Tom Pressman
03-06-2025
Serving up Italian comfort food across London for years, Bella Italia has always been about more than just the food. It’s about the fun moments spent around the table, sharing laughter, stories, and good company before the lights go down. That’s why it’s such a natural choice for pre-theatre dining, especially when you want to slow things down and enjoy the moment before the show begins.
Start light with Tomato Bruschetta or a fresh Caprese Salad, then settle in for more heart and comforting Italian classics like creamy carbonara, mushroom risotto, or the ultimate calzone, food made for lingering over and enjoying together. Just be sure to call ahead to secure your table before curtain up.
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London | 10 Irving Street - Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 7AT
Souk is the restaurant equivalent of a standing ovation: bold, lively, and bursting with personality. Located just steps from Leicester Square, it brings North African flavours to the heart of Theatreland. The interior is warm and vibrant, buzzing with energy, making it ideal for a pre-show meal that feels part of the evening’s excitement.
We’d recommend starting with the mutable (smoked Aubergine, yoghurt & Tahini) or the grilled king prawns with sweet chilli and lime sauce to wet your palate. Followed by the lamb tagine or vegetable tagine for a vegetarian-friendly option, and rounded off nicely with a selection of baklava and Turkish delights for a sweet, theatrical finish.
Visit Souk with 25% off the total bill from Monday - Sunday.
London | 27 Litchfield Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 9NJ
Sharing a memorable evening at the theatre calls for the perfect pizza-sharing moment. Pizza Hut Restaurants is a West End favourite for reliable, fast and crowd-pleasing food, making it ideal when you want to eat well without missing the opening number. With a casual, lively atmosphere, it’s the kind of place where everyone can relax and feel at home before the show.
Choose from a range of classic pizzas, from the Chicken Supreme to a timeless Margherita, or go big with a hearty BBQ Americano. And don’t skip the sides, cheesy bites are perfect for sharing while you chat about the performance ahead. With 2 for 1 on tastecard, it’s an easy, fuss-free way to kick off your West End night.
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London | 19 Leicester Square, WC2H7LE
Farzi London is modern, inventive, and unapologetically theatrical - perfect if you want a glamorous start to your evening. Their dishes combine traditional Indian flavours with playful, modern presentation, so every plate feels like part of the show.
With so many incredible dishes on offer, go for the small plates to share and taste a few of their reimagined Indian street classics, from the Dal-Chawal Arancini and Cornish Lobster & Seafood Kebab to the Peepli Lamb Paarcha Kebab. Perfect for trying a bit of everything.
Be sure to check out Chief Kikhil’s exclusives on the menu!
Get 25% off at Farzi London from Monday to Tuesday and from Saturday to Sunday evenings with tastecard.
London | 8 Haymarket, SW1Y 4BP
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