso.
- When: Thursday to Saturdays, midday to 1.30pm
- Where: 1 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HJ
For more information or to book, visit Brooklands by Claude Bosi.
Pavyllon London
Looking for a luxury deal this March 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: Midday to 2.30pm
- Where: Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, W1J 7DR
For more information or to book, visit Pavyllon London.
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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 fillet steak with its set menu, which offers three courses for £55, with wine pairings an additional £35.
- When: Weekdays, midday to 2.30pm
- Where: Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY
For more information or to book, visit Aqua Shard.
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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 placed 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.
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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, midday to 2pm
- Where: One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY
For more information or to book, visit Theo Randall.
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
- Where: 100 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JQ
For more information or to book, visit Sticks’N’Sushi.
