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

My friend and I walked in today with our babies and Stella could not be more welcoming. She made sure we had enough space for the babies and was so considerate asking whether we wanted the door closed to make it warmer for them. We both had chicken gyros and it was delicious 🤤 there was so much flavour, i cleared the plate then ordered another to take home for my husband. He enjoyed it just as much as I did and I can’t actually believe I lived so close to the shop for all this time and never went in. I will definitely be back 😃

Absolutely lovely eating establishment, if in Coulsdon and feeling peckish get yourself down there, Stella nows her stuff the food is amazing friendly atmosphere what more could you ask for. Definitely going back ,see you soon Stella

My daughter and I went for lunch and was not disappointed. Stella herself was so friendly as were her customers. Great atmosphere! The interior design was filled with lovely sentimental items (from her family). Including food items to purchase. From the menu we ordered picky bits and gyros … it was so delicious and looked amazing! The restaurant is licensed too, we had Prosecco in Stella’s mum’s ornate and precious flutes. The place is a gem. Our first visit but not our last!

Amazing place, shop and food. Stella is great always friendly and does alot for the community - trick or treat for the kids at Halloween for example. A true gem to have in the community and we'll worth a visit.

Absolutely amazing place with every little detail ! Had early lunch here with my friend, and the food was really good, too ! Again, so much thought and detail was put into it. Vera, the owner is such a talented person who not only created this place with all the beauty and her products she also creates experience for every person who comes in! Definitely this is a place where you want to feel special welcome and have a moment for yourself ! Thank you Vera 😇💞💞💞

Visited for my friends birthday with a Hello Kitty theme, was so thrilled as she loves hello kitty so this option was super fun and unique! It was very nice and the decor was gorgeous. The staff were friendly and kind. We had a great time and would recommend for a cute birthday afternoon tea!

This place is everything you’d ever want. In fact i will go as far as to say it healed my inner child 😭 The atmosphere is super sweet and the food is absolutely delicious. All ingredients taste fresh and the staff are all amazing. The entire place radiates positive energy. Perfect spot to sit have a brunch and YAP! 🤍✨

We celebrated my daughters 6th birthday here using the private children’s afternoon tea, pamper and spa experience. I was nervous as this was my first time throwing a birthday party but they made me feel so at ease as I barely had to lift a finger. Vera and the team couldn’t be more accommodating, they catered for the children with egg and nut allergies with such yummy food which was much appreciated. My daughter and her friends had the most amazing time and I couldn’t recommend this place more!💗💗

Amazing food, generous portions. Tried this place in coulsdon and came out to be a gem. 💎 One of the best Lamb Biryani i have ever had and samosa was filling & flaky just like cherry on top. Made my day. Will be back soon.

Oh my goodness. One of the nicest curries I’ve had for a long time. Staff are always pleasant and happy to help. High recommendation to try….so I did. Lovely and not overpriced. Good value for money.

Taste Gaurantee! Been having food since sometime now and they always find a way to amaze you with their taste. This time we tried chicken tikka wrap & chicken thali. Wrap was very filling as their name & tasty with their signature sauce. Thali was served with 3 types of curries, rice, naan & salad which was again filling and value for money. Must go for it if you want to try multiple curries at the same time! Also Mayur is a gem of a person serving us very happily as always. He is one of the reason you want to come back to this place again!

The food here is genuinely delicious and the service is always great. Amazing vegan options too! It’s our go to in Coulsdon, can’t recommend highly enough.

Wonderful meal here this evening. Enjoyed trying lots of different dishes - all freshly cooked / delicious. Servers were friendly/ knowledgeable (especially the young, curly haired lad), explaining the menu. Quite pricey, but worth it for a special night out. Only criticism was that the lights were way too bright - could do with being a bit more dimmed & the music was a bit too funky for my tastes 😁😁

I honestly never expected to eat so well in a small restaurant in a little-known street in Croydon. After leaving Gatwick airport, I searched on Google Maps for a Japanese restaurant near me that was open until 10pm, I found this one, I was very lucky. I made a big order because we were very hungry. I tried everything and I was very satisfied, especially the fried food. The place is small but well organized and clean, the service was excellent. Absolutely recommended.

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Coulsdon is Toriton Izakaya, known for its cozy atmosphere and high-quality sushi and robata grill dishes. This family-run restaurant is praised for its friendly service and creative menu. Perfect for a casual evening or special occasion, Toriton Izakaya offers both dine-in and takeaway options, providing a warm and inviting dining experience.

Visited for dinner. The service here was very good. The restaurant is quite small with limited seating and was quite busy on the Friday night we visited. We got a variety of items and all were quite good. The only disappointment was the tuna tataki which was extremely fishy and unpleasant, but the rest of the meal was great. The nigiri set and sashimi sets were fresh and with decent portions. Soft shell crab was cooked well and tasted fresh. The plum wine they have is delicious!

Such a loving atmosphere, the service was so lovely and nice. We went on a Sunday around 4pm and it was so peaceful. Food and dessert were amazing. Best pizza I’ve ever had. The tiramisu was sooo delicious, best I’ve had. Would 1000% recommend. Prices were very affordable £13+ for a large pizza.

I have eaten here several times and also gotten takeaway. By far the best pizza in Coulsdon and far beyond. Authentic food and service, with two Italian guys from Parma running the place. The restaurant itself is small and intimate with a very good ambiance. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Even my wife who doesn't usually like pizza loves them!

