The Best Restaurants in Tooting, London
Get out of the city centre and indulge in decadent curries, inventive ice cream and freshly baked bread with a trip to south London’s Tooting, a vibrant neighborhood located in the southern part of London, is known for its diverse culinary scene. With a multitude of eateries offering cuisines from around the world, it can be challenging to choose the best ones. To make your decision easier, we have curated a list of the top five restaurants in Tooting, London, where you can indulge in mouthwatering delicacies and savor a truly memorable dining experience.
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Dosa n Chutny
If you’re a fan of South Indian cuisine, Dosa n Chutny is a must-visit restaurant in Tooting. This charming eatery serves authentic and flavorsome dosas, idlis, and vadas, all made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. From the classic masala dosa to the spicy onion uttapam, each dish is prepared to perfection. The restaurant’s warm ambiance and friendly service add to the overall dining experience.
The cuisine – modern French–Moroccan and Mediterranean. The setting -cosy, comfortable, industrial-chic-meets-contemporary. Grab a place on the sofa right inside next to the fake fireplace and drink in the ambiance at Tartine Artisanal while you devour a free-range omelette maison. With a brunch menu available until 5pm on weekends, you can sleep in for longer than you thought. Perfect place for mums with buggies, girlfriends out for an afternoon tea time meet-up, folks in for quick bites, and everyone else in between. Friendly service and plenty of seating are an added bonus.
Afters
Afters in Tooting is a must-visit for a sugar hit (they also have branches in other parts of London). This bright pink vintage ice cream parlour attracts kids of every age for sundaes, sorbets, smoothies and enormous desserts which require multiple people to tackle. Try the Honey I’m Home: vanilla and chocolate ice cream served with a drizzle of honey, chocolate honey comb pieces, whipped cream, florentine wafers, a flake and a vivaldi cigar wafer.
Lahore Karahi
If you’re craving authentic Pakistani cuisine, Lahore Karahi is the place to be. Renowned for its delectable curries, grilled kebabs, and aromatic biryanis, this restaurant captures the essence of Pakistani flavors. The rustic ambiance and friendly staff create a welcoming environment to enjoy dishes like their signature Karahi chicken or succulent lamb seekh kebabs. Be sure to try their freshly baked naan bread, a perfect accompaniment to the flavorful curries.
Apollo Banana Leaf
Apollo Banana Leaf is a hidden gem in Tooting that specializes in Malaysian and South Indian cuisine. This family-run restaurant offers an extensive menu featuring fragrant curries, spicy sambals, and mouthwatering seafood dishes. The star attraction is their banana leaf rice, a traditional meal served on a banana leaf with an assortment of curries, pickles, and papadums. With its vibrant atmosphere and delicious food, Apollo Banana Leaf is a haven for food enthusiasts.
Meat & Shake
Winner of the National Burger Awards 2017, beef and lamb combine in this epic clash of meat from South London (other branches also available) purveyors of funky burgers. Meat & Shake also has a few surprises on the menu that are best discovered on your own but make sure you order the Smoking Bandit. Your Instagram feed will be off the chain afterwards.
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