The Waterway

Name: The Waterway
Address: 54 Formosa Street, London, United Kingdom, W9 2JU
Telephone: 020 7266 3557
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1943 Reviews

£26 to £40

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The Waterway is a stylish bar and restaurant in Maida Vale, West London. Our menu is predominantly French and Modern European and focuses on delivering classic brasserie dishes. We also have a large, south-facing outdoor terrace that is open throughout the summer period. On the terrace, we offer a light grill menu for an alfresco dining experience by the Grand Union Canal. In addition, our wine list focuses on French wines but incorporates some great New World wines.

*If you require an outside table, please add a note to your booking request and we will do our best to accommodate, although we cannot guarantee this.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
European
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:45 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Phone number
020 7266 3557
Website
http://www.thewaterway.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mahrez Loukal
Private party facilities
For large bookings (7 and above) and Private Events please contact us at 02072663557 or info@thewaterway.co.uk.

Location
54 Formosa Street London, W9 2JU
Neighborhood
Maida Vale
Cross street
Bloomfield Road
Parking details
None
Public transit
Underground: Warwick Avenue
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soup of the Day£5.50
please ask your server
Arancini£7.00
truffle mayonnaise, baby watercress
Goat's Cheese Croquettes£7.00
smoked tomato & garlic chutney, crispy herbs & balsamic vinegar
Burratina£9.50
heritage tomato, beetroot, rocket, lemon olive oil
Whole Asparagus£9.00
feta cheese, baby jam shallots, balsamic vinegar
Chargrilled Squid£7.00
sweet chilli, balsamic vinegar, mizuna leaves
Aged Beef Carpaccio£9.50
wild rocket, light Roquefort dressing
Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon£9.50
shallots, capers, crème fraîche, dill, fresh sourdough bread

Sharers

Chef Style Quesadillas£10.50
Mediterranean vegetables, aged cheddar, rocket
Mezze Platter£12.00
hummus, grilled halloumi, olives, tzatziki, red pepper feta, guacamole, grilled pitta
Selection of Charcuterie£14.00
chilli olives & pickles

Mains

Asparagus & Ricotta Ravioli£13.00
burst tomatoes, fresh basil, aged parmesan
Roast Fillet of Salmon£18.00
purple potato, sun-dried tomato, sumac, dandelion
Seared Tuna Steak£19.00
Roman artichokes, fine beans, Kalamata olives, lemon olive oil
Homemade BBQ Ribs£16.50
French fries, crispy leaves
Half Rotisserie Corn-Fed Chicken£16.50
French fries, salad, beetroot coleslaw

From the Grill

All our steaks are served with béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Burgers are served with French fries & baby gem lettuce

Halloumi & Portobello Burger£14.00
cucumber & mint salsa, beef tomato
Steaks
served with French fries & salad
- Sirloin (220g)£19.00
- Rib Eye (225g)£22.00
Chicken Fillet Burger£15.00
comté cheese, roast peppers, sun-dried tomato & harissa yoghurt
Deluxe Beef Burger£15.50
cheddar, crispy bacon, pickles, tomato chutney

Salads

Quinoa & Apple£12.00
puy lentils, cherry tomato, pomegranate, pine nuts, rocket & lemon vinaigrette
Greek Style Octopus Salad£9.00
feta, peppers, cucumber, Kalamata olives, herbs & lemon olive oil dressing
Caesar Salad£14.50
grilled chicken, cos lettuce, croutons, fresh anchovies & parmesan dressing

Sides

French Fries£4.50
Plum Tomato & Shallot Salad£5.00
Rocket & Parmesan Salad£6.00
Sweet Potato Fries, Aged Parmesan£6.00

Desserts

Triple Chocolate Brownie£6.00
vanilla ice cream
Apple Tart Fine£5.50
caramel ice cream
Strawberry Cheesecake£5.50
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet£5.50
ask your server for flavours
Fine Cheese Selection£8.00
quince jelly, grapes, artisan crackers

