Top 30 Best Restaurant features in Kingston Upon Thames

“I've featured my local Big Smoke pub before but on the rare occasion I found The Albion mostly empty, and serving the exceptional A&H London Black from the official glassware, I figured it was time to feature a review. I believe this was the second pub Big Smoke opened, building on the success of The Antelope in Surbiton. It's been here as long as I can remember, and at one stage had a Gin Distillery out the back which I think is now just garden seating (opted not to pap this, but there's a huge garden there with beer festivals held in the summer). Indoors, it's familiar to those who know the chain. Wooden panelling, ample seating, vinyl soundtracked vibe, 10+ ales and ciders, a multitude of keg offerings too including 2 AF options in the form of Lucky Saint and their own AF beer which has gone down well over the past month. You get a mixture of students, weekend shoppers, families and real ale folk in here, it's a nice melting pot of booze enthusiasts and those looking for a pub not surrounded by Vape Shops, a step away from the town centre, outside of the rampant demolition you see taking over Kingston. It's sort of a home away from home, despite only being some 15-20 minutes down the road from me, a chain familiarity but still less polished than those brand new Big Smoke pubs you spot in greater London. With time to kill it can be a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of town, but with Rugby on and one of the few spacious family friendly pubs in the area it can get quite hectic. A nice problem to have for Big Smoke. Food again is similar to the other sites, a sort of BBQ meets pub grub style, with plenty of bits in-between to choose from. See the place pack out for weekends with roasts on, and various offers during the week. The pub dates back to 1845, little known about its history other than it was advertised as a sort of taproom with a view to watch the recreational sports on the green. Once Greene King, now Big Smoke, another one saved from mediocrity.”

“Lovely little hotel, very quaint but also professional. Rooms are absolutely gorgeous. Attentive service too! Location is literally around the corner from Hampton wick station and it's only 30 minutes on the train to Waterloo so you're not far from central London.”

“Delicious beyond belief. My favourite Chinese restaurante in London. This is exactly what Chinese food tastes like in China. Most of the time I think Chinese restaurants in Europe generally adapt flavours too much to match our taste, maybe a wrong impression. Not in this case though. The people were friendly and really nice.”

“Just ordered from Roz Ana for the first time and super impressed. Large portions, fresh and tasty! Definitely the best Indian this side of the city!”

“Cozy and comfortable atmosphere in a calm neighborhood. Nice selection of cakes, snacks, and breakfast options. Delicious coffee and tea, prepared with an expert touch. Just perfect for a rest and to enjoy your time.”

“A gem in the park. Great coffee, unique savoury and sweet pastries. Ice cream selection is small but exceptional (made in fresh soft ice cream machines). Unbeatable on a sunny day with the river 20 meters away. The owners put great effort in every aspect of this place and it shows. Incredibly reasonable pricing.”

“Amazing Italian restaurant with extremely friendly server. Brilliant food and good value for money. The food and drinks are of a high quality and there is a big range of cocktails. Came for a family birthday and wish we came in sooner.”

“Me and my wife had the best time here on a special date :) Benny was absolutely great and helped us with our dietary requirements. He was polite, kind and friendly and the food was super delicious. thank you!!!”

“A nice new find in Kingston, very spacious and the garden at the back is a nice touch! We were welcomed by the owner who was friendly and welcoming. Last week I had a takeaway cappuccino, and this week I decided to sit in and try the chai latte which I devoured alongside a vegan croissant! My friend had the carrot cake and she said it was nice. I normally go to pret, but now I’ll probably go here because the coffee is much nicer (& organic!!) and it’s peaceful!! They have paninis too, might try next time I’m in town.”

“Old school pub, great for locals and brilliant on a match night! They have sky and last time I went for a rugby match game it was packed. Staff are friendly and attentive also! Recommend!!”

“I booked a table for Sunday lunch at short notice yesterday afternoon, following a shopping trip to Kingston. All the staff were very friendly and the roast beef lunch was delicious. It was so refreshing to go to a place where you are looked after properly and the food is of a high standard. You can just tell The White Hart is managed properly, will definitely return soon. Thank you for the great experience, highly recommended !”

“So nice to see businesses open again. Itsu is in the centre of Kingston. There is a good selection of Sushi and various other foods. Self service, plenty of seating and some seating outside. I am glad that l have come across this place as l don't always want a heavy meal. I imagine it can get busy, but l enjoyed my experience of eating here.”

“We were walking along the riverfront and looking for a place to have a few drinks. None of the usual bars caught our eye, but the cocktail mene here did, so we went in. I have had the burgers before, and they are delicious, but I was pleasantly surprised by the cocktails too. The vibe and atmosphere was great too! Not just a good burger joint;)”

“I have my partner to thank for introducing me to Monty's and that was over 30 years ago for what was then our first anniversary We have been coming back ever since. By far the best Nepalese restaurant south of the river. Food is ALWAYS of the highest quality and Standard. Long may be you here”

“Great pub with an awesome live music vibe. The new landlord is doing a cracking job. Decent beer on tap and a good pub menu as well. Highly recommended!”

“Booked the Boaters for a work Christmas meal and couldn't have been happier with the evening. Staff were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The food was excellent and the table had been decorated beautifully with crackers! We booked on a Tuesday evening and there was a quiz going on the other side of the pub but this didn't disturb us at all.”

“Can't go wrong with a hot dog from Woody's. Would also definitely recommend getting the loaded chips. The staff are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is really good.”

“Love Pizza Express and as always had delicious pizza and the service was excellent. Thank you to our wonderful waiter!”

“The finest shisha lounge around filled with excellent customer service including top quality shisha flavours and pipes. The new refurb is top quality as well as the food produced by top quality chefs. I definitely reccomend this place for anyone.”

“Best thin crust pizzas in town. Fresh and flavorful. Very light in the tummy. Wonderful service. But it might get busy on weekends, so you might have to wait for nearly 10-15 minutes to place an order. But the waiters there do a great job and are friendly.”

“Great, friendly staff, quick service and obviously great coffee.. lots of seating inside and out. Very popular and worth a visit xxx”

“good Starbucks in a great location by the crossing. the toilets are usually locked you need to get the code. most of the snacks like the fruit toast and cheese toast are very nice. staff are well-trained and importantly enjoy their Jobs.”

“We visited there after a long walk by the river, this is a great place to catch up with friends if you prefer a quieter environment in the afternoon. The club sandwich and pizza we had was very nice.”

“We ordered via Deliveroo and weren't disappointed! Tasty food, fast delivery and enough for leftovers! 10 out of 10!”

“I been eating this shop over five years I always really enjoy chicken , and I read reviews about chicoland first this shop don’t to deliver Second chicken always cooking fresh. This shop over 20 years always 5 star food safety rating by healthy safety officers (Kingston councils) and you can check Kingston council web site”

“Loved my pizza from this place. Great value for the price. Would just like to see the staff more happier or friendlier and also the chef wear a glove. In the end, lovely warm meaty pizza for the cold night!”

“Great family hotel catering for mature clients. Friendly service and great breakfasts. Rooms warm and spotlessly clean.”