The Best Restaurants in Carshalton, Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

Encanto Kitchen never fails to deliver. We were greeted warmly by the waiters who recognised us from previous visits (having dubbed us Charlie's Angels). Service was the right level of attentiveness with recommendations for dishes when we were undecided (lots of lovely things to choose). Huge compliments to the chef/s as the flavours never fail to deliver from starters to deserts! There isn't a dish on the menu that fails (in my opinion). Thanks again and see you next time!

Cosy, friendly, good food and great service, the staff always greet us as regulars, the menu, wine list and cocktails are great. Prices are ££ but a great selection and location for a nice meal or for a group meal. also to note: it is worth to book ahead in advance to secure a table as it does get quite busy. Enjoy! 😊

Absolutely amazing! Good portion sizes and even better food. Chef KK’s cooking was exceptional– I especially loved the vegetable burrito. So cheesy, so delicious. Vegetarian friendly, and lovely atmosphere. Service was also good! 10/10 recommend and would come here again ◡̈ especially loved the special flower! 🌹

Myself and my friend just left. This was our first visit and I felt compelled to write a review. What an amazing resturant! The staff are honestly so friendly our waiter Ejder couldn't have been happier or more helpful. Such a smiley face! We chose the tapas which was INCREDIBLE honestly the Chipotle prawns were to die for, I'd literally drink the sauce. The Chef done a fantastic job on all the dishes. I can't wait to come back.

Amazing pizza! Tastes like a pizza on holiday in Italy!!!!!’ Highly recommend!!

Order was delivered hot and on time. Pizzas were authentic and tasty! Will be ordering again! Thanks

We had an amazing evening a Casa Ponte from start to finish. We had a lovely welcome, the food was outstanding very typically Italian and a great atmosphere. Gina and all her lovely staff were very attentive, Gina came and chatted to us a few times making sure we were all looked after. Definitely one to go back to. Lovely shot of Limoncello to finish off our lovely meal. Thank you to all at Casa Ponte…

Definitely the best restaurant in the whole area. The food was exquisite and too much to choose from, the restaurant was beautiful and the staff are all so friendly, with Gina , the hostess with the mostess!!! Thank you all for a perfect night , we will be back and to everyone else .. BOOK IT NOW!!

I love this place! Food is delicious, and genuinely Italian, which is rare. Menu is varied, portions are generous, wine list have a nice selection too. Staff is really friendly and helpful, atmosphere is lovely and Gina is such a warm, amazing hostess! Everyone looked very happy with their experience (we chatted with our table neighbours, who were regulars as well). Instead of the dessert we ordered a cheese platter for two, which was huge!! And delicious😍 I am already planning my next visits, and can't wait! Thank you to all the staff!

We visited for the 1st time today 19th January for late lunch. My son had been there before and highly recommended it. We weren't disappointed at all. The staff were very good and very welcoming and the food come out considerably in time. The table layout is very good. I can't wait to visit again. Thank you to both waitresses, very pleasant and friendly and above all professional.

Went to Scotts today to pick up an order for my works bbq. My boss said they were good. 50 burger 50 banger 50 chicken thigh. Well, probably the best I've had of all 3. Ever. Very tasty, they cooked really well and bigger than most others I've ever bought. Lovely people too....was given a hand getting the boxes out to my car...:) Cannot recommend them highly enough.

As the name states, they are a traditional butchers , fabulouse quality meat , and such lovely staff. Cleanliness and quality . There is some prepaired dishes that are delicious. There is also a cooked take away counter if you want a bite there and then . You will always find someting just yummy . I wish I lived closer as I woukd go every week , but it's my once monthly treat . I long for the days of the local butcher and green groser , This shop warms my heart ❤️

Scott's is surely the best quality butcher in the south of London. It isn't cheap, but quality never is. They also do wonderful hot meat filled rolls.

Scotts provided the food for our wedding in August 2018, Alan and his team were absolutely amazing! From the start of the process Alan was just fantastic, what he has to offer was out of this world. He helped us tailor what he offers to create a menu that was perfect for us, always happy to tweak things if we wanted to suit our wedding. We had canapes and an exquisite BBQ for our relaxed festival style wedding, he was helpful and informative throughout, friendly and made it seem like nothing was too much of a problem. With the wedding being in the middle of land there was lots to try and get right in order to make sure they had all that they needed but again Alan made this seemless and worry free. On the day they set up and their outfit fitted with our desired feel. The food was delicious and plenty of it too, the main BBQ was incredible, a huge array of meat and gorgeous salads. We had so many people compliment us on the food and nearly everyone went up for seconds too. The staff were fabulous too, always with a smile and made sure everyone was served. We can't thank them enough for helping to make our special day so delicious! Thumbs up all round and we HIGHLY recommend them.

