London is known for its extremely vibrant restaurant scene, and is a great place to come if you’re looking for stellar halal food. The city’s halal-friendly restaurants range from Indian dining destinations and Middle Eastern spots serving traditional feasts to Italian trattorias and contemporary steakhouses offering prime meat cuts. Boasting delicious non-alcoholic cocktails as well as full alcohol bars, the best halal restaurants in London promise a memorable time.
Love spicy food? Choose from a variety of halal Indian restaurants that specialise in tandoori roasted meats and fiery curries or head out to a Lebanese halal gem serving family-sized feasts overflowing with aubergine moussaka and lamb koftas. Meanwhile, Italian halal-friendly restaurants offer a selection of prime steak cuts and tangy vegetarian dishes to enjoy.
There’s something for everyone in this selection of the best halal restaurants in London, so book your table on OpenTable today for a stellar meal out.
The best halal restaurants in London – read on for a guide
For one of the best Indian restaurants in London – try Colonel Saab in Covent Garden and Holborn
Dining at Colonel Saab in Covent Garden and Holborn is like taking a tour through Indian history. Owner Roop Partap Choudhary has adorned the dining room with exquisite art pieces , such as glass chandeliers , vintage crockery , and paintings , passed down to him by his Indian family . This rich cultural display gives Colonel Saab a truly unique feel, while the fashionable, central London location makes it an ideal spot for special get-togethers. Private dining rooms that accommodate between 10-60 people also make this restaurant a great option for groups. As well as the à la carte menu, Colonel Saab also offers a curated seven-course tasting menu. This selection includes dishes like succulent charcoal grilled lamb and a smoked duck, mango and water chestnut salad . There’s also a vegetarian-tasting menu on offer for veggies. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, book in for the Indian afternoon tea with prosecco.
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For prime halal steak – try Steak and Company in Charing Cross, Piccadilly, Covent Garden and South Kensington
With a focus on premium ingredients and farm-fresh sourcing, Steak and Company is one of the best halal restaurants in London to enjoy prime meat cuts. The presentation here is hearty and rustic, and the restaurant has four branches across London – Charing Cross , Piccadilly , Covent Garden and South Kensington . Serving halal rib eyes and sirloins , Steak and Company is a great choice if you’re looking for dhabihah meat in London. Diners can also enjoy a unique experience with the restaurant’s hot stone cooking method . This allows you to have your steak served rare at your table, where you can continue to cook it to your taste on the table’s hot stone . Try it out with a juicy 10-ounce rib eye served with mushroom sauce and roquefort butter and a side of truffle mash. You can also enjoy a non-alcoholic cocktail with your steak – don’t leave without tasting Victoria’s punch, made with lime juice, fig and thyme syrup.
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For Indo-Chinese halal cuisine – visit Fatt Pundit in Soho
Fatt Pundit in Soho offers a fully halal take on Indo-Chinese cuisine, blending traditional Cantonese cooking techniques with the complex spices of Indian food. Located in Soho, London’s fashionable theatre district, Fatt Pundit is a great place to grab dinner before a show. Popular dishes at Fatt Pundit include the selection of momos – steamed dumplings stuffed with vegetables, beef or goat meat . For mains, you can’t go wrong with a rich monkfish curry cooked with coconut cream and saffron butter, or soy glazed Manchurian chicken with a side of ginger rice or fried noodles. The hot chocolate brownie , served in a mini cast iron skillet with a generous ice cream dollop on top, is a show-stopping dessert option. The vibe here is smart casual with a lively atmosphere, making this an ideal spot to catch up with friends.
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For one of the best halal restaurants in London with an Instagramable decor – try Sapores Restaurant in Regent’s Park
Sapores Restaurant in Regent’s Park is well-known for stylish casual dining and is one of the best halal restaurants in London. The decor here is out-of-this-world – an Instragrammable mixture of neon lights and sumptuous floral displays. The food is no less impressive, with a focus on Mediterranean recipes and halal meat dishes, like burgers, steaks and chops. Start your meal off with tempting Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired plates, like hummus with fresh bread, grilled aubergine baba ganoush or fried calamari. A wagyu beef cheeseburger topped with Montgomery Jack and fresh salad is one of the most popular mains. Although Sapores doesn’t serve any alcoholic beverages, diners can bring their own and they will be charged a small corkage fee.
