From New York to Tokyo to London: Buvette lands in Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Buvette, a New York-originated dining concept by chef Jody Williams, has opened in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, at 2 Neal’s Yard. Buvette joins a stellar line-up of restaurants, bringing internationally recognised culinary excellence to one of London’s leading dining destinations.

The 2,800 sq ft, 80-cover restaurant is an homage to French home cooking, and has launched in Covent Garden following its success in New York, Tokyo, and Seoul. Buvette is an all-day concept, with breakfast dishes such as the waffle sandwich with cured bacon and eggs, and more classic dishes including coq au vin, cassoulet, and escargots, bolstered by salads and more. With its top-quality cuisine, premium wine list, and al fresco seating, Buvette caters to all occasions, from laid-back breakfasts, pre-theatre cocktails, and late-night dining, elevating Covent Garden’s leading culinary offer.

Buvette is an example of the world-class F&B brands that Covent Garden continues to attract. The destination is the home of many innovative chef-led restaurants, such as the recently opened Burro by Conor Gadd in Floral Court. Both Buvette and Burro are additions to a long line of premium chef-led dining concepts in Covent Garden, with the likes of Story Cellar, Café Murano, The Barbary, Notto and ST JOHN Neal’s Yard Bakery and Bar, representing the continued evolution of the area under Shaftesbury Capital’s long-standing stewardship and investment.

Emma Matus, Head of Restaurant Leasing at Shaftesbury Capital, commented: “Neal’s Yard has long been synonymous with creativity and independence, and Buvette is a natural addition to that story. Having earned a loyal following in New York, Tokyo and Seoul, its arrival in Covent Garden reinforces the area's appeal to internationally acclaimed operators seeking a home within one of London’s leading culinary neighbourhoods. Attracting celebrated chef-led concepts is central to our approach to curating Covent Garden's restaurant offer. Buvette brings a distinctive all-day dining experience that complements the area's existing mix of celebrated restaurants and bolsters Seven Dials as a destination for Londoners and international visitors seeking high-quality, experience-led hospitality.”

This opening follows the news that a cluster of F&B brands are coming to Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden this summer, including the brand new pizza-by-the-slice concept, Carmy’s, a debut from modern Mediterranean restaurant Elia, a second store for viral matcha concept, Frothee, and an Inception Group flagship. Covent Garden’s restaurant line-up is further strengthened by these openings, reinforcing its status as one of the capital’s leading culinary destinations.