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1. Tapajax - Balham
4.3
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Balham
Booked 4 times today
After working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, we decided to go out on our own and have created Tapajax, a tapas bar and restaurant. Our number one goal is to provide an authentic Spanish dining experience with the best quality food possible. With our fantastic front of house team, we aim to create an atmosphere that people cherish and return to time and time again.Come dine with us and have a bit of craic.
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2. Indian Room Balham
4.8
Exceptional(666)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Balham
Booked 1 time today
A modern, glass-fronted Indian on the burgeoning strip between The Bedford pub and Balham High Road, Indian Room has found itself something of a haven for couples. It must be the serene whiteness (table linen, walls) and candlelight. Then there’s the health-conscious cooking using as little as oil as possible. Well worth trying are the handful of dishes unique to this popular local restaurant, a wonderful apricot chicken Kashmir among them. Chicken madras, and a super-hot chicken vindaloo are consistently the most-ordered of the ‘All Time Favourites.’
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3. Bombay Bicycle Chef
4.4
Awesome(68)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Clapham
Our Indian restaurant is proud to have chef KB Gurung at the helm of our kitchen. Chef Gurung brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, having trained with some of the most renowned chefs in India. He has a passion for creating authentic and flavourful dishes using the freshest ingredients and aromatic spices. From tender tandoori chicken to creamy korma, Chef Gurung has a dish for every taste. We invite you to come and experience the delicious cuisine prepared by our talented chef at our Indian restaurant.
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4. Blue Fig - Balham
4.6
Exceptional(42)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Balham
Booked 1 time today
"NEW TO BALHAM! Blue Fig, a British-Mediterranean restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner opens at 5-6 Balham Station Road, in the premises formerly occupied by Tongi. Owner, Samer and the team will be serving a range of dishes that will appeal to meat-eaters, fish-lovers and vegetarians alike, using the freshest, natural ingredients."
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5. Pho Balham
4.5
Awesome(44)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Balham
Booked 1 time today
Sat just around the corner from Balham rail and tube station, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.
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6. Bocconcino Mayfair
4.5
Awesome(3683)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Mayfair
Booked 50 times today
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino offers an authentic slice of Italy with a touch of London's contemporary flair. Our menu features a selection of over 300 wines, expertly curated cocktails, and authentic dishes that echo the diverse regions of Italy. From seasonal truffle delights and hand-crafted pasta to wood-oven pizza and daily fresh seafood, our chefs use only the finest ingredients to craft each dish.Our lively ambiance is enhanced with DJ nights, live music, and a bottomless brunch, offering a unique dining experience. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 'Best Italian Restaurants in London' and a nominee for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining in the capital.Thriving in London, Bocconcino is a beacon of exquisite food and service in stylish Mayfair. For live music, a DJ setting, or unmatched Italian fare, Bocconcino is your prime destination.
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7. Bottarga
4.7
Exceptional(101)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Chelsea
Booked 81 times today
Bottarga offers a mediterranean experience primarily inspired by the shores of the Aegean islands. Set against a backdropof classic interior with anoption of al fresco dinning facing the famed Kings Road.
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8. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1097)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 181 times today
Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.
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9. The Ivy Asia, Chelsea
4.3
Awesome(2735)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Chelsea
Booked 82 times today
Enjoy a taste of east in the heart of west at The Ivy Asia, Chelsea.Our menu takes you on a journey through Asia where you can enjoy sushi & sashimi, small dishes such as prawn tempura or vegetable gyoza, and large dishes including the likes of slow-cooked pork belly and avocado crispy tofu. All our meals are the perfect match for our theatrical drinks and cocktails.On the weekend, our vibrant destination comes alive with entertainment, music, and DJs, encouraging you to stay and play late into the night.
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10. Hakkasan Mayfair
4.5
Awesome(7862)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Mayfair
Booked 8 times today
With 12 restaurants across the globe, located in the United States, Middle East, India, Asia and Europe, Hakkasan offers guests a world-class culinary experience. Our second London location in Mayfair delivers exceptional modern Cantonese cuisine, innovative mixology, and dramatic design, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for guests.The menu uses the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes such as the Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad.The wine list is one of the most influential in the industry, and the bar team ride the waves of innovation, ensuring they are always ahead of the curve

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  • DavidVIP
    London •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Recommended to me, my first lunch was a joy. Charming service, outstanding food (the lamb with lettuce and the dim sum were both superb) and a lovely vibe. Will return.
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    HUŎPrice: Expensive• Asian• Chelsea
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    4.6
  • Ronald
    London •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent experience with the lunar Lunch menu. Reasonable price, excellent food and served in interesting style. Atmosphere is excellent and fine for talking at lunch but very noisy at night.
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    The Ivy Asia, ChelseaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Chelsea
    •
    4.3
  • AmandaVIP
    London •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a lovely evening. Food was great esp the parmigiana! Also our waitress was fabulous.
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    Stanley'sPrice: Moderate• British• Chelsea
    •
    4.7
  • LukeVIP
    London •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 2, 2025
    Really good meal. Lemon rice was a particular highlight and keema naan that was crisp and not greasy was a treat. My chicken patia was excellent- great spice and the Tarka dhal was delicious
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    Indian Room BalhamPrice: Expensive• Indian• Balham
    •
    4.8
  • Diego
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 28, 2025
    100% recommended. The food was fresh and super tasty. The service was over the high quality you would expect in a restaurant with so many good reviews, they should allow me to put a 6th star. The ambient of the place Mexican-themed and with perfect volume music to listen to eat but also speak with your friends. The price the best part, I don’t know how this place is so cheap they should consider increasing prices haha. Really good beer, I asked for a recommendation they said order the beer MODELO, so good. Hopefully it get so popular that places start selling it in the UK.
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    Azteca ChelseaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Chelsea
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    4.6

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