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For traditional Indian cuisine with plenty of halal options – try Mumbai 7 in Ilford
Inspired by traditional Mumbai cuisine, Mumbai 7 in Ilford is one of the best halal restaurants in London to try classic Indian food with a modern twist. The restaurant boasts a stylish contemporary look , with comfortable booths and table seating, and won the prestigious Diner’s Choice Award in 2022. The menu features an artful mix of street-food-inspired dishes , kebab skewers and curries. Don’t miss the beautifully presented sesame cones topped with chana masala chickpea curry , which are a sight to behold. The chefs here use tandoori grilling methods, where meat is cooked in a sealed clay oven to both char it and retain moisture, giving the curries a smoky taste . Try the tandoori chicken korma or the tandoori soya and mushroom masala to experience the unique tastes this method of cooking gives. Mumbai 7 also offers a range of non-alcoholic cocktails , like the hanging garden, made with pear, lychee and lemon, or the refreshing raspberry and mint cooler.
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For halal dining at one of the best Malaysian restaurants in London – visit Satay House in Paddington
Satay House in Paddington has been serving traditional Malaysian food to Londoners since the 1970s and is known as one of the best halal restaurants in West London . The restaurant has a warm, family-owned feel and offers a hidangan, or large sharing platters , for groups of 12 or more. The chicken satay skewers are a great way to kick off your meal before choosing from a range of delicious mains, like the mee sup chicken, seafood and noodle soup or the prawns served in spicy sambal – a traditional chilli paste. Finish off your meal with a Malaysian dessert, like the tapioca pearl pudding sweetened with palm sugar and coconut milk or the cincau grass jelly served with sweet red beans. The restaurant also specialises in Malaysian hot drinks , like lime tea or milo – a chocolate malt drink.
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For Pakistani and North Indian halal food – head to Salloos in Belgravia
The chic decor and beautifully presented dishes at Salloos in Belgravia make this an excellent place for a special occasion or a business lunch . Salloos specialises in serving traditional Pakistani and North Indian food and focuses on bright, fresh ingredients and complex flavours . The restaurant was originally opened in Lahore, India, in the 1960s and transferred to London in the 70s. Exceptional service gives Salloos a warm atmosphere and it’s one of the best halal restaurants in London if you want to experience traditional Mughal – North Indian – cuisine . Salloos uses the Indian tandoori oven to cook many of its dishes, which results in a smoky chargrilled flavour. The tandoori chicken tikka , made with succulent chicken on the bone, and the tandoori lamb chops , garnished with fresh herbs, are menu highlights. You can also enjoy spicy kebabs made from marinated barbequed meats or chunky-cut vegetables, like the bhujia dish with cauliflower, potatoes, peas and carrots. From the rice dishes, the biryani with perfumed and spiced saffron rice is a must-try.
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For a halal dinner in a historic London setting, visit Durbar in Notting Hill
Durbar in Notting Hill is one of London’s oldest Indian restaurants and one of the best restaurants for halal food in the city . First opened in the 1950s, the dining room remains simple and compact with a vintage feel. A well-known hotspot in Notting Hill, Durbar operates until 11:30 pm , making it a great choice for those who want to dine late at night . The restaurant has a small menu that changes daily and is based on Bangladeshi and North Indian cuisine , including dishes that used to be prepared for Indian royalty. Popular house specialities include lamb slow cooked in a tomato and Kashmiri chilli sauce and lime chicken braised in coconut milk, lime juice and lemongrass broth. The Punjabi makhani – chicken cooked in a tomato and butter sauce – is also a great option if you prefer slightly richer, milder curries. Durbar also serves more than a dozen types of tandoori-baked bread .
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