J Sheekey
Theatreland's finest seafood restaurant. The pre-theatre menu is a genuine bargain for the quality. The fish pie is one of London's comfort food classics.
Order this: Fish pie, pre-theatre set menu
Dishoom Covent Garden
The pre-theatre menu here is the best value in the area. Book well in advance. The black dal and bacon naan are non-negotiable.
Order this: Black dal, bacon naan, mango lassi
Clos Maggiore
One of London's most romantic restaurants. The conservatory with its blossom ceiling is genuinely magical. French cooking at its most confident.
Order this: Tasting menu in the conservatory
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
Steakhouse that sets the London standard. The pre-theatre menu includes some of the best cuts. The bone marrow gravy is worth the visit alone.
Order this: Bone-in prime rib, bone marrow gravy
Café Murano
Angela Hartnett's pasta restaurant with a pre-theatre menu that makes it one of the best value propositions in the area. Northern Italian cooking of real quality.
Order this: Pre-theatre set menu, handmade pasta