Soho has always carried a reputation for reinvention, and within its dense network of side streets, it also houses some of London’s most acclaimed dining rooms. With its formal criteria and exacting standards, Michelin recognition might seem at odds with the neighbourhood’s bohemian legacy, but the coexistence is part of Soho’s charm. Alongside its mix of trendsetting bars and late-night venues, the neighbourhood is home to several kitchens that have earned Michelin stars, making them some of the most distinctive fine dining experiences in the capital.
Humble Chicken, Frith Street
In just a few short years, Humble Chicken has become Soho’s most decorated restaurant. Initially beginning as a yakitori-inspired venture, the restaurant evolved rapidly under the stewardship of its chef-owner Angelo Sato. Humble Chicken prides itself on being Soho’s only two-starred destination, with its first Michelin star arriving in 2024, and the second following only a year later.
The restaurant now operates as a thirteen-seat omakase counter. Its intimacy prevails with guests sitting in proximity to the chefs, whilst watching each dish from the single-tasting menu be prepared and plated in real time. The cuisine is rooted in Japanese technique, and the preparation and concentration on display leaves little margin for error, a challenge that Angelo Sato has embraced. The menu changes frequently, yet certain dishes have become staples, such as the Shokupan Bread Course, often singled out as a highlight. Located at 54 Frith Street, Humble Chicken attracts diners not only for its two Michelin stars, but for the intensely focused dining experience.
Evelyn’s Table, Rupert Street
Situated in the basement of The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, Evelyn’s Table occupies a former beer cellar that has been transformed into a dining room. The restaurant was awarded its Michelin star in 2022, and has retained it ever since.
With a narrow counter lit by reading lamps and just twelve seats, service is structured into sittings. The kitchen is led by Head Chef Seamus Sam, who took over from the Selby brothers in 2024. The cuisine is modern and anchored by British produce, and Michelin itself has noted the Peking-style Mallard as an emblematic preparation. Evelyn’s Table offers a five-course evening tasting menu, and for those visiting at weekends, the four-course Saturday lunch menu is available alongside an optional vegan menu. The drinks menu ranges from traditional ‘Firm Favourites’ to more adventurous ‘Path Less Trodden’ selections, with non-alcoholic alternatives available. Evelyn’s Table offers the rare opportunity to experience Michelin-level dining in a discreet, cellar-like setting.
Mountain, Beak Street
Opened in mid-2023 by chef Tomos Parry and the Super 9 group, Mountain quickly earnt its first Michelin star in 2024. The restaurant occupies a generous two-floor site on Beak Street, with an open kitchen on the ground level and a bar below.
Parry’s traditional Spanish cooking is executed over wood fire, with an expansive menu consisting of Scarlet Prawns, Fallow Deer Loin, and Whole Lobster Caldereta. Certain dishes have already achieved cult status, amongst them are the Menorcan-style stew, and the Smoked Potatoes that have become a signature. The dining room offers reservations for groups of 1 to 10 guests, but their counter seating is available for walk-ins. Mountain delivers food that is designed to be enjoyed collectively, and although the wood-fire cooking delivers bold flavours, the execution remains disciplined enough to earn and retain Michelin recognition.
SOLA, Dean Street
Founded in 2019 by chef-patron Victor Garvey, Sola occupies a townhouse space on Dean Street, and has been a fixture of Soho’s starred scene since it won its first Michelin star in 2021. An intimate dining room in the heart of Soho, Sola brings a taste of California, and celebrates the cuisine of America’s Pacific West Coast.
SOLA operates exclusively through tasting menus, offered in varying lengths for lunch, pre-theatre, and dinner. Dishes change with the seasons, but some have become familiar, such as the Devilled Egg that has remained since the restaurant’s opening. Other current offerings include the Roasted Day Boat Scallop, and the Vodka Cured Salmon “Roulade” consisting of sweet potato, wasabi and roscoff ‘escabeche’. Each dish is paired with wines not just from the West Coast, but from New York, and select bottles of champagne from Europe and beyond. For guests, the appeal lies in the clarity of Garvey’s vision: Californian cooking transposed into Soho. It is a restaurant that demonstrates how a focused idea, executed with discipline, can sustain both critical recognition and loyal custom.
Taken together, these four restaurants illustrate the remarkable breadth of Michelin-level dining available within Soho’s compact location. Each has secured its place in the Michelin Guide on its own terms, offering different experiences that reflect the diversity of the neighbourhood. In a district where restaurants are often compact, and competition is intense, each of these venues have established a lasting identity. The neighbourhood has always valued originality, and these restaurants prove that creativity can thrive alongside the highest formal standards.
Whether through a thirteen-seat counter, the theatre of fire, or the transposition of another region’s cuisine, these four restaurants ensure that Soho remains one of the most compelling places to dine in London today.