We were very impressed by the exceptional food quality from their kitchen. Staff were super friendly and passionate to serve and customers are immersed in its vibrant atmosphere. Food all came in much bigger portion than expected, for instance there were 3 scallops and prawns respectively in the appetizer, and seafood risotto contained generous mussels, prawns and risotto rice. Pepperoni Pizza was hugely stuffed and cheese-loaded very delicious! All in all a very reasonable priced restaurant in its best quality. Will re-visit if ever in the community again!

🇮🇹🍴 - This Evening I Enjoyed an Absolutely Divine Italian Meal at Casa Nostra..... An Extremely Popular 5 ⭐ Rated Family Owned and Run Italian Restaurant Opposite Sutton Station. This is No Zizzi, This is Proper Authentic Italian Cuisine in the Heart of Sutton. Mouthwatering Homemade Dishes Cooked to Absolutely Heavenly Perfection 😋😋😋. ..... Why Haven't I Been Here Before?! .... I Tried to Visit Last Week but they Were Closed for Post New Year Holiday but hadn't updated Google which Still Showed as Open. Not to Worry I Rang at 6pm Today as I Fancied "Proper Italian" and Although They Were Packed They Managed to Fit Me In for 6.30pm until 8pm. I Turned Up at 6.20pm..... I had Diet Coke as my Drink (No Coca-Cola Zero) with Crispy Whitebait to Start with Garlic Mayonnaise which was Delicious...... Followed by the BEST MOST TASTIEST LASAGNE I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE!! 😋....... Melt In Your Mouth Succulence from the Spoon to My Tummy. It Was Absolutely Divine 😋. No Hard Lasagna Sheet Ready Meal Version Here!! CONFIRMED HOME MADE!! For Dessert I had Chocolate and Mint Ice Cream Bombe Which was Minty Refreshing 😊. I Was Worried about Fitting Everything In Before 8pm but I Was Ahead of Schedule and All Paid Up by 7.50pm ish. I Started by Rushing due to My Anxiety but I Made It. In any case, the couple next to me which arrived after me , finished before I did, so there was no need to panic! The Lot Came to £35.75 Including Service Charge Which I Thought Was Excellent..... It Costs that to eat at Whitbread Bar + Block Steakhouse and A LOT is Pre Prepared Frozen There..... NOT Homemade Authentic Italian Cuisine. Oh and Veal is On the Menu, Both In Breadcrumbs and Without. The Waiter/Manager/Owner Said as Long as Mum Brings her Gluten Free Breadcrumbs they Can Do Veal in Breadcrumbs but Gluten-free! 😊 What An Enjoyable Meal..... I Was Originally Going to Have Risotto but I Think I'll be Back Next Week to Have That...... There's Just TOO MUCH Scrummy Italian Cuisine on the Menu to Choose! One thing's for sure Spaghetti Carbonara, Was a very popular dish this evening as I saw one after the other being brought out from the kitchen, past me! My new favourite Italian..... Must Bring Vitalie, My Italian Support Worker for Lunch Some Time, To see how a native finds it. Although natives run and own the restaurant, so I think he will agree it's the Best in the area, but there's only one way to find out!...... 😀. Until Sometime Very Soon for Risotto..... 😋 - 🍴🇮🇹

Excellent food and friendly atmosphere. Went there to celebrate my friend's 50th birthday. From starters to mains to desserts, all the food was on point for everyone. There was a board with special s of the day which also had fabulous items. Definitely worth checking out if one is in Sutton

The staff are friendly and warm. One shared with me how to take care of his cuddly teddy when he saw my rabbit. Please remember to see if any daily special. We are so lucky to have mango, avocado with crab and prawns. The fresh sweet mangoes are from their garden! Also, don’t miss their desserts! Thank you for the lovely lunch today xx

All of the food was presented beautifully. I like that they have pub classics and also a range of other dishes. The desserts we also lovely.

Small pub but nicely decorated and friendly staff. We came on a weekday for lunch just after 12 and it was fairly empty, but filled up just after 1.30pm. We got a small fish and chips, Mac and cheese side, a Guinness, orange juice, a slow cooked lamb shoulder, mini sticky toffee pudding and a lemon Bakewell tart. All in, it came to just over £65 for the two of us. The food was well presented and tasty although the desserts were a tad too sweet for us. We would visit again.

