Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Maida Vale
The best restaurants in Maida Vale: where to eat well, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are The Summerhouse, The Waterway and The Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Room. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Maida Vale and Little Venice trade on canalside calm, with pretty waterside tables and proper neighbourhood cooking. These are the best restaurants in Maida Vale.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Summerhouse | Maida Vale | £££ |
| The Waterway | Maida Vale | £££ |
| The Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Room | Maida Vale | ££ |
| Santa Maria | ££ | |
| Raoul's | Maida Vale | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Summerhouse
Why we pick itA pretty canalside seafood restaurant in Little Venice.
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The Waterway
Why we pick itA canalside bar and restaurant with a popular terrace.
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The Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Room
Why we pick itA gorgeous Victorian pub with a smart dining room.
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Raoul's
Why we pick itA beloved cafe and deli, a neighbourhood institution.
Before you book
The canalside terraces in Little Venice are the draw on warm days; book ahead.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Summerhouse is our editor's choice: A pretty canalside seafood restaurant in Little Venice. The Summerhouse, The Waterway and The Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Room lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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