Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

Quo Vadis

Name: Quo Vadis
Address: 26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL, United Kingdom, London, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7437 9585

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About Quo Vadis

Jeremy Lee's Modern British cooking at this Dean Street institution delivers precision over elaboration, with a menu of reworked classics and seasonal specials. Booking is easy, the room retains original stained glass from its Italian past, the kitchen's consistency — recognised by Opinionated About Dining for three consecutive years — makes it a reliable choice in Soho's crowded field.

Quo Vadis is a London restaurant associated with chef/owner Jeremy Lee and Modern British cooking. The verified details are intentionally narrow: the cuisine is Modern British, the dress code is smart casual, the restaurant opens for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.

Because the available verified record does not confirm individual dishes, menu formats, prices, drinks, booking policy, seat count, or dietary accommodations, this guide does not treat any of those as fixed facts. Use the restaurant’s current channels for the day’s menu and reservation details before planning a visit.

What Lee's Kitchen Does Differently

The grounded reason to consider Quo Vadis is simple: Jeremy Lee is the named chef/owner, the restaurant is identified with Modern British cooking in London. Beyond that, specific claims about signature dishes, techniques, or menu structure are not verified here, so they should be treated as changeable rather than guaranteed.

Timing and Logistics

Quo Vadis is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closed on Sunday. Verified hours are 12–2:30 pm and 5:30–10 pm from Monday to Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.

The verified information does not confirm pricing, reservation availability, take-out or delivery, allergy procedures, wine service, or the exact menu offered at a given service. Check directly with the restaurant for current practical details.

Positioning in the London Field

Quo Vadis belongs in London’s Modern British conversation, with Jeremy Lee as the key verified name attached to the restaurant. If you are comparing it with other London dining rooms, consider the occasion, current menu, availability rather than relying on unverified assumptions about format or price.

Relevant Pearl comparisons include Kerridge's Bar & Grill, Little Social, Kitty Fishers, Berner's Tavern, and Story Cellar. For the full range of options, see our full London restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis is verified as open for both lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday: 12–2:30 pm and 5:30–10 pm. The available verified information does not establish whether one service is better than the other, so choose based on timing and availability.

What should a first-timer know about Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis is a London restaurant from chef/owner Jeremy Lee, serving Modern British cuisine. The dress code is smart casual. It is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday.

Does Quo Vadis handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy accommodation is not verified in the available information. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have allergies, vegan requirements, or other dietary needs.

What should I order at Quo Vadis?

Specific dishes are not verified in the available information, menus can change. Check the current menu directly with Quo Vadis before visiting.

What are alternatives to Quo Vadis in London?

Other London options to compare include Kitty Fishers, Kerridge's Bar & Grill, Berner's Tavern, Little Social, Story Cellar. Compare current menus, availability, occasion fit before choosing.

Location

26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Quo Vadis

The Complete Picture: Quo Vadis and Peers

Venue	Cuisine	Booking Difficulty
Quo Vadis	Modern British	Easy
Berner's Tavern	Modern British	Unknown
Story Cellar	Modern British	Unknown
Little Social	Modern British	Unknown
Kerridge's Bar & Grill	Modern British	Unknown
Kitty Fishers	Modern British	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Berner's Tavern, Modern British, Modern British
Story Cellar, Modern British, £££
Little Social, Modern British, ££
Kerridge's Bar & Grill, Modern British, ££££
Kitty Fishers, Modern British, Modern British

Quo Vadis anchors itself in the mid-tier of London's Modern British category, where booking is easier and prices more approachable than Kerridge's Bar & Grill at the top end. Kerridge's commands a higher price for a more polished room and a menu that leans into luxury ingredients; if you're celebrating and want white-tablecloth service, go there. Quo Vadis offers similar technical quality without the ceremony, making it better suited for a midweek meal where the food is the focus.

Little Social sits a notch below in both price and ambition, delivering bistro-style French cooking in a smaller room. It's a solid choice if you want a quicker, cheaper meal in Mayfair, but the kitchen doesn't have the seasonal depth or technical consistency that Lee brings to Quo Vadis. Kitty Fishers competes most directly, both offer wood-fired or classical British techniques in rooms that feel comfortable rather than formal. Kitty Fishers has a smaller menu and a louder dining room; Quo Vadis offers more variety and a quieter experience. If you're booking for a larger group or want flexibility in what you order, Quo Vadis is the safer bet.

Story Cellar and Berner's Tavern occupy different occasions entirely. Story Cellar is tasting-menu only at a higher price point, suited for an evening where you want to commit to multiple courses and wine pairings. Berner's Tavern trades on its grand dining room and is better for impressing a guest who cares about the setting. Quo Vadis is the choice when you want high-quality Modern British cooking without the occasion-specific constraints, it's equally comfortable for a solo lunch at the bar or a dinner for four.