Went there Sunday 18/08/2024 for a roast was nice and big portions, child friendly as my friend had child ,they gave pens and drawing paper for kids, deserts were good as was the kids menu and the gatlic bread was so good, the drinks were nice, food Sunday roast great, all the gravy, sauces, and everything that comes with a roast dinner, accommodating as they stop roast at 7pm and called in advance and they told us what was left and we got what we wanted to eat, that day was roast on my mind for dinner so glad found this place and great staff and lovely park few mins down the street. Definitely recommend

We had our small wedding lunch (24 people) and reception (60 people) in the Gin library. Jo and the team went above and beyond both in the run up to the event and on the day. The room was decorated beautifully, including arranging the flowers we had provided. The food and drinks service was excellent throughout. During the lunch no-one's glass was left empty and the barman knew what everyone was drinking. The reception bar team were friendly and very efficient (despite having to make and serve 33 margaritas, and numerous other cocktails). The food was delicious, as it always is! The tacos (new to the menu) went down particularly well in the evening. A massive thanks for making our big day so special.

The food was nice and delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was my birthday and they sang happy birthday song for me. Thanks.

It was my Birthday and I was Turning 33! After a Huge Easter Sunday Gathering the Weekend Prior with Lots of Curry I thought it would be a Good Idea to Celebrate with a Different Cuisine for a Change. Since Grandad loves to Enjoy a Good Italian whilst he is down from Yorkshire I decided I Would Combine the Two and Have a Delicious Italian Birthday Treat, Anyhow I do enjoy my Italian Favourites too. I Arrived at the Restaurant First and as it was Raining I stepped inside to Take my Seat and Instantly took in the Cosy Surroundings with some Pre Photography before the Calvary arrived! Soon After Grandad, Mum and Dad arrived. Unfortunately Sarah was "Nursing" Granny at her Flat after her Cataract Appointment so they were unable to join us. Grandad and Dad then Proceeded to Look at the Menu even though they have been to eat here many times prior (They Cater for Mum's Gluten free), but it was my First Time here even though I'm local. The Atmosphere was Cosy, with Dimmable Warm Lighting that was Reduced throughout the Evening to Create a Cosy Intimate Feel. The Playlist was A Mix of 70s and 80s Disco and Pop with some 90s Whitney Surrounded by the Bee Gees and The Tramps Disco Intherno which appealed greatly to my Eclectic Taste in Music 🙂. We were Practically the Only Diners in the Restaurant apart from Two Blokes who sat outside in the Cold so they could Smoke. For My Starter I Settled on Breaded Goats Cheese - Thick slice of goat's cheese, deep fried in Panko breadcrumbs. Drizzled with honey & served with a sweet tomato relish Once I Enjoyed my Starter Grandad partaked in Conversation on "Today's News" and then it was time to Settle on to our Mains. Me and Grandad Had: Vitello Saltimbocca alla Romana - Veal topside with Parma ham cooked in a pan with demi-glace butter and sage. Served with green beans & mashed potatoes Mum had Using Gluten free Breadcrumbs she had bought with her: Vitello Milanese - Veal topside, pan -fried in flour, egg & panko breadcrumbs. Served with Spaghetti in our homemade tomato & Bolognese sauce. Dad had: 9oz Ribeye Steak & Chips - 28 days matured, cooked how you like and topped with garlic butter. Served with French fries and 1/2 grilled tomato To Drink I had 7 Up Zero, Dad a Diet Coke, Grandad a House Wine and Mum a Rosé, all washed down with Water. Once We had had Finished our Delicious Main Course some of us Ordered Dessert with Dad having a Lemon Sorbet. Along with the Desserts Came the Climax! 🤣🤣....... My Birthday 🎂 Cake Accompanied by 3 Fiery Sparklers, Modern Happy Birthday Tune on the Sound System, along with Very Enthusiastic Singing from the Head Female Restauranteur and her Team accompanied by Clapping! It was such a Fun, Relaxed Cheery Atmosphere!! 🙂🙂. The Cake was a Simple Gluten free (for Mum) Waitrose Sponge and I was served Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream to go with the cake, (even though I had selected a Dessert to have from the Menu Online prior to the Evening! - I will just have to come back for it. What a Fun Chilled Lively Atmosphere was Had throughout the Evening! - The Female Head Restauranteur was Singing to Whitney's, I Want to Dance with Somebody, Whopping and All Cheerful and Happy 😊. Actually the Restaurant has Live Singers and Tribute Acts on Certain Thursdays and Fridays throughout each Month with the highlight being an Elvis Tribute Act coming up soon! So the Fun Chilled Family Relaxed Atmosphere is Part of the Ethos of Restaurant which is Nice. Very Homely 🙂. ....... And So What an Evening!! 🤣. An Enjoyable "Low Key" Affair. I Must Go Back for More especially as I'm Local. PS: Grandad Celebrated his 90th Birthday here as part of his Celebrations and he was Treated to Birthday Singing too. 🎂 - 🇮🇹 🍴 --- Normally Bring Your Own Birthday Cake is Not Allowed but they made an Exception as the Cake was already handed in without the Head Restauranteur realising ---

