Restaurants near National Portrait Gallery
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ADDRESS
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE
OPENING TIMES
Last admission is 45 mins before the Gallery closes.
PRICES
Free. Special exhibitions prices vary.


Wagamama
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
140 Irving Street, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
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... More
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
140 Irving Street, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
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... More

The National Cafe
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
East Wing National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
On the ground floor of the East Wing of the National Gallery, with its own entrance opposite St Martin-in-the-Fields, The National Cafe ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
East Wing National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
On the ground floor of the East Wing of the National Gallery, with its own entrance opposite St Martin-in-the-Fields, The National Cafe ... More

National Dining Rooms
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of... More

The Portrait Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
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... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from National Portrait Gallery
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... More

B&H Garden Room
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
27-31 Charing Cross Road, 10th Floor Assembly Hotel, WC2H | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
High up on the 10th floor of the Assembly Hotel the Garden Room , brought to... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
27-31 Charing Cross Road, 10th Floor Assembly Hotel, WC2H | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
High up on the 10th floor of the Assembly Hotel the Garden Room , brought to... More

Les Deux Salons
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
40-42 William IV Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Set over two glorious floors in the heart of Theatreland, Les Deux Salons is an all-day French Brasserie. The grand interior has a beautiful, ornately... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
40-42 William IV Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Set over two glorious floors in the heart of Theatreland, Les Deux Salons is an all-day French Brasserie. The grand interior has a beautiful, ornately... More

Notes - Trafalgar Square
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
31 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Coffee-cum-wine-bar Notes occupies a great spot close to Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square in what was a record shop of more than 15... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
31 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Coffee-cum-wine-bar Notes occupies a great spot close to Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square in what was a record shop of more than 15... More

Fumo London
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
37 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
From the Italian family owned San Carlo restaurant group, who also own Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge and Cicchetti in... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
37 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
From the Italian family owned San Carlo restaurant group, who also own Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge and Cicchetti in... More

Bancone Covent Garden
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
39 William IV Street, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Described by Grace Dent as casually orgasmic and deeply affordable, Bancone has been making waves on the dining scene ever since it opened in Covent... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
39 William IV Street, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Described by Grace Dent as casually orgasmic and deeply affordable, Bancone has been making waves on the dining scene ever since it opened in Covent... More

Gaby's
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
30 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
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... More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
30 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
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... More

J Sheekey
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
St Martin's Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Historic fish and seafood restaurant first opened in 1896. For fish and seafood dishes served with simplicity and style J Sheekey is unrivalled in London. Hidden... More
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
St Martin's Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Historic fish and seafood restaurant first opened in 1896. For fish and seafood dishes served with simplicity and style J Sheekey is unrivalled in London. Hidden... More

J Sheekey Atlantic Bar
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
St Martin's Court, Charing Cross, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Sister to the legendary J Sheekey next door, J Sheekey Atlantic Bar is a more informal proposition, serving seasonal sharing plates of fish and shellfish,... More
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
St Martin's Court, Charing Cross, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Sister to the legendary J Sheekey next door, J Sheekey Atlantic Bar is a more informal proposition, serving seasonal sharing plates of fish and shellfish,... More

The Salisbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Gastropub ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Gastropub ... More

Pizza Express
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
450 The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
450 The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and... More

Hazuki
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
43 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
43 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
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Lupita - Central
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
13 - 15 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Inspired by a modest charcoal grill which drew crowds from all over Mexico City, Lupita is the London manifestation of this 'charcoal taco' haven. Blending... More
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
13 - 15 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Inspired by a modest charcoal grill which drew crowds from all over Mexico City, Lupita is the London manifestation of this 'charcoal taco' haven. Blending... More

Afternoon Tea at St Martins Lane
London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
There are two options when it comes to tea at the super cool St Martins Lane. Cosy up in The Den for... More
London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
There are two options when it comes to tea at the super cool St Martins Lane. Cosy up in The Den for... More

Nutshell London
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
30 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Former Palomar head chef Jeremy Borrow leaves the Soho restaurant to head up the kitchen at Nutshell, an Iranian restaurant ... More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
30 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Former Palomar head chef Jeremy Borrow leaves the Soho restaurant to head up the kitchen at Nutshell, an Iranian restaurant ... More

