The 30 Best Restaurants in Thornton Heath

“Stopped for a quick bite and was impressed with the service and speed. The staff was friendly and got my order out in under 10 minutes. The pizza was hot, and fresh.”

“To say I’m obsessed with this pizza place is an understatement. The pizzas are always so great, the prices are amazing and the service is always top tier. I hope this place stays open forever.”

“I think I was in London for about 7 days, and that made it this place at least 6 times. Great place for Jamaican food.”

“I was put off by some of the reviews but recently went there while waiting for my car at the local mechanic. The food was really very nice, Maashaa Allah. Alhamdulillah. Have been back 3 or 5 times since. The chicken and lamb tikka Biryanis are both good and the chicken tikka roll was actually one of nicest chicken tikka rolls I've had anywhere from the places in the surrounding area. The vegetable samosa are also excellent. Perfect crispiness and taste for a veggie samosa, imo. The keer (Rice pudding?) is also very tasty. I'm not really much of a foodie but I'm writing this like one because the food was surprisingly good. Good atmosphere, nice inside, very clean and good seating. Staff are excellent as well. Five stars all around for me. Forgot to add that the pricing is quite low too, comparitively, so good value for money as well.”

“I had such a great experience at Food and Wine Pizza! The pizza was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves good food and great wine!”

“I’ve been buying food online from the restaurant for more than 1 year and today I went in person and the food was even better! I always wondered why people complain about the restaurant knowing full well they’re complaining and still eating the meal and licking their fingers after it… sighh. I definitely recommend it for anyone looking to buy Nigerian food, it has such a unique taste unlike any other.”

“Always well worth it, will always visit Ann rather than Greggs because of the customer service and tastier, fresher food”

“The chai latte that I bought this morning was perfect For this cold weather, excellent aromas and spices and company need the warm drink very well”

“Excellent food and excellent service. Owner is very polite and stuff are very helpful. She makes everything fresh from scratch so taste is excellent like home made. Restaurant is very clean and feels like home. Would definitely recommend to all❤️”

“Hidden Gem! - The decor may be a little tired but the staff, food and service are very good. Our son has a severe nut allergy and although there is only 1 or 2 dishes with nuts in, the staff make sure that the woks and utensils for his food are freshly cleaned before cooking his food. We always have adrenaline with him but he has never had any problems eating from here. Highly recommended”

“We have been buying our naasto from here for a long time and it never fails to please. From fresh kachoris, Khandvi, samosas to debhras …to the frozen food too. We can vouch the food here is good !”

“Stumbled across this Gem a few years ago and it was great the flavours were fantastic across the menu with a variety of options. Highly recommended. Oh and especially great for family meals. Fast forward after moving further out me and my husband were craving those same flavours but unfortunately they were closed… don’t know if it was for a holiday or referb but we waited a few weeks to try again. We was hoping the menu hadn’t changed and it was exactly the same and hit the spot as remembered.”

“This is my second time visiting Halva Poori House and food is just amazing! It’s fresh and delicious, literally like home made! Highly recommend”

“I recently tried the soup, chicken karhai, and roti from Swad Restaurant, and everything was absolutely delicious! The soup was warm and flavorful, the chicken karhai was perfectly cooked with rich, aromatic spices, and the roti was soft and fresh. Every bite was full of authentic taste and freshness. I highly recommend Swad Restaurant to anyone who loves tasty, satisfying food you won’t be disappointed!”

“This is the only Chinese takeaway I order from there food is always good never disappoints and their curry sauce is the best”

“A Seafood Lover's Paradise I recently had the pleasure of indulging in a seafood boil that was simply out of this world. The selection of seafood was abundant and fresh, with succulent lobster, juicy shrimp, Crabs, Eggs, Potatoes, corns, Plump mussels. The broth was flavorful and perfectly seasoned, complementing the natural flavors of the seafood. The combination of spices and herbs created a symphony of taste that was truly unforgettable. The presentation of the seafood boil was visually appealing, with the seafood piled high and steaming hot. The overall experience was a feast for both the eyes and the palate. I would highly recommend this Seafood & Tingz to any seafood lover seeking a memorable dining experience.”

