The Best Pre-Theatre Indian Restaurants in Soho

The best pre-theatre Indian dinner in Soho is one that seats you quickly, serves promptly, and sits two minutes from the curtain. Saffron Soho, at 63 Old Compton Street, is built for exactly that: arrive at 17:30, order from the menu, and be in your seat at the Palace, Cambridge or Soho Place by 19:15.

Why pre-theatre dining is different

Pre-theatre is a race against the curtain. The meal has to be paced, the kitchen has to know you have a show, and the restaurant has to be close enough that a slow walk still gets you there. Many excellent Soho restaurants fall down on at least one of these.

What to look for

Look for a kitchen that will fire your courses together if you ask, a location inside a five-minute walk of your theatre, and a menu you can order from without deliberating for twenty minutes. Tell your server your curtain time when you sit down.

The theatres within two minutes

Saffron Soho is a short walk from the Palace, Cambridge, Soho Place, Prince Edward, Sondheim, Apollo, Gielgud and Wyndham's theatres. Book an early table, tell us your show, and we'll get you out in good time.