Ignore the occasional mediocre reviews!!! This place is my go to!! Even though I haven't been there for 9 years (I used to go there for every date night/wedding anniversary dinner because I've never had a dissatisfied time/meal) until last night, it's the one place I always remember and recommend hence why I went with my family and very critical Italian father with absolute assurance that he would love it, and he did. The food is great! Taste fresh and not frozen like some people have commented. For those that say it's not, they're being over picky and are trying to find fault. The price is very reasonable compared to many other restaurants. The atmosphere is fantastic! Malou made my night and she deserves a medal for bringing a smile to everyone's faces. Her service, friendliness and welcoming approach is something every restaurant needs. If the service is slightly slow on the occasion that you go, take it with a pinch of salt and realise that they are busy (for a reason....they are popular). Chill, have another drink and a good time, that's what going out to dinner is all about. If you haven't been here before, I highly recommend it!!! FYI, I have no connection to anyone in this restaurant, I just believe they deserve the praise.

The meal we had was very nice & the service was very welcoming. It was quite dark in the restaurant & my friend had to use the torch on her phone to be able to see the vast menu! The music was also loud, so to have a conversation was quite difficult but we still had a lovely evening.

An absolute fantastic restaurant. The staff were amazing and attentive, it was well presented, and the food is to absolutely die for. I'll be going back as soon as I can. Great restaurant

Went to La Banca for dinner on Sunday, and we had an amazing experience. Felt very welcomed and the inside atmosphere was very nice. The restaurant is very spacious with excellent ambience. The service was prompt, and food came quickly. We opted for the Sunday menu, which had some brilliant offers, and selected a few dishes from their traditional menu. Everything tasted delicious, and we would go to La Banca again! The waiters were extremely friendly and never rushed our decisions, would recommend to others.

Really great place. Food is tasty and the service is excellent. Best restaurant in the area.

Today La Banca held my baby shower, and what an outstanding job the team did! For a large group of people the timing of the food, the quality and the service was just THE BEST! I want to thank you all for hosting and is by far the best Italian food, can’t thank you all enough for how kind and helpful you were.

Deservedly popular with outstanding service. Easy location to get to. Docked a star because tries too hard to go down extra choice route. Better to stick to the knitting. More extreme beers more often than not just not as good.

Nice pub, but they don’t have Guinness beer. Cider pineapple recommended by the barman was great, thank you for recommendation. Free parking but you have to register your number plate. Clean toilets Overall was ok.

Great pub. I always try to visit when I'm in the area.

This is a cracking little pub. I made the trek down from SW17 to see what the fuss was about and very glad I did. Great selection of ales, staff friendly, really nice laid back ambience where everyone seems to know everyone. PLUS normal prices. If you are looking for a quiet pint(s) with friends or a bit of a beer connoisseur then it should be on your list. Certainly I will be coming down again and recommend others to do the same.

Food was good. Lovely tasty naan which was possibly the best I've had in a restaurant. Although the time we went was quiet the service was great, not sure about busy times but won't know till then. Pricing is average around £20 per person depending on drinks of course. Definitely would come back

Great food and very reasonable prices , dined in and had several take aways . Never disappoints. Everything freshly cooked lovely peshwari naan and the Samosas are brilliant. BYOB and they don’t even charge for corkage ! Best curry in the area , wouldn’t go anywhere else .

An elegant Bangladeshi 🇧🇩 / Indian fine dining. Came with A group of friends and family for a charity dinner was not disappointed at all . The food was authentic Bangladeshi cuisine. The chefs are very experienced and the waiters are very friendly and welcoming. The owners have many years experience in this field hence the smooth running of this establishment. A beautiful gem in the heart of Surrey/ Sutton - will be back with more family and friends

We used to use Saqui a lot, but switched across to Mohini by the station. After a few disappointing customer experiences with Mohini recently, we gave Saint Martins a try for a Take Away last night after hearing and seeing good reviews of it. Well, it certainly didn’t disappoint and we were really impressed. The 🌶️ Naga Chicken was 💯 on point, with a generous portions, great flavours and the chicken was absolutely perfect and melted in the mouth - very impressed and will be back again - thank you. 👨🏻‍🍳 5 🌟 🍽️ Good portions 💰 Good value 👨🏻‍💻 Easy online ordering 🧼 Clean and tidy inside 🙋🏻‍♂️ Excellent service on arrival 👩🏼‍💻 Brilliant WhatsApp Chat support