If there’s one type of restaurant that’s hard to find that offers halal options it’s Italian, but here’s a new riverside restaurant located near Canary Wharf that has halal chicken, Lamb and beef! Finally a Halal Italian!
The restaurant is situated right by the river and makes for a nice picturesque place to visit for lunch or dinner
I have to say straight away that the food was excellent, I ordered a lot and liked everything!
The menu has loads of awesome sounding dishes, from classic Antipasti (fancy word for starters), salads, pizzas, pasta and more. The starters looked great and I genuinely wanted to order every item!
I went a bit over the top and ordered enough for 4 people…there was just 2 of us! They had to roll me home after this meal.
Starters
Mushroom and truffle arancini
Loved this dish. Fried balls of risotto balls and mushrooms with a strong hint of truffle running through it. Served on what seemed a bed of garlic mayonnaise. Loved this. 8.5/10
Fried squid
Perfectly cooked squid (calamari) in a crispy batter, so moreish and delicious 8/10
Cod coquets
A delicate deep-fried ball of crispy batter filled with flakey cod served on a bed of sweet pepper chutney which was a really tasty pairing 8.5/10
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Soft and fluffy stone baked garlic bread with cheese. 7/10
Beetroot and Goats cheese salad
I always get goats cheese when I see it on a menu, could have done with a touch of sweetness, but good dish nevertheless. 6.5/10
Mains
Apollo Pizza
Had to get a chicken pizza since it’s halal here! A simple pizza, with chicken, mushroom, tomatoes and truffle flavour, I wasn’t expecting such a large size of a pizza. This could be hard to finish for just one person. I managed one slice. Tasted really good though. 8/10
Beef Lasagna
So hard to find a halal Lasagna at a restaurant, apart from a home cook made one. Layers of cheese, bechamel sauce and beef ragu. It felt very comforting and well made, but I just felt it needed another layer of depth in flavour to hit. I don’t think it was a fresh one, the outside was a little charred and maybe have been reheated. Maybe I’m used to my homemade desified ones. 6.5/10
Green Tortellini
The flavours of this pasta were soo good. Felt like I was back In Rome, the tortellini was stuffed with porcini mushrooms and truffles to make a flavour sensation. Loved this. 9/10
Lamb Cutlets
Didn’t expect to see a Lamb dish on the menu but I was intrigued to try it. 3 prime cuts of lamb cutlets, served on a bed of white beds and Peppers. Not a dish I can say I’ve had before, but I liked the overall flavours. The lamb was a little overcooked for me, but the tasty lamb fat was kept on and was cooked well enough to enjoy the flavours. 8/10
Finished off with a small delicious cheesecake for dessert. 8/10
Really had a good enjoyable meal, all the food I had was really tasty and whilst the restaurant wasn’t very busy, the service was excellent and our server was very helpful in recommending what dishes to try
Whilst the restaurant wasn’t busy, the service was excellent and our server was very helpful in recommending what dishes to try – she made good choices.
The location by the Riverside made for nice views. I parked for free on a street a few mins walk away (by the tesco). Some items on the menu contain alcohol so please inform staff of dietary requirements before ordering. My meal was complimentary.
When it comes to restaurants with halal options the cuisine found tends to fall under the following categories of food either – Indian, Turkish/Middle Eastern, Grilled chicken or Burgers. Nothing wrong with that at all! it’s a favourite type of food of mine and I’m sure a fav of yours too. But there’s so much more to discover than burgers, curries and kebabs
So here’s a list of OVER 40 of my favourite spots for alternative halal food options. This is a list of my personal selection of restaurants, I have been to most of them.
NOTE: Halal status can change without notice, please double check when booking to confirm halal status, I have used my best research and knowledge to make sure the information provided here is accurate.
Updated July 7th 2021
British/European
The Great Chase
There’s no other place to start than here, a fully halal restaurant that serves modern European and British food from a talented chef and team that are at the driving force to deliver something new and different for the halal food scene. The food here is always new and different.
One of my most popular and favourite discoveries and was right under my nose, from the front of the restaurant you would be forgiven to think it was halal, but all the meat and chicken is from a premium halal supplier. The menu changes every month and while they do have one of the best burgers in London, they also have a menu that’s a mix of American, British and European classics.
I have been here 2 times and experienced fine dining at its best. Serving Modern European and British classics (1 Michelin star, Halal Lamb is standard, halal chicken available with 2-day pre-order)
They are a British restaurant that serves up all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch and dinner. I tried a few items as was impressed with the food, everything had quality, especially the breakfast eggs, so fresh and creamy Chicken, lamb and beef halal, certificates available.
