Dining
The 8 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 Orion by Alex Webb, Takahashi and The Black Lamb. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orion by Alex Webb | Wimbledon Village | £££ |
| Takahashi | Wimbledon | £££ |
| The Black Lamb | Wimbledon Village | ££ |
| The Fox & Grapes | Wimbledon Common | ££ |
| Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon | Wimbledon | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Orion by Alex Webb
Why we pick itAlex Webb won MasterChef: The Professionals in 2020 and opened his first solo restaurant here in December 2025, on the site the Light House held for years. The cooking is French-inspired and seafood-led, built around a fish counter of the day's catch, with whole fish and steaks to share.
Worth knowingLunch runs Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, with an oyster hour from five to six and free corkage on Tuesdays.
The village's destination dining room
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Takahashi
Why we pick itAn acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Wimbledon Village.
Worth knowingA tiny room that books out well in advance, so plan weeks ahead rather than days.
A tiny omakase counter
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The Black Lamb
Why we pick itThe Gladwin brothers' sixth London restaurant, and the grown-up successor to their Black Sheep on the same site. The kitchen works with British produce, wild game and sustainably sourced seafood, and the wine list leans on the family's own Nutbourne vineyard in West Sussex.
Worth knowingSixty-five covers and a private room. Closed on Mondays and on bank holidays.
Farm-to-table cooking on the high street
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The Fox & Grapes
Why we pick itA few steps from Wimbledon Common, which makes it the one to pair with a walk. Seasonal British cooking and pub classics, a proper Sunday roast, and a kitchen that runs to quarter past nine most nights. It is also the only independent pub in Wimbledon with boutique rooms upstairs.
Worth knowingOpen noon to 10.30pm daily; the kitchen stops at 9.15pm, and 8pm on Sundays.
The one on the edge of the common
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Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
Why we pick itPolished sushi and yakitori; a reliable, design-led crowd-pleaser by the station.
Reliable sushi by the station
No longer open
These appeared in earlier versions of this guide. We have left them here, marked, because readers still search for them.
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White Onion Closed
Permanently closed. The Gladwin brothers took over the site, which now trades as The Black Lamb.
Refined modern French cooking at neighbourhood prices; the village's standout dining room.
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Light House Closed
Permanently closed in early 2025. The site is now Orion by Alex Webb.
A long-running village favourite; bright Mediterranean cooking and a loyal local crowd.
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Hemingways Closed
No longer trades under this name. The 57 High Street site was rebranded in 2026 as Seven Elements, which opens from 7am for coffee, juices and breakfast.
A buzzy bar and kitchen on the village high street; good for a long, social evening.
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 best restaurants in Wimbledon?
Orion by Alex Webb is our editor's choice: Alex Webb won MasterChef: The Professionals in 2020 and opened his first solo restaurant here in December 2025, on the site the Light House held for years. The cooking is French-inspired and seafood-led, built around a fish counter of the day's catch, with whole fish and steaks to share. Orion by Alex Webb, Takahashi and The Black Lamb lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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