Food
Quo Vadis has occupied its Dean Street townhouse for over a century, and the building's past life, including as Marx's former lodgings, gives it a sense of place that reviewers clearly respond to. The modern British menu changes with the seasons under chef Jeremy Lee, whose personal touches — some diners mention buying his cookbook when reserving — add to the feeling of eating somewhere genuinely distinctive rather than corporate. At 4.4 stars and expensive pricing, it draws a mix of Soho regulars and visitors after both a good meal and a slice of London history, working equally well for lunch or dinner. It's a solid choice for a special but not over-the-top night out.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
1h30
🕰️ Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
What people say
"What an amazing experience! A fantastic place, so much history, home to Marx for several years etc, and beautifully set up. A place of real character. Lovely to see an eclectic mix of diners, some talking, quietly, some reading, so much character! We’d pre ordered a book and would have been able to get it signed if we’d have arrived on day we’d reserved- we had to postpone but team very understanding and simply changed to next day! My parents had been before and didn’t exaggerate about the lovely vibe and flawless food and service. The entire team dedicated , Crystal took great care of us. The rustic bread was an appropriate prelude to our mains: the portion size for Ravioli was perfect. It can be off putting when you’re faced with a pile of food! This was delicate, tasty and perfect to allow for the profiteroles 😮 absolutely delicious- we really couldn’t fault any aspect of our experience. The restaurant was busy but this didn’t detract from service. Having the ability to preorder a book for chef to sign is great, completely our fault that we missed chef as we changed booking. But, it will be our’s one way of another: we may have to make a return visit, or the team will forward it! We’ll be back, no doubt! Thanks to all, Crystal in particular."
— LT R
