Bayswater & Maida Vale Restaurant Guide
Island Restaurant & Bar
With its chic and funky contemporary interior, Island Restaurant and Bar oozes style; floor to ceiling windows flood the restaurant with light, offering spectacular views across Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
- Address: Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £40.00
Kiasu
To all but the super-informed the response until recently to the name Kiasu might well have been 'huh?' All that has changed with the recent opening of Kiasu Restaurant, on Queensway and nicely accessible for central London.
- Address: 48 Queensway, Bayswater, London, W2 3RY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Vietnamese
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £20.00
Kam Tong Chinese Restaurant
Despite their proliferation there is still a lack of really good Chinese restaurants in London, particularly those where a wider Oriental interpretation is evident. Kam Tong may well be on the road to assisting with that aim, with prices that are in keeping with the times, smart décor and a good sense of atmosphere.
- Address: 59-63 Queensway, London, W2 4QH (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Chinese, Dim Sum
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £20.00
Nipa Thai
Inspired by its name namesake restaurant at The Landmark, Bangkok, Nipa Thai stands out among the numerous Thai restaurants in London even as the popularity of Thai cuisine continues to grow. It is one among the chosen 15 places in Britain to be given the 'Thai Select' award by the Thai Government for restaurants proven to be performing to the highest standards of quality and cuisine.
- Address: First Floor, Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Thai
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £40.00
Arturo
Arturo likes to call itself a stylish Italian restaurant with a bright conservatory and an ambient bar, with clean lines, beige walls and dark wood furniture adding to the subtle elegance. The cooking remains loyal to the seasons and although the menu is concise it keeps up with the spirit of the place.
- Address: 23 Connaught Street, Hyde Park, London, W2 2AY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £37.00
Gyngleboy
Time was when wine bars seemed to be in recession, but Davy's have put that right. With 32 wine bars, most in the centre of London, offering a dazzling choice of refreshment well supported by quality food, this is an equation not to be missed.
- Address: Davy's, 27 Spring Street, London, W2 1JA (Map)
- Cuisine(s): British, Traditional
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A
Lounge Bar at Lancaster London Hotel
Peter Pan Afternoon Tea for 2 - £35
- Address: Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): English
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A
Pearl Liang
Deep in the water-crossed depths of Paddington Basin lies Pearl Liang, a splendid pearl in Sheldon Square and conveniently close to the station. Outward appearances persist within doors with an overall décor of mauve and pink that is quite breathtaking.
Diamond banquet menu @ £68 or £75 including 2 glasses of Champagne
Jade banquet menu @ £25.00 or £29.50 including half a bottle of wine
Pearl banquet menu @ £38 or £42.50 including half a bottle of wine
- Address: 8 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London, W2 6EZ (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Chinese, Dim Sum
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £34.00, Dinner: £34.00
Abiba Cuisine
The interior at Abiba Cuisine makes a obvious bid for attention, with just the right amount of lighting illuminating a predominately red hued dining area. While it's cosy and comfortable, it puts the focus back on robust cooking and warm hospitality.
- Address: 56 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5SH (Map)
- Cuisine(s): European, Mediterranean
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £24.00
Al Tanoor Restaurant
- Address: 60 Edgware Road, London, W2 2EH (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Lebanese
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00