27 Frith Street · Soho, London
Bistro 1 — Mediterranean Restaurant in Soho
Eclectic Mediterranean dining in the heart of Soho
Perfectly placed for Soho, the West End & pre-theatre dining.
The Bistro
An independent corner of Soho, for over 26 years
Soho changes constantly. Bistro 1 has stayed — same street, same warm lights, same idea: Mediterranean food, cooked simply, at a price that lets you come back.
We have been serving London for over 26 years. Long enough to know what our customers enjoy — the theatre crowd who need to be seated by seven, the couple who come every other Friday, the group of eight celebrating something on a Saturday night.
Our food is simple, delicious and flavoursome: dishes from around the Mediterranean, cooked without fuss and priced so you can come back next week. You'll find a relaxed family atmosphere and staff who are full of smiles and attentive.
Whether you're here for a show, a film or wandering the wonderful streets of Soho, Bistro 1 is your local eatery in London.
Fresh food
Simple, delicious and flavoursome — cooked to order, not to impress.
Great location
27 Frith Street, Soho: theatres, cinemas and the West End on your doorstep.
Quick service
We cater for pre- and post-theatre, so nobody misses a curtain.
Signature dishes
What our guests order again
Mixed Meze
The starter our guests recommend most — a spread made for sharing.
Chicken & Lamb Shish
Chargrilled over open flame, the Turkish heart of our menu.
Moussaka
Slow-baked, comforting and a long-standing guest favourite.
Lunch & dinner
Set menus that make Soho affordable
A ridiculously good-value set menu with generous portions and a real choice of dishes — one of the reasons people have kept coming back for two decades.
Lunch Set Menu
Available all week from 11am – 4pm
- 2 courses £18.90
- 3 courses £21.90
Evening Set Menu
Available evenings all week from 4pm
- 2 courses £21.90
- 3 courses £23.90
Pre-theatre dining
Eat well. Make the curtain.
We cater for pre- and post-theatre, with quick, attentive service and a set menu designed to be enjoyed without watching the clock. Frith Street puts you minutes from Shaftesbury Avenue, Cambridge Circus and the West End.
- From 4pm
- Evening set menu, 2 courses £21.90
- Quick service
- Tell us your curtain time on arrival
- Minutes away
- Walkable to the West End theatres
Offers
Good value, every day
Available all week from 11am – 4pm
Lunch Set Menu
- 2 courses £18.90
- 3 courses £21.90
Our best-value way to eat in Soho before the afternoon.
Available evenings all week from 4pm
Evening Set Menu
- 2 courses £21.90
- 3 courses £23.90
Ideal before or after a West End show.
Available every day
Two Cocktails
- Any 2 cocktails £17.90
Choose any two cocktails from our cocktail menu.
Available every day
Classic Burger & Drink
- £20.90
Our classic burger with a glass of wine or beer.
Available every day
3 Small Mezes & a Drink
- £17.90
Three small mezes with a drink — perfect for sharing.
Available every day
Fish & Chips & Drink
- £20.90
Traditional fish & chips with a glass of wine or beer.
Atmosphere
“The lighting is worth a visit on its own”
Reviews
A few words from thousands of happy customers
A cosy Soho favourite
This is a cosy restaurant with delicious Mediterranean food, decent house wine and great ambiance. Been here before and will revisit. Recommend the mixed meze starter. Chicken or lamb shish…a delight.
Best Bread in the World!!!
Pretty setting, relaxed atmosphere, fab friendly service, food and drink hits the spot and the complementary bread is absolutely the most delicious bread I've ever tasted in my life! 5 stars and then some!
Ridiculously good value
Bistro 1 offers a ridiculously good value set menu, with generous portion sizes, a good number of choices, and the three of us all enjoyed the taste of our dishes. Service is friendly and helpful and the decor with the lights is cute.
Perfect before the theatre
Visited this restaurant as we were attending a show at the theatre. Food was amazing. Staff very friendly and polite. This restaurant is worth a visit.
Lovely and welcoming
Lovely welcoming restaurant. Excellent service. Fantastic value for money especially considering the location.
The lighting alone is worth it
Friendly staff, good food, reasonable prices. The lighting is worth a visit on its own. Warm place & clean comfortable seating.
Soho location
27 Frith Street, W1
Right in the middle of Soho and a short walk from the West End theatres, Chinatown, Leicester Square and Oxford Street.
- Address
- 27 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 5LE
- Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday · 10:00am – 11:30pmFriday – Saturday · 10:00am – 12:00amSunday · 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Nearest tubes
- Leicester Square · Piccadilly Circus · Tottenham Court Road
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Reserve online for up to 16 guests, or call us for larger parties and celebrations.