Signature Cocktails

Zub Collins£9.00
Zubrowka vodka & lemon juice & soda water
Ginger Smash£9.00
Hendrick's gin, raspberry purée, ginger & lime
Passionate Rummer£9.00
Sailor Jerry rum, amaretto, Falernum, lime, passion fruit syrup, coconut water & bitters
Black Nail£9.00
Monkey Shoulder whisky, Drambuie, Fernet Branca & bitters
Barrel Aged Negroni£9.50
Barentsz gin, Antica Formula & Campari aged in-house in a french oak barrel

0% ABV Cocktails

Pineapple Heaven£5.50
fresh banana, pineapple juice, passion fruit syrup, grenadine & crushed ice
Hibiscus Lemonade£5.50
fresh lime juice, hibiscus syrup, orange flower water & topped with soda
Virgin Mojito£5.50
fresh lime juice, apple juice, sugar syrup, fresh mint & soda
Ginloe & Tonic£8.00
aloe vera gin, rose water & tonic

Special Gin & Tonics

Special Roku£10.00
Indian tonic, fresh ginger & lemongrass
Special Hendrick's£10.00
elderflower tonic, cucumber & rose petals
Special Barentsz£10.00
Mediterranean tonic, orange peel & lavender
Special Wildcat£10.00
Mediterranean tonic, lemon peel & apple

Fizz & Spritz

Bellini£9.00
peach purée mixed with prosecco
Rossini£9.00
strawberry purée mixed with prosecco
Aperol Spritz£9.00
Aperol mixed with prosecco & soda
Limoncello Spritz£9.00
Limoncello mixed with prosecco & soda
Icelandic Spritz£9.00
Reyka vodka mixed with elderflower cordial, orange flower water & soda

Beer & Cider

On Draught

Aspall Cider (5.5%)
- Half£2.70
- Pint£5.25
Guinness (4.1%)
- Half£2.70
- Pint£5.25
Blue Moon (5.4%)
- Half£2.90
- Pint£5.65
Hop House (5%)
- Half£2.90
- Pint£5.70
Chieftain IPA (5.5%)
- Half£2.90
- Pint£5.70
Staropramen (5%)
- Half£2.95
- Pint£5.75
Craft Tap (Ask Your Server)
- Half£2.95
- Pint£5.80
Estrella Damm (4.6%)
- Half£3.00
- Pint£5.90
Camden Hells Lager (4.6%)
- Half£3.00
- Pint£5.90
Peroni (5.1%)
- Half£3.10
- Pint£6.05

Bottled Beer, Cider & Ale

Corona (4.5%)
- 330ml£4.65
Budweiser - Budvar (5%)
- 330ml£4.55
Leffe Blonde (6.6%)
- 330ml£4.80
Desperado (5.9%)
- 330ml£4.70
Bitburger (Non-Alcoholic)
- 330ml£2.50
Bombardier Ale (4.7%)
- 500ml£4.95
Rekorderlig (Various Flavours) (4.5%)
- 500ml£6.15

Wine Selection

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
- 125ml£6.95
- Bottle£36.00
Pierre Mignon, Grand Reserve, France
- 125ml£9.50
- Bottle£57.00
Bollinger, Special Cuvée, France
- Bottle£82.00

White Wine

Verdejo Pegaso, Spain
- 175ml£5.45
- 250ml£6.90
- Carafe£13.80
- Bottle£20.50
Pinot Grigio, Sartori, Italy
- 175ml£5.25
- 250ml£8.20
- Carafe£16.40
- Bottle£24.50
Chardonnay, The Googly, AUS
- 175ml£6.35
- 250ml£8.65
- Carafe£17.30
- Bottle£26.00
Picpoul de Pinet, France
- 175ml£6.85
- 250ml£9.35
- Carafe£18.70
- Bottle£28.00
Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
- 175ml£7.70
- 250ml£10.00
- Carafe£20.00
- Bottle£30.00
Gavi di Gavi 'La Minaia', Italy
- Bottle£46.00

