Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan, everything about The Portrait is an oasis of unshowy opulence, giving you all the good stuff without any of the pomp and bluster. This balance of decadence and restraint sits at the heart of Corrigan’s exceedingly pleasing menu, which features the likes of artichoke smothered with crab, pig trotter ballotine, halibut with borlotti bean puree and impossibly tender lamb chops. Don't miss pudding and enjoy perhaps the best off-menu dish; the incredible skyline views of London.
Covent Garden is so rammed with restaurants that decision fatigue can easily threaten the quality of your dinner. Weave through the tourists and theatregoing crowds and you'll discover that this area hosts many of the best restaurants in London, including newbies such as Story Cellar, and The Portrait by Richard Corrigan, as well as old faves The Savoy Grill and J Sheekey. We’ve compiled a list of the best in the area, from cutting-edge eateries and classy counter joints to party-ready and casual hangouts, with pre-theatre favourites and cheap eats among them. Think of it as your Covent Garden bucket list.
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Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.