

As alive and vibrant as its central London neighbourhood, Leicester Square Kitchen showcases an exquisite selection of contemporary Mexican and Peruvian small plates, entrées and specialities, alongside reserve wines and signature cocktails. Bridging the gap between authenticity and modernity, the design employs a playful duality between colours and materials, with black and white marble tables contrasting exposed columns and bright metro tiles shining to the backdrop of dark brick walls.
Chic restaurant & bar with a large terrace serving contemporary Mexican & Peruvian small plates.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 31-36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7666 0902
Website: https://www.thekitchensrestaurants.co.uk/leicester-square-kitchen?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=Organic
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: quandoo.co.ukopentable.co.uk
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Reviews
Keerthana delivered outstanding service with genuine care and professionalism. She understood my dietary needs, confirmed details directly with the chef, and suggested excellent alternatives that suited me perfectly. Her knowledge of the menu and attention to detail were impressive.
She engaged at the right moments while maintaining a comfortable sense of privacy. Ankit also stopped by to check on us, which made the experience feel personal and valued.
Overall, it was a smooth, satisfying, and pleasantly surprising evening.
Radisson Blu Leicester Square HotelDecember 29, 2025
Leicester Square Kitchen occupies that rare space where theatrical location meets genuine culinary confidence. Nestled within the Radisson Blu, this dining room eschews the usual West End tourist trap mediocrity for something considerably more sophisticated.
The interior strikes an immediate chord—a dramatic statement wall of charcoal brick punctuated by scattered lighter tiles, creating an effect reminiscent of stars against a night sky. It’s bold without being bombastic, providing an urbane backdrop that somehow manages to make fellow diners appear more interesting than they might actually be. Though, in fairness, last night’s crowd genuinely were—the sort of animated, engaged company that transforms a meal into an occasion.
Our server, Keerthana, demonstrated that most elusive of hospitality virtues: she was present without being intrusive, knowledgeable without being pedantic. Her recommendations carried the weight of someone who actually tastes what she serves, and her timing throughout the evening was impeccable. In an industry where good service has become alarmingly rare, she reminded us what it looks like when done properly.
To the food: the whole roasted seabream arrived with a magnificent char, the flesh yielding and sweet beneath its chilli-spiked crust, accompanied by a vibrant tangle of purple slaw that provided both colour and clever counterpoint. This was confident cooking—the kind that doesn’t need to shout its accomplishments. The croquettes (I suspect these were the kitchen’s own creation) achieved that crucial textural balance between exterior crunch and molten interior, elevated by a judicious squeeze of charred lime.
Even the roasted cauliflower transcended its fashionable-vegetable status, arriving with enough char and seasoning to stand as a dish in its own right rather than virtuous afterthought.
The 2024 Bottega Pinot Grigio from delle Venize proved an astute pairing—crisp, clean, and sufficiently food-friendly to navigate from the richness of fried items to the delicacy of the seabream without losing its way.
Leicester Square Kitchen succeeds because it understands something fundamental: location is not destiny. While lesser establishments coast on proximity to theatres, this kitchen actually cooks. Combined with Keerthana’s exemplary service and a room that manages to feel both contemporary and comfortable, it offers something West End diners badly need—a genuine reason to arrive early rather than dash in for a pre-curtain necessity.
Rating: ★★★★☆
Worth returning for: The seabream, Keerthana’s service, the convivial atmosphereNote: Service charge discretionary at 12.5%—and in this case, earned
I found this restaurant in TripAdvisor. The restaurant rating is #43 in 22,627, so your expectation and excitement is raised quite high.
I jumped to fork to book a table and saw that there are empty tables from 5:30PM right to the closing time on Saturday evening (sign#1). It also offered 20% discounts for all the time slots for a high-rated restaurant in London (sign#2). I booked anyway!
When arrived, we were ushered to our table. I checked the wine menu and selected a Pinot Noir from Roussillon. My wife requested a suggestion from the waitress and she replied “I don’t drink, so I don’t know” (sign#3). She brought my wine carafe that I ordered but didn’t bring the bottle so I check the wine and the year (sign#4). The carafe was dirty and the wine was warmer than it should and the glass was not for Pinot (sign#5). Please check the pictures I attached. From this point on, it was clear that we made a mistake in relying on the reviews and the rating. They brought the starter before my wife’s drink arrived (sign#6). They brought my wife’s drink which she had a sip only and that was it. They brought my steak and listen to this one; they didn’t bring me a steak knife. When I asked for a steak knife, they said they don’t have one and the steak is already cut, so no need !!!! So they’ve already decided on the bite size that I have to eat (sign#?). The cutlery was amazing; short and light. We left the restaurant after paying £150 for the dinner I described. Don’t remind me my mistakes, but with respect, who were the other 2,600 people reviewing this restaurant?
The sparkling water was good; it was genuine Pellegrino.
It was heartwarming to see someone take such care and pride in their service, and it truly made our visit extra special. Thank you, Marco, for your warmth, patience, and wonderful service today; we really appreciated it.