Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Balham

86 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Fig - Balham

4.6

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Balham

Booked 3 times today

"NEW TO BALHAM! Blue Fig, a British-Mediterranean restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner opens at 5-6 Balham Station Road, in the premises formerly occupied by Tongi. Owner, Samer and the team will be serving a range of dishes that will appeal to meat-eaters, fish-lovers and vegetarians alike, using the freshest, natural ingredients."

2. Pavyllon

4.7

Exceptional(283)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Mayfair

Booked 39 times today

Pavyllon is a sophisticated yet relaxed spot where you can enjoy innovative French cuisine. It's been described as a 'joyful place where you can leave life at the door', with an ambience that is both luxurious and comfortable. The food is top-notch, with reviews praising the 'amazing' and 'extraordinary' dishes. The service is consistently high-quality, with staff who are both professional and friendly. It's the perfect place for a great night out in London.

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3. The Ivy Chelsea Garden

4.4

Awesome(14095)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Chelsea

Booked 269 times today

Modern British menus served in a refined, art-filled space with a garden terrace and an orangery.

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4. Dean Street Townhouse

4.6

Exceptional(4540)

Price: Expensive

• British • Soho

Booked 159 times today

Dean Street Townhouse is all about comfort food, with its menu featuring British favourites for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. Reviewers rave about its 'excellent food' and 'friendly service,' with one saying it's 'the best bit' in a 'cosy, comfort food' setting. The restaurant's ambience is consistently praised, with its 'lovely atmosphere' and 'warm setting' contributing to its comforting appeal.

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5. Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

4.6

Exceptional(1755)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Covent Garden

Booked 53 times today

Embark on an unparalleled dining experience at Paro, distinguished as one of Esquire Magazine's '59 Top Restaurants to Dine In,' sharing the spotlight with renowned establishments across London. Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, adjacent to the iconic Lyceum Theatre, London's latest culinary gem eagerly awaits your presence. Immerse yourself in the opulent ambiance reminiscent of a Calcuttan village, indulging in the exquisite Indian-Calcuttan cuisine that defines Paro.Chef Patron Niaz invites you on a journey filled with the warmth of Calcuttan love. Drawing from years of expertise at the award-winning 'City Spice' in Brick Lane, Chef Niaz has meticulously crafted a menu that promises to tantalize your taste buds.With a spacious capacity for up to 120 guests, Paro provides an ideal setting for pre-theatre, company socials and private parties. Paro caters for: Halal, Gluten-free, Vegan, Soy, Dairy-free

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6. Osteria Antica Bologna

4.7

Exceptional(1439)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Battersea

Booked 19 times today

A Northcote Road favourite for over twenty years - that’s an awfully long time on the London restaurant scene - Antica Bologna is as fresh and thrilling as the day it first opened its doors, it conjures up images of hidden away village osterias in the wild countryside of Emilia Romagna or the rolling hills of Tuscany, its cheerful welcome befitting of an old family favourite. Chef Marzio Zacchi passionately believes in using fresh, locally sourced and seasonal produce having grown up in the Piemonte countryside surrounded by a family who reared chickens, grew veg and cured their own salami. However, despite his rustic upbringing, Zacchi has brought to Osteria Antica Bologna’s food the kind of sophistication that can only be gained through several years training in top London restaurants.

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7. Fishworks - Covent Garden

4.5

Awesome(2074)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Covent Garden

Booked 13 times today

FishWorks Covent Garden is an absolute essential for seafood lovers. The restaurant offers a traditional wet fish counter where you can buy fish to take home and cook yourself, or you can select any fish or crustacean with our fishmonger and have it cooked there and then to your liking. This chic stylish restaurant is only minutes away from the bustle of Covent Garden, on Catherine Street. The restaurant offers a fantastic atmosphere for corporate dining and enjoying a pre-theatre meal before hitting the West End. There is also a private areas available to hire on request and a chic oyster bar.

8. Ognisko

4.8

Exceptional(3811)

Price: Expensive

• Polish • South Kensington

Booked 80 times today

Ognisko restaurant on Exhibition Road in the heart of South Kensington, is just a stone’s throw away from the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and London Imperial College. Housed in the beautiful Victorian home of Ognisko Polskie club the restaurant is focusing on the cuisines eastern and Central Europe. The bar is open all day serving light dishes as well as mouthwatering desserts. Ognisko’s bar serves a wide range of fruit and spice -infused vodkas, classic cocktails and a small range boutique beers from regional Polish breweries. The restaurant can sit up to 80 guests together with a terrace overlooking communal gardens seating up to 40. There is also a large events space on the first floor available for daytime conferences, weddings and corporate events.

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9. Crispin at Studio Voltaire

4.7

Exceptional(81)

Price: Expensive

• British • Clapham

Booked 6 times today

Crispin at Studio Voltaire is a 50-cover modern European restaurant and counter bar located in leading gallery and arts organisation Studio Voltaire.The kitchen, lead by Michael Miles, delivers classic and seasonal menus showcasing the best produce of the British Isles from small-scale and independent producers. Expect modern takes on European and British classics, fresh pastas, charcoal-grilled meat and fish, seasonal vegetables, and comforting desserts. Alongside an array of sustainable tap wines each season’s wine list will bring a focus to 4 different winemakers, celebrating their individual stories. The wine programme will also include wine tastings and winemaker dinners.Located a few minutes from Clapham Common station this multi-use venue has event capacity up to 400 people standing or up to 200 people seated, plus a garden terrace.Crispin Events offers catering services for seated dining, weddings receptions and dinners, working lunches and canapé and drinks parties.

10. Bar Crispin

4.3

Awesome(209)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 18 times today

Bar Crispin offers a comforting, homely experience with its delightful European-inspired dishes. The reviews are full of praise for the 'delicious' and 'interesting' food, and the 'creative, delicious' offerings. The 'fantastic service' and 'great atmosphere' add to the comfort and warmth of the dining experience. The low intervention wines and seasonal sharing plates further enhance the comfort food vibe.

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Kathy
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I booked this venue for a pre Birthday/Christmas lunch for 2 of my girlfriends, one of whom was going to be celebrating her birthday in Dec. I arrived early and was shown to the table and waited for them to arrive. The young lady who served our table was very friendly and helpful when choosing what to eat. The drinks arrived shortly before the meal, which was excellent and well presented. Would certainly go back again
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The Ivy Chelsea GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Chelsea
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4.4
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Alisonvip
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good food at a good rice and very good service. Nice place to meet up with friends for a casual meal.
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Blue Fig - BalhamPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Balham
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4.6
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Michaelvip
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The best food in London by far. As good as their sister restaurant in Paris. Be sure to sit at the counter.
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PavyllonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Mayfair
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4.7
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Gurpreet
London •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabolous the waiter was so nice to us and all the staff were wonderful, certainly a great place for Christmas catchups
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Dean Street TownhousePrice: Expensive• British• Soho
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4.6
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Patrick
Hampshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely brilliant love this place 3rd time we’ve been the food and staff are amazing would definitely recommend you won’t be disappointed
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Paro Indian - Covent Garden & StrandPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Covent Garden
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4.6

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86 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Fig - Balham

2. Pavyllon

3. The Ivy Chelsea Garden

4. Dean Street Townhouse

5. Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

6. Osteria Antica Bologna

7. Fishworks - Covent Garden

8. Ognisko

9. Crispin at Studio Voltaire

10. Bar Crispin

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