3 locations. I went to Address: Ground Floor, 123 The Street Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre, London E20 1EN
Traditional Roast Beef is available every day from @hsandco for only £11.50 as well as other European options. This place has improved since my first ever visit and serves really nice food. Fully halal
From Masterchef finalist chef Adam Handling comes the Flagship restaurant Flog, using local ingredients on a contemporary British menu. His previous joint in Brick Lane was THE BEST MEAL I HAVE EVER HAD – this place was good too, but not that same – it’s also very expensive. Halal options are available.
“All of it is usually Halal, but we recommend the guests to add on the comments of their booking to ensure availability when they visit.“
One for you lot who are unfortunate to live in South London (I’m joking!) I have not been. Yumn Brasserie offers an extensive range of European and fusion dishes. Halal Menu is available.
Address: 69-71 S End, South Croydon, Croydon CR0 1BF
My favourite type of cuisine is Malaysian, I love food from the South East of Asia, I have been to that area 5 separate times and was there for over 2 months in early 2019 (during the pandemic) so safe to say I’m a big fan of all food,
Rasa Sayang
Eating something delicious makes me happy and this absolutely amazing beef rendang from @rasasayang_london in Soho brought the biggest smile to my face and was one of my favourite things I’ve eaten in a long time. If you have never had beef rendang before, go here, order it and thank me with your Dua’s. It’s that good.
Loads of other Asian classics available as well. All meat Halal.
It may be a chain restaurant but I have been eating here for years and love it, the beef rendang is brilliant. tip – get the chocolate fondant for dessert. I took my now wife here for our 1st ever dinner date, so it will be special for me.
They have multiple locations my favourite and most visited is Soho, while Bayswater is fully halal
Address: 103 Wardour St, London W1F 0UG and 21-23 Westbourne Grove London W2 4UA
Had one of my best meals of 2019 at the Japanese restaurant @robata.soho with some beautiful Japanese dishes. The star of the show was the Hay Flamed Beef Fillet. At £25 for only 200g of meat, it’s a pricey dish, but you get your own little Robata at your table to cook your meat and the accompanying sides that included chimichurri were just delicious.
A classic spot for very good food with loads of halal options, but everyone’s favourite is not a meat dish, but the dynamite prawn’s shown below. Chicken, Beef and Lamb Halal.
Located inside Band of Burgers, this pop-up sushi spot opened up during lockdown and serves up sushi with a team with experience that worked in Yo Sushi.
All food halal, no alcohol in sauces.
Address: 22 Osborn St, London E1 6TD (inside band of burgers)
“At Yaki Ya!, we thoroughly prepare basic but essential ingredients to provide you with the true Japanese Street Food taste. From Teriyaki sauce, rice to the Chicken Katsu Curry in your mouth, we ensure every step along the way give you the perfection that you have always longed for“
Address: 399 Edgware Rd, London NW9 0FH (bang bang food hall)
Uyghur
Etles
The first Uyghur restaurant that I discovered, never had this type of food before? Its like a fusion of Chinese and Turkish food.
Copper Chimney is another new restaurant that serves up modern and classic Indian food, located in Westfield Shepherds Bush. I was invited to review Copper Chimney. I went during that strange period where restaurants were only open for a few weeks between lockdown 2 and 3.
The décor is quite smart, bright, modern, spacious with view to the open kitchen, where you can see the chefs working.
