Bayswater & Maida Vale Restaurants

Cha Cha Moon - Whiteleys

Hong Kong-born restaurateur Alan Yau, the man behind leading Chinese restaurants in London like Hakkasan and Yauatcha, replicates the teeming noodle stalls of his home town with his new venture Cha Cha Moon at Whiteleys.

• Address: 151 Queensway, London, W2 4YN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Chinese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Chepstow, The

The Chepstow received a rather dramatic facelift in October 2002 when it was taken over by the Thomas and Carter group, since then its popularity has continued to soar. It's a great traditional looking pub from the outside, but the interior has a very trendy feel to it, with plenty of comfortable leather sofas to relax on.

• Address: 39 Chepstow Place, London, W2 4TS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Italian, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00

Cochonnet, Le

• Address: 1 Lauderdale Parade, Lauderdale Road, London, W9 1LU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Pizza & Pasta, Brasserie
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £30.00

Colbeh

Colbeh is a Persian restaurant with authentic style dishes prepared with the assistance of a traditional tandoor oven. Expect to find the usual kebabs served on large skewers alongside huge slabs of freshly baked naam bread.

• Address: 6 Porchester Place, London, W2 2BS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Persian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £15.00

Commander Porterhouse and Oyster Bar, The

Commander Porterhouse and Oyster Bar opened on the site of a former pub and is now transformed to a large restaurant with separate sections for the butcher, fishmonger and florist. The restaurant is outfitted with dark wood furniture and warm lighting, and in the evening this place teems with regulars bonding over a seafood parade piled high or glasses of cocktails at the bar.

• Address: 47 Hereford Road, Baywater, London, W2 5AH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Couscous Cafe

This small but perfectly formed Couscous Café is particularly popular with families and couples looking for a romantic place to dine. The setting is attractive with coloured glass and gilt lanterns with plenty of gorgeous carpets and cushions.

• Address: 7 Porchester Gardens, London, W2 4DB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Moroccan, North African
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £39.00

Cow, The

Run by members of the Conran clan and actually owned by Tom Conran, The Cow is a small, intimate pub and restaurant, and despite its size, it's remarkably light, while the white linen table cloths and napkins give this place a classic feel.

• Address: 89 Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 5QH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £49.00

Cristini

Cristini is a small, cheerful pizzeria and restaurant in Westminster, with petite tables on the sidewalk that knocks out a good range of Italian fare. The simple wooden décor and chirpy service provides a cosy dining experience for customers.

• Address: 28 Sussex Place, Lancaster Gate, London, W2 2TH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £38.00

Curry Place

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Curry Place brings together all your favourites under one opulent roof and their reasonable rates and delicious food makes them a popular dining destination if you have a craving for curry. The décor is typically Indian and an outside smoking area offers you the chance to experiment with shisha, that latest fad amongst youngsters in Eastern countries, although it's been around what seems like forever.

• Address: 36 Queensway, Bayswater, London, W2 3RX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £23.00

Cyprus Mangal

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Conquer your culinary prejudices about Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine at Cyprus Mangal, and if you're looking for a true glimpse of that style of cooking then just head to Westbourne Grove. The first thing that will strike you about their impressive interior is the pastel shaded walls offset by the dark furniture and subdued lighting fixtures.

• Address: 107 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London, W2 4UW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Turkish, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £25.00