Red Wine

Sangiovese, Veneto, Italy
- 175ml£5.45
- 250ml£6.90
- Carafe£13.80
- Bottle£20.50
Malbec, Man Meets Mountain, Argentina
- 175ml£6.60
- 250ml£8.90
- Carafe£17.80
- Bottle£26.00
Rioja Crianza, Spain
- 175ml£7.00
- 250ml£9.65
- Carafe£19.35
- Bottle£28.00
Pinot Noir, Chile
- 175ml£7.00
- 250ml£9.65
- Carafe£19.35
- Bottle£28.00
Camp Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle£43.00

Rosé Wine

Les Betes Rousses, France
- 175ml£5.65
- 250ml£7.35
- Carafe£14.65
- Bottle£22.00
Riche Viney Rosé, 2018
- 175ml£6.70
- 250ml£8.65
- Carafe£17.35
- Bottle£26.00
Saint-Roch Les Vignes Rosé, Provence, France
- 175ml£8.10
- 250ml£10.70
- Carafe£21.40
- Bottle£32.00
Sancerre Rosé, Le Petit Broux, France
- Bottle£45.00

Summer Jugs

Pimm's Jug£30.00
Pimm's, fresh fruit, mint, ginger ale & lemonade
Red Sangria£29.00
our house red wine mixed with fresh fruit, orange juice, cinnamon & lemonade
White Sangria£29.00
our house white wine mixed with fresh fruit, peach purée & lemonade

