London’s top restaurants offering mouth-watering deals this July

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From al fresco lunches to sizzling summer specials, London’s dining scene is serving up hot deals this July.

Whether you’re soaking up the sun in a rooftop garden or escaping the heat with a cool cocktail indoors, it’s the perfect time to explore the city’s vibrant culinary offerings — without splashing too much cash.

Thankfully, some of London’s best restaurants are dishing out wallet-friendly set menus, discounts and seasonal treats.

Here’s your guide to the top dining deals in London this July.

Dine under £20

Hera

Go Greek with a visit to Hera, the luxurious restaurant and cocktail bar in Stratford, which is rapidly becoming East London’s must-visit Greek food destination.

Their weekday set lunch menu is just £13.90 and includes a main, a side and still or sparkling water for the table. Try the Herb-Fed Chicken, Grilled Seabass Fillet, or Vegan Lahanika Pasta.

When: Weekdays, 11am to 3pm
Where: 4 Arber Way Stratford, London, E20 1JS

For more information or to book, visit Hera.

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Decimo at The Standard, London

Tacos, anyone? Decimo now offers bold interpretations of classic tacos, with highlights including Pork Al Pastor, Octopus and Paprika, Mushroom and Manchego and Beef Short Rib Barbacoa.

These tasty tacos are priced from £7.50, with the option to add a £5 Paloma cocktail.

When: Fridays to Sundays, midday to 2.30pm
Where: 10th Floor, 10 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EG

For more information or to book, visit Decimo.

Decimo tacos — Enjoy tasty tacos for just £7.50 (Picture: Decimo)

Toum

Rotisserie chicken is being put front and centre in top restaurants this summer, and Toum is serving up a lunchtime steal for Londoners.

For just £20, poulet lovers can get ¼ rotisserie chicken, fries, side salad and a sauce.

Vegetarians will love tucking into the Aubergine Schnitzel served with yoghurt and tahini dip, mixed herb salad and fries — also for £20.

Or, why not upgrade to the sirloin steak with Toum’s Cafe de Paris sauce, fries and a side salad (Steak Frites) for just £3 more?

When: All day, every day
Where: 18a Maddox Street, London, W1S 1PL

For more information or to book, visit Toum.

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Cocotte

Healthy dining chain Cocotte offers a deliciously comforting set menu for a humble £20, which includes a starter, ¼ chicken, a side or salad and a sauce.

Starters include umami Chicken & Truffle Croquettes, herby Crispy Pesto Halloumi and the famous Oeuf Cocotte, while sides and salads include choices like their Superfood Salad with quinoa, cucumber, broccoli, cranberry and tarragon dressing, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Celeriac Remoulade Slaw and Truffle Fries.

For particularly hungry diners, try out their Signature Combo: Salad, ½ chicken, a side and secret sauce for £26.

When: Weekdays, midday to 7pm
Where: Notting Hill, Parsons Green, Richmond, Queen’s Park, South Kensington and Shoreditch

For more information or to book, visit Cocotte.

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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.

UBA Shoreditch — Tuck into delicious dumplings (Picture: UBA)

Riviera

Be transported to Côte d’Azur without leaving London at Riviera — a bright, stylish and vibrant restaurant in the heart of St James.

Enjoy lunch from just £19 (for one course), or choose two courses for £34 and three courses for £41.

Set lunch menu highlights include veal ragù rigatoni, Riviera sea bass and truffle & goat cheese stuffed courgette flower in tempura.

When: Midday to 5pm
Where: 23 St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1HA

For more information or to book, visit Riviera.

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Dine under £30

Zoilo

Chef Diego Jacquet brings the flavours of Patagonia to Marylebone in this modern Argentine grill. Zoilo’s seasonal prix fixe menu offers two courses for £24.90 or three for £28.90.

Menu highlights include trendy hispi cabbage, beef & bone marrow burger and scallops roe on toast.

When: Tuesday to Saturday, midday to 3 pm
Where: 9 Duke Street, London, W1U 3EG

For more information or to book, visit Zoilo.

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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.

Lucky Cat interior — Diners are surrounded by breathtaking views of the London skyline (Picture: 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.

Kitchen at Holmes burger — There are two terraces at this restaurant (Picture: 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.

Kapara halloumi — Embrace Eastern Mediterranean flair (Picture: Kapara)

Fine dining

Brooklands by Claude Bosi

As the warm weather continues, diners are 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.

Brooklands by Claude Bosi terrace — Enjoy sweeping views across Hyde Park (Picture: Brooklands by Claude Bosi)

Pavyllon London

Looking for a luxury deal this July 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

Noodle and Beer

Bring a friend, lover or willing colleague for lunch at stylish noodle bar Noodle and Beer and enjoy 50% off your second main dish — as part of their new Friendship Lunch deal.

The restaurant offers a spicy array of authentic Sichuanese food. Not sure what to pick? They recommend their signature dry noodle dish Xian Jiao Niu-Rou made up of wheat noodles, red pepper, beef, peanuts, spring onions, picked greens and of course, a healthy helping of Sichuan spice.

When: Midday to 5pm
Where: 27 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6PR

For more information or to book, visit Noodle and Beer.

Noodles — Bring a friend for 50% off your second dish (Picture: Noodle and Beer)

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.

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