EllaMia
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
45 St Martin's Lane, St Martins Lane Hotel, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Serving artisan coffee and colourful croissants in a pastel pink room, luxury coffee shop EllaMia is bang on trend. The small cafe comes from neighbouring... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
45 St Martin's Lane, St Martins Lane Hotel, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Serving artisan coffee and colourful croissants in a pastel pink room, luxury coffee shop EllaMia is bang on trend. The small cafe comes from neighbouring... More

St Martins Lane Kitchen
London > Restaurants
45 St Martin's Lane, St Martins Lane Hotel, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Situated just steps away from the lobby of St Martins Lane hotel, St Martins Lane Kitchen takes familiar flavours from the East and the West... More
London > Restaurants
45 St Martin's Lane, St Martins Lane Hotel, WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Situated just steps away from the lobby of St Martins Lane hotel, St Martins Lane Kitchen takes familiar flavours from the East and the West... More

Thai Pot
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
1 Bedfordbury, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Cheap, cheerful and tasty - Thai Pot is ideal for a lunch, pre-theatre dinner or a bite between pints. Don't go expecting stellar service, plenty... More
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
1 Bedfordbury, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Cheap, cheerful and tasty - Thai Pot is ideal for a lunch, pre-theatre dinner or a bite between pints. Don't go expecting stellar service, plenty... More

Green Man & French Horn
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
54 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
The two men behind the highly successful Terroirs group, Ed Wilson and Oli Barker, have come to Covent Garden with the Green Man & French... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
54 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
The two men behind the highly successful Terroirs group, Ed Wilson and Oli Barker, have come to Covent Garden with the Green Man & French... More

Terroirs Wine Bar
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
5 William IV Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Tucked away in an inauspicious sunken level location between The Strand and Covent Garden, Terroirs is a real gem of a wine bar and bistro.... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
5 William IV Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Tucked away in an inauspicious sunken level location between The Strand and Covent Garden, Terroirs is a real gem of a wine bar and bistro.... More

Massimo Restaurant & Bar
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, 10 Northumberland avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, 10 Northumberland avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall... More

Barrafina Adelaide Street
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
10 Adelaide Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
After a five year wait, restaurateurs Sam and Eddie Hart open the second branch of Barrafina, this time occupying a corner site on Adelaide Street... More
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
10 Adelaide Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
After a five year wait, restaurateurs Sam and Eddie Hart open the second branch of Barrafina, this time occupying a corner site on Adelaide Street... More

Tandoor Chop House
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
8 Adelaide Street, WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
North Indian communal eatery meets classic British chop house in Tandoor Chop House , brought to us by... More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
8 Adelaide Street, WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
North Indian communal eatery meets classic British chop house in Tandoor Chop House , brought to us by... More

Giovanni's
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Goodwin's Court, St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Some restaurants are supposed to be a secret. You find them, you tell your friends and you hope that no-one else finds out. Giovanni's is... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Goodwin's Court, St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Some restaurants are supposed to be a secret. You find them, you tell your friends and you hope that no-one else finds out. Giovanni's is... More

Mint Leaf Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Mint Leaf is huge. There's a crowded cocktail bar giving on to two large dining rooms. Low lighting, solid wood furniture and delightfully squishy seats... More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Mint Leaf is huge. There's a crowded cocktail bar giving on to two large dining rooms. Low lighting, solid wood furniture and delightfully squishy seats... More

Brumus
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
From the same group who brought us the media trendy Charlotte Street Hotel and the Soho Hotel comes the Haymarket Hotel – and its in-house... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
From the same group who brought us the media trendy Charlotte Street Hotel and the Soho Hotel comes the Haymarket Hotel – and its in-house... More

FuLuShou
London > Restaurants > Pan-Asian restaurants
5 - 6 Leicester Square, The Casino at The Empire, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Pan-Asian Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > Pan-Asian restaurants
5 - 6 Leicester Square, The Casino at The Empire, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes walk from National Portrait Gallery
Pan-Asian Cuisine... More
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