The Original Ivy, West End - (Near Westminster, london)

Christopher Villegas If you enjoy eclectic, odd, unconventional places in London, this checks all the boxes. Starting from the street, you can already tell this place is going to be special. When you open the door, your first reaction should be WOW! It reminds me of being on stage and backstage all at once. If there is room in one of the box seat tables, ask for them as you get a fantastic vantage point of the entire restaurant. The food is delicious and does follow the Mediterranean inspired menu. Some of the items are large enough to enjoy on their own without having to do the preset course. The bathrooms have explicit and sexual visuals so if you’re bringing kids, be ready to do some explaining. There are usually live performances daily and typically in the evening hours. Plan accordingly. They also cater to large parties so depending on time/date, they might be completely booked. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when it came to ordering items off the drink and food menu. There is a tribute area to Richard, who seemed to be the spirit of the restaurant. If you have some time, be sure to look at the tribute area near the entrance.

Moe Homer Ha Lovely. Had lunch with friends - never been, always go past while I’m in the area. Had the charcuterie to share and the confit pork belly as the main. Everything was lovely!

Hande Tosuner I stopped by Embankment Cafe Bistro the other day, and it was such a pleasant surprise. The location is perfect—right in the middle of Victoria Embankment Gardens, so you get this peaceful vibe with greenery all around. The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. Service was quick, and they were happy to answer questions or make recommendations, which was nice. Cocktails! Refreshing! Atmosphere is Like a cozy garden party with better food. Food-wise, everything was fresh and tasty. Definitely worth checking out if youre in the area and want something in good quality.

Vinicius Santos A Well-Executed Pre-Theatre Experience at Cora Pearl The décor is relaxed and intimate, complemented by soft background music that creates a warm, understated atmosphere. Expectations were high, especially as Cora Pearl has been ranked by the Michelin Guide as the best pre-theatre dining spot in London. We visited as a family of four and arrived about ten minutes before our pre-theatre reservation; our table was already ready, which was a great start. My parents both chose the three-course pre-theatre menu: potatoes with cod roe to start, pork steak for the main, and the After Eight crémeux for dessert. I had the butternut squash with coconut cream as a starter—the cream was thicker than I expected, but still very rich and delicious—followed by the wild sea bass with Jerusalem artichoke velouté, salsify, and bergamot. Overall, the food was excellent: well executed, well balanced, and thoughtfully put together. We shared a bottle of Riesling and I ordered the Cheeky Peach cocktail, as the restaurant is known for its cocktails. Both were enjoyable, though not particularly memorable. The Parmesan fries, however, were outstanding and easily a highlight of the meal. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, although service did slow down a little during busier moments. That said, it didn’t detract significantly from an otherwise very enjoyable pre-theatre experience.

Nick Singleton A fantastic breakfast today at Bills. As good a breakfast as I’ve ever had. We always go to Bills when possible but the one in Covent Garden is maybe the best one of all. Great food, and an exceptionally good service from our waitress Bianca, who was very welcoming, friendly and attentive.,. We had ordered breakfast cocktails at 9.30 and she informed us that she wouldn’t be able to serve them to us until 10 due to licensing laws but that she wouldn’t bring them over then. We ate our delicious breakfast and right on cue at 10 o clock our cocktails arrived. Highly recommended and we look forward to returning

Sam Scalabrini Lucia was our server and she was great! Everything was delicious. We were stuffed by the end of our tea experience. I especially loved the scones and cakes!! The food was well worth the price.