Since 1969, restaurant, hotel, travel & other witty reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionals—and your views, too.


Best London Cheap Eats


As the world economy slows down, we may want to tighten our belts, but we still need to fill our stomachs. Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in London.


London Restaurant Search London Restaurant News
London Culinary Events London Wine Dinners


Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

Alounak Iranian
11/20
10 Russell Gdns.
London, W14
020-7603 7645
Delightfully decorated and friendly Iranian restaurant worth the walk from the nearest underground. More...

Asakusa Japanese
12/20
265 Eversholt St.
London, NW1
020-7388 8533
Top quality cooking in Camden Town’s scruffier area, but well worth the walk and braving the décor. More...

Aurora Mediterranean
11/20
49 Lexington St.
London, W1
020-7494 0514
The place for a quick al fresco Mediterranean meal. More...

Back to Basics Seafood
12/20
21a Foley St.
London, W1
020-7436 2181
Casual, enjoyable restaurant known for flappingly fresh, well-cooked fish. More...

Baozi Inn Chinese
12/20
25 Newport Ct.
London, WC2
020-7287 6877
Szechuan street food at its diverse best in a café atmosphere. More...

Books for Cooks Café
Quick Bite
4 Blenheim Crescent
London, W11
020-7221 1992
Wonderful cook bookshop with small café attached. More...

busaba eathai Thai
13/20
106-110 Wardour St.
London, W1
020-7255 8686
Thai-tastic mini chain that hits all the right notes. More...

Cafe in the Crypt British
Quick Bite
St.-Martin-in-the-Fields
Duncannon St.
London, WC2
020-7839 4342
The renovated brick-vaulted setting is attractive and there's the added pleasure of the brass rubbing centre and a small shop. More...

Carluccio's Caffe Café
11/20
8 Market Pl.
London, W1
020-7636 2228
Carluccio’s go from strength to strength. More...

Cha Cha Moon Chinese
12/20
15-21 Ganton St.
London, W1
020-7297 9800
Alan Yau does it again with a sleek, chic and cheap noodle house. More...

Chowki Indian
12/20
2-3 Denman St.
London, W1
020-7439 1330
A real find for those after a good, low-cost Indian meal. More...

Costas Fish Restaurant Greek
12/20
18 Hillgate St.
London, W8
020-7727 4310
Cheap and cheerful fish 'n' chips in trendy Notting Hill. More...

Dishoom Indian
12/20
12 Upper St. Martin's Lane
London, WC2
020-7420 9320
Indian eatery inspired by old Bombay’s Iranian cafés. More...

Diwana Bhel Poori House Indian
11/20
121 Drummond St.
London, NW1
020-7387 5556
Busy, bustling, cheap and friendly café-style. More...

Garden Cafe Modern British
12/20
Inner Circle
London, NW1
020-7935 5729
Perfect after a stroll in glorious Regent’s Park. More...

Geales British
12/20
2 Farmer St.
London, W8
020-7727 7528
Smart fish restaurant in fashionable Notting Hill. More...

Giraffe International
12/20
36-8 Blandford St.
London, W1
020-7935 2333
Fast growing chain that manages to satisfy all comers and is great for families. More...

Golden Dragon Chinese
12/20
28-29 Gerrard St.
London, W1
020-7734 2763
Dim sum and dumplings are the attraction at this Chinatown mainstay. More...

Golden Hind Seafood
12/20
73 Marylebone Lane
London, W1
020-7486 3644
This is the place for traditional British fish ‘n’ chips. More...

Ichi-Riki Sushi House Japanese
12/20
17b Strutton Ground
London, SW1
020-7233 1701
Simple café-style venue serving surprisingly good sushi and sashimi. More...

Imli Indian
12/20
167-169 Wardour St.
London, W1
020-7287 4243
The smaller sister of Tamarind, serving tapas-style Indian dishes. More...

Jenny Lo's Tea House Chinese
Quick Bite
14 Eccleston St.
London, SW1
020-7259 0399
Good noodles and a casual atmosphere near Victoria Station. More...

Kulu Kulu Sushi
Quick Bite
76 Brewer St.
London, W1
020-7734 7316
Grab a quick sushi meal from the dishes passing on the conveyor belt. More...

Lemonia Greek
12/20
89 Regent’s Park Rd.
London, NW1
020-7586 7454
Good, honest Greek Cypriot food in fashionable Primrose Hill. More...

Ma Goa Indian
13/20
242-244 Upper Richmond Rd.
London, SW15
020-8780 1767
Family-run, friendly restaurant for Portuguese-influenced Goan cooking. More...

Mela Indian
14/20
152-156 Shaftesbury Ave.
London, WC2
020-7836 8635
Well established restaurant for good regional cooking and down to earth prices. More...

Moshi Moshi Sushi Japanese
Quick Bite
Unit 24, Liverpool St. Station
London, EC2
020-7247 3227
Once a novelty, now an essential conveyor belt sushi bar in Liverpool Street station. More...

Pasha Turkish
12/20
301 Upper St.
London, N1
020-7226 1454
One of Islington's favorites with chic style and good cooking. More...

Punjab Indian
11/20
80-82 Neal St.
London, WC2
020-7836 9787
London’s oldest Punjab restaurant attracts both loyal returning customers and new fans. More...

The Sea Shell Restaurant British
12/20
49-51 Lisson Grove
London, NW1
020-7224 9000
One of London’s top native fish ‘n’ chip joints. More...

Shanghai Chinese
11/20
41 Kingsland High St.
London, E8
020-7254 2878
China meets traditional London. More...

Sofra Middle Eastern
12/20
36 Tavistock St.
London, WC2
020-7240 3773
The flagship of the small Turkish Sofra chain. More...

Tayyabs Indian
Quick Bite
83 Fieldgate St.
London, E1
020-7247 9543
Economically priced Indian fare; look for daily specials. More...

Tokyo Diner Japanese
12/20
2 Newport Pl.
London, WC2
020-7287 8777
Cheap and cheerful Japanese food, surprisingly in Chinatown's heart. More...

Vingt-Quatre International
No Rating
325 Fulham Rd.
London, SW10
020-7376 7224
24-hour venue much loved by the local toffs. More...

Wagamama Japanese
No Rating
4 Streatham St.
London, WC1
020-7323 9223
Good value noodles in no-nonsense setting provides a winning formula. More...


Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

Back to Best Cheap Eats

RESTAURANT AWARDS

We just published the 2012 edition of our annual restaurant issue, featuring the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S. and much more. Check it out!