The Best Girls Dinner Restaurants In London
The girls have decided to meet for dinner, and you’ve finally found a night that the whole gang is free (no small feat!). Next step, find a place. The requirements are almost always the same: somewhere central that looks cute, doesn’t break the bank, and has good food. The question is, where do you go? Here, we round up the best restaurants to bookmark for your next girls’ dinner in London.
Flute
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus
Sitting pretty at the top of our list is Flute, located on the roof of Broadwick Soho. With panoramic city views, the roof terrace is the perfect spot to meet the girls for alfresco sunset cocktails.
When the sun goes down, head inside for sharing plates, where the décor is maximalist and playful, with animal-print upholstery and mirrored ceilings, creating a fun and luxurious vibe that’s ideal for a girls’ night out.
Where: Broadwick soho, 7th floor, 20 Broadwick St, London W1F 8TH
Website: www.broadwicksoho.com
Yasmin, Soho
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus
With a relatively hidden location and a wraparound terrace, perched six floors above the hustle and bustle of Soho, Yasmin is one of London’s prettiest and most Instagrammable spots for dinner with friends.
Expect Middle Eastern sharing plates and expertly crafted cocktails, perfect for a social dining setup.
Yasmin is one of London’s prettiest and most Instagrammable spots for dinner with friends.
Where: 1 Warwick St, London W1B 5LR
Website: www.yasminsoho.com
Osteria del Mare
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden
When it comes to shared dinners, Italian is always a people-pleaser, so add Osteria del Mare, located in the heart of Covent Garden, to your list.
The menu is packed with vibrant Mediterranean seafood and Italian classics, perfect for sharing, while the open layout and maritime touches will transport you and your friends to the Riviera without leaving the city. The only thing left to do is order a round of spritzes.
Where: 366 Strand, London, WC2R 0JF
Website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.com
Chotto Matte
Nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road
Fusing Japanese and Peruvian cuisine in a stylish, energetic setting right in Soho is Chotto Matte. The menu, designed for sharing, offers sashimi and tempura to robata-grilled dishes, making it ideal for groups who want to try a bit of everything.
With its bold interiors and fun atmosphere, it’s a go-to for a girls’ night that’s as delicious as it is memorable. We recommend booking for a Thursday so you can make the most of the Buena Vibra live Latin music and salsa dancing.
Where: 11-13 Frith St, London W1D 4RB
Website: www.chotto-matte.com
Sloane Place
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
Sloane Place is a chic boutique restaurant and bar just steps from Sloane Square, with beautifully atmospheric interiors in teal and dark wood creating a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe.
It’s easy to get to, the service is warm and attentive, and the modern British menu is perfect for an effortless dinner that’s undeniably Chelsea.
With beautifully atmospheric interiors in teal and dark wood creating a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe.
Where: 60 Lower Sloane Street Chelsea, London SW1W 8BP
Website: www.sloaneplace.com
Milk Beach
Nearest tube: Soho (Tottenham Court Road) & Queen’s Park
This Aussie can confirm that Milk Beach brings modern Australian cuisine to London in a laid-back, chic setting. Plus, there’s a large alfresco space, perfect for catching up over dinner and drinks when the weather’s on form.
Known for its chill vibe and great coffee, making it a preferred brunch spot, the evening menu is just as impressive, offering fresh, tasty dishes that are perfect for sharing.
Where: Soho & Queen’s Park
Website: www.milkbeach.com
Manzi’s
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road
For a spot that will earn comments for its incredible interiors, you can’t look past Manzi’s. Tucked away on a quite alley in Soho, you’ll find the fun and quirky seafood-focused restaurant.
The menu is wide-ranging and accessible, with plenty of options for sharing, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it ideal for groups looking for a lively dinner in the heart of the city. Both floors are impressive but, if you want the mermaid-adorned bar in sight, we recommend requesting a table upstairs.
Where: 1-8 Bateman’s Buildings, London W1D 3EN
Website: www.manzis.co.uk
Rakes
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street
Rake’s is a day-to-night destination near Liverpool Street, offering comforting food and a specially crafted cocktail menu in a stylish, eclectic setting.
