Top 10 Restaurants near London Heathrow Airport

Traveling can either be fun, an adventure, or a nightmare. One thing that can make or break your travel plans is the airport in which you choose to fly out of and fly into. Everyone has had a travel horror story at least once in their life – issues with baggage claim, annoying seat mates, and long flight delays can all turn your dream vacation into an annoying weekend away.

One thing that can ease the stress of your travel days? Great food and drinks while you wait for your flight. Nothing makes the flight delay go by faster than a few pints of Smithwick’s and a plate of fish and chips. Let’s check out the best restaurants near London Heathrow for the trip to the airport, an extended plane delay, or when you just can’t wait to get to the local chippy by your house for a post-flight dinner.

Heathrow

Steak & Lobster

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Located right across the street from the ever-busy airport, this place serves meat that is cooked to perfection and a minimalist interior that works with the tasty and beautifully-presented dishes.

While you are in the restaurant, marvel at the beautiful chandelier hanging above the bar, the plush seats at the romantic 2-person tables, and the bright and welcoming ambiance. Combining a luxurious vibe with a simplistic menu, this establishment churns out dishes like mouthwatering brioche rolls, lobster macaroni and cheese, 251-gram rib-eye steaks, and keylime cheesecake for dessert.

Kaniz Restaurant

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Located at right by Heathrow, this contemporary and luxurious restaurant serves a wide range of cuisine. With food that is cooked fresh every day of the week, Kaniz promises to bring you a personalized, unique, and extravagant dining experience that can surely wake you up after a long flight.

While dining here, we recommend trying the king prawn biryani, served with fresh basmati rice and vegetables. If you want to try a vegetarian dish, this place is a great stop for you – Kaniz offers vegetable korma, vegetable curry, aloo gobi with potatoes and cauliflower, sag paneer, tarka dal with lentils, and much much more for our health-conscious friends.

Annayu

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Set inside of the Radisson Hotel nearly adjacent to Heathrow Airport, this Indian  eatery features traditional recipes with modern twists. If you are dining here, we recommend starting with the mushroom galouti kebab with a mushroom patty, pickled mushroom, and warm saffron bread. If you would rather try some tandoor to begin your meal, the pistachio and tarragon chicken tikka with cream cheese and yogurt is a great option.

For the main course, try the butter chicken masala in the ‘meat and fish’ section, or the malai kofta with cheese and potato dumplings in the ‘vegetarian’ portion of the menu. To finish off the meal with a sweet ending, we recommend tasting the white chocolate and bayleaf brulee, complete with a saffron poached baby pear.

Hounslow

The Green Man

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Looking for a traditional pub to hit for a quick pint before or after your flight? We recommend the Green Man – this Greene-King chain pub offers traditional English grub and a relaxed atmosphere – everything you want after a long flight.

We recommend starting with some nachos or halloumi fries for a savory appetizer. If you have the self-control to share an appetizer with a friend or a few friends, try the house sharing platter, complete with garlic bread, nachos, onion rings, chicken wings, and chicken strips.

For a main dish, you can’t go wrong with one of the pub classics – we recommend trying the time-honored fish and chips, a dish featuring freshly hand-battered cod fillet with mushy peas, chips, and tartare sauce.

Southall

This neighborhood is just outside of Heathrow’s perimeter and is home to many ethnic and Middle-Eastern food delicacies.

Watan

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Trying to find Afghan classics? Watan has everything you possibly could want – with tasty kebabs, mixed grills, and charbroiled chicken to die for, this restaurant does the Lahori favorites and Middle-Eastern dishes the right way.

Dawat

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If you are looking for traditional Indian dishes, like spicy curry and mouth-watering sauces, look no further. Try the nihari, a dish that is a mixture of a soup and a curry, filled with lamb fat and bone marrow for a sweet and savory combination to knock your socks off. Even if you don’t choose this, you can’t go wrong with anything else on the menu – all of the dishes offered here are tasty, traditional, and flavor-packed.

Hayes

Brothers 2

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Still on the ethnic-food kick, Somali cuisine is sometimes hard to come by – and that;s why we have included Brothers 2. When trying to find authentic food, Brothers 2 offers chopped kidneys, slow-cooked lamb, savory flatbread, and Somali pasta with chicken or rice. Not only are the dishes all unique and intriguing, but you get a whole heap of food for under £15.

Feltham

Bahn Mi 108

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Nothing could be more satisfying than a hot bowl of Pho in the cold and dark winter months. If you want to go to a place that has a small menu, bu with options that pack the flavor of 10 dishes in one, head to Bahn Mi 108.

As an appetizer, try the fried tofu. Not just for vegans or vegetarians, this salty and crunchy first dish combines fresh vegetables, strong spices, and warm fresh bread to kick-start the meal.

Wondering what to wash down the first course with? We recommend trying a glass of bubble tea, a drink that goes with the cafe-vibe of this eatery and shows the casual nature of Bahn Mi 108. You won’t get fancy dishes and upscale decor here, but you will enjoy the light, minimalist, and vibrant food and atmosphere.

After the fried tofu has been quickly eaten, we recommend trying the Pho – a classic. If you are a meat lover, try the beef. If you want to try a veg-only dinner, try the vegetable option to un-clog those arteries.

For dessert? We recommend trying the Vietnamese coffee. Although coffee is often considered a post-dinner light treat, Vietnamese coffee uses condensed milk – a sweet, heavy, and extremely tasty addition to this caffeine-filled drink that is the perfect sip before, or after, a long flight.

There you have it! Traveling doesn’t have to be difficult or unenjoyable – try one of these Heathrow restaurants to make your weekend away so much more exciting.