Taste London · Dining Guide
The Best Restaurants in Soho
Soho rewards curiosity. Explore noodle bars, modern Turkish cooking, sociable counters and restaurants with a sense of occasion, all within a compact neighbourhood.
By Editorial Desk · Updated 23 October 2026
A blue tick links to a published Taste London review. The wider selection also includes restaurants our team has not reviewed.
YEYE Soho✓
Why visit
A lively alternative to a formal Chinese dinner, built around beef noodles, rich broth and freshly prepared dumplings.
The Palomar
Why visit
A lively Soho dining room for boldly flavoured Middle Eastern cooking and a close view of the kitchen. Choose the counter when you want dinner to feel sociable and energetic.
Checked 23 October 2026
34 Rupert St, London W1D 6DN
Yeni
Why visit
Chef-owner Civan Er combines open-fire cooking with seasonal British produce at his Soho restaurant. Sharing plates and tasting menus offer a contemporary route through Turkish flavours.
Checked 23 October 2026
55 Beak St, Carnaby, London W1F 9SH
Bob Bob Ricard Soho
Why visit
Booth seating, theatrical interiors and the familiar champagne buttons make this a choice for dressing up and marking an occasion. Check the restaurant’s age policy before bringing children.
Checked 23 October 2026
1 Upper James St, London W1F 9DF
Darjeeling Express
Why visit
Asma Khan’s restaurant draws on home cooking and the culinary traditions of Bengal and northern India. Shared dishes and personal hospitality make it a distinctive Soho table.
Checked 23 October 2026
36-40 Rupert St, London W1D 6DW
Koya (Soho)
Why visit
Freshly made udon and dashi anchor Shuko Oda’s understated noodle bar. Choose it for Japanese comfort food and seasonal small plates, from a warming bowl at lunch to an informal evening meal.
Checked 23 October 2026
50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