London’s Top 10 Lists: Zone 1 Restaurants with 2/3 Course Set Menus £15 to £20/head

London’s Top 10 Lists: Zone 1 Restaurants with 2/3 Course Set Menus £15 to £20/head

Here is a top 10 list of Zone 1 restaurants offering excellent 2/3 course set menus, perfectly priced between £15 and £20 per person. From Soho pubs to elegant brasseries, these spots prove you can dine fantastically in central London without stretching your budget.

1. The Devonshire

A wildly popular Soho pub serving up hearty British classics.
Famous for its Guinness and vibrant atmosphere, The Devonshire offers a fantastic set menu where you can enjoy no-fuss, perfectly executed dishes. Expect prawn cocktail, steak frites, and sticky toffee pudding in the restaurant upstairs, away from the bustling pub crowd below .

• Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Regent Street / Piccadilly Circus (Stop Z), Buses: 12, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Weekday lunchtimes or early evening (it gets very busy!)
• Time at Each: 1.5 – 2 hours
• Google Map Location: The Devonshire, Soho

2. Manzi’s

A classic seafood spot from the team behind The Wolseley.
This seafood restaurant offers a great-value entry-level set menu. Options might include veal polpette and bream fillet, making it a sophisticated yet affordable choice for a meal in the heart of the West End .

• Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Haymarket (Stop F), Buses: 6, 9, 23, 139
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: All day, Tuesday to Saturday
• Time at Each: 1.5 hours
• Google Map Location: Manzi’s, Soho

3. Bocca di Lupo

One of London’s best Italian restaurants with a bargain pre-theatre deal.
As one of the capital’s top Italian spots, any deal here is worth trying. Their set menu offers incredible value, allowing you to sample Jacob Kenedy’s renowned cooking. Think cicoria with dried broad bean puree followed by Puglia spaghetti al nero .

• Nearest Tube: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Leicester Square (Stop D), Buses: 24, 29, 176
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Pre and post-theatre (until 6:30pm)
• Time at Each: 1.5 hours
• Google Map Location: Bocca di Lupo, Soho

4. Mele e Pere

An independent trattoria with true Soho spirit.
Billed as an independent trattoria with plenty of Soho character, Mele e Pere’s set menu makes the most of vegetable-led Italian dishes with the occasional meaty hit. The deal includes a glass of wine, making it an even sweeter bargain .

• Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Trocadero / Haymarket (Stop G), Buses: 12, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Lunch and pre/post-theatre, Monday to Friday and all day Sunday
• Time at Each: 1.5 hours
• Google Map Location: Mele e Pere, Soho

5. Blanchette Soho

French tapas in a cosy and charming setting.
Think French tapas and you’ve got the concept of this snug Soho spot. The set menu is low on choices but features decent options, with dishes that could include moules marinière or a delightful peach pavlova to finish .

• Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store (Stop B), Buses: 3, 6, 12, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Lunch and pre-theatre, Monday to Saturday
• Time at Each: 1.5 hours
• Google Map Location: Blanchette Soho

London’s Top 10 Lists: Zone 1 Restaurants with 2/3 Course Set Menus £15 to £20/head

6. BAO (Various Locations)

Taiwanese-inspired buns and bites for a quick, flavour-packed lunch.
If the new year has you fleeing the beige tyranny of roasts, BAO is the obvious escape route. Across its central London sites, the BAO15 set lunch menu is a steal, getting you a bao, a snack, and a rice bowl for just £15 .

• Nearest Tube: Varies by location (Soho, Fitzrovia, King’s Cross)
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Varies by location
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Lunchtime, daily
• Time at Each: 1 hour
• Google Map Location: BAO Soho

7. Korean Dinner Party

LA Koreatown vibes meet London’s Carnaby Street.
In the heart of Carnaby, this Korean restaurant aims for an LA Koreatown vibe. The corndogs are top-notch, and you can get one as part of this set menu alongside KFC tacos and more, making for a fun and flavour-packed lunch .

• Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Great Marlborough Street (Stop C), Buses: 7, 10, 55, 73, 98, 390
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Lunchtime, daily
• Time at Each: 1 hour
• Google Map Location: Korean Dinner Party, Carnaby

8. Richoux (Fitzrovia)

Timeless elegance and French-inspired dishes.
With classical architecture and carefully curated interiors, Richoux brings a timeless sophistication to any occasion. The good news is this elegance doesn’t have to break the bank, with a two-course set menu featuring dishes like French onion soup and steak frites .

• Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Oxford Street / John Lewis (Stop N), Buses: 7, 10, 55, 73, 98, 390
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Lunch Monday – Friday
• Time at Each: 1.5 hours
• Google Map Location: Richoux, Fitzrovia

9. 28-50 (Marylebone)

A wine bar with a seriously good set menu.
The single remaining 28-50 in London is still one of the best wine bars in Marylebone, and it has a pretty great value set menu too. Dishes can include tiger prawns and chicken supreme, perfectly paired with a glass from their excellent list .

• Nearest Tube: Bond Street or Marble Arch
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Selfridges / Oxford Street (Stop Z), Buses: 2, 10, 16, 30, 36, 73, 74, 82, 94, 98, 137, 148, 159, 189, 274, 390, 414, 436, C2
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Lunch Monday – Sunday
• Time at Each: 1.5 hours
• Google Map Location: 28-50 Marylebone

10. Arlington (Mayfair)

A glamorous weekend lunch in the heart of Mayfair.
Jeremy King’s Le Caprice reboot has one of the best weekend meal deals in central London. Pairing this with a martini might blow the budget slightly, but it’s a stellar way to spend a Saturday or Sunday lunchtime in style .

• Nearest Tube: Green Park
• Nearest Bus Stop & Numbers: Green Park Station (Stop L), Buses: 8, 9, 14, 19, 22, 38
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time to Visit: Weekend lunchtimes
• Time at Each: 1.5 – 2 hours
• Google Map Location: Arlington, Mayfair

I hope this list helps you discover some fantastic new spots for your next meal out. Do any of these particularly catch your eye? I can help you find more details if you need them.

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