Bayswater & Maida Vale Restaurants

Abiba Cuisine

The interior at Abiba Cuisine makes a obvious bid for attention, with just the right amount of lighting illuminating a predominately red hued dining area. While it's cosy and comfortable, it puts the focus back on robust cooking and warm hospitality.

• Address: 56 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5SH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £24.00

Al Tanoor Restaurant

 

• Address: 60 Edgware Road, London, W2 2EH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Lebanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Al Waha Restaurant

This charmingly authentic Lebanese restaurant serves real home style cooking. The various options on the menu are all good value and offer an exciting range of flavours, though you really should start with their renowned mezze (starters/appetizers) including their specially prepared olives imported from around the world, their "light as air" falafel, savoury sambousek, the freshest salads, and their famous hummus, which has been described by various food writers as "a revelation, undeniably rich.

• Address: 75 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London, W2 4UL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Lebanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £28.00

Al-Dar 1

Come here to be transported straight to some Arabian sultanate! Order a number of dishes which appear in the form of hors d' oeuvres. Batta harra is a good accompaniment to anything - fried potatoes and vegetables! A good dish to try is chicken or lamb shawarma.

• Address: 61-63 Edgware Road, London, W2 2HZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Lebanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

All Star Lanes - Bayswater

Boutique bowling was hitherto an unknown idea but now All Star Lanes deserve applause for pioneering this concept by bringing in the first boutique bowling alley to London. In this 1950s American styled venue there are four slick lanes with an integrated diner, serving top quality American food.

• Address: 6 Porchester Gardens, London, W2 4DB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00

Alounak Restaurant

Alounak is not only one of the few places serving genuine Persian/Iranian food in London, but it is also distinguished by the superb quality of its dishes, and the cheapness of its prices; and, for those of you who like a drink with your meal, it is not licensed, so you can bring your own and not be charged for it.

• Address: 44 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London, W2 5SH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Persian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £27.00

Angelus

Taking its name from the famous bell, this little corner of France is the personal enthusiastic venture of Thierry Tomasin, Angelus is well supported by a professionalism that ensures its continuing popularity.

• Address: 4 Bathurst Street, London, W2 2SD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £40.00

Antony's Wine Bar & Restaurant

• Address: 54 Porchester Road, Bayswater, London, W2 6ET (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European, Polish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £31.00

Aphrodite Taverna

You'll find all the traditional taverna specials that you would expect at a Greek restaurant, from fresh breads and homemade dips, to great falafel and grilled meats. In addition, there is also a varied choice of specials to give you a little variety from the classics, but the most fun and affordable choice has to be the highly satisfying meze.

• Address: 15 Hereford Road, Bayswater, London, W2 4AB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Greek
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £54.00

Arancina - Westbourne Grove

• Address: 19 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W2 4UA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00