Best Casual Restaurants in Oxford Circus

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1. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 82 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.

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2. Riding House Fitzrovia

4.3

Awesome(4832)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Fitzrovia

Booked 93 times today

The Riding House Café is an all-day, fun and informal neighbourhood brasserie situated amidst Fitzrovia's creative and media community, split across a variety of areas to eat, drink, meet and socialise. A bustling canteen, more formal dining room and a relaxed lounge are all joined together by the large dining bar and open kitchen. The predominantly Modern European menu features a range of small and large plates to suit any time of day. Dishes are wholesome, with an emphasis on fresh, light ingredients.

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3. Mad Hatters Tea at Sanderson London

4.1

Excellent(2884)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Oxford Circus

Booked 20 times today

Experience the magic of the beloved story brought to life once again. Sanderson invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole and discover a tea party beyond your wildest imagination, inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.Kings and queens adorn the teapots at our brand new Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea which is full of sweet treats and savoury delights to tantalise your taste buds.Will you take a peek through the looking glass?(Please note that we do not allow fancy dress, or decorations including balloons.)

4. Bombay Bustle

4.4

Awesome(717)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Mayfair

Bombay Bustle is inspired by the tiffin tin carriers, the institution of men who use Mumbai’s famed local railway to deliver home cooked meals across the city. The Maddox Street restaurant pays homage to the culture and people, whose expanse of origins from across India have influenced its culinary history.The menu sees recreations of some of the city’s most loved dishes alongside family recipes. Seasonal delights, inspired by Mumbai and the surrounding areas, include Bambaiya Ragda topped with dry peas and honey yogurt , Pickling spice Lamb chop , Rarah Kheema Pao and a Jalebi Cheesecake with Bombay Cutting Chai .

5. Andrew Edmunds

4.7

Exceptional(2045)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 22 times today

Established in 1985, Andrew Edmunds is considered one of the last bastions of 'old Soho'. This 18th century town house has, for more than thirty years, attracted many loyal customers. A relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and famous but reasonably priced wine list have ensured our enduring popularity.

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6. Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Poland Street

4.4

Awesome(813)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oxford Circus

Booked 17 times today

Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a group of casual and contemporary Italian restaurants: with its friendly welcoming atmosphere, Obicà offers a genuine dining experience centred on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP paired with other Italian food excellences. Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in international gateway cities such as Rome, Milan, Florence, Palermo, London, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo, where it continues to delight fans of fine Italian food wherever it opens. A fresh, simple and authentic cuisine: Every Obicà in the world shares the same passion for good Italian food, made with high-quality and fresh ingredients to enjoy in small plates Food to share, pasta, pizza and salads. Located in iconic places in the city centres, the Obicà restaurants are characterized by a pure, warm and inspiring design: every detail contributes to develop a convivial and contemporary environment where to share our specialties.

7. Sketch Gallery

new

4.2

Awesome(458)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Oxford Circus

Booked 16 times today

In February 2022, the renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, and project architect India Mahdavi transformed the Gallery with a new installation of artworks and interiors. Shonibare’s artist-conceived vision presented a new sunshine-yellow setting designed by Mahdavi, marking a new culture-defining chapter for sketch in its 20th year. Using applique and embroidery techniques on richly dyed fabrics, Shonibare illuminates the influence of African traditions on European conceptions of our modern-day world.

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8. Kintan Oxford Circus

4.5

Awesome(2158)

Price: Moderate

• Yakiniku • Oxford Circus

Booked 74 times today

Until further notice, we will temporary stop accepting bookings of larger than 6 at both of our Kintan locations. We truly apologise for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding while we work through this issue. Please continue to check back to our webpage for the most up to date information as well as when we will be able to accept large group bookings again. Please do not make multiple bookings and ask to be sat together as these may be refused on arrival.

9. Ember Yard

4.4

Awesome(118)

Price: Very Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Soho

Booked 17 times today

Ember Yard is the fourth restaurant from Salt Yard Group and has been influenced by our travels around Spain and Italy and their methods of cooking over charcoal and wood.We commissioned and custom built a bespoke, Basque-style grill and sourced some amazing single species sustainable charcoal and wood from Kent to cook with. We use only the finest seasonal produce, and introduce – as has become our style – our spin on flavours of Spain and Italy.Ember Yard is located in the heart of Soho and is a lovely two storey restaurant and bar, with an open plan kitchen on the ground floor and a cool and cosy bar on the lower ground floor. The same delicious menu is available throughout and we encourage you to come along before you dine to sample one of our specially created Ember-themed cocktails.For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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10. Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

4.6

Exceptional(1634)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Oxford Circus

Booked 27 times today

Flesh & Buns was the first restaurant in London dedicated to steamed bao and Japanese drinking food. Expect fluffy steamed buns with gutsy fillings, plus loads more plates to share. This is unusual, yet addictive, Japanese-inspired food served in a Izakaya setting.

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Claudia
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love this restaurant but it is slightly too expensive
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Bombay BustlePrice: Expensive• Indian• Mayfair
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4.4
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Lindsayvip
London •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
my first time at this cosy longstanding neighborhood gem. we were very well taken care of and enjoyed every bite!
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Andrew EdmundsPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Soho
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4.7
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Cosmina
Hampshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding services and a very impressive variety of cakes and drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the food! Totally recomand it for a special ocassion. Thank you kindly
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Mad Hatters Tea at Sanderson LondonPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Oxford Circus
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4.1
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TIM
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Arrived at this beautiful restaurant with a booking and even though they were incredibly busy the lovely lady at reception find us a wonderful table close to the fantastic DJ, the service was attentive but not intrusive just as we like it to be, the food was amazing and can definitely recommend the lobster Pasta in particular, excellent value for money too, we will definitely be returning on our next trip and thank you for a wonderful evening xx
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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diletta
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing, highlight the pancakes! The vibe is super cool as well and the waiter was super nice and attentive!
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Riding House FitzroviaPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Fitzrovia
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4.3

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495 restaurants available nearby

1. Bocconcino Soho

2. Riding House Fitzrovia

3. Mad Hatters Tea at Sanderson London

4. Bombay Bustle

5. Andrew Edmunds

6. Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Poland Street

7. Sketch Gallery

8. Kintan Oxford Circus

9. Ember Yard

10. Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

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