Best restaurants near Harrods, London
8 August 2024 , by Cally Squires
Browsing the designer rails at Knightsbridge department store Harrods is a rite of passage for Londoners and visitors to the city alike. After racking up the step counts while enjoying one of London’s most famous shopping hotspots, refuelling nearby with some well-earned food and drink is next on the agenda for any great day out in the centre of town. We’ve rounded up our favourite restaurants, pubs and cafés in beautiful Belgravia, all of which are a short walk from the bright lights of Harrods.
Mina's
You can rely on Mina’s for nourishing sustenance whatever the time of day, as this friendly Mediterranean brunch spot offers a tasty Italian, French and Spanish-inspired sharing menu, that can see you all the way through from lunch to dinner. Share delicious small plates like smoky baba ganoush, spicy nduja meatballs, chunky zucchini fries or Mina’s signature frites au fromage. Or dine on classic Italian pizzas and pastas, alongside a traditional Greek salad; or spice it up with a gloriously garlicky chicken shawarma. Whether sitting al fresco or bagging an indoor window seat, you’ll be perfectly placed to watch the world go by.
Address: Mina's, 20 Motcomb Street
Eight-minute walk from Harrods
Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay
An extra special occasion calls for an elevated dining experience, and happily that’s exactly what you’ll get at Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred Pétrus, which is less than 10 minutes on foot from Harrods. The celebrity chef’s Kinnerton Street restaurant is a modern French take on fine dining, using the best of British produce, with a long-held Michelin star above the door. Foodies can opt to dine a la carte or settle in for the discovery tasting menu, which can be served with not one but three different paired wine flights, to impress even the most discerning of oenophiles.
Address: 1 Kinnerton Street
Nine-minute walk from Harrods
The Alfred Tennyson
Popular gastropub The Alfred Tennyson, named after English poet Lord Tennyson who lived in Belgravia in 1880, is one of three local public houses owned by the trendy Cubitt House group (sister sites The Thomas Cubitt and The Orange can be found on Elizabeth Street and Pimlico Road respectively). The vibe at this Georgian townhouse is always buzzy, whether it’s a full house for weekday lunch service, after work drinks or a proper Sunday roast with all the trimmings. It’s also the place for sports lovers to get their match fix, from rugby to football, The Alfie can be relied upon to screen all the important fixtures.
Address: 10 Motcomb Street
Nine-minute walk from Harrods
Sachi at The Pantechnicon
Guess who’s back? Fans of Japanese restaurant and bar Sachi will be counting down the days until it reopens in September when it will have moved, albeit strictly vertically, to a new floor at the very top of the historic Pantechnicon building. The new layout means Sachi guests can enjoy stunning views with their sushi and saké over Motcomb Street and beyond; plus a rare and highly coveted draw for any city location - a rooftop suntrap where the light hits just right at golden hour.
Address: 19 Motcomb Street
Nine-minute walk from Harrods
Salloos
Dine like a local and be embraced by the warm hospitality of family-run Salloos. Having been around since 1976, it’s a now-iconic neighbourhood venue, and with a menu serving the best of both Pakistani and Indian cuisine, there are flavours to suit all tastebuds. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Tandoori cooking or looking to expand your culinary horizons, Salloos is most certainly worth adding to your foodie wishlist.
Address: 62-64 Kinnerton Street
10-minute walk from Harrods
The Wilton Arms
Spoilt for choice is an excellent problem to have when looking for refreshments after an afternoon of retail therapy. For true authenticity, experience a traditional British pub with a pint - or if preferred a glass of Pinot - at The Wilton Arms, which can be found on the oh-so charming Kinnerton Street. It’s another family-run situation here, and it’s not all ales and craft beers, there is a hearty food offering to get stuck into alongside a sizeable wine list.
Address: 71 Kinnerton Street
10-minute walk from Harrods
Canton Blue at The Peninsula
Clocking in at a leisurely quarter of an hour stroll from Harrods; a hop, skip or jump down to the new and glamorous Peninsula hotel will give you a glimpse of leafy Hyde Park to your left, before turning a corner and encountering the five-star hotel’s magnificent pair of Chinese dragons. For a discreet entrance, skip the grandness of hotel lobby and enter Canton Blue directly from Grosvenor Crescent. Once inside you’ll be totally transported away from the buzz of Hyde Park Corner into Cantonese heaven with striking design, mood lighting and a dedicated dim sum menu to feast from.
Address: 1 Grosvenor Place
15-minute walk from Harrods
Motcombs restaurant
Set on pedestrianised Motcomb Street, Motcombs restaurant has a ground-floor brasserie and pretty terrace, where diners can tuck into breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Seasonal menus include traditional British classic dishes, alongside modern European and Asian favourites.
Address: Motcombs Belgravia, 26 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 9EX
Seven-minute walk from Harrods
