There are many cheap restaurants for lunch in London these days. If you're looking for a cheap bite on your next lunch hour, peruse our recommended list of cheap restaurants for lunch in London. There are a number of venues out there attuned to the country's economic worries so if you're keen to tighten the purse strings for your next culinary experience, consult our essential guide to cheap restaurants for lunch in London.
Sensational Mexican lunchtime options at the popular Benito's Hat on Goodge Street.
56 Goodge Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 4NB
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Benitos Hat brings fresh, authentic affordable Mexican cuisine to Covent Garden. Established by Ben Fordham, Benitos Hat also offers a wide choice of drinks including tequila based cocktails.
19 New Row,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4LA
Fulfilling burgers at affordable prices with Byron at the Westfield Shopping Centre.
Westfield London,
Ariel Way,
Shepherd's Bush,
London,
W12 7GF
Superb cafe, bar and brasserie in Blackheath Village serving fresh and affordable lunchtime dishes.
43-45 Montpelier Vale,
Blackheath Village,
London,
SE3 0TJ
Bringing a touch of Latin spirit to London, the brand new Chilango restaurant serves Mexican fast food on Fleet Street.
142 Fleet Street,
The City,
London,
EC4A 2BP
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For a long yet affordable lunch, Chowki offers traditional Indian cooking acceptable prices in the heart of Soho.
2-3 Denman Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 7HA
Eat Tokyo offers a friendly and relaxing eating experience that’s well suited to a more casual meal out.
27 Romilly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5AL
Despite the quality, seasonally sourced ingredients, the prices do not balloon as a result.
91 Cowcross Street,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1M 6BH
Value for money guaranteed at this excellent Battersea bistro at lunchtimes.
169 Battersea High Street,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 3JS
Jom Makan, meaning "let's go eat", is a stylish restaurant serving authentic Malaysian cuisine with an emphasis on fast and fresh food.
5-7 Pall Mall East,
London,
SW1Y 5BA
The food at this casual Korean dining room is cheap, varied, flavoursome, and well worth the trek to Golders Green.
887 Finchley Road,
Golders Green,
London,
NW11 8RR
No matter how hard you try, it’s hard to overspend at La Petite Auberge with reasonably priced set menus and cheap options for lunch.
283 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 2TZ
Fresh and innovative lunchtime bites with a French twist courtesy of La Voute on Archway Close.
10 Archway Close,
London,
N19 3TD
Plenty of Antipodean-themed lunchtime nibbles at this cheery Soho cafe.
13 Charlotte Place,
Soho,
London,
W1T 1SN
In a sensational move, Little Bay on Farringdon Road will charge you however much you think your dish is worth. This offer will last until the end of February.
171 Farringdon Road,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1R 3AL
A Mexican restaurant on Villiers Street, Lupita is from the people behind El Farolito, a famous taqueria in Mexico City. They specialise in fresh ingredients and authentic recipes.
13-15 Villiers Street,
Strand,
London,
WC2N 6ND
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Generous portions and affordable prices courtesy of the Mermaid's Tail on Leicester Square.
7 Leicester Square,
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H 7NA
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Very reasonably priced lunch menu available at this (mainly) Japanese and Korean restaurant in Soho.
9 DArblay Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 8DR
Avoid the standard London lunchtime options and plump for an alternative offering at the Scandinavian Kitchen.
61 Great Titchfield Street,
W1W 7PP
Siam Central is a Thai restaurant that offers a tapas style ordering service alongside the traditional a la carte menu.
14 Charlotte Street,
Bloomsbury,
London,
W1T 2LX
Cheap, vegetarian lunchtime options from this independent Swiss restaurant on Heddon Street.
12-14 Heddon Street,
London,
W1B 4DA
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Delicious, Californian/Mexican fused cuisine on Islington High Street with scintillating wraps at low prices.
13 Islington High Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 9LQ
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Sushi and other healthy Japanese lunchtime options at this ethical restaurant in London Bridge.
4 Canvey Street,
London Bridge,
London,
SE1 9AN