Greenwich Guidebook

My favorite places to eat

KESAR PUNJABI RESTAURANT

authentic Indian food

KESAR PUNJABI RESTAURANT

192 Woolwich Road

authentic Indian food

Zaibatsu

This tiny spot is easily one of SE10’s best-kept secrets and earns its place as one of the best restaurants in Greenwich. Just around the corner from Maze Hill station, it offers pan-Asian fusion cuisine, affordable prices and, best of all, a corkage-free BYOB policy. The food here is melt-in-the-mouth good, with sashimi and sushi being the star attractions, but the crisp, zesty salads and sizzling tempura are also well worth a look-in. Elsewhere there are classic Chinese dishes including piping-hot duck sze-chuan, and desserts include green tea ice cream and mango and coconut mousse. Note that given its small size, you may need to wait for a table at dinner – good job that the BYOB policy kicks in as soon as you step indoors.

41 locals recommend

Zaibatsu

96 Trafalgar Rd

41 locals recommend

This tiny spot is easily one of SE10’s best-kept secrets and earns its place as one of the best restaurants in Greenwich. Just around the corner from Maze Hill station, it offers pan-Asian fusion cuisine, affordable prices and, best of all, a corkage-free BYOB policy. The food here is melt-in-the-mouth good, with sashimi and sushi being the star attractions, but the crisp, zesty salads and sizzling tempura are also well worth a look-in. Elsewhere there are classic Chinese dishes including piping-hot duck sze-chuan, and desserts include green tea ice cream and mango and coconut mousse. Note that given its small size, you may need to wait for a table at dinner – good job that the BYOB policy kicks in as soon as you step indoors.

Golden Chippy

Back in 2016, this beloved spot was voted London’s best restaurant on TripAdvisor – beating the likes of fine dining establishments and Michelin-starred spots – and it’s easy to see why. Open since 2005 and run by a lovely Turkish-Cypriot family, the emphasis here is on the great service and the quality of ingredients used throughout each and every dish. Haddock, plaice, skate, halibut, rock and cod are all covered in a light and crispy batter, and each plate is adorned with chips, a Mediterranean-style salad and a drizzle of olive oil, lemon and tarragon. All large fish can be grilled if you’re looking to be slightly more healthy, and spicy bean burgers, tuna mayo jacket potatoes and even a whole roast chicken are also all on the menu. No wonder then that this neat little spot often tops the list of the best restaurants in Greenwich and the best fish and chips in London

25 locals recommend

Golden Chippy

62 Greenwich High Rd

25 locals recommend

Back in 2016, this beloved spot was voted London’s best restaurant on TripAdvisor – beating the likes of fine dining establishments and Michelin-starred spots – and it’s easy to see why. Open since 2005 and run by a lovely Turkish-Cypriot family, the emphasis here is on the great service and the quality of ingredients used throughout each and every dish. Haddock, plaice, skate, halibut, rock and cod are all covered in a light and crispy batter, and each plate is adorned with chips, a Mediterranean-style salad and a drizzle of olive oil, lemon and tarragon. All large fish can be grilled if you’re looking to be slightly more healthy, and spicy bean burgers, tuna mayo jacket potatoes and even a whole roast chicken are also all on the menu. No wonder then that this neat little spot often tops the list of the best restaurants in Greenwich and the best fish and chips in London

Nando's

17 locals recommend

Nando's

74-76 Rushey Grn

17 locals recommend

Goddards at Greenwich

A Greenwich establishment and frequently dubbed the best pie and mash shop in the whole of London, this friendly spot is the place to come if you’re looking to delve into the city’s culinary history. Open since 1890 and run by the same family since then, you’ll be able to tuck into a traditional meal of pie, liquor and mash with a side of jellied or stewed eels. Aware that this isn’t to everyone’s taste, they’ve also whipped up a range of steak, chicken, lamb and vegetarian options as an alternative to the standard filling of minced beef with added stock. If you’ve still got room you can indulge your sweet tooth with handmade fruit crumble with custard – you can’t get more British than that.

