Soho House's Café Monico, an all day restaurant on Shaftesbury Avenue.

Chef Rowley Leigh (of Le Café Anglais, Kensington Place, Le Poulbot, and prominent food writer) has worked in conjunction with Soho House Group to revive Café Monico, which originally opened in 1877 (although Bar Avalon was the most recent occupant), bringing their successful brand's touch to the elegant venue. 

The cosy 180 seater all-day restaurant takes "inspiration from the Mediterranean sea and serves rustic Italian and French favourites" for the menu, plus it has a separate grill selection (think chicken paillard, pork chops, lamb cutlets, dover sole), as well as plenty of pasta, eggs, shellfish and salumi dishes alongside daily specials and a dish of the day (think Coq au vin on a Monday and Sunday roast beef). There's also a seasonal afternoon tea with some British favourites (such as treacle tart & blood orange cheesecake).

Ideal For

Quiet and cosy meet-ups with friends over fine food.

Signature Dishes

Parmesan custard with anchovy toast; a grill serving chicken paillard, pork chops, lamb cutlets and Dover sole; lobster spaghetti.

Signature Drinks

There are five aperitif cocktails - ranging from Vermouth Service - made with Noilly Prat, frozen grapes, lemon oils and sparkling water to a classic Peach Bellini.