Affordable Restaurants in London

Nestled in the heart of Parsons Green, this charming restaurant is offering up a diverse menu of seasonal food; from brunch through to dinnerand classic Sunday roasts all made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

The Absurd Bird on Soho's Peter Street will be serving up the likes of Corn Bread Pudding, Jalapeno Mac'N'Cheese and a delicately flavoured Spinach and Artichoke dip, alongside the usual copious amounts of BBQ ribs, spicy chicken and condiment filled burgers that you'd expect to find at a Southern eatery. With most main courses priced at under £10 and an alluring, competitively priced drinks menu, you definitely won't need to break the bank at this affordable restaurant in London.

Set in a Georgian townhouse with a huge beer garden and large bar, Effra Social is a brilliant south London spot. Head over to Brixton to munch on affordable small plates, slurp amazing craft beer and hear a hot roster of live music.

Based on Bond Street in the beating heart of London, Lazeez Tapas restaurant serves authentic Lebanese dishes to the city's hungry crowds. The restaurant uses locally coursed ingredients and meats, alongside a handful of ingredients imported from Lebanon, to create authentic plates that are perfect for sharing. Best of all, each dish is affordable and more-than-reasonably priced.

Somewhere between a cafe and a restaurant, the charming interiors of Mabel's in Covent Garden take you back to some classic British dining without breaking the bank. For somewhere affordable to eat in London, head down to Mabel's for brunch, lunch or dinner and experience their menu of traditional British plates. 

Rosa's is a brilliant little Thai spot near Victoria that serves up delicious delicacies such as Pad Thai and Beef Mussaman carry for reasonable prices. They also have a cracking cocktail and wine list to top your evening off.

Don't fancy paying through the nose for dinner, but interested in a stand-up meal that will still settle those hunger pangs? Looks like you're heading to Holborn then doesn't it. With their classic British plates setting you back no more than £10-£12 and their drinks even more reasonable, Balls Brothers Shoe Lane is a laid back restaurant for an affordable meal in London. 

A prime example of cheap and cheerful, this charming is boozer is home to affordable food, a generous happy hour and a vibrant atmosphere. Plus, it's in the heart of the City, so it's perfect for after work drinks.

Cheap and cheerful Pasta Remoli is a great affordable restaurant in North London. Head to Finsbury Park to find a delicious menu of homemade pasta, that can be customised however you like, right down to the cheese on top.

A humble plot in Farringdon, Clerkenwell & Social is a thriving bar restaurant with a penchant for authentic Italian foods and creative cocktails inspired by classic literary works. Owning their own range of handmade bitters, syrups and bespoke shots as well as yummy pizzas that come in at £8-£12, Clerkenwell & Social is a top choice for an affordable meal out in London. 

Not only can you tuck into reasonably priced pizza here, but you can do it in charming surroundings with a few delicious cocktails too. Expect pizzas from as little as £6, with desserts starting from only £4.

Pizza in London for as little as £5? That's right London, it is possible. Host to a weekly selection of deals, head on down to The City as Tank And Paddle promises a delicious selection of slices alongside affordable drinks and craft beer aplenty. With a sister venue - boasting its own shuffleboard and board games collection - based in the nearby Bishopsgate area, you're really spoiled for choice.

With energy, ambience and a great food menu, this stylish spot in Euston boasts a delicious menu of eats from breakfast through dinner. Keeping things wholly affordable you can grab everything from soup to steak to spaghetti bolognaise.

Boasting a hefty happy hour Monday to Friday 8-10pm and serving up rustic Italian flavours with a mix of small plates, pizzas and big plates coming in well under a tenner or never over £12 you need to be filling your boots here for a cheap dinner in London. Their mixology is an original collection of signature concoctions and their Chicken and Pancetta Aranchini (£5.50) is kind of a big deal.

With most of their main meals coming in at the £10-£14 mark, it's no wonder The Longacre is classed as one of the most affordable places to eat in London. Flirty and fun with the party attitude to match, this fun restaurant not only promises affordable British bites, there's crafted cocktails, wine and more in their quirky confines. 

