Covent Garden, London

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 16:35

I am in need of help from any members that know this area of London, as I have no idea what is around there.



The reason is, I am taking my mum to London on a day trip and we are heading into this area however, as it is her birthday, I would like to take her out to lunch but don't want to take a chance on a restaurant and it then be awful and ruin our day, so I would rather have some recommendations from any of you that may know that area.



Thanks

robinhood


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 16:40

try Mcdonalds there the same everywhere

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 16:48

Covent Garden is full of resturants you will be inundated with choice not knowing your preferance in taste. Just brouse they all look wonderfull some have just open air areas others have both indoor and out doors



Enjoy

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 16:49

How about something 'Italian'

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 16:50

Covent Garden has loads of restaurants, bars and cafe's and all are of a high standard.



Google 'Covent Garden Restaurants' - ENJOY!

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 16:57

Or McDonalds as Robin Hoody said - I think they are doing an Italian special at the moment. The McMafia or something!

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:00

For itailan there is a great little resuraunt in Liesceter square. Head for the Moon on the water pub go past that to the little stree at the bottonm of the square turn left is called Bella Veranti (I think) i know its Bella something

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:03

Try Bertorellis or Zizzis, both in Covent Garden.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:18

Zizzi's....always decent.....enjoy the area..agree with m5...could take in a show with some last minute tickets..plenty of sellers around CG

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:25

Lots of hotels round there do overnight/meal/ticket for show deals.



Then you could just browse Covent Garden.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:30

Thanks for the suggestions, I have not been to Covent Garden before so was unsure what to expect, by the looks of it alot!



We will have to head home for the evening, otherwise I would loved to have taken her to a show but the family are putting on a surprise 'do' so I don't think they would be to pleased if I kept her out for the night!!!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:47

Its a wonderful place Convent Garden head for the Antique Market and the Square with all the little bars/cafes

Street Musicians, great atmosphere, I miss going there,

Have a great evening

Sheila

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 17:51

rules for old fashioned english cooking was always good

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 18:22

Try The Ivy, very expensive you would have to book.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 18:35

Smithy,and Smity. you didn't used to be a london cabbie's by any chance did you? You certainly know your way around. )

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 18:58

I know Covent Garden very well, you were spot on

I spent most weekends there, just love and miss it

sheila

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 19:44

My favourite for a decent lunch is The Crusting Pipe, in the basement of the Central Market building.



Some tables outside (glass roof overhead), but best atmosphere inside in the vaulted cellars. Reasonable prices for Central London.



Check sample menu's at:



http://www.davy.co.uk/crustingpipe





Rob

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 19:59

Bentleys



Richard

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 22:25

I wish I was in Covent Garden.

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
26/09/2009 16:33

I would go for Rules also. It was where Edward took Mrs. Simpson. Not cheap but lovely food.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 01:08

scooby i envy you there is so much choice. anyway enjoy your day with mum xxxxx

Katushka1


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 12:09

Rules is wonderful good English food and great service and is one of the oldest restaurants in Covent Garden. Depends what you are looking for- As has been said there are so many to choose from. Hope you find what you are looking ofr and have a great time.

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 13:04

No Scubby did'nt work as a cabbie, but I worked on Shaftsbury Ave for 5 moths and stayed in the Travel lodge Covent Garden But dont reccomend the older 1 ( there are two sperated by the road) this really needs a complete overehaul. Thought I would mention it in case you were tempted to stay overnight But it is handy for all major tourest attractioins.



God look & Bonna Petite

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 16:17

Well ................... I am lost for words.



Thank you all so very much for all your input, I really appreciate all your help, it certainly looks like we are going to be spoilt for choice.



I now can't wait to get there!!

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 13:01

As I work in the city, why not treat your mum to a lovely appartment, I stay here for a treat when seeing a show or going to a party in town.

The appartments are well worth the money and only 5 mins away from St Pauls Tube.

Plenty of places to buy food and some grt little victorian pubs in the back streets

http://myvillage.laterooms.com/en/p1716/HotelDetails/Index/default.aspx?hotelRef=95511&d=20090815&n=1