Drinks
Delhi Shikanji
mint, lemon, chaat masala & cold soda £3.95
Jeera Punch
pineapple juice, kokum syrup, lemon juice & cumin flavoured soda £3.75
A nice simple selection of mocktails that are more than just some mix of fizzy drinks, i liked the Delhi Shikanji, with the slight tangy touch of chaat masala
Starters
I decided to lean towards trying more starters as i normally do, so heres what i got
Grilled Burrah Chop
cinnamon-scented, tender lamb chops marinated for over 8 hours, seared and chargrilled £6.45
This chop was worth making the journey on its own! It was absolutely beautiful, thick, tender, juicy and packed full of flavour. I’m always on the lookout for good quality lamb chops, and this would make my list of the best around – at £6.45 for one it’s on the high end side, but its so good, you won’t be disappointed. 9/10
Chandni Chowk Chaat
From the streets of Old Delhi, Chatpata chickpeas, spiced potatoes, fresh yoghurt layered with sweet & spicy chutney £6.95
I’ve not seen a chaat presented and served in a glass cup before, I liked the creativity and the taste was good. I always judge a chaat on the strength and quality of the Tamarind sauce, and here it was good. 7.5/10
Tawa Batata Potatoes
tossed in tangy and sweet chutneys, signature chaat masala, and lime juice £6.95
Not sure i liked the flavours where, the potatoes could have been a bit crisper for me, the texture was a bit mooshy 5/10
Chargrilled Cheese Mushrooms
Fresh Mushrooms stuffed with Cheddar Cheese infused with a hint of coriander £9.95
At £10, I was expecting some truffles, but it was just closed cap mushrooms with cheese, not a every inventive dish and I expected more. 4/10
Amritsari Shrimp
From the popular alleys of Amritsar, Punjab, comes this carom-flavoured, batter-fried shrimp £9.95
Tasty deep battered shrimp, liked this one, different chilli and tangy flavours. 7/10
Paneer Tikka
Paneer cottage cheese marinated in a sharp mustard-turmeric, white pepper-infused yoghurt £12.95
These were ordered on a recommendation for something that looks good in a photo from a waitress.. I think she must have been pulling my leg, at the price point again I expected so much more. 5.5/10
Tandoor Roasted Sweet Potato
Orange sweet potatoes grilled in a Tandoor, sprinkled with in-house tangy and hot seasoning £9.95
I wasn’t expected much from this dish, nut I enjoyed the soft buttery texture of the sweet potato. 7/10
Mains
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb, marinated for over 6 hours in our secret 21-spice blend and slow-cooked with Rogan, a special Kashmiri chilli spice-infused oil £16.95
I was expecting something special from this curry that was made from a blend of 21 different spices, but i found it pretty standard. 6.5/10
Butter Chicken Boneless
Tandoor chicken, simmered in our signature tomato, butter flavoured gravy and accentuated with dry fenugreek £14.95
I am a huge fan of butter chicken and look it at home regularly so I know the balance needed with ingredients to make a good one, however, I found this one lacked depth in flavor and no sweet undertones. More like tomato soup with some fenugreek. 6/10
Chicken Tikka Dum
Biryani Tandoor-roasted chicken tikka, layered saron rice, topped with crisp fried onions and ginger £13.95
Lamb biryani was served and cooked with a pastry case at the table and then cut open by the waiter – a theatrical touch. It did releases the aromas that were sealed in by the pastry. The rice was very light and quite fragrant, however, the lamb was a bit dry and overall lacked the deep flavors I’d expect from a biryani. 6/10
Now as you can see I ordered a lot, mainly because I knew the meal was free and I wanted to review as many items as I could. If I was to come back again, it would most likely be after a shopping session and I would probably order a couple of dishes as not everything was on the same level for me. Prices are a little expensive, but the location is the reason why. My total food bill for 2 people would have been close to £120, and that’s without service, but as you saw, I over-ordered.
For me the best things where the The lamb chops, chaat, Prawns and drinks
The start of Ramadan also coincides with the easing of Lockdown rules in England and allows restaurants to open and serve diners food outdoors. Below is a list of places that are open with outdoor eating and also have Halal options… But obviously its Ramadan and most people will be fasting during the month – but some people might find it useful
Please double check the halal status of the places listed
Update 02/05/2021
Thaispice London
I’ve not been here, but this seems to be a lovely area for a Iftar
I was hoping that I’d be able to post this review at a time when restaurants are open and safe to visit but felt that I had to share a quick shout to @steakonthegreen. I found myself on the rare occurrence of being in West London and remembered I had loads of invitations on this side of London and decided to visit here
It was a good decision, Probably one of my favourite dining experiences in ages and in glad I was able to visit before lockdown mid December
I’ll keep this review brief, but safe to say the food was great. There’s a separate halal menu and the staff were fully aware of what compromises halal. It’s rare to find a classic British and European restaurant that offers halal. I 100% recommended going here after lockdown. This is worth making a journey for
In addition to steaks, I also tried oysters for the first time and simple things like seafood chowder. Everything was great, including the best Mocktails ove had in a restaurant
Check out this amazing family-sized platter of Pani Puri (also called fuchka or gupchup or golgappa) from @guppacart another new small business born out of the Lockdown. One of my favourite childhood memories is eating Pani Puri in the streets of Bangladesh, it’s a classic street food snack
If you have never had it, it’s a simple dish that you kinda build yourself. Crack a hole in the mini puffy ball, fill it with the potato and chickpea mix then fill will the tasty tamarind sauce, then pop it whole in your mouth!
This was hands down the Best pani puri I’ve had! The tamarind sauce had the perfect balance of being tangy and flavoursome. The family platter pictured contained around 40 peices, which is perfect for a large family or gathering. I actually dropped some off at my parents and they absolutely love it as well, so it passed the parent test
Fully recommended! Contact @guppacart for prices and delivery. They are based in the East Side of London and deliver in the local area.
