Top 5 Independent Restaurants in Paddington
Try Some of the Best Independent Restaurants in Paddington!
Paddington, like much of London, is awash with an excellent selection of tourist attractions, ranging from the peaceful canals of Little Venice to the hustle and bustle of Paddington high street. Another area of excellence in Paddington is it’s range of exceptional, independent restaurants. Check out our top 5 lists below.
Gogi
An evening at Gogi – the Korean word for meat – is an evening that is sure to be a full on sensory experience! Enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of true Korean-style food and watch as everything is prepared, sizzled and served in front of you on your very own personal grill. Eat, sit back and relax with Gogi’s exclusive blend of oriental cocktails and enjoy the scenery looking out over Little Venice.
“The food is delicious, menu offers a great variety of authentic meals and especially the Gogi Special Meat Bbq Platter is great.” Johannes Kaschke.
The Monkey Puzzle
The Monkey Puzzle prides itself on offering what people have come to expect from a great British pub: freshly prepared, traditional pub classics with friendly staff and excellent service, all in a clean, warm and cosy setting. Described by viewlondon.co.uk as “a rare gem in Central London”, diners can expect classics such as fabulous fish and chips, hefty beef burgers, infamous home-cooked pies and bangin’ bangers and mash, which are supplied by Biggles Marylebone: the most acclaimed sausage maker in London.
Great food is all well and good but pub grub wouldn’t be pub grub without a nice pint to wash it all down. The Monkey Puzzle offer a diverse range of beers including Badger, Hopping Hare and Hofbrau as well as nice ciders such as Applewood. Throw a beer garden into the mix and you’ve got a great pub where you could easily spend an afternoon and probably the rest of your evening.
“Incredible steak and butternut squash entrees, go here for a great bite to eat. We loved the multiple seating types to handle big meals or just lounging with friends.” Eli Pailet.
Satay House
Established in 1937, Satay House has been serving exceptionally fresh, authentic Malaysian cuisine for over 30 years.
Founded by the late restaurateurs Jaafar A. Shawal and Zaharah Hashim, and now continued by their daughter Fatizah Shawal, Satay House specialises in the traditional Malay style of cooking. Offering a menu filled with a fantastic selection of eclectic dishes that are found in the diversity of Malaysian cuisine.
Satay House is a regular spot for a host of international politicians and diplomats, including the royal family of Brunei, as well as celebrities such as Jimmy Choo, Don Johnson and Michelle Yeoh.
“Amazingly tasty Malaysian food. They cook everything with only fresh ingredients and don't use substitutes, which make the dishes delicious. Definitely worth a visit and once you've been there you'll want to go back again.” James Livingston
Zonzo
If you’re in Paddington and you fancy some irresistible Italian then look no further than Zonzo.
Serving up delicious Italian favourites since 1992, Zonzo's food is rooted in tradition, freshly prepared and cooked with the most caring of hands. Try some of their homemade pasta and handmade Italian bread, or order a delicious pizza and watch it being made and cooked in front of you in their traditional Italian wood fire oven. The mix of quality food, beautiful decor and great prices make Zonzo a restaurant perfect for any occasion.
“Zonzo provides an oasis for locals; a favoured lunchtime spot for people who work nearby; a relaxed yet very presentable meeting place for business; and for hotel guests they enjoy experiencing ‘a little piece of Italy’ during their London stay.” Zonzo.
“Excellent food, real Italian flavours, very tasty. Nice wine chart. Good atmosphere and very friendly staff. Had a very pleasant night there.” Elmer Sanders.
The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove
Sometimes all you need in life is some great fish and chips: The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove can provide just that.
Having been serving some of the best fish and chips in Britain for over 40 years, The Sea Shell has rightfully earned itself a great reputation from food buffs and celebrities a like. Their food is fresh, high quality and where possible sustainably sourced. You can take away or eat in, enjoying your food over a glass of wine in their newly refurbished restaurant.
“One of the best fish and chip shops in London. Great for takeaway and dine-in.” Mark Stone.
Our Bell Street carpark is conveniently close to all of the amazing restaurants above.