From giant drums grilling jerk chicken streetside to fine-dining Jamaican joints, the Caribbean food scene in London is ever-evolving. Yard shops have been serving classics all over the city since the 70s, from beef-stuffed patties to lamb rotis, here are the best Caribbean restaurants in London that you simply have to bookmark.
Guide to the best Caribbean restaurants in London
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The best Caribbean restaurants in London
- Fish Wings & Tings – An iconic Brixton establishment
- Rhythm Kitchen – Authentic Caribbean food
- Calabash London – Serving up the flavours in Forest Gate
- Turtle Bay – An OG Caribbean food spot
- Rudie's Jerk Shack – A taste of Jamaica
- Roti Stop – A Stokey icon
- Caribbean Kitchen – Learn to make your favourite Caribbean dishes
- JB's Soul Food – A jerk joint to add to the list
- Troy Bar – Jerk chicken with a side of dancing
- One Love Kitchen – Jamaica in a nutshell
- Ayannas – Fine-dining Caribbean in Canary Wharf
- Buster Mantis – Coffee and island bites
- Etta's Seafood Kitchen – A focus on seafood
- Ewarts Jerk – An authentic yard shop
- Alchemy – A restaurant by day, nightclub by night
- Roger's Kitchen – Fine dining, fine flavours
- Paradise Cove – A Battersea legend
- Jam Delish – Fully plant-based food
- Rainbow Cookout – Top sarnie stall
- The Jerk Drum – The Jamaican BBQ Dons
- Aunty Jenny's Kitchen – Homey Jamaican food
- Cottons – Tropical party palace
- Pineapple Xpress – Vibrant Caribbean soul food
The best Caribbean restaurants in London
An iconic Brixton establishment
Whether you're new to Caribbean cuisine or a seasoned diner, you'll definitely find something on the menu at Fish Wings & Tings to suit your palette. Choose from small plates and larger dishes, as well as plenty of plates that are ideal for vegetarians. Fish and prawns take centre stage on the menu here, too, with the likes of Creole fish stew and coconut curry prawns stealing the limelight.
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3 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
- Website • 020-773 748 88
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Authentic Caribbean food
If you’re after an authentic taste of the Caribbean, then look no further than Rhythm Kitchen in Walthamstow. Chow down on a selection of mouthwatering Caribbean food all cooked with owner Del’s special seasoning, from crunchy plantain fritters and fragrant jerk lamb chops to slow-cooked braised oxtail and traditional curry goat-filled roti.
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257 Hoe Street, Walthamstow/Waltham Forest 1st Floor World Food Court, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, NewhamRhythm Kitchen Walthamstow
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Serving up the flavours in Forest Gate
This small neighbourhood Caribbean restaurant has a menu chock full of fragrant dishes, like tangy jerk chicken and rich oxtail stew. You can either dine-in in their no-frills restaurant or you can order ahead for collection or takeaway.
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22 Vicarage Lane, Newham
- 020-850 316 64
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An OG Caribbean food spot
Turtle Bay might just be one of the biggest Caribbean food spots in the UK, with 46 restaurants dotted all over the country. Here you can feast on a range of tasty dishes, from chilli cheese roti and Mac and cheese bites to jerk salmon and baby back ribs. The real star of the show here though is the cocktails, and there are all sorts on the menu, like a fruity passionfruit rum punch and Kingston solero made with fresh lime and coconut milk.
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382 Brixton Rd, Brixton 16 High St, Croydon 16 High St, Ealing The Scene Cleveland Place, 269 High Street, Walthamstow/Waltham Forest 245 Hammersmith Rd, Hammersmith and Fulham 10 Jamestown Rd, Camden Town 7a The Brewery Walk, Romford, HaveringTurtle Bay Brixton
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A taste of Jamaica
Get an authentic taste of Jamaica at this Caribbean restaurant located in venues all across the city. Feast on Jamaican tapas-style dishes, like fragrant jerk chicken, tender goat curry and delicious peppered shrimps served with baby spinach.