Last week I was sent a sample of freshly made chilled meals from the new home delivery brand @ilovedesieats who are part of the famous and popular restaurant @royalnawaablondon. Because of this page, I’m lucky that I get sent a lot of food to try, it’s not always on point. But this food was definitely delicious!
Really enjoyed the level of quality from the taste of the food to the packing and delivery of the meals. Lamb Biryani was my favourite, its like when your mum makes the good stuff on eid, tender delicious lamb, fragrant rice and it had my favourite apricots for sweetness
This is a great service if you want to send a love one meals that can’t get good food delivered due to where they live.. Because they deliver nationwide within 24 hours which is brilliant particularly for people that live in the sticks. You can use the code VD10 for a discount on your order. Recommended. Food was sent to me to review. Thoughts always honest, always my own.
@cafe_621 is a new place that serves up really impressive and tasty Lebanese food
I was sent some food to review, Here’s what I got Lamb Shawarma Box £7 Chicken Shawarma Box £7 Lamb Shawarma Wrap £5.50 Nutella Waffle £4.50
As well as some baba ganoush, hummus, tabbouleh salad, mix mezze and chilli sauce
Its been a while since I’ve had a food delivery to review where every single item I received was excellent, from the mains to the chilli sauce everything was very tasty, fresh and authentic
Really good Lebanese food in East London. The lamb and the chicken used shawarma was good quality and the flavours well balanced, the addition of their chilli sauces made everything taste better. The boxes include chips and salad, or you can opt for a shawarma wrap, but I do recommend adding chilli sauce to it as I personally needed it to take it up another level
I really enjoyed the sides like bata hara, baba ganoush and the tabbouleh was delicious
Overall, if you are in the delivery area then 💯 recommend that you order some food from @cafe_621. I loved everything I ate. Food is available for collection or via the popular delivery platforms, @ubereats_uk@deliveroo or @justeatuk
All food halal. I was #gifted this food and gave a honest opinion.
One of the more positive things that have come out of lockdown is the birth of home cooks starting collection and delivery business. I was asked to give a honest review and was gifted this meal
This lovely spread ls from @dasterkhwanbyamal based in Dagenham who serve up really tasty and authentic Indian food
The here was delicious, it had that homecooked care and attention whilst being very tasty
I love me a biryani and this one was great, it had aamazinf aroma and was full flavours of flavour. Surprisingly, one of my favourites was the Baigan, which is a baby aubergine dish, the texture was melt in the mouth and packed of spice and flavour, it also was quite 🔥 hot as well, but I am a lightweight when it comes to 🌶
Dessert was a very large portion of Pistachio and Rose Rice pudding. This was absolutely brilliant and lovely end for a meal. It felt like having really good professional wedding food!
I’ll definitely be ordering again, portions are generous and fed 3 people (me 3 times 😂)
Hands up for some Yummy halal Vietnamese food! I was actually in Vietnam at the beginning of the year and was lucky enough to experience some tasty Halal food. I was happy to eat some food back in London that brought back those yummy food memories
@banbeldn is a new delivery (via @deliveroo ) service that serves up really authentic and tasty food, currently operating around the Stratford area (E15+E20)
Here’s was I tried, rib eye beef Pho, corn fed chick Pho and some rolls, winter, spring and summer. The Pho (its pronounced “fur” ) was full of flavour that developed in-depth as I ate it. The broth was clearly made with love, it smelted great, with a star anise aromatics but wasn’t overpowered with spice. The addition of chillies added some welcomed heat and overall I really enjoyed each surlp. The phos comes with rice noodles, bean sprouts, chillies, herbs and other ingredients on the side for you to mix into your ‘soup’. My past experience with Phos I’ve eaten tend to have just one level of flavour and gets boring after a while, but this one the flavours increased in intensity over time
The rib eye and corn fed chicken added texture but not much flavour as it cooked separately and added how you like. The meat is halal and purchased from a local halal butcher
The meal delivery also came with some really delicious spring rolls. I remember doing a cooking class in Vietnam and we made some rolls.. These were certainly better than the ones I made! The spring rolls are deep fried and filled with chicken and prawns but it was the Vietnamise herbs that brought a new flavour to these rolls. The summer rolls are made with rice paper, prawns and fresh herbs which had a crunch and freshness
Overall, it was great to try something different from the usual and finding halal Vietnamese food is pretty rare in London. Check @Banbeldn for more information and prices, the phos are £10 on deliveroo but there’s discounts for collection. Also, there’s no pork in the kitchen and everything is halal! #gifted
