Twickenham Restaurant Guide

This Japanese favourite in a high street shopping parade is “exactly what a local restaurant should be”: “the never-changing menu is always executed well”, while “Bobby on front of house is a delight and a Twickenham institution – he remembers all his regulars and treats them exceptionally”.

2024 Review: Former Tamarind and Dishoom chef Yousuf Mohammed has “a different take on traditional Indian cuisine, with tapas-style dishes and cocktails making it a great dining experience”. Fans acclaim it as “my type of Indian”, with a focus on “quality not quantity”. Look out for pre- and post-match specials when England or Harlequins are in action at nearby Twickenham or the Stoop.

This “lovely little restaurant” of 10 years’ standing in St Margaret’s is all that a neighbourhood spot should be – “just wish it was more local!” – offering high-class French cooking from former Pierre Koffmann sous chef Gianluca di Monaco. Star of the show is the “superb chateaubriand, air-dried on the premises, that just melts in the mouth”. Note: very busy when there’s a big game at nearby Twickenham.

“Absolutely a step up from even good high street Indian restaurants” – this Twickenham two-year-old has an enthusiastic fanclub from the TW postcodes for its “fresh, bright flavours with depth” (and “the building shows little evidence of its former role as a pub”, the dog-themed ‘Wags ’n’ Tales’). It is led by an ex-Black Salt (East Sheen) duo, chef Manish Sharma & “front of house maestro Avi Patel”. Top Menu Tip – “particularly good pork vindaloo”.

“Local cafe-style restaurant that offers delicious Middle Eastern food at superb value for money” prices – “it’s packed with office workers and locals at lunchtime and also does great take away wraps and salads”, plus “exceeding generous and delicious mezze platters which always leave something to take home”. Founder Ahmad Hammami was a solicitor who fled his native Syria and arrived in the UK as a refugee, opening his first cafe within two months; it was an instant success, and now he has venues in Twickenham and Teddington.