6 Covent Garden restaurants you have to try from Rules to The Barbary

London’s food and drink scene is bursting with choice and opportunity.

Especially in Covent Garden, a busy area in London devoted to high-brow shopping experiences, theatre and delicious dining.

Covent Garden is also home to the famous Seven Dials Market, which continues to gain popularity thanks to its viral food offerings.

We love to take any opportunity to shout about London’s awesome dining scene, so here’s our guide to Covent Garden’s best restaurants.

There’s something to suit every taste and budget in our below, ranging from fantastic French food to vibrant African cuisine.

1. Mon Plaisir

Price: ££

Established in the 1940s, Mon Plaisir is one of London’s oldest family-run French restaurants, Mon Plaisir offers traditional cuisine in a charming setting.

You can enjoy classic dishes, French collectibles, and knowledgeable waiters.

What to order: Tartiflette and a glass of sauvignon blanc.

2. Rules

Price: ££

Founded in 1798, Rules is reportedly London’s oldest restaurant. It serves traditional British cuisine with a focus on game dishes, pies and puddings.

Throughout its 200-year history rules has been frequented by many famous faces including Charles Dickens, Laurence Olivier and Charlie Chaplin.

What to order: Slow-cooked pork cheeks and Aunt Nelly’s tipple.

3. Parsons

Price: £££

Parsons is a seafood restaurant serving up delicious platters and fresh fish dishes in Covent Garden. It’s known for its intimate atmosphere.

This unassuming little seafood restaurant brings you dishes inspired by the British Isles and beyond.

What to order: Jersey Rock Oysters and a Bloody Mary.

4. Cora Pearl

Price: ££

This restaurant bridges the gap between gastro and laid-back dining. Set inside a London townhouse, visitors can enjoy elevated comfort food in a cosy environment.

Named after the infamous 19th-century courtesan who resided close by, Cora Pearl serves elevated British comfort food, cocktails, and wines for all occasions.

What to order: Gruyere and onion croquettes and Devon lamb cutlets. We’ve also heard GREAT things about the fish stew.

5. Margot

Price: ££

This elegant Italian restaurant has a focus on classic and timeless dishes. It gets rave reviews for its service.

This is a great option for a pre-theatre meal, offering set menus for less than £50 pp.

What to order: Insalata di polpo (Octopus salad) and Chicken supreme

6. The Barbary

Price: ££

If you’re looking for vibrant food in a lively atmosphere, look no further than The Barbary. It specialises in blending Israeli and North African cuisines for a dining experience unlike any other.

Found in Neal’s Yard this eatery is perfect for small plates that are big on flavour.

What to order: Courgette Ajo Blanco and chocolate baklawa