We will be visiting London for the first time in May and plan to see a play at a theatre in the Aldwych area. I would like recommendations for a nearby restaurant for dinner before the show. Also, how far in advance should I make the reservation and what time should I make it in order to have plenty of time to get to a 19:30 show?
The Delaunay is right there, and does pre-theatre menus, so they will know how to get you served and to the theatre in time. https://www.thedelaunay.com/theatre/
It’s a kind of homage to Central European Austro-Hungarian cafes.