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2-10 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch 2a Reuters Plaza, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 7-11 South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall/Lambeth 2 Lamb Street, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets Boxpark Croydon, George Street, Croydon 42 Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, Southwark Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High Street, TootingRudie's Jerk Shack Boxpark Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green Road, ShoreditchRudie's Jerk Shack Canary Wharf
2a Reuters Plaza, Canary Wharf/Tower HamletsRudie's Jerk Shack Market Place Vauxhall
7-11 South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall/LambethRudie's Jerk Shack Spitalfields
2 Lamb Street, Shoreditch/Tower HamletsRudie's Jerk Shack Boxpark Croydon
Boxpark Croydon, George Street, CroydonRudie's Jerk Shack Mercato Metropolitano
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A Stokey icon
You'll find this iconic Caribbean joint located smack bang outside of Stoke Newington Station. Prepare to be greeted with a smile alongside the smell of jerk chicken wafting through the shop. You'll find all sorts on the menu, like lamb or chicken roti and Mac and cheese, as well as a variety of veggie options like pumpkin roti and callaloo patties.
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36B Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington
- 020-881 544 33
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Learn to make your favourite Caribbean dishes
This family-run Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Hackney, founded by married couple Ann-Marie and Rohan Griffiths, has been serving traditional Caribbean and British dishes to Londoners since 2013. Not only is their menu top-notch, but they also run a variety of authentic cooking classes so you can learn to recreate your favourite dishes back at home.
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67 Mare St, Hackney
- Website • 020-373 099 52
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A jerk joint to add to the list
You've probably noticed that London is brimming with incredible Caribbean restaurants, but none hit the spot quite as much as JB’s Soul Food. This Peckham spot serves a mouthwatering menu of no-frills Caribbean food in a casual and relaxed setting. There's everything from drool-worthy curries and sweet Guinness punch as well as a bunch of other homemade delights.
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27A Peckham High St, Peckham
- 0798-094 00 01
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Jerk chicken with a side of dancing
This iconic hot spot off Old Street serves Caribbean food for a really good price - think plates of jerk chicken served with seasoned rice and peas, sweet plantain and creamy coleslaw. If you fancy a boogie, they also host different live music nights throughout the week, from reformation blues to 60s and 70s nights.
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10 Hoxton St, Shoreditch
- Website • 0795-829 86 07
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Jamaica in a nutshell
Jamaican-born and bred Steven took all of the skills he learnt in the kitchen from his mum and crafted a menu of delicious Jamaican food now served at One Love Kitchen. From fragrant jerk chicken and curried goat to signature vegan dishes and soups. It's not just about the food here though, the music and energy here also encapsulate the heart and soul of Jamaica perfectly.
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9 Crouch Hill
- Website • 0795-829 86 07
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Fine-dining Caribbean in Canary Wharf
If you're looking for a Caribbean restaurant where you can celebrate a special occasion, then Ayanna's is where it's at. The food here is served in a presentable and stylised way, adding to the fine-dining feel of the place. Expect all sorts on the menu, from boneless curry goat and steamed sea bass to jerk chicken breast and curried vegetables.
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2 Yabsley St, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-377 241 40
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Coffee and island bites
Buster Mantis is a bar, cafe and creative space in Deptford serving a menu of tasty island bites, like juicy dumplings and tender jerk chicken served with a variety of sides. If you consider yourself a bit of a coffee connoisseur, then you're in luck, these guys have also made a name for themselves on the coffee scene for serving up some of the best beans this side of the river.
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3-4 Resolution Way, Deptford
- Website • 020-869 151 91
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A focus on seafood
Enjoy a warm and welcoming experience at Etta's Seafood Kitchen in Brixton, a seafood establishment that focuses only on the freshest ingredients. All of the fish served here is sustainably sourced before being turned into Jamaican and internationally-inspired dishes, like seafood curry, fish and chips and much more.
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Granville Arcade, Unit 85-86 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton/Camberwell
- Website • 020-348 993 94
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An authentic yard shop
You won't be able to sneak past this spot without your nostrils filling with the smell of grilled jerk chicken. Although this yard shop is primarily a takeaway joint, there are a few seats dotted around if you can't wait until you get home to tuck in. Choose from jerk chicken or pork served either as a main with sides or stuffed into a wrap, or nab one of their Jamaican patties. Either way, you'll leave full and happy.
