Set in the quintessentially English the Strand in London, a French-style restaurant has made its home in Somerset House. Admiralty Restaurant is set in the ground floor of what was once the centre of naval operations. The décor pays homage to the building’s history, using turquoises and off-whites alongside nautical artefacts and riverside views to great effect. The menu is based on regional French cooking, but with a modern European twist. Dishes such as tian of crab with pineapple, parmesan gnocchi with beetroot lamb with tapenade fondant potato are set off by a selection of French and European wines. Three courses here costs around £40 per person; nautical but nice!
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Buzzy and convivial Bedford & Strand is an upbeat Covent Garden bar and eatery with a back-to-basics menu of bistro-style comfort food and a wine list that will delight even the pickiest oenophile. Shelves groan with bottles in the cosy basement setting, amidst candlelit tables, bentwood chairs and a chic zinc-topped bar. Food is served all day, with a laid-back bar menu of open sandwiches and deli dishes alongside British-led classics from crispy fish cakes to braised ox cheek and horseradish mash, plus hearty daily specials. 
Set in a former warehouse in Covent Garden, Belgo Centraal’s staircase descends into a Beer Hall with long refectory tables waited on by staff in Trappist monk outfits and head sets. But this is no silent order; it’s bustling and noisy with many customers tucking into steaming bowls of mussels in a variety of broths and platters. There are also two main dining rooms and a selection of more intimate dining booths. Seeking something substantial? The stews include Moules Blanches cooked in Bruges beer with smoked bacon, all served with frites. From the Rotisserie, choose from beer basted spit roast Belgian chicken or duck, or peruse the extensive main menu which includes the veggie-friendly Artichoke stuffed with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Pine Nuts. Of course, there are over 50 Belgian beers to taste, including Fruit Beers in varieties such as cherry or banana! 
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, this Floral Street branch of Bertorelli serves up stylish modern Italian food to hungry diners from its busy ground-floor restaurant. Signature à la carte dishes include veal chop in breadcrumbs and parmesan and roasted salmon with a poppy seed crust, with two and three-course set menus for diners pushed for time or money. A smaller bar occupies the lower ground floor. Fantastic situation opposite the Royal Opera House. 
The legendary Bertorelli brings its gastronomic flair to chic and central St. Martin’s Lane. Fabulously situated next to the ENO’s London Coliseum, it’s the perfect place for theatre-goers and weary shoppers to indulge in delicious and great-value Italian cuisine. Try the hand-made traditional Bertorelli pizzas, or grab a lighter snack from the antipasti menu and lap up the warm and inviting atmosphere. 
A bright, cheerful restaurant within a 17th-century listed building, Bhatti is a well-established and critically acclaimed Covent Garden restaurant. Pale woods and colourful walls give a contemporary backdrop to the menu of traditional Indian favourites, while the friendly buzz contributes to this restaurant’s enduring popularity. 
A Covent Garden mainstay for over 25 years, in the bustling surroundings of London’s Theatreland near Long Acre, Café des Amis has long been delighting diners with its modern and seasonal French cuisine. Intimate and elegant, the sophisticated interior comprises an airy first floor dining room and stylish late-night downstairs bar, while a popular summer terrace offers the option of al fresco dining. Presented by the warm and welcoming service staff, the creative cuisine combines French classics with international ingredients, focusing on delivering straightforward quality food with every visit. Ideal for business lunches, romantic dinners, pre or post-theatre meals or just a leisurely catch-up with friends, Café des Amis serves fantastic French food at highly reasonable prices in the heart of central London. 
Part of a small chain of Italian restaurants, Café Pasta offers smart, modern staples in a relaxed, Mediterranean bistro-style environment. This Shaftesbury Avenue branch is handily located for theatre-goers, with an welcoming atmosphere and pleasant, stylish décor. The unpretentious menu features a wide range of starters, pizza, pastas and salads, with a good complementary wine list.