What 1,943 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience3
We were extremely cold
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willb
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Booking for 11:30 am Sunday morning. Only serving brunch, which isn't normally an issue, but the brunch menu offerings were a ridiculously small selection. A couple of actual mains and then a bunch of sides. Also, no one stated that there would ONLY be brunch on offer at the time of booking or confirmation (spoke with someone on the phone for confirmation). The waiter, while genuinely nice, seemed completely lost. We decided to wait until 12:00 for the lunch menu, and still had to ask a couple of times to see the lunch menu so we could order when able. The roast sirloin and fish and chips were great, but the pork was very dry. It wasn't very busy but seemed utter chaos. The other tables around us were having issues getting anyone over to place orders or ask for additional items (even had to ask for salt and pepper, not already on the tables). We go there often enough, and it's normally very good. This was hopefully just an off day for everyone. Will definitely go back. Suggest though that if they're only serving brunch until 12:00 that there should be more on offer. The Summerhouse brunch menu puts this one to shame.
SH
SimonH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere, friendly service, good food and a great location
JD
JeremyD
London
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great terrace, heaters ideal. Always pleasant service
TM
TrevorM
London
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Acceptable fare could be cleaner especially toilets really quite a basic type of food but well enough prepared very expensive on most wines Great location and pleasant staff
VL
VanessaL
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a bit of everything and everything was delicious! The duck burger is highly recommended.
HC
HannahC
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely birthday meal for the family and very accommodating for dogs!
S
Spr1ngwell
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The experience was very relaxing with a good choice of fish dishes. The staff were friendly and obliging.
AG
AnnaG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing, I loved the tortellini, and the lamb shank! I really Recommend this place!
MA
MAS999
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening as usual... Good service and great ambiance outdoors!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a really good Valentine's Day Dinner.... love it....we will definitely come back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal in the outside area. Great service which was quick and efficient. Would recommend to anyone looking for a night out with a partner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good but not spectacular. Was aware of reviews mentioning that the place is relatively new and this was visible from interaction with the staff. Overall, it was decent.
DT
DiptiT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had a great time at waterway. The waiter was very friendly and food was delicious.
A
Andrea
London
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Nice ambiance. Only seemed to be two servers working all the inside tables, plus a food runner on a Saturday night. Started off great service, but once all the tables filled up, we had to flag them down anytime we needed something (more drinks, dessert, the bill, etc.) - didn't come back to check in on their own once.
LG
LindaG
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
I had the Tortellini for my main course which was absolutely delicious, however it was the size of a starter and had I been paying the full £15 I would not have been happy! Luckily I used my Winter Club card to pay half price. My friend had the Lamb shank which she said was lovely and certainly looked substantial. Staff were very attentive and friendly so overall a good experience.
RP
RichardP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great stuff, was nice food, but loud on the terrace but enjoyable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great little restaurant on the canal, staff very pleasant and food very taaty
R
Renee
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food, good service and lovely ambiance. Would go back for sure
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely dinner out with friends in a great spot - looking forward to trying out the garden in the summer!
SS
SueS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the waterway restaurant. Great food, excellent staff, and fabulous location.
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Foodie
London
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burger is a big improvement. The burger is bigger than the bun so it looks great and the french fries portion is bigger than before too. Keep it up waterway!
MD
MayD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a lovely time with my family. When we arrived they had a table available outside with heaters so it was a no brainer! My only criticism is that they could have easily had a veggie Sunday roast option, I had to have a vegetarian option from the menu while my family ate a roast. Saying that the plant based burger was great. Staff were all lovely and friendly and would definitely recommend and go again.
m
michaelf
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the roast Sirloin of beef that came rare as requested. Its not often a kitchen gets this right but it was well seasoned and absolutely delicious. The orange Crème Brûlée again delicious. The top could have done with perhaps being a little crispier but thats personal preference. Overall couldn't fault it and will be back for more soon!
E
Emhay0
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was delicious, beautiful location, service was brilliant! Will defo come back
PP
PageP
Northampton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very enjoyable experience...service, food & ambience all great. Would definitely visit again.
PM
PaulMarlow
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great afternoon thanks to all the team.
MK
ManveenK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great outdoor space, very well heated and decorated and overlooking a peaceful canal. Food was okay but we overall had an enjoyable afternoon. Good service. Surprisingly affordable wine bottles
M
Mary
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu. Reasonably priced. Great value for money. Nice team.
JD
JDTheGlobalist
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Used to live in Maida Vale for 10 years. Glad to see the standard and ambience have been maintained to a high standard. Great location!
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Pinar
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and very friendly staff. Food was very good too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy atmosphere, great food…. Lovely view…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
The restaurant was very cold,apart from that we loved the service, food was good and dessert was excellent.
CH
CHRISTINEP
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
Obviously the staff has changed and a new guy is at the door. Not exactly friendly and somehow rude compared to previous experience. Unhappy with my visit today and even though the food was nice we had brunch instead of lunch (booking was at 11:30) and we were refused another table in the restaurant after 12 (we were told it was fully booked) even thought just a few tables were taken by the time we eventually left (around 12). When we asked if we could get lunch instead of brunch from our existing table, the answer was yes but don’t forget you only have 1:30 hour booking. As a regular customer that previously would spend a 2 hours lunch or brunch there, I am not happy with that visit as we felt unwelcome by the cold attitude. Also I wanted to show my friend this place but the excitement went away after such an cold treatment. Previously the staff was more friendly and willing to help and we never turned such a reasonable request before.
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racheleh
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We each had a hamburger it was delicious and the waiter served us quickly. All was good.
PJ
PatriciaJ
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience1
Over all disappointed in the service,food & ambience. Really loud, lots of people smoking whilst eating. Wanted a simple ammendmenon the menu but they wouldn't accommodate that. For the price i would of been better going for a meal in Mayfair.
WS
WendyS
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food, fabulous service, never disappoints!
LC
LondonC
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
More vegan and non meat / fish salads wld be great
GS
GyanS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
20.00 reservation fee not taken off order. Totally disappointed. Will be taking it further.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Waterway does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

The Waterway is rated 4.4 stars by 1943 OpenTable diners.

The Waterway does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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