Restaurants Near Paddington Station: Where To Eat in W2
Looking for restaurants near Paddington Station? From Nikkei sharing plates to Lebanese mezze and canal-side dining — the best places to eat in W2, London.
Paddington gets underestimated. Most people pass through it on the way somewhere else: Heathrow, the west of England, a connection further into London. But the area around the station, particularly Paddington Central and Paddington Basin along the canal, has quietly become one of West London's most interesting pockets for eating out. Whether you have an hour before a train or you are deliberately making the trip, here is where to eat near Paddington Station.
Where To Eat Near Paddington Station
Paddington Central and Paddington Basin along the canal have quietly become one of West London's most interesting pockets for eating out.
Ayllu, Nikkei Restaurant, Paddington Central
The only dedicated Nikkei restaurant in Paddington, and one of the few in London. Ayllu sits at 25 Sheldon Square in Paddington Central, five minutes on foot from Paddington Station, directly below Smith's Bar & Grill on the canal.
Two tasting menus run nightly, the Cuzco at £45pp and the Machu Picchu at £59pp. At weekends the Samba Bottomless Brunch takes over: unlimited Nikkei sharing plates from £37pp, live Samba performances at 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm, and a DJ running throughout the ninety-minute session. Best for date night, special occasions, group dining and private events.
Smith's Bar & Grill, Modern British, Paddington Basin
Directly above Ayllu on Sheldon Square, Smith's Bar & Grill occupies a large, light-filled space on the canal with floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace that works well in warmer months. Best for lunch, dinner, private dining, canalside drinks and Sunday roast.
Market Halls Paddington, Food Hall, Paddington Square
Situated at 1 Paddington Square, just beside the station at the Praed Street exit. Inside you will find multiple food traders plus two bars and an alfresco area. Best for a quick lunch, casual group eating and pre-train food.
Pearl Liang, Cantonese, Paddington Basin
A long-established Cantonese restaurant on Paddington Basin with a particularly strong dim sum offering. Best for dim sum, group lunches and Cantonese classics.
Massis, Lebanese, Paddington Central
Massis Lebanese Grill & Bar focuses on the authenticity of Lebanese cuisine presented in a contemporary style. The mezze menus are the easiest way to order for a group. Best for mezze, group dinners and casual weeknight eating.
How To Get To Paddington Central
Paddington Station is served by the Elizabeth line, Bakerloo line, Circle line and District line, as well as the Heathrow Express. Ayllu and most Paddington restaurants are a five-minute walk from the main station entrance: head for Sheldon Square along the canal.
