Best Lunch Restaurants in Lambeth

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BeckenhamCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonHighams ParkNorth London

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A photo of Black & Blue - Waterloo restaurant

1. Black & Blue - Waterloo

4.4

Awesome(1220)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Waterloo

Booked 16 times today

Steps away from the grand entrance of Waterloo Station, Black and Blue offers a modern BritishAmerican steakhouse experience that is second to none. Savour a wide range of delicious startersand main courses, heavenly cocktails and sumptuous wine in the unique setting of a Victorianbrick railway arch. The perfect location to meet with friends, colleagues, or family for lunch, afterwork drinks or dinner.Or simply sit with a drink and watch the bustle of Europe’s busiest station. We promise you willcome back for more! For private events please contact our Borough or Archduke restaurants for details.

A photo of Gillray's Steakhouse restaurant

2. Gillray's Steakhouse

4.0

Excellent(1168)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Waterloo

Booked 14 times today

Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is the most English of English dining destinations. Set in the County Hall with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is a homage to top quality beef from O'Sheas Butcher. You can also enjoy fish of the day, poultry, and local specialities. The Bar features a mouthwatering selection of over 90 gins and an impressive cocktail collection.

3. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6833)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 39 times today

Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.

4. Clos Maggiore

4.5

Awesome(15326)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 58 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

5. Gallery

4.7

Exceptional(8235)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 72 times today

Welcome to Gallery, a vibrant space at the heart of The Savoy, where luxury dining meets relaxed elegance. Here, guests can experience a seamless blend of our iconic heritage with a contemporary touch, all while enjoying impeccable service in a warm and inviting setting. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely breakfast, an indulgent afternoon tea, or an intimate dinner, every visit to Gallery is an occasion to remember.Our talented culinary team has crafted an innovative menu that puts a modern twist on classic British dishes. Using the finest seasonal ingredients, we celebrate the best of British flavours, keeping it both nostalgic yet exciting.Our delectable lunch offering is available between 12:30pm and 5:30pm on a walk in basisDress code: smart casual.

6. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(1051)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 50 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

7. Luci

4.1

Excellent(39)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 1 time today

Sharing the same heritage as the grand cafes of Milan, Luci brings the best of Italy from breakfast through dinner. Start your morning with Italian viennoiserie and freshly baked bread, accompanied with Luci’s own-roasted coffee. For lunch, make a quick pit-stop to the ‘bancone’ and choose from a variety of thin focaccia Genovese, delicious ciabatta and wood-fired pizza by the slice. With a tempting selection of Milanese cakes and homemade gelati and sorbetti your visit will definitely end on a sweet note! Head upstairs for lunch or dinner to find sit-down dining alongside a menu that takes you through a journey of Italian classics and fresh pasta.LUCi is the ideal Covent Garden location for hosting a wide range of private events, from family lunches and intimate dinners to press and product launches, and more!A maximum of 20 on a banquette | Up to 200 standing and 70 seated on the first floorExclusively hire the venue for up to 550 standing or 100 seated

8. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(766)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 19 times today

To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

9. Blacklock Soho

4.7

Exceptional(6060)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Soho

Booked 104 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's. Bookings and Walk-Ins available.

10. The Ninth

4.6

Exceptional(552)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzrovia

Booked 34 times today

The Ninth is a restaurant by chef Jun Tanaka. Located on Charlotte street in the heart ofLondon’s buzzy Fitzrovia neighbourhood, the contemporary, yet warm and invitingrestaurant offers up simple yet refined French Mediterranean-style dishes, all made forsharing. The menu focuses on the finest seasonal produce with vibrant and cleanflavours.

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From verified diners like you

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sharon
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fabulous experience celebrating a birthday with an old friend. Fantastic food and attentive staff in beautiful surroundings.
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Clos MaggiorePrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.5
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Adam
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is so tasty. So are the cocktails. Great vibe and very good staff
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Yauatcha SohoPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Soho
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4.5
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Steve
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service could not be faulted - nice view over the Thames - I asked for a window seat when booking and we got one when we arrived. New menu - great steaks - a little on the expensive side at £100 a head with no wine but very nice as a treat
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Gillray's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Waterloo
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4
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MINA
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was perfect, I spent my birthday here and felt pampered.
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GalleryPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary British• Covent Garden
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4.7
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Pascal
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 19, 2025
Very friendly staff but we felt there weren’t enough waiter on hand as we had to keep trying to find someone to take care of us or the bill. Otherwise really good evening. Well placed restaurant and very easy to find
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Black & Blue - WaterlooPrice: Moderate• Steak• Waterloo
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4.4

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