The Best Restaurants in Fitzrovia (Updated 2025)

Chishuru has a homely, cosy interior that still feels refined—a combo we love because it usually means guaranteed authentic food without all the fuss and feathers.

It’s a West African joint, a cuisine we haven’t explored much before, and let’s just say this is a pretty great place to start. They serve a set menu only, which might put some people off, but honestly it’s a win for the indecisive or anyone short on time (basically every Londoner—too many distractions!).

For starters, we had the cassava salad with pickled daikon and plantain, all tossed in a tangy ugba dressing. So fresh and zippy, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the plantain. But the mains totally stole the show: poached monkfish tail in a blackened, spicy tomato sauce. That sauce was everything and took the whole dish to another level.

Have to try: Poached monkfish in blackened tomato sauce
Perfect for: Catch up with friends
Approx price for 2: £130–£150

Stepping into The Tent (at the End of the Universe) feels genuinely enchanting and mysterious—though, to be fair, the name should have given that away.

It’s dimly lit, but don’t worry, this is no camping tent. Think bougie tavern with an intergalactic twist. The menu is described as Asian futuristic—which basically means dishes you’ve probably never tried before, and they absolutely deliver on that promise.

Our favourite bite of the night was the crispy sweet potato with curry leaf. It sounds simple, but the flavours and textures were next level. Then came the salmon curry with jasmine rice, where the rice was so fluffy it practically melted in the mouth.

Have to try: Crispy sweet potato starter
Perfect for: Date night
Approx price for 2: £110–£140 with drinks

64 Goodge Street is a modern French restaurant—so yes, expect fancy-fancy things, but all done to absolute perfection.

We decided to trust the menu and be a little brave with starters, ordering the crispy frog-leg lollipops. Sounds intimidating, we know, but they were genuinely delicious. Don’t think too hard about it and honestly just feels like eating next-level fried chicken. Especially with that rosemary and anchovy mayonnaise for dipping.

For mains we dialed it back and chose the Raviole du Dauphiné au Comté. The name might sound anything but simple, but it’s basically rich, pillowy ravioli swimming in the most decadent cheese sauce. Dessert was the real challenge—mille-feuille, crème brûlée, coffee-and-walnut choux à la crème—how does one even pick? We finally went for the strawberry mille-feuille, light and refreshing enough to squeeze in after all that indulgence.

Have to try: Mille-feuille
Perfect for: Date night
Approx price for 2: £140–£160 with drinks

Passyunk Avenue comes with a warning: there’s a lot going on inside. Every corner is covered in décor, and we half-expected sensory overload—but nope. It’s all part of the casual, fun vibe, and the food absolutely delivers.

One look at the menu and it clicks: pure comfort food, straight from Philly. We kicked off with jalapeño poppers, and obviously asked for a side of ranch—because when in an American joint, ranch is basically mandatory. Salty, spicy, creamy, and the perfect partner for one of their many beers on tap.

For mains we had to go classic and ordered a hot Philly specialty sandwich: breaded chicken cutlet, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and crisp lettuce stuffed into a fluffy, buttery hoagie roll. Subway could never. To finish, we shared the ice cream sandwich—vanilla ice cream tucked between two warm chocolate chip cookies. A full-on cheat day and zero regrets.

Have to try: Hot Philly Signature Sandwiches
Perfect for: Fun with friends
Approx price for 2: £55–£70 with drinks

Anyone who hasn’t heard of Circolo Popolare must be living under a rock—it’s been trending online forever. The interiors are honestly like nothing we’ve ever seen in London, giving more Italian opera house than a restaurant tucked away in Fitzrovia.

Normally we’d head straight for wine at an Italian spot, but their cocktails are way too fun to skip. The Watermelon Sugar Mojito is a total summer must—refreshing, fruity, and dangerously drinkable. For starters we shared the mozzarella in corazza, basically the most bougie mozzarella sticks with a rich tomato sauce. Addictive doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Determined to branch out beyond pizza, we ordered the Mafaldine al Tartufo for mains. This was perfectly cooked pasta swimming in a decadent truffle and mascarpone cheese sauce. Pure heaven.

Have to try: Fried mozzarella with tomato sauce
Perfect for: Instagrammable spot
Approx price for 2: £70–£90 with cocktails

Clipstone is an elegant spot with crisp white, minimalist interiors—fittingly located on, that’s right, Clipstone Street.

