The Best Restaurants in Bromley – Bromley’s Restaurant Gems

Grounded Brothers is an awesome bistro close to North Bromley Station — you can’t miss it! The restaurant serves a variety of delicacies, each time with a terrific surprise. The menu is bound to leave your jaw dropping. And Saturdays are special here. We recommend visiting on the first Saturday of the month to try the venue’s tasting menu and wine pairing.

On other days, seasonal soups coupled with confit beef ravioli and treacle-cured salmon form the delicious starters. Grab a half-roast chicken with creamed cabbage and roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding for a sumptuous main dish. Don’t forget to try the delectable desserts – Coconut Panna Cotta and the gorgeous Valrhona Guanaja with amazing coffee ice cream.

With soft music, cosy interiors, and impeccable, friendly service, the ambience is simply superb – and that places Grounded Brothers among the best restaurants in Bromley.

Have to try: Saturday 7- Course Tasting menu
Perfect for: Great Place for foodies!
Approx price for 2 people: £160+ (£80 per guest)

Bragging its assorted menus spanning modern and classic flavours of pan-Asian cuisine, Kaizen restaurant will certainly tantalise your taste buds. With its specialities ranging from perfectly baked buns, nicely prepared Sushi, and steamed dumplings to Wagyu steak and its signature BiBimBap, Kaizen restaurant in Bromley brings you unique Asian flavours back home. The crispy aromatic duck is an unavoidable must-try.

With a pleasing and friendly staff, the marvellous ambience is a place to relax and drift into reverie.

Have to try: Crispy Aromatic Whole Duck
Perfect for: Quick yet sumptuous Asian cuisine
Approx price for 2 people: £45

Located in Old Town Hall on Court Street, Dorothy and Marshall is in the city centre, where you can reach it anytime from anywhere. Be it any special moment—birthdays, anniversaries, casual Fridays—you name it, and the restaurant will carve the best memories for you. Make your life extra special by enjoying celebrations in this vividly designed ambient restaurant. Soaring ceilings, dim-lit surroundings, and super-relaxing interiors let you forget all your toil and be yourself.

This place gets brownie points because the food is prepared from the best British produce. London honey, artisan cheese, and locally sourced farm supplies are staples. Have a king-size breakfast here with fresh pastries, sourdough toast, eggs, avocado, smoked bacon, and Cumberland sausages as add-ons. End it on a coffee or a juicy note with an espresso, a cappuccino, fruit juices, or hot chocolate.

Lunch brings a range of choices. We suggest a combo of Grilled crown prince squash, crematta, and hazelnut and truffle pesto in vegetarian and Dorset crab, tarragon, and ricotta gnocchi with apple, walnut, and chicory in the general menu.

While you’ll be spoilt for dessert choices, we will surely recommend Rhubarb, malted milk custard, and gingerbread trifle. Amazing!

Wines and cocktails are a must-have. Cosmo Gimlet and Rebel Rebel are the most-liked signature cocktails of this popular restaurant in Bromley.

Have to try: Roast native sirloin with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish cream (Sunday Roast)
Perfect for: Birthday lunch
Approx price for 2 people: £60

If you are a burger or steak lover, we recommend SMOQUE as the ultimate destination. Located in Bromley, SMOQUE offers awesome food prepared on an open charcoal grill fire. The traditional pub classics, carrying the aroma of specially prepared delicate spices and condiments, are something anyone will crave. Lambs and grills, pasta and cheese, and, of course, cocktails — we give a thumbs up!

The ambience is fun-loving, so you can even celebrate your kid’s birthday party here. The splendid decor has the feel of an Amazonian Jungle and a cultural flavour. We guarantee excellent quality of service and gentlemanly deportment.

Have to try: SMOQUE platter: Hot and cold meze selection, meat selection + Mediterranean salad + Turkish white rice flat bread
Perfect for: Date night
Approx price for 2 people: £80

If you are a connoisseur of Turkish food, Havet is a must-visit. Located on High Street, close to Sainsbury, Havet is a great restaurant in Bromley serving Mediterranean delicacies on all days and Turkish breakfasts on weekends. The restaurant serves over 500 combinations of dishes, including hot and cold meze delicacies. You can tailor your main course based on your mood and palate.

Perfecting the mastery of authentic Turkish cuisine, the restaurant is known for baked dishes like moussaka, wraps, salads, kebabs, grilled fish, and seafood. What makes Havet different is the special manner in which they have crafted their menu. There is a kids’ menu with juices, smoothies, mixes, milk, chicken balls, lollipops, meatballs, carrot sticks, sorbets, and gelatos.

In the main course, we recommend chicken wings coated in Havet’s marinade and Seftali, which includes handmade Turkish Cypriot sausage made from finely chopped onions, parsley, and ground lamb.

If you wish to drift back into childhood memories of Turkish delicacies or enjoy an authentic taste of Turkish cuisine, Havet’s is the perfect spot.

Have to try: Chicken Adana with salad and boiled rice + rich chocolate fudge cake
Perfect for: Turkish delight
Approx price for 2 people: £45+

Pasta, Pisa, Picasso — what’s common in all of them? Yes, they are all Italian! And Italian cuisine is incredibly satiating. Well, you don’t need to go to Italy; there’s an authentic Italian bistro close to you. If you are a die-hard Italian foodie, Etna restaurant in central Bromley is where you need to dine. From scrumptious seafood to classic pizzas — all is homemade here!

Sizzling starters include garlic bread, fried squid rings with Lemon Mayo, and more.  Polpette al Sugo – beef meatballs in tomato sauce are a must-try. Popular main course dishes include – SwordFish Steak, which is grilled swordfish steak served in Caponata, Branzino prepared with pan-fried seabass fillet served with fish soup, sauteed potato and mixed salads and Chicken Milanese made from Chicken escalope in breadcrumbs served with fries.

