INDIAN
Paradise Indian ♦♦♦♦♦ 5 Denbigh St, London SW1V 2HF +44 20 7834 8746
We love our local Paradise Indian Restaurant! We take all our guests here! It has excellent food, a friendly staff and you can not beat the prices! The ambiance is simple and casual. My favorites on the menu are the Chicken Shaslik (Josh and I share), Chicken Korma and garlic Nana. It is a small restaurant, so if you want to be sure to get a seat call in advance for reservations.
Nearest Tube Stop- Victoria (Victoria,Circle and District Line) Lots of buses run to Victoria as well. The 24 will take you almost all the way there. Get off at Warwick Way stop.
ITALIAN
La Caricatura ♦♦♦♦♦ 33 N Audley St, Westminster, London W1K 6, United Kingdom+44 20 7629 7070
Josh booked this one Sunday in early February because its rating were good on Top Table and we love Italian. We went back the next Sunday because our experience was so good! The staff was very friendly and offered us drinks on the house both times. The food was excellent and the live music made everything perfect. Josh had the special both times and was pleased. I enjoyed both my pasta choices porcini mushrooms and ricotta cheese ravioli in butter and sage sauce and the spaghetti in fresh tomato sauce. The house wine was a great compliment to the meal.
Nearest tube- Marble Arch (Central Line) Lot’s of buses also go to this area
La Famiglia ♦♦♦♦ 7 Langton Street, Chelsea, London SW10 0JL +44 20 7351 0761
They have the BEST Calamari!
Best to Travel by bus to Kings Road (211, 11, 19, 22, 49, 319)
Tikino ♦♦♦♦♦ 1 Hurdwick Place, Camden, London, NW1 2JE +44 20 7388 6042
My sister and I went to dinner here one Friday night when she was visiting. I booked it because Liz wanted pizza and it had great rating on top table. The food did not disappoint, especially for the value. We shared a bottle of house wine, pizza, pasta and dessert and our total bill was 29 pounds! The pizza and pasta were absolutely delicious and the staff was very friendly and attentive! I will take Josh back for sure.
Nearest Tube- Mourning Crescent (Northern Line) Buses- 24, 88, 17
THAI
Sukho ♦♦♦♦♦ 855 Fulham Rd, London SW6 5HJ +44 20 7371 7600
This is my favorite Thai Restaurant in London. It is a little pricey but great for a nice dinner. My favorites on the menu are the Pad Thai and mixed vegetables. Call ahead for a booking because it is usually quite busy, even on week nights.
Nearest Tube- Parson’s Green (District Line) Buses (14, 414)
Busaba Eathai ♦♦♦♦ 106-110 Wardour Street, London W1f0TR +44 20 7255 8686
Churchill Arms ♦♦♦♦ 119 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London W8 7LN, +44 20 7727 4242
This pub has lots of character and is worth the trip just to experience the atmosphere. Tucked in the back is a Thai restaurant. The food is very reasonable and actually quite good. It can be very crowded even on week days but they do take reservations in the back. We enjoy finding a spot at one of the pub tables and ordering food. They will bring it up to the front for you!
CAFES and Bakeries
Local Hero ♦♦♦♦ 640 Fulham Road, Fulham, London SW6 5RT
Hummingbird Bakery ♦♦♦♦ American cupcakes in London.
This is a fun bakery and the cupcakes are very good!
Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and Cafe ♦♦♦♦
OTHER
Hummus Bros 88 Wardour Street, Covent Garden, London W1F 0TH
This is a different experience but great food especially if you like hummus. It is very casual, and I would recommend it for lunch! Josh orders the chicken hummus and I’ve tried the mushroom and guacamole, both very good.
LOCAL CHAINS
Balans ♦♦♦♦ Great variety of food. Breakfast served all day including American selections and Full English Breakfast. My dad says the English breakfast was excellent! Good salads, sandwiches and more.
Byron ♦♦♦♦ A little pricy for a burger joint but the burgers are very good! Choose from beef, chicken or veggie with al cart sides.
Giraffe ♦♦♦♦♦ Great variety of food- burgers, pasta, noodles, etc. Great deals during the week. We have one close to our flat and have been there many times. The food never disappoints. Our favorites are the hummus starter, noodle dishes and chorizo chicken burger.
Nandos ♦♦♦♦ Quick and good, but all chicken
Pizza Express ♦♦♦♦ Great pizza and salads
Wagamama ♦♦♦♦ Noodle Bar