The best restaurants in Wimbledon

An unassuming restaurant in Wimbledon's High Street, Maison St Cassien counts an impressive roster of tennis players and celebs among its patrons, from Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova to Antonio Banderas and the Beckhams. Despite the upmarket clientele, it remains a welcoming, affordable all-day restaurant, serving a varied menu of specialities from around the Mediterranean from morning until the early evening.

The Fox & Grapes is Wimbledon's only independent local, combining pub hospitality, elevated gastronomy and boutique lodging in a former coaching inn building next to Wimbledon Common. The menu is overseen by Michelin-starred TV chef Paul Merrett, who adds his trademark Asian twist to seasonally inspired British cuisine. The food is served in a dining room that's divided by a grand central bar into an airy space with an open kitchen and a more intimate country-style pub area.

Nobu alumnus Nobuhisa Takahashi and his wife are in charge of this snug, simple South Wimbledon restaurant, combining Japanese tradition with the Mediterranean diet in unique dishes packed full of natural, clean flavours. The omakase-only restaurant serves two dinner sittings per day at most, though a delivery and takeaway service is available as well.

Bombay Delight is a legendary Indian restaurant in Wimbledon, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and fragrant cuisine. The menu features traditional Indian dishes alongside lesser-known regional specialities, all crafted with high-quality ingredients, such as the rich Malabar rump and hariyali paneer butter masala. Bombay Delight is also renowned for its cocktails and themed menus, like the Wimbledon Tennis and Tandoor menu.

A modern Italian restaurant in Wimbledon Village, Cent Anni serves freshly baked pizzas with various toppings, handmade pasta in classic sauces such as carbonara and ragu, and other authentic Italian delicacies, from veal Milanese to parmigiana. You can slide into one of the booths and enjoy classic cocktails, Italian craft beers, and fine wines from around the globe with your meal.

A venture from the successful Gladwin Brothers, The Black Lamb is an all-day bistro restaurant in Wimbledon that takes inspiration from all over the world, using global flavours and techniques to elevate quality British produce. The stylishly rustic spot is especially lively on weekends, when they also do traditional Sunday roasts, and they also host weekly live music nights.

This branch of the Patara restaurants boasts an outdoor terrace for soaking up the sun, as well as an elegant contemporary interior with decorative Thai flourishes. The Wimbledon restaurant takes a fine dining approach to traditional Thai cuisine, serving refined takes on favourites such as curries, satay skewers, and pad Thai, along with bolder options. The dishes are served in eye-catching, Insta-worthy arrangements that further enhance the experience.

The beloved Alexandra pub next to Wimbledon Station is a lively, busy establishment spanning a variety of spaces, from a sports bar to a rooftop terrace with its own pizza oven. Lunch and dinner, including traditional Sunday roasts, are served in the Lounge Bar, a warm, elegant space with exposed brick walls and wooden furnishings. The menu champions hearty casual grub such as pies, burgers and steak, with a range of starters, sides, sharers, and puddings available as well.

Thanks to its large windows opening onto verdant Cannizaro Park and flooding the interior with light, The Orangery ensures a splendid setting for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Part of the luxury boutique Hotel du Vin in the 19th-century Cannizaro House, the Wimbledon restaurant serves an à la carte menu packed with Mediterranean freshness and Italian classics. A more traditional British breakfast is served as well, and you can quench your thirst with signature cocktails and fine wines.

Popular empanada purveyor Chango made a name for itself with its bakeries and pop-up market appearances before launching its first permanent restaurant in Wimbledon. At the snug rustic eatery, the focus is still on the tasty Argentinian snacks, accompanied by a selection of Spanish-style tapas and fine Argentinian wines. You can eat in or grab an empanada for later – heating them up at home is easy.

An all-day Wimbledon restaurant and bar with a bright, elegant interior, and a first-floor roof terrace, 601 Queen's Rd is a top choice for socialising over brunch or a few drinks. Sourcing its ingredients from sustainable producers, the restaurant serves a varied menu of favs from around the world, from toasts and egg dishes to sharing plates, salads, and mains such as lamb pie. Signature cocktails and other drinks are available at the bar, and you can even indulge in bottomless brunch.

Richard Caring's Ivy restaurants are a mainstay of London dining, serving tasty British cuisine at prices lower than the fine dining setting would indicate. The Ivy Café spin-off restaurant in Wimbledon Village follows the same formula, offering casual all-day dining in an elegant Art Deco setting with banquettes. The menu ranges from lighter lunch fare such as sandwiches and salads to signature Ivy staples such as shepherd's pie or fish 'n' chips.

The popular nationwide chain Giggling Squid established a foothold in London with its debut restaurant in Wimbledon Village, a vibrant, colourful spot with botanically-inspired decor and an enchanting garden vibe. The focus here is on seafood-based Thai delicacies such as seafood curry, Thai salmon nests, or smoked pepper mackerel, with more traditional dishes served as well. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available.

The Megan's restaurants have been voted the best brunch in London on several occasions, and for good reason. Their Mediterranean-inspired menu is chock-full of the classics, from eggs Benedict to shakshuka-baked eggs with halloumi, and you can add bottomless prosecco for added frivolity. The general atmosphere and design of the Wimbledon restaurant are as impressive as the food – think draped foliage, wooden furnishings and hanging wicker lights.

Dalchini launched in 2000 as the first restaurant in the country to specialise in authentic Chinese Hakka cuisine. This unique culinary fusion brings Indian spices and aromas together with Chinese ingredients and textures, resulting in intriguing delicacies such as Szechuan paneer, Hakka chilli chicken and seafood Hakka noodles. The bright restaurant next to Wimbledon Park offers takeaway as well.

At one point, chef Nicky Santichatsak ran a dozen award-winning Thai Tho restaurants around the South West London area, catering to the likes of the Thai Royal Family, among others. She's scaled down since, focusing on her family. The Wimbledon restaurant is the only remaining Thai Tho today and a regular on the pro tennis circuit, as evidenced by the tennis memorabilia decorating the place. Expect to catch the likes of the Williams sisters or Maria Sharapova tucking into curries, stir fries, noodles, and other Thai specialities here come tournament time.

Sticks'n'Sushi combines Scandi decor with Japanese cuisine, with the Wimbledon restaurant inspired by the former carriage factory it inhabits. The food here is as picturesque as it is tasty, with each carefully constructed plateful of raw fish, fresh veg, and grilled meat bringing to mind a piece of art. The menu revolves around traditional sushi rolls, as well as yakitori, grilled skewers of meat and vegetables.

Discover the flavours of Persian cuisine at Diba's Wimbledon restaurant. This hospitable spot charms with its stone walls, lush hanging greenery, and ambient lighting, creating a relaxed yet stylish setting. The menu showcases family-style recipes, including fresh breads, pickles, salads, soups, falafel, and a wide selection of grilled meats and seafood. For something more casual, wraps are available too.

Bar + Block is a sleek, all-day Wimbledon steakhouse with a relaxed, modern vibe that's rooted in an informal, casual approach. While their expertly hand-cut steaks are the main attraction, the menu also offers options like burgers, fish dishes, and plant-based kebabs. The drinks list covers everything from craft cocktails to alcohol-free mocktails, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy alongside their meal.

Chick and Beers have made a name for themselves with their crispy, flavour-packed fried chicken, especially the Korean-style versions coated in spicy gochujang sauce. The entire menu is halal, featuring everything from their sticky signature chicken to loaded wings. Vegetarians aren't left out either, with plant-based nuggets and a selection of fries and sides rounding out the offering – and beers, of course.