With wide dessert options, we grant bonus points to Chocolate Fudge served with vanilla ice cream and homemade panna cotta with wild berry fruits and compote.

Have to try: Garlic bread + lasagna + swordfish steak + chocolate fudge
Perfect for: Families fond of Italian cuisine
Approx price for 2 people: £90+

Shampan is a truly classic Indian-style restaurant in Bromley. Its perfect blend of traditional flavours jostles with a fine mix of wines and cocktails. Carved with splendid interiors and marvellous decor, the restaurant is particularly designed for lifetime occasions, including weddings and other major events.

With flavorful delicacies, beautiful table designs, and excellent service, this place is simply outstanding with an Indian touch. The secret of this venue in Bromley is that while their menu looks simple, it’s crafted with exceptional tastes and flavours. We recommend trying their bar, which is stocked with tempting cocktails, quenching mocktails, and superb wines and spirits.

Our brownie points go to their Sunday buffet, which is enjoyed by couples, families, and friends. To let you enjoy a complete meal, they offer everything Indian, from lambs and tikka to pakoras and Seekh kebab as starters. Then, there’s the gourmet main course with staples like chicken tikka masala, karahi lamb, and prawn dhansak.

If you are a pure veg, you won’t feel left out. We recommend vegetable korma, tarka dal, and sag aloo. Choose pulao, naan, or roti as accompaniments. Don’t miss the desserts which are an assorted selection of awesome sweet dishes.

Have to try: Sunday buffet
Perfect for: Indian food lovers
Approx price for 2 people: £50+

Located in the heart of the city, Cow & Pig is a rustic, chic restaurant in Bromley that serves traditional European and British food. Nevertheless, it also has many options for vegetarians. With a contemporary yet classic ambience, it is a family-friendly restaurant that’s a perfect destination for a Sunday fiesta. The decor primarily creates a unique experience, with cow print and vegetation covering the most space.

We suggest the delicious meat, special steak of the day, and incredible cocktails—all must-tries. Not to forget, they have exceptional and prompt service with the best demeanor.

Have to try: Steaks and cocktails
Perfect for: Couples and foodie families, vegetarian-friendly
Approx price for 2 people: £20 – £65

Located on the outskirts of South London, The Crown restaurant in Bromley is a marvellous pub with tall ceilings and a rustic charm. Its cosy interiors give you special seats to enjoy privacy or great company. The range of starters includes frickles, stilton mayonnaise, pork belly bites with apple sauce, and chicken wings with sesame seeds – to name a few.

For lunch, we earnestly recommend honey-roasted ham, eggs, and chips or sausage and wholegrain mustard mash with onion gravy. They are truly delectable!

Crumble of the day, salted caramel profiteroles, and chocolate brownies with vanilla ice cream are some of our all-time dessert favourites.

Have to try: Ham, cheese, and eggs (mains) + Salted Caramel (dessert)
Perfect for: Hangout with friends
Approx price for 2 people: £40+

If you are a seafood gourmet, this place is yours! Located on High Street, Bromley, Blue Harbour is a family-managed restaurant specialising in the seafood niche. Our primary reason to recommend this venue is that they get their supplies “fresh from Billingsgate” fish market. You get the most authentic, well-seasoned, and mouth-watering seafood delicacies here.

With a relaxing and refreshing environment, this restaurant in Bromley also treats you to best-prepared fish, meat, and some vegetarian dishes. Halibut steaks, Grilled Mackerel, and Salmon steaks are the staples that most people prefer. We recommend having shellfish dishes like Surf and Turf lobsters, Burgers and lobsters, and, of course, the King Prawns – these are perfect recipes crafted by connoisseurs.

You can also enjoy other dishes—pasta, risotto, salads, malts and whiskeys, liquor and brandy, and even coffee and tea. Help yourself to a cup of espresso while enjoying the scenic beauty.

Have to try: Fish and seafood, Halibut steak
Perfect for: Couples lunch
Approx price for 2 people: £60+

With fresh ingredients sourced from Thailand and Malaysia, the Papayaya restaurant in Bromley Town is one of its kind. It brings exotic flavours to your plate, accompanied by truly invigorating wine and Asian beer. Serving authentic street food with Malaysian taste, the restaurant offers a gratifying experience with its exquisite dining and amicable staff.

Some must-tries include Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce, Gyoza (chicken dumplings) with soya sauce, and vegetable spring rolls. For noodle buffs, we recommend spicy Malaysian curry laksa and gorgeous Vietnamese pho.

Don’t miss the red wine, white wine, or Asahi beer. You can rely on soft drinks if you don’t prefer wine and beer. Staples include Diet Coke, lemonade, and fresh carrot juice.

Have to try: Duck spring roll, butterfly prawn, Thai fish cake, chicken satay, and spare ribs (platter for two)
Perfect for: Quick bite street food lovers
Approx price for 2 people: £15

Are you looking for an authentic Mediterranean restaurant in Bromley? Well, this is the spot. Our choice for you is Aqua Mediterranean Bar and Grill. The essence of the place lies in its customisable charcoal grill that brings you the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine. The ambience ensures you get the feel of the West-end dining experience with a relaxing atmosphere.

On the menu, we suggest smoked duck breast and pear salad for starters and haddock fillet tempura in the mains. This can be followed by a gorgeous classic banoffee pie or warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Have to try: Any items on the dinner menu
Perfect for: Couples dinner
Approx price for 2 people: £35+