Sarastro
126 Drury Lane, Covent Garden
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Opera boxes and gold drapes adorn this flamboyant restaurant serving Turkish mezes and mains. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Sarastro
Sarastro occupies a theatrical dining room on Drury Lane decorated with opera boxes and gold drapes. The menu draws on Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, with mezze, mains and vegetarian dishes alongside gluten-free options. Lamb shank and borek are among the offerings. Portions are generous and the wine, beer and cocktail list is available.
Live music plays regularly. The restaurant takes bookings, serves brunch through to dinner, and accommodates groups. Coffee and desserts are offered. Some diners have noted that service can be uneven.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Peabody Estate next door
- St Clement Danes Church of England Primary School next door
- Theatre Royal Drury Lane next door
- Royal Ballet and Opera 200m away
- Covent Garden 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners say this restaurant offers delicious Turkish-Mediterranean food with generous portions and a varied menu, including standout dishes like lamb shank and borek. They also highlight the unique, theatrical decor and lively atmosphere with live music, making it perfect for special occasions.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Gluten-free options
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2,499 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Covent Garden