Authentic eateries in London

“We've booked upon cravings of some good authentic italian meal on Mother's day. Deapite it being a busy night,which was expected, the staff managed the rush perfectly and provided friendly and efficient service. We had tasty arancini and fried camembert. The gorgonzola gnocchi were mouthwatering. Premises had a welcoming atmosphere, and the bathroom was sparkly clean and well maintained. We very much enjoyed and look forward to coming again”

“My sister and I had a lovely time at Aladin tonight for dinner. Jack was our server and he was polite and very friendly. The food was incredible- I have come here a few times before and I am always happy. Will definitely be back!”

“Absolutely superb. Food, service and atmosphere all spot on. It was great to be able to try a new dish for the first time (krapow gai kai dao) and I will be back to order it again. Very little wait times in service but also didn’t feel we were having our food thrown at us. Particular highlight when my girlfriend asked to add chilli to her food they asked what type. Very impressed. Ps the coconut water is a whole fresh coconut they cut open!”

“We had the avocado bread, Greek yoghurt, rosemary fries and the pastry- EVERYTHING was super delicious! Was worth every minute of waiting. Not the “classic” Greek restaurant- hope some will follow this example of great vegetarian and vegan choices. We also loved the interior and chill atmosphere.”

“1st time using New Anarkali. Takeaway was delicious.This is how it should be done. Delicate tasty food without the oilyness and with a unique fresh and vibrant taste. Had been using the Viceroy forever but Anarkali beats them hands down on every level. Very friendly and even called me back an hour or so after we had finished to make sure we were happy with the food. Will most definitely return and intrigued to try more of their dishes This will be our new go to Indian from now on.”

“Just one of those gems that you den't expect to find.... On a day that we were surptised by a Spurs home win we followed that up with one of the best meals and definately the best Thai I have ever had.”

“We had the most beautiful breakfast here! We are from Melbourne and this is one of the best coffees we have had!!! The med eggs 10/10 and the staff were so lovely! A must visit”

“I've been here four times and I cannot believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. First of, this is the only Thai restaurant I've been to four times (and I don't live close). Food is always amazing, and service is always fast, attentive, and welcoming. It's not your typical Thai restaurant, but the flavors are there. Last time we went we ordered the turmeric roti, nice, flaky and full of flavor. We also got the salted turmeric flossed tiger prawns, and I recommend two each (by default the order comes with three, but you can add one more), the crispy pork belly, and the beer battered chicken. We weren't that hungry last time, no none of the larger dishes. We've had their larger ones before, and we were always happy.”

“Love this for lunch. Especially on a Monday or Friday when the queue is shorter.”

“Sunday lunch, it was great. We had the combination plate (meat and veggie) for three people. There was a lot of food and it was all very good. We almost ate it all. The coffee is also really good. Definitely recommend it and would definitely go back again!”

“Went here for a Valentine’s Day dinner as Indian food is my girlfriend’s favourite. We have been to so many Indian restaurants over the years and quite a few expensive and Michelin star ones, but this was our favourite in terms of quality of food and at a decent price. The salmon was soft and delicious, the Paneer Tikka was tasty and the Chicken Lollipops were so good and my personal favourite. Our mains were very good, the lamb for the Adraki Lamb Shank Bhuna was fantastic quality and taste. The waiters were really nice and the interior was cosy but stands out. I would definitely recommend anyone who loves Indian food to give this place a try.”

“My partner and I were recommended to try this restaurant for my birthday yesterday.(6.8.25 Jamaica independence day. So glad we did! It was a great experience from the moment we walked through the door.The food was AMAZING, great taste, flavour, presentation. BTW my partner is fussy when it comes to food, especially being a fellow Jamaican who can cook, he found no fault and was complimentary from the moment he tasted his starter through to the desert. Service 10/10 Environment / atmosphere 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Will definitely be back. Thank you all for a fantastic evening.”

“Ordered from them for 30 people our Diwali party. Food was amazing, Packing quality was excellent. Everyone loved the food. It was the highlight of the party!!”

“Delicious food. The service was excellent. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely recommend to others and visit again!”

“This is a perfect place...buzzy trattoria style downstairs with a great bar, lively outdoor seating and a beautiful bar. And white table clothes, proper dining room upstairs. The front of house service is polite and efficient, the star is the food and it shines. The entire menu looks excellent. We had the homemade Ragu, homemade pasta, it was superb. We also ordered a picannte pizza which was expertly made, like you'd eat in Napoli. We also shared zucchini fritti and a side salad which were both well done. Simple, good food. This will become a regular. It's tops.”