33 locals recommend

Goddards at Greenwich

22 King William Walk

33 locals recommend

A Greenwich establishment and frequently dubbed the best pie and mash shop in the whole of London, this friendly spot is the place to come if you’re looking to delve into the city’s culinary history. Open since 1890 and run by the same family since then, you’ll be able to tuck into a traditional meal of pie, liquor and mash with a side of jellied or stewed eels. Aware that this isn’t to everyone’s taste, they’ve also whipped up a range of steak, chicken, lamb and vegetarian options as an alternative to the standard filling of minced beef with added stock. If you’ve still got room you can indulge your sweet tooth with handmade fruit crumble with custard – you can’t get more British than that.

Sticks'n'Sushi Greenwich

Sticks’n’Sushi Greenwich is part of a chain which counts six other restaurants within its London roster, but you can’t beat this one for the location. Just a stone’s throw from the Cutty Sark, close to Greenwich Park and right across the road from the National Maritime Museum, this is a great option in which to replenish yourself after a day of ticking off all the sites. Generous platters of sushi, sashimi and nigiri are perfect for sharing with friends and are designed to not break the bank, and meat eaters will love the fiery beef yakitori with crunchy chilli and fresh garlic. Sake and Japanese beer are a great accompaniment to wash all of this down, and they also do takeaway options if you’re in a hurry.

33 locals recommend

Sticks'n'Sushi Greenwich

1 Nelson Rd

33 locals recommend

Sticks’n’Sushi Greenwich is part of a chain which counts six other restaurants within its London roster, but you can’t beat this one for the location. Just a stone’s throw from the Cutty Sark, close to Greenwich Park and right across the road from the National Maritime Museum, this is a great option in which to replenish yourself after a day of ticking off all the sites. Generous platters of sushi, sashimi and nigiri are perfect for sharing with friends and are designed to not break the bank, and meat eaters will love the fiery beef yakitori with crunchy chilli and fresh garlic. Sake and Japanese beer are a great accompaniment to wash all of this down, and they also do takeaway options if you’re in a hurry.

Sefa Restaurant

My Turkish favorite restaurant in Greenwich , great for grilled meat

13 locals recommend

Sefa Restaurant

129-131 Trafalgar Road

13 locals recommend

My Turkish favorite restaurant in Greenwich , great for grilled meat

Pho Street

Situated just across from the National Maritime Museum, this affordable spot is one of the best Vietnamese food options this side of the river. Their signature dish is – no surprises here – their ‘pho’ which consists of a warming broth, flat rice noodles, herbs, bean sprouts and either chicken, beef, prawns, tofu or a combination of all of the above. Brewed over eight or so hours, it’s a flavoursome dish and is the perfect thing to warm you up after wandering through Greenwich’s pretty cobblestone streets. The Pho Street special lobster dish is a real standout, and the rare beef option is also a great choice. Elsewhere on the menu you can tuck into light and fluffy bao, slurp on hot and spicy bun hue noodle soups or try the lemongrass chicken or tofu and mushroom banh mi baguettes.

9 locals recommend

Pho Street

17 King William Walk

9 locals recommend

Situated just across from the National Maritime Museum, this affordable spot is one of the best Vietnamese food options this side of the river. Their signature dish is – no surprises here – their ‘pho’ which consists of a warming broth, flat rice noodles, herbs, bean sprouts and either chicken, beef, prawns, tofu or a combination of all of the above. Brewed over eight or so hours, it’s a flavoursome dish and is the perfect thing to warm you up after wandering through Greenwich’s pretty cobblestone streets. The Pho Street special lobster dish is a real standout, and the rare beef option is also a great choice. Elsewhere on the menu you can tuck into light and fluffy bao, slurp on hot and spicy bun hue noodle soups or try the lemongrass chicken or tofu and mushroom banh mi baguettes.

