olive’s Alex Crossley has curated a list of five must-visit restaurants and cafés, all within 10 minutes walking distance from your office. She has chosen a selection of new openings as well as next-level bakeries and hidden gems. Look out for a must-order dish or two at each place. Happy eating and discovering!

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Best restaurants near Omnicom

Akara

Contemporary West African dishes from the chef behind Michelin-starred Akoko, opened November 2023.

Must-order dish: one of the namesake akaras; crispy, fluffy black-eyed bean fritters filled with pork belly, prawns or celeriac.

How far from the office: 9 mins walk

https://www.akaralondon.co.uk/


Kolae

Punchy Southern Thai cuisine from the team behind Som Saa.

Must-order dish: grilled mussel skewers, Phuket-style, soy-braised pork belly.

How far from the office: 8 mins walk

https://kolae.com/


OMA and AGORA

In April 2024, David Carter (Smokestak and Manteca) teamed up with Nick Molyviatis to launch this open-fire, Greek-inspired restaurant. More casual Greek rotisserie-style market dining can be found in ground-floor restaurant AGORA that spills out into Borough Market.

Must order dish: brown crab börek, crab bisque

How far from the office: 9 mins walk

https://www.oma.london/


BAO Borough

Third outpost from Taiwanese street food spot, with takeaway hatch and downstairs karaoke.

Must-order dish: fried chicken, sweet potato fries and classic pork bao.

How far from the office: 8 mins walk

https://baolondon.com/restaurant/bao-borough/


Camille

The Ducksoup team’s newest small, perfectly formed restaurant in Borough Market with a cosy vibe and traditional French menu using British produce.

Must-order dish: langoustine cassoulet.

How far from the office: 9 mins walk

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https://www.camillerestaurant.co.uk/


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