Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Timeless Elegance at Quo Vadis in Soho
Established in 1926, Quo Vadis occupies a historic building in Soho, London, with a rich legacy that includes Karl Marx's residency and its transformation into a renowned dining destination by Pepino Leoni. Our restaurant, led by Jeremy Lee and the Hart brothers, offers seasonal British cuisine crafted from regional ingredients, served in an enchanting setting featuring stained glass windows, crisp linens, and floral arrangements. The private members club provides a refined yet convivial space for dining, socialising, and cultural events, complemented by three elegantly appointed private dining rooms available for hire.Our commitment to excellence extends to bespoke event planning, curated art exhibitions, and a carefully selected wine list that enhances every experience. With decades of combined expertise in hospitality, our team ensures every guest receives attentive service rooted in tradition while embracing contemporary innovation.
Services
Restaurant
Private Dining
Members Club
Gift Vouchers
Art Sales
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We offer Michelin-starred culinary expertise through Jeremy Lee's seasonal British menus
- Our three private dining rooms accommodate events from intimate dinners to 100-guest receptions
- The historic Soho setting combines architectural beauty with modern hospitality comforts
- Our private members club provides exclusive access to curated cultural events and dining experiences
- We maintain culinary excellence through direct relationships with regional British suppliers
Services
Restaurant
Our restaurant serves seasonal British cuisine crafted by Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Lee. The menu features regional ingredients transformed into modern classics like smoked eel sandwiches and St Emilion au Chocolat. Diners enjoy an elegant setting with stained glass windows, crisp table linens, and floral arrangements, complemented by an extensive wine list and attentive service.
Private Dining
Three beautifully appointed private dining rooms accommodate events from breakfast meetings to wedding receptions. The Marx Room seats 24-32 guests, The Blue Room offers intimate dinners for 14, and The Leoni Room hosts presentations for 12. All spaces feature modern amenities including AV equipment and Wi-Fi for versatile event planning.
Members Club
The private members club provides exclusive access to a refined social space with green velvets, marble finishes, and floral decor. Members enjoy dedicated restaurant service, classic cocktails, curated cultural events, and 24-hour access to the club's facilities including workspaces and event programming.
Gift Vouchers
Available in 25 denominations, our gift vouchers offer flexible gifting options valid for 12 months. Recipients can redeem them across restaurant dining, private events, or art purchases. Vouchers provide a perfect solution for birthdays, weddings, or corporate gifting with the prestige of a historic London establishment.
Art Sales
The venue showcases artworks inspired by Jeremy Lee's cookbook and Soho surroundings. Current exhibitions feature works by Julian Roberts, Elena Heatherwick, and John Broadley available as posters. These curated art displays transform the space into a cultural destination complementing the culinary experience.
People
Jeremy Lee
Head Chef
Award-winning Scottish chef renowned for his ingredient-led approach to British cuisine. His menus combine bold flavors with meticulous presentation, earning Quo Vadis its reputation as a culinary destination.
Sam Hart
Co-Owner
Hospitality entrepreneur with decades of experience in London's fine dining scene. Alongside his brothers, he preserves Quo Vadis' heritage while maintaining exacting standards across all operations.
Eddie Hart
Co-Owner
Third-generation restaurateur committed to preserving traditional hospitality values. His leadership ensures consistent excellence across Quo Vadis' restaurant, club, and event spaces.
James Hart
Co-Owner
Experienced hospitality operator focused on maintaining Quo Vadis' unique character. He oversees team development and service standards that balance tradition with contemporary expectations.
Questions
What are Quo Vadis' restaurant opening hours?
Lunch is served Monday-Saturday 12pm-2:30pm. Dinner available Monday-Saturday 5pm-10pm.
Can non-members hire private dining rooms?
Yes, our three private dining rooms are available to both members and non-members for events.
Are gift vouchers available for purchase?
Yes, £25 gift vouchers valid for 12 months are available online or through the restaurant.
What historical significance does the building have?
The 1926 building previously housed Karl Marx's residence and a notable Soho brothel before becoming a restaurant.
Do you host cultural events?
We regularly host art exhibitions, culinary collaborations, and cultural events open to members and the public.
Reviews (7)
Lynda Burton
Nov 13, 2021
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Wow, what a disappointment. Odd menu, some main meals sent back (turkey pie), poor service, low atmosphere. To top it off, at 10.30pm, the staff starting noisily moving tables, stacking wine buckets and ironing table cloths around us - not what Id expect from an expensive restaurant while it still has customers. Two stars for the lovely stained glass windows
Louise Allen
Aug 08, 2021
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Great atmosphere, friendly and relaxed staff, excellent food and service. Cocktails were wonderfully balanced.
Stephanie S.
Dec 03, 2020
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We hosted our work Christmas lunch here and everything was spot on. The food was so tasty and fresh, service was great and the private dining room we were in the (The Blue Room) was so beautifully decorated and cosy, exactly what you want from a Christmas lunch.
Renata Ostrowska
Jan 25, 2020
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Nice restaurant, attentive staff but having only one basic vegetarian dish on the menu (and none on the specials) in this day and age is a shocker and, at worst, plain lazy.
Janine Gv
Jan 01, 2020
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We spent a very nice night. an excellent diner and a fantastic party with very good music. Happy New Year 🍾🥂💃💃💃. the pkace is really beauriful
Rebecca Donnelly
Dec 06, 2019
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Lovely environment and attentive staff, but always disappointed when a vegetarian Christmas lunch option is pasta!
Megumi Takeyama
Nov 09, 2019
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I visited first time the other day. And had v good experience. Food is good, staff is very professional, and beautiful atmosphere. Worth to go.