Service and Atmosphere was great and so was the quality of the food and drinks. We had olives whilst we waited for pizza. The option is available to have pizza bread with olives. But I didn't see the point as we're going to have pizza. It would of been nice to be able to order some nice sliced bread with the olives. Menu was straight and not to over complicate. We enjoyed our meal I'm returning next week with the family.

My breakfast definitely lived up to the name 'the full monty' it was huge. On top of 2 fried toast it had a massive piece of bread with toast that I couldn't finish. I ordered bubble on top which was also good.

good food £10 full english breakfast and choice of coffee/tea. very nice service, interesting atmosphere. the toilet looks terrible from the outside, but it is clean, with paper, water and a working hand dryer. I recommend !

Lovely Gem of a restaurant! Delicious food, nice variety of pastas, pizzas, appetizers etc. The portion of each main was outstanding! The service was wonderful, very attentive. Clean and modern decor…perfect for a nice dinner with friends & family. There’s a kids menu with good options.

I can't praise this restaurant highly enough. The food was absolutely delicious and served really hot on heated plates. The portion sizes were just right. The attention the four of us received from all the staff was excellent. They were attentive and friendly. This is a restaurant that I am looking forward to visiting again. I would highly recommend Lo Zafferano. It is brilliant.

Lo Zafferano is a New Restaurant on the site of the now closed La Scarpetta. Lo Zafferano opened its doors on the 7 November 2022 with a new manager and head chef (who are also the new owners!). All reviews before this date should be disregarded! We had a really enjoyable evening here tonight... we started with a couple of excellent Negroni cocktails and some great homemade focaccia. We shared a starter of grilled squid with salami which was great, the squid being very tender. My calves liver was perfect: really thin slices, not overcooked with a balanced sauce with onions. My wife had the mixed grilled fish which was deftly cooked, lightly seasoned and had a great variety! We finished by sharing a peice of their homemade Tres Leche cake with Italian meringue - stunning! A small but perfectly formed wine list is available and a comprehensive cocktail menu as well. Warm, genuine and friendly service and the pride of the 2 owners was very evident! Highly recommended and Lo Zafferano deserves to be a success!

Me and my family decided to try out this restaurant to celebrate my grandmother’s anniversary (would recommend booking in advance, the restaurant is definitely a hot spot in Coulsdon)! One of my best experiences in a restaurant, truly! Great staff, very attentive and nice, the food is amazing, full of flavour and just on point, even the desserts are tasty! Will recommend this restaurant to my friends and I will most definitely come back! A big thank you to the staff for giving my grandma a great experience on her special day!

A lovely find in this area. Excellent coffee and a wide range of fresh pastries for all your tastes. Friendly staff and lots of space inside

Popped in to grab a bite to eat. Attentive and welcoming staff showed me to a table with a full menu of items available. I went for a tuna melt toastie with a bit of kick from jalapeños. Food arrived promptly. It was delicious, the odd kick from the jalapeños brought something extra to a tuna melt. Had a flat white with the toastie, they paired nicely. Didn’t have time for a cake, will have to pop back in again!

Unexpectedly I found myself in Coulsdon South waiting for my car and needing to fill 2 hours. The town center it self is quite unloved, but seems to have a few gems. And Grumpy Goose is one of them quaint little restaurants with an interesting menu. I had breakfast, the rest of the menu looks delicious and a bit different. Full of goodness. The food was well presented and cooked with love and care. The service and staff very friendly and attentive. The only criticism I would have is that the beans were flavoured with herbs, but this is a personal preference I prefer traditional beans. The coffee was good.

This restaurant offers not only delicious food but also an exceptional level of service. The staff stand out for their kindness, friendliness, and warm hospitality, making every guest feel genuinely welcomed and valued. It’s a place where both the cuisine and the people leave a lasting impression

As for a Sunday I ordered fish, cucumber salad, aubergine, lady finger and chillies. It’s the best dish ever. I will definitely recommend all my friends and family to order. I will order again for sure. Thank you so much.

John and his team always deliver a great night out. Without exception this is the cleanest, friendliest and best run pub I’ve ever been in. The attention to detail, service and welcome are second to none. This pub really is the jewel in Coulsdon’s crown and probably the best kept secret!! There is always something going on from quiz nights to sports, live music to themed evenings. Seriously, go and see it for yourself.

Lovely little Irish pub. Friendly atmosphere.

After recently moving to the area I was keen to try this pub. This was a really nice experience, the staff were welcoming, friendly and polite even when I was mad drunk and I think it was their pale ale (not lager) I ordered, which was really reasonable for this part of London and tasted amazing, I’m not usually a fan of ale but this was wicked. Love it

My wife and I had a lovely meal to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday evening, just a few weekends before Christmas. There was a huge Christmas party also there at the same time, but it just added to the atmosphere and didn’t impact anything. We had changed the time of our booking earlier in the day to an hour later. Thank you for accommodating us! The Chateaubriand steak for two wasn’t quite what we were expecting. It felt more like lots of cooked steaks all on one plate, but it was tasty nonetheless. The waitresses were lovely - very friendly and had good recommendations! We left very satisfied and are looking forward to returning again soon. Thank you

Lovely place, the food was great and our waitress was lovely. Very glad we tried here. It was very quiet when we came in but was a great meal.

Lovely food and very good service. We had beautiful starters (halloumi salad and Feta/spinach filo), great steaks (sirloin and ribeye) and lovely dessert. Food brilliant. Service good. Price fair

The steak and service were amazing! We were served by Keerthi who was really lovely. She provided a great service without being overbearing. We ordered off the set menu which is really reasonably priced.