London eats guide in London

“I’ve been coming here for my Friday lunch for a while. Everyone is friendly, and you can get any variations for your orders. I’ve tried quite a few items on their menu and I’ve always had some leftovers as the portions are quite big. I truly recommend it, especially for their black and white puddings!”

“Great staff, great drinks, great space, great pizza. I even pet a dog while I was here. What’s not to love??”

“Groovy bar. Friendly staff. Nice choice of drinks. Good music.”

“Very good condition and service Friendly staff whenever they see me always very friendly”

“It is a very wonderful place, its products are really of very high quality, it is a place we always come to with our family, Nergis is a very good friend, she always helps us and the owner of the place, Caner, is very friendly, thank you for everything.”

“I come here a lot. The food is always brilliant, the new decor is lovely and there’s a nice, bona fide italian feel about the place. My only grievance would be that the music isnt fitting for the intended ambience. Jazz or some sort of ambient Italian music would work better”

“Stumbled upon this place whilst walking to Acton Station. Very authentic feeling Italian place, was served by who I presume is the owner who was very friendly and made me feel at home. The food was excellent, the service was great and the restaurant itself was quite homely. Would definitely return if I was in the area.”

“Marco greeted us warmly. Paparazzi is a lovely and small restaurant with delicious food. We had glasses of wine and bruschetta to start. The tomatoes were so abundant and flavourful. My boyfriend had calamari and baccalà whilst I had a make your own pizza that overflowed the plate. The baccalà was creamy and crunchy. I didn’t try to the calamari but it looked excellent. The pizza was so big and so good. The cheese base was thin and crusty. The toppings were plentiful and the whole pizza was juicy. The absolute BEST part of the meal was the panna cotta. It was so delicious with the addition of pistachios. You MUST get this dessert.”

“Small & cozy restaurant and you can see the pizza being made! I think it’s ideally for small parties but the food was delicious, our server was very nice, and we received our food after ordering pretty fast :) We didn’t do this but there’s a park right across the restaurant and I think it’d be cute to order a pizza and eat it at the part too”

“Okay Grapelli you got me here with a rare 5 stars. Hands down some of the best service around, making me feel like I was back in a family run restaurant in Sicily. Food was top drawer with the pasta dishes cooked to perfection, the salads refreshing but with some real deep flavours running though and that Pistachio Brulee was something else. We were celebrating a join birthday and the team did a great job at making the evening feel a little extra special. I will be heading back soon to try a few more dishes on offer on the incredible looking menu.”

“Masa Restaurant is truly a hidden gem! From the warm welcome to the incredible food, everything was top-notch. The mixed grill was packed with flavor—perfectly grilled, juicy, and tender. The jumbo prawns were an absolute standout—so fresh and full of smoky, charred goodness! Every dish I tried was amazing, from the chapli kabab to the lamb shoulder and mantu. And let’s not forget the Afghani falooda and sheeryak—the perfect sweet ending to the meal! The owner and staff were incredibly welcoming, making the experience even better. It’s no surprise this place has been around for 17 years and is award-winning! If you’re looking for authentic Afghani food in London, you HAVE to try Masa. Highly recommend!”

“Ranya Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with a warm, inviting atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff who make you feel right at home. The service is attentive, respectful, and genuinely caring without ever feeling rushed. The food is absolutely delicious, and my favorite dish was the Pacha Tashreeb. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, with amazing depth of taste. The bread soaked up the broth beautifully, making every bite comforting and satisfying. You can really tell it’s made with care and authentic tradition. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and ideal for families or casual dining. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the quality is excellent. I highly recommend Ranya Restaurant, especially if you want to try an outstanding Pacha Tashreeb. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Great food and friendly service with great prices, a must to try if you're in the area. The olives to start with a crushed walnut and cranberry mix is insanely good. The rice is great, the meat is indulgent.”

