London’s Best West African Restaurants

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

5 of the best West African restaurants in London

Spinach & Agushi Exmouth Market

  • 4.8
  • £3+
  • West African
Authentic Ghanaian street food serving traditional dishes with modern presentation.

Clerkenwell

Akoko

  • 4.8
  • £100+
  • 1 Michelin Star
  • Travellers' Choice 2024
  • West African
Fine dining inspired by the traditions, art, and culture of West Africa, blending fresh seasonal British ingredients with authentic West African spices and flavors.

Fitzrovia

Akara Borough Market

  • 4.6
  • £160+
  • Michelin Guide: Good Cooking
  • West African
Modern West African cuisine featuring black-eye bean fritters with influences from Nigeria and Brazil.

Borough Market

Ikoyi

  • 4.5
  • £100+
  • 2 Michelin Stars
  • #35 on World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023
  • West African
Spice-based cuisine built around British micro-seasonality with West African influences.

Temple

Chishuru

  • 4.6
  • £100+
  • 1 Michelin Star (2024)
  • Chef of the Year - National Restaurant Awards 2024
  • West African
Modern West African cuisine with traditional flavors and innovative techniques.

Fitzrovia

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