The Portrait Restaurant
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National Portrait Gallery, Soho, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0EP
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OPENING TIMES
Sat to Wed 11:45 - 14:45, Thu & Fri 11:45 - 14:45 & 17:30 - 20:30
PRICES
Main Courses £11-£23
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Housed on top of the National Portrait Gallery, the Portrait Restaurant boasts panoramic views across Trafalgar Square and the London Eye, making it a convenient but impressive pit stop after a trip to the gallery. The restaurant reopened in February 2015 following a month-long refurbishment and now has an airy new interior designed by Linda Turner. An elegant stone and bronze bar provides the focal point while charcoal and grey banquettes are alongside bronze accents and lighting to make it both modern and welcoming. The menu has been designed by culinary director Helena Puolakka (formerly of Aubergine, Pierre Gagnaire and Skylon) and head chef Steve Beadle (ex-River Café) and features a number of dishes that celebrate British produce from land and sea. Guests can expect to feast on Middle White pork, Hereford beef, Selsey lobster and Ashdown Forest venison.
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Corinthia Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 6 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 6 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
Rosewood London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 14 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 14 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
The Montague on the Gardens
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B | 14 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent Garden's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B | 14 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent Garden's ... More
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Squares
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Thistle Trafalgar Hotel, Whitcomb Street, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Squares is recognised as a restaurant that offers high quality food and superior service. Situated within The Royal Trafalgar Thistle Hotel, Squares is ideally located just ... More
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Thistle Trafalgar Hotel, Whitcomb Street, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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BB Bakery - Covent Garden
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
6-7 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Just a minute's walk from Trafalgar Square, the BB Bakery is a sweet tooth's heaven with a seemingly endless cake counter and the sweet smell of ... More
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6-7 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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Evelyn's Table
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Rupert Court, 28 Rupert Street, W1D | 4 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
In the former beer cellar of The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, Evelyn's Table is an intimate dining room from the people who gave us The ... More
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Rupert Court, 28 Rupert Street, W1D | 4 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
In the former beer cellar of The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, Evelyn's Table is an intimate dining room from the people who gave us The ... More
Wagamama
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
140 Irving Street, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy dipping ... More
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
140 Irving Street, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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B&H Garden Room
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27-31 Charing Cross Road, 10th Floor Assembly Hotel, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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27-31 Charing Cross Road, 10th Floor Assembly Hotel, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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Gaby's
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
30 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
A friendly, efficient deli-come-diner which serves a range of meals encompassing the cooking styles of the Middle East, Greece and Italy. The plastic menu photo-cards look ... More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
30 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
A friendly, efficient deli-come-diner which serves a range of meals encompassing the cooking styles of the Middle East, Greece and Italy. The plastic menu photo-cards look ... More
Odeon Leicester Square
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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The 99 Club
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Storm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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Storm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
Wyndham's Theatre opened in Charing Cross Road on 16th November 1899 and was owned by Charles Wyndham. One of its biggest hits was Sandy Wilson's The ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Portrait Restaurant
National Portrait Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for serious ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for serious ... More
National Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where it ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where it ... More
Leicester Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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Tenderproduct
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ... More
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6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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Ben & Jerry's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
Vue West End, 3 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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Vue West End, 3 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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Pan de Vie
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
5 New Row, WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Combining classic European baking with exotic flavours of the Far East, Pan de Vie delivers a visual treat of brilliantly-coloured sweet patisseries and ... More
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5 New Row, WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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The London Film School
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 5 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 5 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 10 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 10 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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AWAY Spa W London
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
10 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
On the 6th floor of the W London the AWAY Spa certainly takes you away from the manic pace of life in Leicester Square ... More
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10 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
On the 6th floor of the W London the AWAY Spa certainly takes you away from the manic pace of life in Leicester Square ... More
Victoria Embankment Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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The Salisbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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Mr Fogg's Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
Themed around explorer Phileas Fogg, this traditional Victorian tavern in the heart of Covent Garden's ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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The Lost Alhambra
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
28a Leicester Square, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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28a Leicester Square, WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
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Odeon, Leicester Square
London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Portrait Restaurant
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
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Haymarket Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from The Portrait Restaurant
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ... More
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