Bloomsbury & Holborn Restaurant Guide
Itadaki Zen
Despite vigorous attempts by people, many of whom should know better, and others who know little at all, to suppress them, more natural methods of cure and prevention are advancing in popularity. Since most of these are taken by mouth it is by no mean surprising that restaurants see themselves as having a hand in this movement.
- Address: 139 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9BJ (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Healthy, Japanese, Vegan
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £23.00
Pearl Restaurant and Bar
The Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel is a place that embodies luxury and opulence in a historic and landmark building in Holborn, near to Covent Garden. Pearl is their glamorous destination restaurant and bar, designed by the very same people who crafted the look of Nobu, the Metropolitan and Le Cercle.
- Address: 252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN (Map)
- Cuisine(s): French, Modern
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £70.00
Salaam Namaste
Here is a relative newcomer to the block, being a mere four years of age, one that is following the current surge in style and performance by Indian restaurants in general, who collectively seem to have taken on board the message that they cannot go on offering the same old formula for ever, however appealing it may be.
- Address: 68 Millman Street, off Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3EF (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Indian, Pakistani
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00
Lingotto
2 courses £19.50 + glass of wine or 3 course £24.50
- Address: 45 Red Lion Street, London, WC1R 4PF (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A
My Old Dutch - Holborn
From being a small pancake house in London's West End in 1958, My Old Dutch chain has come a long way and continues to serve sweet and savoury pancakes as well as a selection of salads, Dutch starters and desserts in all of its restaurants.
Order any Pancake on a Monday between 10.30am and 11.00pm and pay only £5.00 per pancake
Two Courses from a set menu for £7.95
- Address: 121 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6PS (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Dutch
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £22.00
Number Twelve
Set at the junction of Upper Woburn Place and a delightful Dickensian walkway, Number Twelve provides a relaxed atmosphere to diners who wish to engage in deep conversations without worrying about being overheard or disturbed.
3 course dinner from a set menu and a glass of Prosecco for £16.50
- Address: 12 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H OHX (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £35.00
Shanghai Blues
Set within a Grade II-listed former library in Holborn, Shanghai Blues is a split-level Chinese restaurant and bar with a pared-down yet luxurious appearance. A stunning three-room interior, decorated with silk awnings and antique furniture adds to the mellow, intimate dining ambience.
- Address: 193-197 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Chinese
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £53.00
Truckles of Pied Bull Yard
There was a time when wine bars seemed to be in recession, but Davy's have put that right. With over 30 wine bars, mostly in the centre of London, offering a dazzling choice of refreshment, well supported by quality food; this is an equation not to be missed.
Christmas Menu 2010: Two courses £24.95 or three courses £28.95
- Address: Pied Bull Yard, off Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JR (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Bar
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £19.00, Dinner: £28.00
Villandry Kitchen - Holborn
Much like its siblings on Great Portland Street and Bicester Village, Villandry Kitchen creates a distinctive impression with its relaxed European-style ambience, an all day café and bistrot menu, and a kitchen that takes enormous care in sourcing ingredients.
- Address: 95-97 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LF (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Bistro, Café, French
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £25.00
06 St Chad's Place
Located in a converted Victorian warehouse above the King's Cross Thames link station, 06 St Chad's Place is a sensibly placed restaurant and without any doubt serves the needs of a travelling population in a far more enterprising and attractive way than the average train station buffet does, even after all these years.
- Address: 6 St Chad's Place, London, WC1X 9HH (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Modern
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00
