Best Restaurants in Soho, London
Best Restaurants in Soho, London FAQs
In total, there are 61 award winning restaurants in Soho, London, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.
Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Soho, London? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.
The best restaurant in Soho, London is Sketch (Lecture Room and Library) in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Pierre Gagnaire serves up award winning Modern French Cuisine. Sketch (Lecture Room and Library) currently holds 3 Michelin Stars and 5 AA Rosettes.
There are currently 12 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Soho, London consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 Michelin Stars, 2 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars and 9 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 8 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 28 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.
There are currently 22 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Soho, London consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 11 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 5 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.
Soho, located in the heart of London, is not just a paradise for theatre and music aficionados; it is a delectable haven for gastro-enthusiasts. Strewn with quirky cafes, traditional English pubs, and exotic eateries; Soho beautifully blends British culinary heritage with gastronomical re-inventions from around the globe. From the sumptuous 'Soho bun' at Soho Bao that weds Asian and Western flavours to the traditional British roasts at The French House, the area is a treat for food lovers. Tracing Soho's restaurant history is like flipping through a fascinatingly complex recipe book. Back in the late 19th century, Soho's restaurants were mostly working-class eateries. But in the 1950s, with the influx of Italian immigrants, traditional Italian fare began to shape Soho's menu. This trend was followed by the boom of Chinatown in the 1970s. Today, a festive, bustling epicentre of global cuisines; Soho invites you on a thrilling culinary journey. One can savour tastes from Asia, the Americas, the Mediterranean and much more. Infused with a sense of bohemian history and contemporaneity, Soho's food scene is as unique and diverse as the city itself.