Festive feasting near Brent Cross Town

The festive season is the perfect time to gather friends or family together for a big slap-up meal. And, because North West London is such a brilliantly diverse place, there are plenty of cuisines to choose from if the idea of yet another roast dinner doesn’t appeal. We’ve pulled together a list of our favourite local spots to celebrate the season. 

The Black Lion

This grade II listed pub is an absolute beauty and the perfect spot for groups who like an aesthetically pleasing setting for their meals. Even better, they cook the North Indian-influenced food in big charcoal ovens, so not only does everything taste delicious, even the air smells good. It’s no wonder that the Black Lion is a local favourite.

274 Kilburn High Road, NW6 2BY

Wing Tai

Head to Wing Tai for a sumptuous Chinese feast. Fresh dim sum and Chinese classics like crispy pork belly and ma po tofu make this the perfect place for sharing a spread and there are several tables big enough to accommodate a big group. 

Wing Yip Business Centre, 395 Edgware Rd, London NW2 6LN 

Happy Face Pizza

Brent Cross Town’s own slice of Naples, Happy Face Pizza, serves proper Neapolitan Pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. As if the food wasn’t amazing enough already, they’ve put together a Christmas menu too. Leave space for the tiramisu and treat yourself to a negroni.

Claremont Way, NW2 1AJ

Bohemia House

This Czech and Slovak restaurant serves as a cultural hub for the Czech and Slovak communities and welcomes anyone who’s after a good meal and some great beer. Think potato pancakes, schnitzel to die for and lashings of pilsner. 

74 West End Lane, NW6 2LX

The Belle Lounge

The Belle Lounge serves beautiful, bright plates of Eritrean and Ethiopian food that taste even better than they look. The restaurant serves middle eastern classics like hummus, felafel and boreks too, making the Belle Lounge a good option if some of your group want to try something more unusual and others are after familiar comfort foods. 

72 Cricklewood Broadway NW2 3JR

Ginger Polish Restaurant

There’s more to Polish cuisine than pierogi. Ginger Restaurant serves fresh, tasty Polish food in a cosy setting. Think soups, salads, meat dishes, potato pancakes and Polish beer. Their pierogi are great too, of course,  and perfect for sharing.

174 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2DX

Lihiniya

Lihiniya serves delicious Sri Lankan home-cooked-style food. Think fresh fish, hoppers and tasty curries. The food is fantastic and very good value for money.

66 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3EP

Zaytoon 

Zaytoon is a gem of a place that serves delicious Persian and Afghan food in a pretty setting. Think long, hearty plates of barbequed meats and rice, beautiful bright salads and a perfect balance of herbs and spices.

94-96 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3EL

Baba Wali

 Baba Wali serves delicious, traditional Afghan food like lamb qabli, asshak and mantu. If there are enough of you eating, you can even order a whole roast lamb to share!

 141 West Hendon Broadway, NW9 7DY

Nakhon Thai

Nakhon Thai is a tiny restaurant that serves fantastic Thai food like soups, salads, and noodle dishes. The restaurant will only fit small groups, but takeaway options make this a great option for a big gathering at home.

182 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3EB