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1. Tapajax - Balham

4.3

Awesome(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Balham

Booked 10 times today

After working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, we decided to go out on our own and have created Tapajax, a tapas bar and restaurant. Our number one goal is to provide an authentic Spanish dining experience with the best quality food possible. With our fantastic front of house team, we aim to create an atmosphere that people cherish and return to time and time again.Come dine with us and have a bit of craic.

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2. Utter Waffle Balham

4.9

Exceptional(37)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Balham

Booked 8 times today

Utter Waffle - a gem within the South London brunch scene! We opened our Balham restaurant in 2024, our second site after our Herne Hill baby! Since our launch, we've collected a small cabinet of trophies and awards, and have even cooked our savoury waffles on Masterchef, Sunday Brunch & Saturday Kitchen! Our busy brunch restaurant serves everything from fried chicken & waffles and our signature avo smash, to bottomless brunch & craft beers. For those with a sweet tooth - fret not as the desserts are pretty good too - (we're even the proud winners of The Best Dessert in the UK (British Street Food Awards)), so there really is something for everyone! We pride ourselves on a super-inclusive menu and ability to cater for those with dietary requirements; We're co-owned by a coeliac, don't handle any gluten on-site, plus we boast loads of vegetarian and vegan options too! So what are you waiting for!?

3. Oy Bar - Balham

4.4

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Balham

Booked 5 times today

Oy Bar is a restaurant and bar that embraces simplicity and the joy of sharing food. Our menu highlights local suppliers and fresh produce, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially with a glass or two of wine.If you haven't tried oysters before, we invite you to do so with us. Our goal is to make oysters accessible for everyone—no expensive options or white tablecloths here! Oysters have been enjoyed by humans since the Neolithic period, making them one of our earliest foods, and we hope you will enjoy them too.We have a passion for wine and have curated a wine list that is easy to understand, yet offers a diverse selection from around the world, all at three simple price points.We look forward to welcoming you to Oy Bar, where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of eating and drinking with us.

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4. Indian Room Balham

4.7

Exceptional(632)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Balham

A modern, glass-fronted Indian on the burgeoning strip between The Bedford pub and Balham High Road, Indian Room has found itself something of a haven for couples. It must be the serene whiteness (table linen, walls) and candlelight. Then there’s the health-conscious cooking using as little as oil as possible. Well worth trying are the handful of dishes unique to this popular local restaurant, a wonderful apricot chicken Kashmir among them. Chicken madras, and a super-hot chicken vindaloo are consistently the most-ordered of the ‘All Time Favourites.’

5. Blue Fig - Balham

4.8

Exceptional(50)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Balham

Blue Fig, a Palestinian/middle eastern/British-Mediterranean restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner opens at 5-6 Balham Station Road, in the premises formerly occupied by Tongi. Owner, Samer and the team will be serving a range of dishes that will appeal to meat-eaters, fish-lovers and vegetarians alike, using the freshest, natural ingredients."

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6. Bombay Bicycle Chef

4.5

Awesome(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Clapham

Our Indian restaurant is proud to have chef KB Gurung at the helm of our kitchen. Chef Gurung brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, having trained with some of the most renowned chefs in India. He has a passion for creating authentic and flavourful dishes using the freshest ingredients and aromatic spices. From tender tandoori chicken to creamy korma, Chef Gurung has a dish for every taste. We invite you to come and experience the delicious cuisine prepared by our talented chef at our Indian restaurant.

7. Pho Balham

4.8

Exceptional(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Balham

Sat just around the corner from Balham rail and tube station, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.

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8. Good Earth - Wandsworth Common

4.9

Exceptional(1202)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Wandsworth

Booked 8 times today

For over 30 years we have strived to set the standard for Chinese food in London and we pride ourselves on building a reputation for exceptional food and service. The Good Earth reflects the journey Chinese food has taken in London. From traditional aromatic duck and dry shredded beef to contemporary dishes unique to us such as Golden Sands Dover Sole and Wasabi Prawns. Our new Wandsworth Common restaurant is designed with a truly exciting art deco interior with a contemporary twist.We welcome families and children of all ages and have great value set lunches.

9. Ciullõsteria

4.8

Exceptional(1260)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Balham

Booked 4 times today

The bustling café society vibe of London’s Balham High Road is the perfect setting for relaxed Italian restaurant Ciullõsteria. Friendly and laid back, the Ciullõsteria is inspired by the sun-infused food and chilled out nature of Southern Italy. The Calcagno family, owners of Ciullõsteria, has more than twenty years of experience in the Italian restaurant business, experience that is applied in every last aspect of the Osteria’s running – from the simple, comfortable and unpretentious design of the dining room to the always efficient yet unfailingly friendly service from staff who welcome guests as if they were old friends. But of course at Ciullõsteria it’s really the food that is the main focus. All traditional and completely authentic, Ciullõsteria provides home style Italian cookery ranging from hand made pasta to fresh, crisp twelve inch pizzas, all served with quality wines from the country’s best and most well known vineyards.

10. Kibou Battersea

4.6

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Battersea

Booked 26 times today

Located on Battersea's bustling Northcote Road, KIBOU brings a slice of Tokyo-chic to this popular area of South West London. A haven for any sushi or ramen lover, the restaurant is know for it's vibrant and quirky interiors, Japanese-inspired murals, and eye-catching display of ancient cherry blossom trees.Featuring an extensive menu of classic and contemporary Japanese hot food and sushi, plus a decadent range of weekly changing specials, dive into Instagram-worthy platters of sushi and sashimi, the crispest of tempura, rich katsu curry, pillowy bao buns and the most soulful of ramen.They also serve a fabulous Japanese-inspired afternoon tea and run a Bottomless Sushi session on Sundays.Add to this a range of signature and classic cocktails - The KIBOU is a must try - sake tasting flights, Japanese whisky and Japanese brewed beers, and your visit to KIBOU in Battersea is complete!

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Updated on 7/3/2025

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Lucy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food, lovely service, reasonably priced and nice open room in the heat! Thanks :)
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Tapajax - BalhamPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Balham
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4.3
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Kokyee
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food (we had the pancakes with bacon and some scrumptious has browns) and wonderful friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere on a sunny Saturday late morning. If you’re looking for some tasty food away from the crowds and queues of Balham market then this is the place for you. Dog friendly too. Will be coming back to try the rest of the menu.
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Blue Fig - BalhamPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Balham
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4.8
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graham
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
As always the Indian Room comes up trumps. A Father’s Day treat with amazing food and great staff. Eating here always does feel like coming home, always a warm welcome and you really feel looked after. Thank you and see you again soon. Graham & Sandra
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Indian Room BalhamPrice: Expensive• Indian• Balham
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4.7
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Amy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Amazing experience as always! Beautiful and delicious food, wonderful environment!
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Utter Waffle BalhamPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Balham
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4.9
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ImogenVIP
London •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 12, 2025
Absolutely excellent food with a really easy menu. Very much enjoyed and look forward to my next visit!
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Oy Bar - BalhamPrice: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Balham
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4.4

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