The 11 Best Soho Restaurants for Last-Minute Reservations

1. Milk Beach Soho

‘A slice of Sydney in Soho’ is how Milk Beach describes their Greek Street spot, and the vibes inside are certainly giving beach vibes from down under. The cool, laid-back atmosphere and Australian culinary influences make this a great pick for any occasion—especially a last-minute breather after some Soho shopping.

2. El Camion

Looking for late night food in Soho? El Camion is the one for you. Serving up delicious tacos, enchiladas, and more til the early hours, El Camion is the perfect spot for some pre or post-night out grub. Plus, head downstairs to their cocktail bar—The Pink Chihuahua—for some after dinner drinks.

3. The Seafood Bar

After finding great success across four different locations in The Netherlands, The Seafood Bar opened up this Soho restaurant to bring delicious seafood to Central London. It’s a seafood fanatic's dream—whether you’re after lobster, salmon, prawns, scallops, and any other seafood you can think of.

4. Tapas Brindisa Soho

¿Tienes ganas de tapas? Don’t we all—if you’re hankering for some Spanish small plates then look no further than Tapas Brindisa. With spots all over London—five total—it’s known for its authentic feel, warm atmosphere, and scrumptious shareable dishes—not to mention the many Spanish wines on offer from the wine bar.

5. Bob Bob Ricard

The first thing you need to know about Bob Bob Ricard is that every table comes equipped with a ‘Press for Champagne' button. The second thing is that all tables are booth seating. The third is that it serves delicious food and provides excellent service. There’s definitely a fourth, fifth, and sixth—but we’ll leave that to you to find out.

6. Ping Pong Soho

If you’re after some Cantonese small plates, we recommend you check out Ping Pong Soho. With delicious dim sum and creative cocktails, this restaurant just off Carnaby Street is a taste sensation you can’t miss.

7. Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto is stunning—both inside and out. The dimly-lit, elegant restaurant interior contrasts nicely with the fresh and airy outdoor terrace, and the views from the rooftop bar are unparalleled. The restaurant is known for creating Japanese dishes with a modern twist and is idyllically located on Regent Street.

8. Sussex Bar & Restaurant

Sussex Bar and Kitchen prides itself on serving the best British produce around. Serving signature and seasonal dishes ranging from wild game wellingtons to squirrel tortellini, Sussex is the perfect spot in Soho to try something new. It’s also within walking distance from both Rupert Street and Old Compton Street—making it perfect for some pre- and post-theatre dining.

9. Chotto Matte

Chotto Matte serves up Nikkei cuisine—which is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. This Soho spot has lovely outdoor seating for sunny days, as well as the extravagant, vibrant interior you’d expect from Chotto Matte.

10. 10 Greek Street

10 Greek Street is considered to be somewhat of a Soho institution—one of those places that hook you from the get-go. Plus, with a menu that changes every day, it’s unlikely you’ll ever get bored. Top tip: ask for the ‘little black book’ for a handwritten list of their rarer wines.