You’re sipping wine canal-side in one of London’s finest and most charming locations. Idyllic, peaceful… and yet just a stone’s throw from the heart of London. Welcome to Little Venice.

Serene and leafy, west London’s charming neighbourhood offers the perfect location for day-time exploration and city-life escapism. An upcoming trip to the Little Venice canals is essential for discovering a quieter, romantic side of London, and we’ve curated a must-visit list of restaurants for when you feel like canal side dining.

Offering outside seating on an airy summer terrace, surrounded by views of the grand union canal, makes The Waterway one of the best restaurants Little Venice has to offer. Previously voted as the nicest terrace in London, this outdoor space guarantees a Venice-like experience in summer months, and a cosy ski-chalet feel in the winter.

Their cuisine combines modern European with Mediterranean and British influences, curating an attractive a la carte menu for a sophisticated canal-side dining experience.

Price: ££

Closest Tube:

Warwick Avenue: 5-6 minutes (0.3 miles),

Paddington Station: 10-12 minutes (0.6 miles)

Pairing canal-side views with alfresco dining, Summerhouse offers a reviving dining experience and a lively ambiance. It’s coastal-style interiors give a casual elegance to the venue.

As one of the best restaurants in Little Venice for seafood lovers, the menu includes a fresh catch of the day, Jersey royal oysters and king prawns. Wider food offerings include Sunday roasts, as well as a stand-alone brunch menu.

Price: ££

Closest tube:

Warwick Avenue: 5-6-minute walk (0.3 miles)

Royal Oak: 10-minute walk (0.5 miles)

There’s no closer canal-side location, than on the Little Venice canal itself. The Waterside Café is a converted canal barge, offering a quaint and unique waterside experience, ideal for morning breakfasts and afternoon cream teas.

If you’re looking for a quick drink or light meal during a summertime canal walk, this is one of the recommended cafés in Little Venice to try. Think barge watching and swan sighting, a real juxtaposition to standard London dining.

Price: £

Closest Tube:

Warwick Avenue: 3 minutes (0.17 miles)

Paddington: 5-minute walk (0.6 miles)

Ideal for alfresco dining in the summer months, Smiths Bar and Grill has an outdoor terrace overlooking Little Venice’s Grand Union Canal. Their menu combines British brasserie with Modern European cuisine and is one of the best restaurants in Little Venice for prioritising seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

This venue is ideal for special occasions, its menu includes a set 8-course tasting offering with optional wine pairing, a dedicated cheese menu, and a happy hour cocktail list.

Price: ££

Closest Tube:

Paddington station: 2–3-minute walk (0.2 miles)

Edgware Road: 8–10-minute walk (0.4 miles)

Situated in the basement of Smiths Bar and Grill, Ayllu offers a glamorous, moody alternative to its upstairs counterpart. It is the closest you’ll get to canal-side dining for Japanese Peruvian fusion, including set tasting menus, bottomless brunches and an express dining option.

While technically not canal facing, the upstairs terrace is available for visitors to enjoy canal views during the summer months.

Price: ££

Closest tube:

Paddington station: 2–3-minute walk (0.2 miles)

Edgware Road: 8–10-minute walk (0.4 miles)

The Little Venice canals are an undoubtable highlight to the neighbourhood, but it’s not the only one. Beyond canal-side dining, there’s an abundance of locally loved restaurants worth trying in its surrounding areas, from casual cafés to high-end eateries.

Local activities include exploring Clifton Nurseries, wine tasting at the The Winery, visiting the Everyman cinema, and shopping in Little’s Venice’s unique boutiques, the list goes on. We’ve curated a directory of top neighbourhood attractions for your next trip to Little Venice listed here on our website.

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