Halal Restaurants in London

Alounak restaurants in Westbourne Grove and West Kensington offer authentic Iranian cuisine at affordable prices, so it's no surprise that they're popular with local Iranians. So popular, in fact, that you sometimes have to queue for a table to enjoy their range of mezze, kebabs, seafood and meat dishes.

Top chef Atul Kochhar has created a menu combining flavours from all corners of India at Benares in Berkeley Square. Traditional Indian dishes are served with a contemporary twist. The restaurant's minimalist décor includes a serene pond with floating water lilies. All lamb and chicken is halal.

Brick Lane flagship restaurant Café Naz is a curry lover's dream, serving a choice of Bangladeshi and Indian dishes to eat in or take away. Their chefs are recruited from some of the subcontinent's top hotels, so you're guaranteed an authentic meal. Choose from balti, tandoori, seafood, vegetarian dishes and more.

Upmarket Indian restaurant Chor Bizarre is decorated with an eclectic mix of statues, wall carvings and furniture, some of which occasionally goes on sale. The restaurant specialises in regional Indian cuisine with an emphasis on Kashmiri dishes, such as the Kashmiri Tarami platter. All chicken and lamb is halal.

Based in upmarket Chelsea, Chutney Mary is one of London's most stylish Indian restaurants. The venue has been serving contemporary Indian food for 20 years, from seafood and grills, to curries and biryanis. Rich furnishings, Indian silk cushions and crystal wall murals help to create a romantic atmosphere.

Dishoom is a modern-day version of Bombay's classic Irani Cafés, known for their informal atmosphere and all-day menu. Visit in the morning for a Brun Maska (hot buttered bun with chai tea), revive at lunch with a roti roll or spicy soup, or wind down in the evening with a Ruby Murray (curry) and a mojito-style chaijito, chilli martini or Bombay colada.

Named after a Caribbean fruit, Guanabana is a friendly family-run restaurant in Camden that specialises in Caribbean and Latin cuisine. On the menu you'll find fajitas, gourmet burgers, curried goat, jerk chicken and chargrilled steaks, plus a range of freshly made mocktails. All dishes on the menu are halal.

Maroush is a chain of upscale Lebanese restaurants and delis, serving fresh, authentic food with an emphasis on sharing dishes. The first Maroush opened on Edgware Road in 1981, and the Maroush empire has since expanded to include branches across London, from the West End to South Kensington. All but two dishes are halal.

The Meat & Wine Co at Westfield shopping centre has launched a halal certified menu, so you can enjoy the restaurant's legendary super-aged steaks from South Africa. Halal dishes are cooked separately from non-halal, using alcohol-free sauces. Plus, you can choose from a range of delicious mocktails to accompany your meal.

Melur is the Malay word for Jasmine, and this halal Malaysian restaurant serves fragrant dishes that reflect its name. The menu is based on Malaysian street food, which has many influences, including Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Portuguese cuisine. You can choose from curries, noodle dishes and more.

Pasha's richly decorated interior features mosaics, rose petals, piles of cushions, a marble fountain, and regular belly-dance performances. In these exotic surroundings, you can enjoy some of the best North Africa cooking around, including classic couscous dishes and slow-cooked tagines.

Started by Mohammad Tayyab more than 30 years ago, this family run restaurant in historic Whitechapel has grown in size and reputation over the years. Originally a daytime café for locals and those in the know, Tayyabs eventually opened an evening restaurant in an adjoining Victorian pub. The menu is 100% halal.

Wok's Cooking in South West London is a local favourite. The halal Chinese restaurant offers a range of tasty meals, including sweet and sour chicken, Cantonese-style roast duck, chicken chow mein, and fried king prawns in chilli sauce. No alcohol is served in the restaurant.