Eating out in London doesn't have to break the bank as delicious Masala Wala proves in Brockley. The family-run spot serves up a whole range of delicious Pakistani dishes, from mouth-watering curries to grilled seafood, all at reasonable prices.

A firm favourite when looking for a cheap place to eat in London, Revolution on Leadenhall Street never disappoints. Spread over 4 floors, this bar restaurant is a haven for all things casual dining where the cocktails come strong and the food smashes out everything from classic British, to Americana and Mexican with some big boy burritos on offer.

Moments from Oxford Circus, Ping Pong Soho is a delicious dim sum restaurant. Spread across two floors, the space is a friendly and sociable meeting place; stop by for brunch, cocktail making or just an easy lunch.

An East London stalwart, Viet Hoa serves delicious and warming Vietnamese dishes on Kingsland Road. The restaurant uses the freshest ingredient to achieve their renowned flavour, and whether it's spring rolls of Pho, the menu is happily affordable.

Not only is Bababoom offering you special meal promotions for you and your friends, their menu is one of the most affordable in Battersea. Which is surprising, considering their delicious array of food, including their wonderful kebabs made of Persian flatbreads, hearty portions of high-welfare charcoal grilled meats and delicious vegetable sidekicks.

A bit of a Shoreditch locale for cool atmospheres and cheap dinner and drinks in London. Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes is as quirky as they come with an informal set-up perfect for an after work joint if you're on the hunt for somewhere to bosh out great food and hella tasty cocktails for cheapy cheap. Their fresh stone baked 'Pizza by the meter' is the one with 1m (x4 different pizza's) for £30 or 1/2m (x2 different pizza's) for just £15. 

With a menu of 'Luxury Sandwiches', lighter plates and sharing platters, the food at Balls Brothers is a slice of British gastronomic heaven and all for great prices. Anywhere that has 1/2 a lobster on the menu for £15 is a cracking good deal to us and Balls Brothers do casual dining with all the style and luxe so well to make for an affordable place to have dinner in London.

Salsa! brings Latin flavour and culture to London with reasonably priced tapas and Mexican cuisine classics like quesadillas and fajitas. Their party packages for your next group outing and cocktail selections also offer an affordable, tasty menu. 

A dark and dreamy beacon of South American fun times, Salsa knows how to pit party bar up with some pretty tasty dining. An explosion of colour, sassy culture and vibrant style, Salsa shimmys into our best affordable restaurants in London with their menu of tapas plates coming in at around a fiver so you can stack up for less. 

With a selection of fast and tasty bites such as chicken wings and Japanese buns, Beer & Buns is a casual and delicious restaurant in the City of London. Wash it all down with one of their craft beers, Japanese whiskies or a glass of sake.

No, seriously. It really is possible to enjoy an eating out experience on Leicester Square without spending the big bucks. Meet Ruby Blue, a thriving restaurant and cocktail bar dedicated to bringing you comfort dishes and moreish finger food at cut-down rates. It's a handy little spot for an early-evening meal or grabbing something before the theatre, and the drinks don't burn a hole in the wallet either; with happy hour offering up to 50% off between 5 and 8pm, Sunday to Friday.

Considering the quality of ingredients that Meat People use to create their dishes, the prices in this North London restaurant are more than reasonable. Tuck into the likes of '7-Hour braised beef cheeks' or 'Swordfish' without having to break the bank. On top of the top quality dishes, this restaurant boasts an undeniable character and charm that you simply wont find in your run-of-the-mill high street restaurant. 

Located only minutes from Brixton station, Dip & Flip is a top choice when it comes to mouth-watering burgers, finger-licking wings and dreamy hardshakes. Not only does everything taste amazing, but it's even friendly on the purse-strings.

This quirky pizza joint is a sought-after favourite across London. With stonground flour and wild yeast adding extra flavour to the sourdough base, you're getting the high-quality taste without breaking the bank. 

Offering a mixture of hefty burgers and delectable small plates, this affordable London restaurant makes for a great refuelling point after a morning of Central London shopping, or a great place to grab an evening bite or a few after-work drinks in their basement cocktail bar.