They have a serious appreciation for fine wine, so we happily indulged. We started with a glass of their French Dom; the wine list is packed with unique and exciting notes, far from your usual suspects.

The food menu changes almost daily, showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients. For starters we shared the stracciatella topped with beetroot, blackberries, and pecans—creamy, nutty, and perfectly balanced. Maybe a little bread would’ve made it next-level, but probably for the best (we didn’t want to fill up too quickly). For mains, we couldn’t resist the fresh tagliatelle in a pepper and sun-dried tomato pesto with goat’s curd sauce. They offer plenty of meat dishes too, but when there’s pasta like this, we’re powerless. 

Have to try: Tagliatelle in sundried tomato pesto
Perfect for: Catch up with friends
Approx price for 2:  £90–£110 with wine

Elsa is perfect for all seasons and occasions. It’s mainly a bistro and wine bar, so naturally, a glass of their French amber wine, Rhapsodie, had to come first. Controversial opinion: orange wine is the best, and too few places actually offer it.

Wine and bread are the ultimate duo, so we started with their rye bread served with horseradish butter. Yes, it’s just bread, but it was incredibly fresh, and the earthy rye flavours really shone through. For mains, we went for the chilli cod with crab butter and coco beans—light yet hearty, hitting that perfect balance. Finally, to satisfy the sweet tooth (and because one wine deserves another), we finished with one of their dessert wines. Pure indulgence.

Have to try: Rye bread with horseradish butter
Perfect for: Catch up with friends
Approx price for 2:  £100–£120 with drinks

Portland is another spot perfect for the indecisive bunch since both lunch and dinner are set menus. It’s on the pricier side at £89 per head, but for the quality of ingredients and the overall atmosphere, it’s absolutely worth it.

For our first course, we enjoyed the stuffed chicken thigh with girolles, peach ketchup, and parfait toast. Yes, that’s a starter—but suddenly the price starts to make sense. The peach ketchup was a revelation: sweet like regular ketchup but fruitier, elevating the savoury dish beautifully. Next came the pine nut and ricotta ravioli in a decadent white wine sauce. Only complaint? We needed more of it.

Finally, dessert stole the show: a mango and white chocolate tart topped with coconut, lime, and yogurt. Honestly, no combination of flavours has ever graced our taste buds quite like this.

Have to try: Mango and white chocolate tart
Perfect for: Special occasions
Approx price for 2: £180–£200 with drinks

Meraki is a vibrant, stylish spot serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. The cocktails are an absolute must—Greek mythology themed and the perfect excuse to pretend we’re lounging on a beach at an all-inclusive. Our favourite? Definitely the “When We Met at Oia”, a mix of gin, lemon juice, raspberries, and coconut foam. Delicious.

Everything sounded too good to pass up, so in true Mediterranean style, we went for a tapas-style dinner. From the hot mezze, our favourites were the Greek-style rösti—crispy potatoes marinated in Cretan butter and black truffle, served with a sunny-side-up egg—and halloumi bites, made even better with the yogurt tahini dip. For something more decadent, the chicken souvlaki is a must, perfectly marinated and grilled. To finish on a light yet satisfying note, we went for the rolled baklava with caramelised almond and vanilla ice cream.

Have to try: Rosti Greek Style (crispy potatoes)
Perfect for: Family meal out
Approx price for 2: £80–£100 with drinks

Rovi is one of those places that’s effortlessly classy. It’s definitely on the higher end, price-wise, but they don’t let the “elegance” kill the flavour. If anything, they’ve mastered both. 

The menu is seasonal, which we love, because it keeps things fresh and stops you ordering the same thing out of habit. You’ll always find something new and unexpected.

That said, there are some faves that stick around, like the burrata, which always ends up on our table no matter what. It’s the kind of place that’s made for sharing, so don’t come here expecting massive mains (although they do have some). The tapas-style pick-n-mix is 100% the way to go.

And if you’re not here purely for the health kick? Good. Their drinks menu is long, fun, and pairs perfectly with the picky bits vibe they’ve got going on.

Have to try: Pink fir potatoes
Perfect for: Date night
Approx price for 2: £60-£80