Sohos Best Restaurants For Central London Dining

London’s Soho has a great range of restaurants to satisfy any culinary craving, whether for a traditional British dinner, flavours of Southeast Asia or Italian cuisine fit for royalty. There is simply nowhere better than Soho for dining in London, so head over there for this pick of the best venues.

1. Sucre

Restaurant, Argentina

Sucre‘s fire-based cooking might initially seem at odds with its plush surroundings. The gentle waft of smokey scents is so subtle you might not even notice it when you are seated in the spacious dining area behind a discreet entrance, but the bold flavours that are carefully charred into almost everything are unmistakable. The building that houses the restaurant, and the charming Also bar beneath it, is over 300 years old. The cuisine is a hearty blend of modern recipes and international dishes. Ask the knowledgable staff about the best picks from the menu, and definitely leave space for dessert!

2. Yalla Yalla

Restaurant, Lebanese

Display of Lebanese Dishes at Yalla Yalla Restaurant London

The first Yalla Yalla, in Green’s Court, Soho, was opened in late 2008 by chef Jad Youssef and his partner Aga Ilska. Beirut-born Jad met Aga, who is Polish, while the two worked in a Lebanese restaurant – she ran front-of-house while he was in the kitchen. The food is to die for if you’re a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine, and certain to make you a convert even if you’re not.

3. Bar La Rampa

Restaurant, Cuban

If you’re looking for a slice of 1950s Havana, then Bar La Rampa is the place to go. Expect a menu of Cuban-inspired small plates, along with a selection of dishes influenced by wider Central America. Sip on cuba libre cocktails, or make your way through the extensive list of classic Cuban rums one-by-one. When it comes to food, the elote ribs served with vegan chipotle mayo are a must, as is the crispy pork belly sandwich, melted together with stringy raclette cheese. It’s all about the vibe here, too. From Tuesday to Saturday you’ll hear live latin bands and be transported to the bustling streets of Havana.

5. Quo Vadis

Restaurant, British

Quo Vadis restaurant, Dean Street, Soho, London, W1D, UK

Opened in the 1920s, Quo Vadis was one of the first Italian restaurants in Soho, and it has been given a new lease of life with the arrival of Jeremy Lee. The head chef’s cooking is simple yet superbly executed, and his search for unusual ingredients to complement the standard offerings never ends. Indeed, the menu changes daily, but summer fare has included sweetbreads, squid, duck hearts, samphire and pickled gooseberries.

6. Vasco and Piero's Pavilion

Restaurant, Italian

Vasco’s, a traditional osteria-style restaurant specialising in Umbrian cuisine, makes the best bowl of pasta in London. If that seems like a bold statement, try the classic spaghetti al pomodoro – it will surely have you nodding in agreement.

7. The Rum Kitchen

Restaurant, Caribbean

The Rum Kitchen Caribbean Restaurant, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London, UK

The name alone is a draw – who wouldn’t want to visit such a merrily titled establishment? The original Rum Kitchen opened in 2013 near Portobello Road, and was an immediate hit with locals, evoking time spent holidaying by the beach. Head here for beautifully flavoured Caribbean food, too.

8. Bocca di Lupo

Restaurant, Italian

In 2008, Bocca di Lupo set out to change the Soho dining scene. Chef Jacob Kenedy’s take on classic Italian regional cuisine is like the Silver Spoon cookbook brought to life, with stripped-down, simple food served in buzzy, glamorous surroundings.

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