Best Restaurants for Foodies in Balham

347 restaurants available nearby

1. Harwood Arms

4.8

Exceptional(3627)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Fulham

Booked 38 times today

The Harwood Arms re-opened in September 2008 after some much needed refurbishment. This rural haven in the middle of Fulham is a collaboration between Brett Graham of the famed Ledbury restaurant, Mike Robinson of the acclaimed Pot Kiln pub in rural Berkshire and Edwin Vaux from the famous Vaux brewery. The idea is to provide Londoners with a really relaxed venue for eating the finest British produce, cooked amazingly well, accompanied by excellent beer and wine at a great price.

2. Goldies

4.3

Awesome(101)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Soho

Booked 13 times today

Goldies’ menu focuses on the use of a wood-fired grill, with a selection of small and large plates connected by rich, smoky flavours. Highlights include a Merguez Scotch Egg with harissa mayonnaise, Marinated Baby Chicken with smoked yoghurt, and Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Baby Leek, and a confit egg yolk. In a nod to the founders’ French roots, variations of the iconic Frites are the signature of the restaurant, which are hand-cut and twice-cooked, in either beef dripping or vegetable oil.The design of the space is centred on the expertise of wood-fired cooking, with kitchen counter seating to create a dramatic dining experience for guests. The interiors are cosy, with contemporary decoration, terracotta warm tones and a groovy musical atmosphere. Goldies features a noteworthy terrace that fits 30 guests.

3. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(875)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 64 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

4. Hakkasan Mayfair

4.6

Exceptional(7865)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 33 times today

Hakkasan Mayfair is a foodie's paradise. It has a Michelin star for its modern Cantonese cuisine, with dishes like Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad that reviewers describe as 'delicious'. The wine list is 'one of the most influential in the industry'. The ambiance is 'great', 'cool' and 'beautiful' and the food is 'beautifully presented'. The service is consistently 'impeccable' and 'helpful'.

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5. The Ivy Asia, Chelsea

4.3

Awesome(2665)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chelsea

Booked 119 times today

The Ivy Asia in Chelsea is a foodie's paradise. With its innovative Asian fusion cuisine, the menu is a masterpiece of flavors, offering dishes like sushi & sashimi, prawn tempura, and slow-cooked pork belly. Reviews rave about the food's presentation, with one stating 'the food presented with flair!' and another calling the food 'trendy'. The restaurant's ambiance is also praised, described as 'beautiful', 'stunning', and 'visually stunning' with 'outstanding food presentation'. It's the perfect place to enjoy a taste of east in the heart of west.

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6. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

4.4

Awesome(3104)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Marble Arch

Booked 145 times today

Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.

7. Benares

4.5

Awesome(6102)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Mayfair

Booked 30 times today

Indian Fine Dining Restaurant with British Flair in the Heart of Mayfair. Benares Restaurant and Bar since its opening in 2003 has been considered one of the finest Indian Restaurants in the city. Guests enter an elegant lounge with hand-crafted India inspired furniture and is complemented by a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic.Benares has 4 private dining rooms, three of which are around the lounge: the Berkeley Room which seats up to 16 guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to 10 guests and a Chefs Table overlooking the kitchen which seats up to 8 guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to 80 guests. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to 36 guests is on the other side of the main dining room.Benares can be hired for exclusive events accommodating 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 250 guests for a standing reception.

8. Trinity

4.9

Exceptional(3563)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Clapham

Booked 16 times today

Trinity reopened in October 2015 with the same ethos, culture and team whilst recreating a new and refreshing backdrop - retaining its sophistication and remaining a restaurant of significance in Clapham. An alfresco dining area accommodates 16 guests, the dining room seating 40 guests that now have a clear view into an open plan kitchen with banquette seating surrounded by the soft hues of jade green and dusty heather pink. Staying true to his style of cookery, the new menu will focus on Adam’s interpretation of great classics in a relaxed and approachable setting. The kitchen presents a four course a la carte menu for a set price of £70 for lunch and £120 for dinner. The wine list continues to offer great value with the Chef's Cellar List (just add VAT and corkage), increasing both our quantity and quality and a overall extension to the main wine list of up to 400 bins now on display in the feature wine cellar on the ground floor.

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9. JOIA Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(828)

Price: Expensive

• Portuguese • Battersea

Booked 27 times today

JOIA is an Iberian restaurant, bar and rooftop located in the heart of Battersea Power Station's new neighbourhood. Conceptualised by award-winning Portuguese chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa, JOIA showcases Henrique's vibrant, unique and fresh takes on traditional dishes using the best of British and Iberian produce.

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10. Brasserie of Light

4.5

Awesome(3561)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Oxford Circus

Booked 135 times today

Contemporary, artistic and elegant, Brasserie of Light is a new destination restaurant and bar offering all day dining in a chic, Art Deco space set within Selfridges department store.

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Tareq
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing host by Ed, enjoyed the time with friends , cozy place best food
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Hakkasan MayfairPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Mayfair
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4.6
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Eric
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We ate at Min Jiang on Christmas Eve , had Christmas lunch at Canton Blue / Peninsula Hotel , and Ivy Asia on Boxing Day .........................and the winner is Ivy Asia ! The food was more flavourful and the price was better and super relaxed atmosphere .
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The Ivy Asia, ChelseaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Chelsea
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4.3
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Stephen
South Carolina •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Innovative and delicious. Friendly and attentive staff well informed on the cuisine.
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Harwood ArmsPrice: Very Expensive• Gastro Pub• Fulham
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4.8
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LucyVIP
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Stunning location and food was amazing. At times it felt a little rushed but not in a way to put me off. It’s an amazing place.
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JOIA Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Portuguese• Battersea
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4.5
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Tom
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I have wanted to eat here for a while and got the chance this week. It was everything I had hoped for and more... Seasonal menu with great choice and the cookery absolutely on point. What's lovely is that there are four courses with choices on each course which works for me better than a tasting menu where the diner doesn't have choice. Everything I had tasted and looked amazing. You can tell its based on classical French roots...the core ingredient is the star and is not 'messed about with'. The associated sauces, garnish, textures all compliment it. Great wine list and a very good range of wines by the glass which works well if you have four courses with the choices supported by knowledgeable but unpretentious sommeliers. Good food is one thing but its the service and ambience that makes a restaurant you want to return to. I definitely will be returning whenever I can. Fantastic food and wine in an elegant but unstuffy environment with knowledgeable, cheerful and perfectly attentive staff. Thank you!
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TrinityPrice: Very Expensive• European• Clapham
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4.9

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347 restaurants available nearby

1. Harwood Arms

2. Goldies

3. Bocconcino Soho

4. Hakkasan Mayfair

5. The Ivy Asia, Chelsea

6. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

7. Benares

8. Trinity

9. JOIA Restaurant & Bar

10. Brasserie of Light

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