We pulled the live Google rating and review count for every one of the restaurants across Catford, Bellingham and Hither Green (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
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Shah’s Halal Food - Catford, Rushey Green
Known for fresh food
With 4.9 stars from 397 Google reviews, Shah’s Halal Food - Catford, Rushey Green is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a halal restaurant. Reviewers most often mention fresh food (13 mentions), welcoming staff and cleanliness. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 11 am–3 am, Friday and Saturday 11 am–4 am, Sunday 11 am–3 am.
Good to know: phone 020 4642 4618, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Eros Bistro & Bar
Known for romanian food
Google reviewers rate Eros Bistro & Bar 4.9 out of 5 across 97 reviews. It is listed in Brownhill Rd as a bistro. Reviewers most often mention romanian food (8 mentions), atmosphere and portions. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 10 am–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8461 4157.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Taro Restaurant, Catford
Known for bento boxes
Taro Restaurant, Catford is rated 4.7 from 457 Google reviews. It is listed in Catford as a japanese restaurant. Reviewers most often mention bento boxes (26 mentions), portions and welcoming staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 12–10 pm, Sunday 12–9:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 3336 7752, has a website with more detail.
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CATFORD BEST KEBAB
Known for welcoming staff
With 4.7 stars from 249 Google reviews, CATFORD BEST KEBAB is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Catford as a turkish restaurant. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (18 mentions), generous portions and wraps. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated April 2026).
Good to know: phone 020 4618 3737, has a website with more detail.
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Jerk Haven (Caribbean Restaurant 🇯🇲)
Known for spinach rice
Google reviewers rate Jerk Haven (Caribbean Restaurant 🇯🇲) 4.7 out of 5 across 242 reviews. It is based locally as a jamaican restaurant. Reviewers most often mention spinach rice (12 mentions), polite staff and pepper steak. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated October 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 11 am–10 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 020 8695 9377.
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La Pizzeria Italiana
Known for pizza
La Pizzeria Italiana is rated 4.6 from 475 Google reviews. It is listed in Brownhill Rd as an italian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pizza (123 mentions), linguine and tiramisu. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated October 2025).
Good to know: phone 020 8461 4606, has a website with more detail.
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Mye Green Mango
Known for patties
With 4.6 stars from 69 Google reviews, Mye Green Mango is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a jamaican restaurant. Reviewers most often mention patties (11 mentions), spicy rice and polite staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 8 am–8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 7 am–8 pm, Friday 8 am–9 pm, Saturday 10 am–8 pm, Sunday 11 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 07508 996211, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Lekki London Nigerian Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Known for atmosphere
Google reviewers rate Lekki London Nigerian Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 4.6 out of 5 across 54 reviews. It is based locally as a west african restaurant. Reviewers most often mention atmosphere (13 mentions), nigerian dishes and polite staff.
Good to know: phone 07375 534628, has a website with more detail.
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Sapporo Ichiban
Known for value
Sapporo Ichiban is rated 4.5 from 443 Google reviews. It is listed in Catford as a japanese restaurant. Reviewers most often mention value (40 mentions), bento boxes and family run. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (last rated July 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 6–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8690 8487.
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Turkuaz Restaurant
Known for birthday celebration
With 4.4 stars from 1,198 Google reviews, Turkuaz Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a turkish restaurant. Reviewers most often mention birthday celebration (40 mentions), welcoming staff and belly dancer. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8695 9900, has a website with more detail.
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Mekan Restaurant
Known for meze
Google reviewers rate Mekan Restaurant 4.3 out of 5 across 903 reviews. It is based locally as a turkish restaurant. Reviewers most often mention meze (14 mentions), lamb chops and Mixed Grill Platter. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 7998 1598, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Grill Kebab House
Known for humous
Grill Kebab House is rated 4.3 from 71 Google reviews. It is based locally as a kebab shop. Reviewers most often mention humous (4 mentions), shish and fresh food. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated November 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12 pm–1 am, Friday 12 pm–3 am, Saturday 12 pm–2 am, Sunday 12 pm–1 am.
Good to know: phone 020 3887 5255, has a website with more detail.
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Lily white Restaurant
Known for nigerian food
With 4.2 stars from 72 Google reviews, Lily white Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a west african restaurant. Reviewers most often mention nigerian food (11 mentions), friendly staff and atmosphere. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 1 pm–12 am, Wednesday to Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday 1 pm–12 am.
Good to know: phone 020 8243 7992.
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Funkey Bee Lounge
Known for live band
Google reviewers rate Funkey Bee Lounge 4.1 out of 5 across 196 reviews. It is based locally as a west african restaurant. Reviewers most often mention live band (13 mentions), cleanliness and jellof rice. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 12–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–4 am, Sunday 5 pm–12 am; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 020 4635 3438, has a website with more detail.
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Tai Won Mein
Known for portions
Tai Won Mein is rated 4 from 630 Google reviews. It is based locally as a chinese restaurant. Reviewers most often mention portions (76 mentions), cash only and prawns. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 11:30 am–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8690 8238, has a website with more detail.
Best Restaurants by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Brownhill Rd: Eros Bistro & Bar (4.9 stars from 97 Google reviews, ranked #2 overall). 2 of the 15 ranked restaurants are in Brownhill Rd.
- Catford: Taro Restaurant, Catford (4.7 stars from 457 Google reviews, ranked #3 overall). 3 of the 15 ranked restaurants are in Catford.
The verdict
On Google rating, Shah’s Halal Food - Catford, Rushey Green ranks first of the 15 restaurants we checked, with 4.9 stars from 397 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for restaurants on Google Maps across Catford, Bellingham and Hither Green with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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