Best Casual Restaurants in Waterloo

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1. The Black Penny Southbank

4.3

Awesome(22)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lambeth

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to The Black Penny Southbank! We offer our customers freshly prepared brunch, salads, speciality coffee, classic and unique cocktails. Gourmet brunch is at the heart of what The Black Penny is famous for. Signature dishes include 'The Hunter' & 'The Gatherer', which is our take on the full English breakfast. Other signature dishes include 'Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash', 'Salt Beef' and 'Crispy Duck' hashes (try pairing with some of our fine wines and Penny cocktails). If you fancy something sweet try 'The Brioche French Toast'. With it's antique style of interiors, vibrant music and attentive staff in South Banks new development next to the London Eye, We're sure you'll find a penny on your list of exciting places to visit.The Black Penny values sustainability, therefore we work closely with London's best companies to ensure we meetthese values.

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2. Atrio Restaurant and Bar

4.0

Excellent(137)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Waterloo

Booked 1 time today

Atrio is a modern casual dining bar and terrace near the London Eye, serving a selection of contemporary dishes and light bites.Featuring its own private street-level outdoor terrace, is an all-day venue putting you in the centre of the action. Watch the world go by, or snuggle up in the cosy bar area with a drink and a selection of small plates of your choice.

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3. Slug & Lettuce - County Hall

3.4

Very Good(20)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Waterloo

Perched right by the London Eye, Slug and Lettuce County Hall is a stylish and inviting bar with a touch of decadence. Our outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to relax with one of our famous cocktails and enjoy the vibrant views of London passing by. For a quieter dining experience, our recently added downstairs area offers a cozy escape from the energy of the main bar.With something for everyone, you’ll love the upbeat atmosphere and great deals on food and drinks throughout the week. Explore our spirit emporium, filled with gins, rums, tequilas, and an extensive wine list. We also offer cocktail trees featuring crowd favourites like the Pornstar Martini.The menu is crafted for sharing, with tapas and tasty bites, alongside lunchtime classics like subs, wraps, and lighter dishes. Whether you’re joining us for a quick coffee, a leisurely lunch, or an evening cocktail, Slug and Lettuce County Hall promises an experience you’ll want to return for again and again.

4. Greenport Kitchen

3.5

Very Good(6)

Price: Moderate

• International • Waterloo

Welcome to Greenport Kitchen in the heart iconic of London Waterloo. Enjoy casual, relaxed, dining and friendly service. Dishes include small plates to share, burgers, salads, pizzas, and hearty classic dishes such as slow-cooked lamb shanks and fish and chips. We're a stone's throw from The Old Vic and a 10-minute stroll from Southbank Centre. so we're a great spot for a pre-theatre or pre-concert bite, or group dinner.Our friendly team is happy to help with any requirements you may have, so please feel free to let us know. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian dishes.Waterloo Station is just a five-minute walk from the Hotel. Exit right onto Waterloo Road and turn right, toward The Old Vic. The Hotel is straight on - approximately 0.3 miles

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5. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4075)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 47 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

6. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1126)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 38 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

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7. Heddon Street Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(2976)

Price: Moderate

• European • Piccadilly

Booked 123 times today

Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.

8. Bar Crispin

4.3

Awesome(209)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 21 times today

Bar Crispin is an all-day restaurant & wine bar on Kingly Street, Soho, designed by Jermain Gallagher. Offering low intervention wines & seasonal sharing plates, it is a place for any occasion. Our chefs are lead by Fabien Spagnolo (ex Frenchie, Pollen St Social, The Corner Room & Casa Fofo), with a wealth of experience he respects each ingredient, allowing us to celebrate great local producers & creating memorable experiences. The menu is broadly European inspired, focussing on locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think crispy polenta, croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). For reservations of 7+ people email bar@crispinlondon.com, we are available for exclusive use or Greenroom part hire. The Greenroom is a private room designed by Jermaine Gallacher with hand-painted lights, emerald green walls reminiscent of old Soho & a beautiful

9. Crispin

4.6

Exceptional(380)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 15 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

10. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(66)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 25 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

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Lily
Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Complimentary bread was good. Main dishes were good, not great. Dessert was great.
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St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Melissa
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great brunch spot! Make sure to book ahead as it was fully booked on a Saturday
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The Black Penny SouthbankPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Lambeth
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4.3
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Sian
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 Oct 2024
The overall experience was positive, however, despite booking, and the restaurant being nearly empty, things did not get off to a good start as my friend and I were placed at a table right next to a pillar when there were plenty of spaces, so we asked to be moved. This was done immediately. The service was fine and the servers were attentive and the food was good. I ordered a diet coke and was given a tiny bottle so had to order a second one half way through the meal. Usually a tall glass lasts me a whole meal. When the bill came I had been charged £5.50 PER BOTTLE! This is outrageous. I know that inner city rates are high but there is no justification for this. I did not make a fuss as the prices are not set by the waiting staff, but I won't be going back.
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Atrio Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Waterloo
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4
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Susan
London •27 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Oct 2024
Nice freshly made nicoise salad. Generous portion. Good basic food - fish and chips, burgers etc.
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Greenport KitchenPrice: Moderate• International• Waterloo
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3.5
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Chris
Oxford/Oxfordshire •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 May 2024
Nice central venue. Good atmosphere and fairly busy. Service was good and good as expected at Slug and lettuce. Good for an enjoyable lunch near tourist centres.
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Slug & Lettuce - County HallPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Waterloo
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3.4

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494 restaurants available nearby

1. The Black Penny Southbank

2. Atrio Restaurant and Bar

3. Slug & Lettuce - County Hall

4. Greenport Kitchen

5. St. JOHN Smithfield

6. Fatt Pundit

7. Heddon Street Kitchen

8. Bar Crispin

9. Crispin

10. The Plimsoll

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