“My favorite place in lunch for the area! Always getting a starter and a main, super fresh!”

“We just found this litte gem what can I say from the friendly staff to the stunning food will definitely be coming back !!”

“Food tastes so nice, recommend chicken and hot and sour soup. Dishes brought up to table really quick and service really attentive, will be back definitely!”

“This is my favourite place to eat, period. ”

“Really friendly, and swift, service The food was spot on, and Katherine was an excellent waitress. Will definitely return here”

“The staff are very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is spotless. The food is great and according to the chef proudly made fresh in the back. We were stuffed after our visit but will make a point to go back. Skepasti was delicious!”

“Visited today with my mum to get an online deal as my mum didn't know how to order online l. Staff were so amazing and so friendly and helped us and were probably the best in terms of helpful and kind. I don't review all the time but all the staff here were amazing on Sunday 21/09/25 around 2pm.. Please head office recognize their efforts and friendly personalities...They were lovely”

“I was in the area, and being from Birmingham, I saw this place first. What a blessing! It was a lovely, cozy spot that looked like a family-run Caribbean restaurant with beautiful service. The lady introduced me to sorrel juice for the first time in my life, and I'll definitely be looking forward to trying some more closer to home. The food was delicious, and it was Halal. May God bless you guys and your business.”

“My experience was awesome. The quality & test of food was awesome! I loved it! Behaviour of staffs ware nice & friendly too. Price was reasonable to me. I recommend to others to get the food experience.”

“We were in London recently and we wanted to try somewhere different to the other places we had eaten at previously, and we were so glad we discovered Orient. We were greeted by a very friendly young lady who gave my girlfriend advice (as she doesn't like too spicy food) on some recommendations, and I was delighted to see that they done an extensive curry range (as some of the places we had visited in Chinatown previously did not have any curry's on the menu). The decor was very nice and the place was very clean. ALL the staff we dealt with were so friendly and they could not have been anymore helpful, and we were given ample time to browse the menu at their extensive menu range. The service was very quick. On our first visit I got prawn crackers and sesame prawn toast for a starter. And the main I chose a beef curry with Thai fragrance steamed rice. The beef was absolutely beautiful, it was thinly cut and was SO tender and perfectly cooked. The rice was perfectly cooked. My girlfriend got Spring Rolls for a starter, and for her main she got sweet & sour spare ribs, and she said it was absolutely beautiful. On our second visit I got a lamb curry with the Thai fragranced steamed rice and my girlfriend got Pork belly with preserved vegetables and noodles and beansprouts, and again it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Another thing I will add is we both got the Lychee juice, and it was lovely, and it went very nicely with our food, and we had not seen this type of juice at other places. And again on our second visit the staff were exceptionally friendly and the service again, very quick. We both were of the same opinion that the Orient will be our go to place for a Chinese meal when we are in London, and we both cannot wait to go back again and sample their delicious food again.”

“Yummy, very large portions of super authentic Ghanaian food.”

“We ate in last week and had such a wonderful meal. All the food was fresh and tasty and the friendly staff could not do enough for us. The price of the food was remarkable, better than any competing restaurant and take away and so much tastier. We will be regular visitors both dining in and taking out”

“Great place for family party, if you like karaoke and authentic Chinese food，remember to ask for a different version menu, it’s the best , and different from your typical takeaway Chinese!!! Must try Braised beef with potatoes, Dry fried French beans with minced pork with preserved vegetables!!!”

“Excellent Food and good service on time delivery I had last time order order Mo masala and lamb Rogan which one Extremely good, and enjoyed it Thank you for Team Holycow best experience I will recommend it for anyone”

“Presentation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't want to raise anyone's expectations of this place, but in my personal opinion, this is the closest to authentic Japanese cuisine that I've ever had, especially when there's plenty of Japanese restaurants around the area. Their plating was really well done, just like fine dining. The taste of the food was just as good as the presentation, and the amount of care put into making it can be felt through tasting the dishes, especially the wagyu beef roll which just melts in your mouth. Experience was better than I expected as the server we had, which looked like the manager was really good at doing her job, and the way she interacted with us was like she was a friend, which shows how experienced she was at dealing with customers. Overall, my friends and I enjoyed it and would recommend this place for anyone looking for a new place to eat Japanese food with a fair price around London, Soho.”