London, United Kingdom
Where to eat near Buckingham Palace
10 places within 15 minutes on foot of Buckingham Palace. Start with The English Grill, 5 min walk: the lamb croquette.
Coffee and breakfast
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The Wolseley
Get: Eggs Benedict
London's grand café breakfast under a high, gilded ceiling.
From Chef Amazing's city guide, Near this hotel
Sit down for a meal
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A photo like it
The English Grill
Get: The lamb croquette
A beautiful room for a fancier night before Hamilton or Wicked.
From Before the curtain (from Hot Dinners)
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Rail House Victoria
Get: The pre-show menu
The Riding House Café's Victoria sibling, with a long counter for walk-ins.
From Before the curtain (from Hot Dinners)
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The Palm House
Get: The two-course set
A lively place in the Nova complex, very close to both Victoria theatres and good for groups.
From Before the curtain (from Hot Dinners)
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Gymkhana
Get: Tandoori masala lamb chops, kid goat methi keema, wild muntjac biryani
Michelin 2★ (2026) · Indian
From Chef Amazing's city guide, Near this hotel, The Restaurant 100
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Sexy Fish
Get: The beef rib skewers; also sashimi, maki, nigiri sushi and robata-grilled seafood
Kendall Jenner has been spotted eating here.
From Chef Amazing's lists
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Lorne
Get: The set menu, and ask about the wine
Run by a former River Café sommelier and a former Brawn chef, so the wine list is the thing. Steps from the Apollo Victoria.
From Before the curtain (from Hot Dinners)
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Estiatorio Milos
Get: Grilled octopus, then sea bream
The way into a very expensive Greek fish restaurant at a fraction of the price, by the Haymarket theatres.
From Before the curtain (from Hot Dinners)
Something sweet
min
Wiltons
Get: Half a dozen oysters to start
One of London's oldest restaurants, on Jermyn Street behind the Criterion.
From Before the curtain (from Hot Dinners)
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Walking minutes are measured on the map from Buckingham Palace at a city pace. Each place says where Chef got it. Checked November 7, 2026; places change, so if one has, tell us at hello@chefamazing.com. No place pays to be here.
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