“I’ve ordered from Smacks three times in the past couple of days and honestly can’t get enough. The burgers are always a 10/10 – juicy, full of flavour, and that sauce is just amazing. The fries are really tasty and always arrive fresh, and the milkshakes are so creamy and delicious. Everything comes well-packed and still hot, which makes it even better. Definitely my new favourite place to order from!”

“Great tasty breakfast with coffee while waiting for wife to get her hair done next door. Great value £8 too.”

“Best Pizza shop in the area hands down! Turnaround time is brilliant considering how busy they get and the staff are very approachable, taking great care in preparing each of their menu items. Their prices are incredibly reasonable given what they have on offer, honestly all things considered I cannot fault this place one bit!”

“Delicious food,tender lamb chops with good seasoning and crispy hot fries.When delivered always arrives hot/warm ,good prices,fast delivery,stays open late(2-3am) and efficient customer service”

“Had a wonderful time at YahSo!! We booked a table. The food was on point, we had Ackee cigar (spring roll make with delicious ackee) & a callaloo (superior spinach) version. The spicing was excellent! For mains we had fish dishes… soooo good! Great portion sizes & sides of fried plantains, sweet potato fries & ripe avocado. Hmmmm, so tasty!! The birthday celebration that came with the dessert topped off the great caribbean decor & vibes… made the evening. Nice music. Highly recommended”

“Absolutely stunning! I've been looking for homestyle Gujarati food in London for years and I'm so thrilled to have found it. Tastes just like home!”

“LOVE IT best pizza takeaway near me i don't always have pizza but when i do I NEVER go elsewhere! i swear by this place - the one near me is so great i've even tried some further out. i am eating a margarita as we speak its so good. its warm its fresh its yum - its not too chewy or dry. it comes with my FAV FREE dip, its flavourful, the cheese tastes so nice. i always get the make your own as its worth the value (i add on SO many toppings) or i get margarita. i don't eat at other pizza places they're too greasy and this one isn't! love it id eat a pizza from here all day if i had to and i would even collab with them LMAO thats how much i love fireaway. ask my friends i always feed them these pizzas at parties and they have vegan and halal options for my besties :) nice seating area, lovely staff - i met the chef :) very sweet they even gave me FREE pizza once thank you ”

“A very good example of a high street kebab shop. The ingredients are good quality and the food is cooked fresh on an actual charcoal bbq grill, as opposed to a hot plate like some other places. I usually have a chicken shish wrap. Some places use cheap, flakey or gelatinous pieces of chicken or salad which is on the turn and going slightly brown but not this place. Here the chicken is proper, good quality, large pieces of chicken breast and the salad is all fresh. The cooking was great and not overdone or dry at all. Some of the reviews complained about delivery, which I can’t comment on, as I generally only collect in person for this type of food, as it usually doesn’t travel that well and is better eaten sooner. I’ve been waiting for a local, decent quality kebab shop to open up and finally we have one - this is definitely the place to go for this type of food, in Green Lane and the surrounding areas. The staff were friendly too.”

“We must have order at least 20 curries over the past 2 years and I can safely say that 19 of them were outstanding. Great variety, try the house specials...they are fantastic. Everything is cooked so well and the price is very reasonable. Having eaten in lots of curry houses across London, this takeaway is without doubt one of the best! Ps. Get the mushroom rice, you will be amazed!!! Matt”

“For me personally I thoroughly enjoyed my order from Maks! My food was very good and arrived on time. I'm actually quite shocked by the average stars! Some of these 1 star reviews I find pretty 'stupid' I guess because it really shows how some people don't care about the people unless they are the people. I genuinely find reporting small businesses disgusting. For one dish? Clearly people love it so maybe it's just because it's different to what you normally eat so that's why you don't like it. Anyways I gave Maks 5 stars because they've never disappointed me!”