Best Authentic Restaurants in Waltham Abbey

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East LondonHertfordHertsmereIlfordNorth LondonNorth West London

Neighborhoods

BarnetBermondseyBounds Green/Wood GreenBrookmans ParkCanonburyChingford

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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MICHELIN

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(608)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Enfield

Booked 2 times today

“Best Italian restaurant in the South & East of England Award Winner 2024 ( The Italian Awards )”“Top 100 restaurant in UK 2024 ( Open Table annual list )”At Marcus Kitchen & Bar we believe in tradition. Here you will discover an eclectic mix of typical Neapolitan and Southern Italy recipes and exclusives creations produced with the best ingredients by our chef, served with the same love as "mamma" would have done.We invite you to dive deep into our culture.Enjoy the real Italian experience in Enfield Town.

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2. Arte Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria

4.9

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Enfield

Booked 4 times today

At Arte Pizza Restaurant you will enjoy a proper Le Marche tradition! With over 25 years of experience with our first Arte Pizza in our hometown Ancona, our awarded Master Pizzaiolo and his wife, proudly bring to London a selection of high quality products from Le Marche region, in central Italy since 2017. Our restaurant offers cozy and romantic atmosphere, bringing the best high-quality Italian ingredients.From handmade pizzas to delicious homemade pastas. We bring to London mostly wines from our hometown region Le Marche, with grape varieties such as Verdicchio, Pecorino and Passerina for whites and Montepulciano and Sangiovese for reds and as well fine wines from other Italian regions. You will also find excellent and traditional products such as the well-known Distilleria Varnelli, from Macerata; and the famous Borghetti, from Ancona; a classic Italian liqueur made from real espresso coffee.Come and taste a remarkable Marche evening!

3. Trattoria Ibleo

3.8

Excellent(32)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chingford

4. Corrochio's

4.5

Awesome(167)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dalston

Mexican restaurant, taquería, Agaveria, bar and late night destination in Dalston open by Guadalajara native Daniel Carrillo in 2021, serving proper Mexican food and drinks by Mexican cooks.Our main restaurant, CORROCHIO'S, is located on the ground floor in a large, airy venue with outdoor seating serving an extensive menu of regional Mexican dishes, alongside a contemporary selection of sharing plates. Enjoy Happy Hour Margs every day, as well as popular Taco Tuesday menu and Mexican Brunch on the weekends. Opened Tuesday-Friday night, and Saturday all day, and Sunday BrunchCORROCHIO'S CANTINA is our more casual bar-meets-club, with an extensive Mexican drink offering, a delicious food menu and late night DJs, open on Friday & Saturday evenings 'til 2am. This space is great for large groups, and always open for walk-ins. For bookings please call us on 020 3239 7179 or emails us at hola@corrochios.com.

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5. Jolene Newington Green

4.7

Exceptional(1278)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Stoke Newington

Booked 39 times today

Jolene Newington Green is a gem in the heart of London, offering an authentic British dining experience. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's 'great flavors', 'seasonal ingredients', and 'culinary innovation'. The ambiance is praised for its 'relaxed neighborhood vibes', and the service is consistently lauded as 'friendly' and 'attentive'. The restaurant's commitment to 'flavour, provenance and sustainability' aligns with the authenticity of a British eatery.

6. Farang London

4.7

Exceptional(706)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Highbury/Islington

Booked 25 times today

Farang London is considered authentic by many because of its unique and flavorful dishes, as quoted from multiple reviews. Chef Sebby Holmes, who has traded at street food markets in London, brought his passion and skills to the restaurant. He has been recognized by the Thai select award from the UK Thai Embassy and has received a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years. Patrons mention the food as 'flavoursome', 'authentic', and 'exquisite', praising the unique ingredients and the familiar yet unique dishes.

7. Tollington's

4.5

Awesome(50)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fish • Holloway

Booked 32 times today

We do take a limited number of online bookings but walk-ins are very welcome (and encouraged)!Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mindThe idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result a chippy in North London with church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends just fish, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour Split between two rooms, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back room - lower lighting, lower seating, a slight calm compared to the front room. Works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors

8. Gables Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(550)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Hertford

Booked 1 time today

Gables Restaurant is the go-to spot for fine dining in Hertford, offering a range of Mediterranean cuisine. Reviewers love it for its 'exquisite' food choice, 'outstanding' service, and 'lovely atmosphere'. The staff's attentiveness and welcoming nature is also consistently praised. The restaurant's ability to cater to various dietary needs is another big hit. One reviewer even mentioned that it's 'nice to have a local restaurant with such high standards'.

9. Karv Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(166)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Hackney

Booked 34 times today

At Karv, we honor the primal connection between fire and food. Our culinary artisans carefully select premium cuts of meat, focusing on quality and marbling to ensure a truly exceptional dining experience. With a deft touch, our skilled grillmasters masterfully tend to the charcoal and wood, harnessing their energy to create a symphony of flavor and tenderness. The gentle crackling of the flames and the intoxicating aroma of smoke create an ambiance that transcends mere dining. The slow, deliberate cooking process over the fire allows the meat to develop a tantalizing char on the outside, while remaining moist and succulent within. The result is a steak that boasts a harmony of textures and a depth of flavors that will leave you craving more. Join us at Karv, where we invite you to experience the symphony of flavors that arises when timeless craftsmanship meets the primal embrace of fire. Indulge in the captivating allure of charcoal and wood-grilled perfection.

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10. Tomo Italian Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(898)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hornsey

Booked 10 times today

We are a family run restaurant committed to the best freshly made Italian meals in the area. Our food is delicious: hand prepared with the finest Italian ingredients, by chefs as passionate about great food as you are - only with a little more experience! Enjoy a great variety of pizzas, pastas, meat, fish, salads and home made desserts created in our open kitchen, right before your eyes... Come savour the Jazzy music collection and fine Artwork on our walls while you enjoy your meal.

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K
Katerina
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A must-visit for lovers of authentic Mediterranean cuisine! The frittura was crispy and light, the pescatora risotto rich and flavorful, and the grilled octopus perfectly tender. The zuppa di pesce was a comforting, aromatic delight. For dessert, the ricotta e pera was creamy and delicate, while the rum baba was soaked to perfection. Great food, warm ambiance, and excellent service—an absolute must-visit! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Marcus Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Enfield
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4.9
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Joao
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was lovely, the ambience perfect for the occasion and our waiter was the friendliest! Never disappoints
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Jolene Newington GreenPrice: Expensive• British• Stoke Newington
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4.7
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Micaela
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Probably the best Italian restaurant in North London! Proper cuisine from Marche (a region in Italy). It has become my favourite spot in London 😊
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Arte Pizza Restaurant PizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Enfield
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4.9
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Laura
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Service was great - the guy serving us helped everyone with cocktail choices and also advised on foo options. We also asked if we could go to the cantina after our dinner and drinks and he spoke with the hostess who organised this for us - reserved us a table and our waiter took us down there. All my friends loved the food and the cocktails are just as good! I've been a few times before - before the refurb and moving upstairs and i just love it!
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Corrochio'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Dalston
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4.5
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BradT
Essex •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 16, 2018
The food here really is exceptional
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Trattoria IbleoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Chingford
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3.8

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