“This restaurant is absolutely outstanding. The cuisine is incredibly delicious, and the truffle pasta is simply unforgettable — rich, fragrant, and perfectly cooked. The desserts are on another level, each one more amazing than the last. The staff is exceptionally attentive and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian food, this place is a true gem, conveniently located near Richmond Station. Highly recommended!”

“It was really nice and I highly recommend everyone to try this place. The Afghani pulao tasted really authentic and the portion size is big and generous. 10/10 Experience, 10/10 food and the staff/ owner is nice.”

“Excellent food! We recently found out about Bang Bang and we’re able to try T.H.E Formosa and we’re delighted at how good it was. We had the popcorn chicken, bao, and pak choi. The chicken was perfect - it was crispy and succulent and so tasty. The bao was just as delicious as was the steamed pak choi. The pak choi in particular was fantastic. It had a lovely smoky flavour and came with a lovely dressing. There’s lots to choose from at Bang Bang but T.H.E Formosa is definitely my favourite!”

“Serious hidden gem - my housemate recommended this place and I got takeaway. Everyone in there was so friendly they all work super hard! Closest masaman curry I’ve had since Thailand - try collect/ call them directly instead of using just eat (small business/ large sum taken from orders placed on just eat)”

“Absolutely fabulous! Everything was super tasty. I think I had the best hot chocolate of my life. The staff is really kind, the music is well chosen and the decoration is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️”

“Excellent vibrant place. Very delicious food and friendly service.They open at 11AM. Which is a huge plus. The complementary fresh chilli’s and pickles on the bar is an excellent idea. The coffee is great and the options of Israeli Gold Star beer is excellent. I love it.”

“It was a really good friendly service. I ordered the salt and pepper squid, and sweet short ribs as a starter, very delicious. For the main, I had a honey grilled chicken with rice that was really juicy and crispy. I would recommend trying the traditional lemonade and ask about the story behind the drink, it's really cool.”

“Their pastel is soooo good I love it. Tried 3-4 different taste of pastel here and all of them were awesome. Also their hand-made orange juice tastes fantastic :)”

“This is by far the best place to enjoy fabulous food and amazing cocktails in Woodford! Great for a midweek meal but special enough for family occasions … never fails to deliver”

“Absolutely delicious food, great hidden gem if you are in the area. Fried Gerkins and chicken wings to start and the chicken bacon and waffles for main which has a jerk and maple sauce. Would thoroughly reccomend. Really friendly service and we felt very looked after. Will certainly return when next in the area, thank you!”

“AMAZING FOOD!!! Best mother's day meal we have had.... If love a pudding you won't be disappointed with the choice. So much meat with the main. Definitely recommend. You can also bring your own alcohol which keeps your bills down as well.”

“Tried the masala dosa here and absolutely loved it! The dosa was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside, with a generous and flavorful potato masala filling. The sambar was rich and aromatic, and the chutneys were fresh and delicious. Also a special mention to Mr. Ganesh for his excellent service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was served just right.”

“Excellent experience. Food was great and really good portion sizes (enough for lunch the next day). Great service but it was a Tuesday evening so quiet (we ate in). We live locally so will defo go back / order delivery. Highly recommended.”

“today I was in this restaurant and Try a dish from out side the menu and its called chicken 65 this dish just awesome ahhh you should try guys❤️❤️❤️”

“I went here yesterday with a large group of ladies. We had quite a few customisations on items. The lovely server was able to help us meet everyone's dietary requirements. Lovely food lovely service beautiful atmosphere and restaurant. And lovely glow of knowing I'm supporting an independent restaurant.”

“Very very delicious pasta! One of the best carbonara I’ve had, and the bruschetta was scrumptious. The tiramisu was also very tasty! My only complaint is the wait, we had to wait for 45 minutes even though we where there since 6:30. And the noise, because the space is not that big and really crowded! The prices are great for London and for the portions you get!”

“Liz & Khushal was amazing! Great service. Went over and above to make my experience pleasant. Definitely consider giving her pay rise. She deserves to be paid a lot!”