The best affordable restaurants in Richmond

The award-winning Tortilla chain is a staple of low-cost dining in Richmond, and has branches all over the capital. It serves up flavourful Mexican food – burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and the like – and you can choose your fillings and sauces to customise your meal. Cold beers, margaritas, and other drinks are also available in the colourful surroundings next to Richmond Station. 

A small café with some outdoor seating, Beirut Street Kitchen lets you explore the flavours of Lebanon at a low price, serving authentic street food in an informal, friendly atmosphere. The menu at this affordable Richmond restaurant with counter service is simple, featuring wraps or bowls loaded with falafel, chicken, or lamb kofta, accompanied by tempting sides such as hummus or halloumi fries.

Pizzeria Portofino is an affordable Richmond restaurant with a simple, unpretentious setting, located on the high street. Its name is slightly misleading, as not only does it serve classic pizzas, pasta dishes, paninis, and other culinary staples of the Italian persuasion, it can also throw together a proper fry-up in the morning, a jacket potato for lunch, or other filling fare throughout the day.

The Bill's branch in Richmond encompasses both a sunny outdoor terrace and interior booths and tables. You can start the day by ordering breakfast staples such as avocado toast, eggs Benny, or pancakes. A lunch- or dinnertime burger, salad, or sea bass thali won't set you back too much, and various plant-based options are also available at this budget-friendly Richmond restaurant.

A cosy Kiwi café, Butter Beans serves up cheap eats in Richmond like baps, wraps, and fry-ups for breakfast and lunch. Freshly brewed coffee and tea, smoothies, and other drinks help you start the day right, with a selection of treats baked instore for those craving a sugar rush available as well. Whether on the outside benches or perched behind the window counter, you can also get your people-watching on.

The tropical Island Poké chain was born in 2016, when founder James Porter noticed a gaping poké-shaped hole on the capital's street-food market. At the pick-and-mix-style counter, you can build your own bowl of nutritious goodness, or grab one of the presets. You can choose from a range of bowls, such as the classic ahi tuna with pineapple chilli salsa, wakame seaweed, and sesame seeds. Takeaway is available as well at this affordable restaurant in Richmond.

Aiming to bring authentic Argentinian empanadas to the UK public, Chango has since graduated to a permanent restaurant in Wimbledon, but its cheap and cheerful Richmond branch has remained true to its roots. Baking the traditional South American empanada with a variety of fillings, this takeaway joint lets you fill up on the go, or grab a batch to heat up in the office or at home.

The family-run Four Regions has been serving authentic dishes from the, you guessed it, four regions of China for more than thirty years. The sleek, cosy venue features a terrace for al fresco dining during the warmer months. The extensive menu at one of the most affordable restaurants in Richmond spans a variety of Chinese flavours, styles, and dishes, from dim sum and spring rolls to sweet and sour dishes or noodles.

The Five Guys branches all over the city are famed for their fully-stacked, greasy burgers, hot off the grill, tucked into a soft, toasted bun, and lovingly smothered with melted American cheese. There's something about their beef patties that sets them apart from the multitude of other burger chains in the capital. There's a range of burgers to choose from on the simple menu at their Richmond outpost, and you can add as many toppings as you like.

It might be an omnipresent chain, but Franco Manca sure knows a thing or two about Neapolitan-style pizza. Their slow-risen sourdough is topped with all sorts of seasonally inspired highlights, for example spicy salami, yellowfin tuna, or halloumi with marinated plum tomatoes. With prices low across the board, it's easy to drop by for a quick bite at this affordable Richmond restaurant.

JoJo's Peri-Peri serves grilled chicken in various dishes and with your choice of flavour. Made with their secret spice blend, the chicken wings and tenders are available as is, or with hummus and pitta bread, in a bao bun, or even with fully loaded nachos. Just the thing for a quick stop, a late-night snack, or to pick up some takeaway, this simple chicken shop is located on Richmond's high street.

Taste of Gyros is a relaxed and down-to-earth spot offering wholesome Greek Mediterranean fare. You'll find a few tables inside and out if you want to dine in, but it's equally handy for a quick takeaway. The menu covers all the beloved staples, from souvlaki wraps and spanakopita to hearty moussaka. It's a fuss-free option for satisfying, flavour-packed Greek comfort food in the Richmond area.

Located just moments from Kew Gardens station, Jin Bao is a bustling Chinese eatery set in a glass-fronted kiosk. It's best known for its handmade Northern Chinese bao buns, prepared fresh daily. Alongside the bao, the compact and affordable menu features dim sum, Chinese pancakes, and other street food-style bites ideal for a quick pick-me-up.