With multiple spaces including a main bar, a cosy parlour, and a secret room for private parties, it’s perfect for groups who want to eat, drink, and unwind together. Plus, if you visit from Thursday through Saturday, you’ll also be treated to live DJs.
If you visit from Thursday through Saturday, you’ll also be treated to live DJs.
Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
Website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Zephyr
Nearest tube: Notting Hill Gate
Zephyr in Notting Hill offers a casual, Grecian-inspired dining experience with beautifully presented sharing plates and a buzzy yet fuss-free vibe.
The stunning interiors, complete with vibrant, ornate glassware, art, and a downstairs cocktail bar, make it an Instagram-worthy spot for a girls’ night.
Top tip: we recommend ordering the taramasalata to start.
Where: 100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD
Website: www.zephyr.london
Yopo & Yopo Bar
Nearest tube: Goodge Street
Yopo at The Mandrake takes you on a culinary journey through South America, with dishes inspired by Argentina, Chile, and Peru, all served in a lush setting.
Start for drinks in the hot pink bar – could it be any more girls’ night coded? – before heading through to the restaurant for an immersive jungle-themed experience.
Where: 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
Website: www.themandrake.com
Ayllu
Nearest tube: Paddington
Tucked away beneath Smith’s Bar & Grill in Paddington is Ayllu – a secret Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant. We recommend starting with a round of flavourful cocktails before tucking into fresh sushi and creative sharing plates, all while enjoying the stylish, intimate vibe.
The best part? In this writer’s experience, it’s not too loud inside, meaning you can actually hear each other speak.
We recommend starting with a round of flavourful cocktails before tucking into fresh sushi and creative sharing plates.
Where: Located beneath Smith’s Bar & Grill,
Paddington Central, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
Website: www.ayllu.co.uk
Stork
Nearest tube: Green Park
Stork in Mayfair is a fine dining destination with Instagrammable décor, including giant feather wings and floral installations, and a menu blending modern British cuisine with West African and Eastern European influences.
Want something a little more elevated? Book into The Nest, the private dining room. Just a short walk from Green Park station, it’s a chic spot for a special occasion or a celebratory dinner
Where: 13-14 Cork St, London W1S 3NS
Website: www.storkrestaurant.com
Ixchel
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
If you’ve been keen to get a Tulum trip off the ground, but haven’t quite managed it just yet, Ixchel on King’s Road is a slightly closer option to book in the meantime.
The modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar is known for its beautifully designed interiors, with a menu made for sharing (think: tacos, guacamole, and mezcal-based drinks).
Where: 33H King’s Rd, London SW3 4LX
Website: www.ixchellondon.com
TH@51
Nearest tube: St. James’ Park and Victoria
Just a short stroll from both St. James’ Park and Victoria stations, you’ll find TH@51 Restaurant and Bar – a great option for everyone to meet in central London.
The restaurant’s chic conservatory and lush courtyard create a stunning backdrop for a girls’ dinner, with plenty of natural light. The globally-inspired menu is designed for sharing, which perfectly complements the inventive cocktail list.
The restaurant’s chic conservatory and lush courtyard create a stunning backdrop for a girls’ dinner, with plenty of natural light.
where: 51 Buckingham GateS, W1E 6AF London
website: www.th51.co.uk
The Franklin Restaurant
Nearest tube: Knightsbridge
The Franklin Restaurant is an intimate, Michelin-starred Italian restaurant set in a refined, elegant Art Deco-inspired space overlooking Egerton Gardens.
The sophisticated setting with plush grey velvets and luxe, floor-to-ceiling mirrors makes it ideal for a girls’ dinner where you can start with drinks at the bar before enjoying a memorable meal together.
Where: 24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB
Website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
The Garden
Nearest tube: Marble Arch
For an outdoor option that offers the best of summer alfresco goodness, be sure to bookmark The Garden at Home House.
Nestled in a Georgian courtyard with pretty twinkling lights and fresh blooms, this is the spot to sip rosé with your mates before tucking into shared plates or, if you’re more peckish, a main from the fresh seafood-inspired menu.
This is the spot to sip rosé with your mates before tucking into shared plates
Where: 20 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LW
Website: www.homehouse.co.uk