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8 Gillett St, Dalston/Stoke Newington
- Website • 074-291 380 97
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A restaurant by day, nightclub by night
This Croydon Caribbean spot is not only a restaurant, it's also a bar and nightclub by night and is the place to go for fragrant Jamaican dishes with a Southern American twist, as well as a touch of Asian influence. You can make the most of their epic happy hour deals before dancing into the early hours post-meal.
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28-30 St George's Walk, Croydon
- 020-866 716 70
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Fine dining, fine flavours
After celebrity hotspot Mango Room closed down, head chef Roger Shakes decided to take a more personal approach and strike out on his own. Roger's Kitchen is where he plies his trade, drawing on a life's worth of culinary expertise and Caribbean flavours to cook up classic dishes such as jerk chicken and curry goat in a fine dining setting, accompanied by signature specials such as his pork ribs. Add a cocktail and enjoy.
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71 Camden Road, Camden Town
- Website • 020-806 607 47
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A Battersea legend
Paradise Cove London has been reborn several times, having started out as Sugarcane in 2014. Chef Tee's authentic Caribbean fare has remained a constant throughout, accompanied by a laid-back, brightly adorned setting. The menu is full of Caribbean staples, including a generous selection of fish, ribs, and plantains. Do make sure to save room for their rum-soaked cakes. You can also BYOB.
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515 Wandsworth Rd, Vauxhall/Battersea
- Website • 020-309 217 98
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Fully plant-based food
In 2022, Jam Delish launched its first permanent location in Islington, following the success of its lockdown pop-up. The chef, who trained with Jamie Oliver and has cooked for celebrities like Letitia Wright and Common, brings a range of vegan Caribbean dishes to the family-owned restaurant. The menu caters to different dietary preferences with options such as BBQ jerk plantain, Caribbean "fish" tacos, grilled lemon pepper tofu skewers, and curry "goat". Additionally, the restaurant boasts a bar serving vegan wines and cocktails, and an outdoor seating area available during warmer weather.
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1 Tolpuddle Street, Islington
- Website • 0795-743 97 77
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Top sarnie stall
Rainbow Cookout on Mare Street in London Fields is a Caribbean gem offering an array of authentic, flavourful dishes such as mutton, jerk chicken, and more. Additionally, the takeaway stall boasts an exceptional jerk chicken sandwich — tender chicken placed between two hearty slices of bread, lavishly smothered in a spicy curry sauce.
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354 Mare Street
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The Jamaican BBQ Dons
Jamaican BBQ Masters The Jerk Drum cook up tantalising jerk meats directly on their drums, with the enticing aroma of chargrilled spiced delights wafting far and wide. Their menu boasts a variety of offerings, from jerk chicken and lemon tempura prawns to curry goat and a delightful vegan stew. You can complement your main dish with classic sides like rice 'n' peas, plantain, or a traditional Jamaican patty.
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Homey Jamaican food
Discover the heart of Jamaica at Aunty Jenny's Kitchen in Wembley. This local gem offers an unpretentious ambience paired with beloved Jamaican dishes that have made it a community favourite. Whether you're grabbing a takeaway or settling in for a meal, you'll be treated to hearty servings of classics like jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtail, complemented with rice or traditional hard food. Signature sides such as plantains and patties are available as well.
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5 Wembley Hill Rd, Wembley/Brent
- 075-385 132 38
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Tropical party palace
Cottons turns up the Caribbean vibes to the max in its tropical paradise setting, adorned with vivid murals and soundtracked by energetic tunes. With over 300 varieties of rum and a varied cocktail selection from the bar, there's a drink for every palate, accompanied by a menu of authentic delicacies such as curried mutton, jerk selections, hearty stews, and fresh seafood. Special events such as bottomless brunch, live music nights, and more are held here as well.
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157-159 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill/Kensington Flagstaff House, St George Wharf, Vauxhall 45-47 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch 55 Chalk Farm Road, Camden TownCottons Notting Hill
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Vibrant Caribbean soul food
Head to Pineapple Xpress for tropical Caribbean and soul food. The big draw on this is dishes served in a pineapple bowl - go for deep-fried lobster tail with prawns, jerk chicken, or breaded garlic mushrooms. Pineapple Xpress also hosts lively brunch parties full of great food, music, and vibes.
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57 Hackney Rd, Shoreditch
- 074-746 176 01
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