Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Wimbledon
Village charm and confident cooking: where to eat well in Wimbledon, from the village to the common.
In short: our top picks are White Onion, Light House and Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Wimbledon Village eats like the well-heeled urban village it is: relaxed, polished and better than it needs to be. Between the high street and the common are proper neighbourhood rooms and a couple of genuine destinations. These are the tables worth knowing in this corner of south-west London.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| White Onion | Wimbledon | £££ |
| Light House | Wimbledon | £££ |
| Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon | Wimbledon | £££ |
| Hemingways | Wimbledon | ££ |
| Takahashi | Wimbledon | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
White Onion
Why we pick itRefined modern French cooking at neighbourhood prices; the village's standout dining room.
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Light House
Why we pick itA long-running village favourite; bright Mediterranean cooking and a loyal local crowd.
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Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
Why we pick itPolished sushi and yakitori; a reliable, design-led crowd-pleaser by the station.
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Hemingways
Why we pick itA buzzy bar and kitchen on the village high street; good for a long, social evening.
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Takahashi
Why we pick itAn acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Wimbledon Village.
Before you book
Book the popular rooms at weekends, and pair a meal with a walk on the common; it is the best of the area. The village is the heart of the good eating, a step up the hill from the station. And during the tennis fortnight, book well ahead and expect a buzz.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
White Onion is our editor's choice: Refined modern French cooking at neighbourhood prices; the village's standout dining room. White Onion, Light House and Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon 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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