Best South East London Restaurants

Discover South East London’s finest dining experiences with London Best Eats. This is your go-to guide for top food spots, from hidden gems to iconic restaurants.

21 of the best restaurants in South East London

Mauby

  • 4.8
  • £25+
  • Caribbean
  • Brockley

At its core: Seasonal Caribbean-inspired small plates in a relaxed, welcoming neighborhood setting.

Flour & Grape

  • 4.5
  • £9+
  • Italian
  • Bermondsey
  • Travellers' Choice 2024

At its core: Fresh handmade pasta and Italian wine specialist on bustling Bermondsey Street.

Spizza

  • 4.9
  • £1+
  • Italian
  • London Bridge

At its core: Authentic Neapolitan pizza made fresh to order.

The Black Pig

  • 4.7
  • £15+
  • British
  • Borough Market
  • Featured in The Infatuation's Best Borough Market Restaurants Guide

At its core: Artisanal toasted ciabatta sandwiches featuring slow-roasted Blythburgh free range pork shoulder finished over coals.

Bleecker Burger London Bridge

  • 4.6
  • £10+
  • American
  • London Bridge
  • National Burger of the Year 2024

At its core: Award-winning burgers made with rare-breed, grass-fed beef that's dry-aged for 40 days.

AGORA souvla bar

  • 4.6
  • £20+
  • Greek
  • Borough Market
  • Bib Gourmand - Michelin Guide

At its core: Athens-inspired street food with a focus on souvla rotisserie meats and wood-fired flatbreads.

Kolae

  • 4.6
  • £50+
  • Thai
  • Borough Market
  • MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

At its core: Southern Thai grill specializing in kolae cooking - ingredients coated in curry-like coconut marinade and grilled over open flames.

The Talbot

  • 4.5
  • British
  • Brockley
  • Travellers' Choice 2024

At its core: Relaxed gastropub with seasonal British menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients.

Mr Bao

  • 4.7
  • £20+
  • Taiwanese
  • Peckham

At its core: Neighbourhood Taiwanese restaurant serving fluffy steamed buns with creative fillings and Asian-inspired small plates.

Kekaki Izakaya

  • 4.8
  • £20+
  • Japanese
  • Deptford

At its core: A light, bright and breezy Japanese izakaya experience in the heart of Deptford Market Yard.

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