Champagne+Fromage - Greenwich

Though technically not a ‘restaurant’ per se, we couldn’t compile a list of the best restaurants in Greenwich without mentioning this gem, which featured on our list of reasons to visit Greenwich you never knew existed. Whipping up cheese boards with charcuterie and various different types of bubbles, Champagne+Fromage is a great spot in which to put yourself in a food coma after exploring all of the borough’s sites. Sharing boards are the most popular thing here and they come with a choice of up to five different hard and soft cheeses, charcuterie meats, olive tapenade and mini gherkin cucumbers. Other things on the menu include a truffle-infused baked camembert, oozing raclette on a bed of potatoes and salted caramel canelés – come on, you’re here now why not spoil yourself? Wash all this down with a glass or two of fizz or an ice-cold negroni

18 locals recommend

Champagne+Fromage - Greenwich

34 Greenwich Church St

18 locals recommend

Though technically not a ‘restaurant’ per se, we couldn’t compile a list of the best restaurants in Greenwich without mentioning this gem, which featured on our list of reasons to visit Greenwich you never knew existed. Whipping up cheese boards with charcuterie and various different types of bubbles, Champagne+Fromage is a great spot in which to put yourself in a food coma after exploring all of the borough’s sites. Sharing boards are the most popular thing here and they come with a choice of up to five different hard and soft cheeses, charcuterie meats, olive tapenade and mini gherkin cucumbers. Other things on the menu include a truffle-infused baked camembert, oozing raclette on a bed of potatoes and salted caramel canelés – come on, you’re here now why not spoil yourself? Wash all this down with a glass or two of fizz or an ice-cold negroni

Heap's Sausage Café

More deli-come-takeaway-diner than restaurant, this neat little spot is the place to come if you’re looking to fill your boots with hearty British grub. The star attraction here is, as the name would suggest, the succulent English sausages which are flavoursome and come with buttery mash, bread or brioche baps and sides including coleslaw, Garamond masala, tzatsiki and potato cakes. Beef and lamb burgers or full English fry-ups are also available, and homemade cakes, sweet treats and ice creams are all great options if you’re looking for something sweet to complement your main. For something with a bit more of a kick, indulge yourself in a ‘Lethal Lucifer’ – a spicy jumbo hot dog covered with lashings of coleslaw – or try the ‘Bhaji Burger’ made with kohlrabi, carrots, coriander, onion and fresh mint for a twist on the regular burger.

23 locals recommend

Heap's Sausage Café

8 Nevada St

23 locals recommend

More deli-come-takeaway-diner than restaurant, this neat little spot is the place to come if you’re looking to fill your boots with hearty British grub. The star attraction here is, as the name would suggest, the succulent English sausages which are flavoursome and come with buttery mash, bread or brioche baps and sides including coleslaw, Garamond masala, tzatsiki and potato cakes. Beef and lamb burgers or full English fry-ups are also available, and homemade cakes, sweet treats and ice creams are all great options if you’re looking for something sweet to complement your main. For something with a bit more of a kick, indulge yourself in a ‘Lethal Lucifer’ – a spicy jumbo hot dog covered with lashings of coleslaw – or try the ‘Bhaji Burger’ made with kohlrabi, carrots, coriander, onion and fresh mint for a twist on the regular burger.

The Gipsy Moth

This compact little pub is smack bang in the middle of Greenwich’s centre, right opposite the iconic Cutty Sark. It’s named after the small boat in which Sir Francis Chichester used to sail around the globe back in 1966 and 1967, and being this close to the river, more than earns its name. Though small in size in its interior, it has a sprawling beer garden which we think is one of the best in the whole of London. The food on offer here is a combination of pub classics – like pale ale battered cod with triple-cooked chips and juicy sausage and mash – along with fine dining options such as grilled seabass fillets and shredded duck salad. Gluten-free options are available, and vegans and vegetarians are more than catered for here. Oh, and did i mention that this Grade I-listed spot does its own craft beer residency every year?

51 locals recommend

The Gipsy Moth

60 Greenwich Church St

51 locals recommend

This compact little pub is smack bang in the middle of Greenwich’s centre, right opposite the iconic Cutty Sark. It’s named after the small boat in which Sir Francis Chichester used to sail around the globe back in 1966 and 1967, and being this close to the river, more than earns its name. Though small in size in its interior, it has a sprawling beer garden which we think is one of the best in the whole of London. The food on offer here is a combination of pub classics – like pale ale battered cod with triple-cooked chips and juicy sausage and mash – along with fine dining options such as grilled seabass fillets and shredded duck salad. Gluten-free options are available, and vegans and vegetarians are more than catered for here. Oh, and did i mention that this Grade I-listed spot does its own craft beer residency every year?