Doppo London

Doppo sits on Dean Street, a ten-minute walk from the bright chaos of Piccadilly Circus. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a modern Italian register that feels purposefully distinct from the frantic pace of the nearby theatres.

The wine program is the reason to visit. It holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Excellence Award and was named the winner for best value wine list at the 2024 World’s Best Wine List Awards. While Dean Street is crowded with historical institutions and neon-lit tourist traps, the list here manages to remain accessible rather than performative. You are better off choosing Doppo for its cellar than for the typical Soho tropes; it prioritizes depth of liquid over the area’s usual trend-chasing, rewarding those who prefer a bottle that outlasts the evening.