Kastner & Ovens

A handy spot to grab a bite when you’re in Covent Garden, K&O is tucked away just off the main drag on the north end of Floral Street. The compact space is just enough to accommodate two buffet-style tables from which staff serve you with savoury and sweet comestibles. Each day you’ll find a variety of substantial, flavour-packed, imaginative salads that let high-quality vegetables shine: pea, sun-dried tomato, ham and red chard; or rosemary roasted potato, leek and caramelised onion. Hot dishes could include smoked chicken and mushroom pie, courgette and Parmesan tartlets. The array of mouth-watering cakes is an irresistible temptation for many regulars. The more interesting dishes tend to sell out speedily, so get here early to beat the lunch-hour rush. Seating is scarce, but arriving back at your desk with a K&O lunch box beats munching a pre-packed sarnie any day.