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Belsize Park Restaurants You Need to Try (2026)

ByCandace Salters

Looking for the best restaurants in Belsize Park? From traditional British feasts to Spanish Tapas, spicy Indian and everything in between, here’s where to eat in the area — from a local.

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The Belsize Park restaurant scene is as London as they come.

One second you’re eating Greek goodness in the heart of the neighbourhood and the next you’re feasting on Italian food like you live there right outside the station.

No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s a little bit of everything to be found in Belsize Park food wise.

So without further ado, here’s the best restaurants in Belsize Park to have a bite and a good time — from a local.

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The Best Restaurants in Belsize Park

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1. Jamon Jamon

I’ll be the first to admit, finding good Spanish restaurants in London is not an easy task.

So when you find a place like Jamon Jamon, you’ve got to hold on tight.

The unassuming tapas joint pays an ode to the Spanish love of ‘jamon’ (ham) and ‘jamon jamon’, the slang for superb, which describes their dishes pretty well.

The staff is also incredibly passionate about providing an authentic Spanish experience for all their guests, which doesn’t take much given the atmosphere.

Food wise you can delve into their juicy Jamon boards (like their 24 month cured Jamón ibérico) or enjoy one of their infamous Paellas.

As a fair warning this isn’t the kind of place you order and keep it to yourself, so prepare to share a few tapas and a paella between your group or date for the full experience.

Must-Try: Mixta Paella and anything with jamón

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2. Retsina

When even Gordon Ramsay is singing your praises, it’s safe to say you’re one of the best restaurants in Belsize Park.

Greek and proud Retsina has been serving up Mediterranean goodness for over 30 years, and they’ve got no signs of stopping.

I suggest getting your feet wet with starters like their warm pita bread and Tzatsiki or Loukaniko (traditional Greek sausage) before indulging in their selection of Souvlakis, a popular Greek street food or Soutzoukakia, an authentic Greek meatball dish.

If you prefer your veggies, try out the Moussaka — a layered mix of potatoes, aubergines, courgettes and bechamel sauce.

Must-Try: Soutzoukakia

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3. Hazara

For Indian in Belsize Park, look no further than Hazara.

Admittedly they claim their Hampstead side more, but that doesn’t stop them from being loved by Belsize residents.

Their menu bursts with freshness and flavour, bringing you straight in the streets of India with every bite.

So much so, they’ve been praised by everyone from the Michelin Restaurant guide to Ham & High (a proper big deal for North Londoners, at least).

Have a go at their Samosa Chaat and Chilli Paneer before trying their Tandoori Jhinga (broiled jumbo prawns covered in homemade spice and hung yoghurt) or Chicken Tikka with a twist…

Must-Try: Samosas and Chicken Tikka Trio or Pudina Aloo Tikki

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Happy Londoning,

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