15 of the best restaurants in Wimbledon

Boasting one of our coveted silver awards, Light House has all the clout of a top London restaurant without any of the pomp. When dining here, you'll be rewarded with a buzzy atmosphere, attentive staff and a strong modern European menu. 

With the strapline 'dine like an Argentinian', it's safe to say you can expect piles of prime steak at this London mini-chain in the centre of Wimbledon. If visiting during the tournament, we recommend booking as it can get busy. 

The sixth opening from the Gladwin brothers (Richard and Oliver), The Black Sheep is a bistro-style restaurant serving hyper seasonal British food and English wines from the pair's own Sussex vineyard.

Looking for somewhere special for dinner? Modern brasserie classics are served amongst glamorous, art deco interiors at this always-a-hit restaurant from The Ivy collection. You can't go wrong. 

One of the few decent places to eat near Wimbledon tube rather than up the hill in the Village, this branch of the cool Copenhagen-based Japanese chain is completely approachable, if not entirely authentic.

Located slap bang in the centre of Wimbledon Village, this French cafe and restaurant is reliably rammed with locals at weekends and has been known for serving a celebrity or two in its time. 

Located on the edge of Wimbledon Common, this classy gastropub serves a crowd-pleasing menu of British pub classics with a modern spin. It's often heaving with locals enjoying a drink out the front on a hot summer's day. 

Empanadas, tapas and wine is what this welcoming spot in Wimbledon Village does best. It's impossible not to be tempted by its signature filled turnovers in the shop window as you walk past. We recommend succumbing to temptation and going inside.

This high-end hotel group has a special occasion feel without any pomp, where perfectly-turned out, professional staff deliver plates of French-leaning comfort food. Don't miss the alfresco terrace which offers stunning views over Cannizaro Park.

This neighbourhood restaurant in Wimbledon Village offers contemporary Italian dishes in a sleek setting, from perfectly-executed starters to thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pasta and classic mains along the lines of beef short ribs with creamy mash.

Gently spiced Hakka cuisine (Chinese food as eaten in India) is the stock-in-trade of this bright, spick and span little restaurant opposite Wimbledon Park tube - and there’s no faulting the value for money.

This Japanese restaurant in South Wimbledon is headed up by an ex-Nobu alumnus and his wife, where it serves a la carte and omakase menus featuring premium ingredients. The sushi and sashimi dishes are very good.

This Wimbledon branch from the popular French brasserie group offers a please-all menu of contemporary French classics, from confit duck to steaks and burgers. It also does a great-value set menu for lunch and dinner.

Work your way through pork dumplings, hot-and-sour salads, curries, stir-fries and noodles at this upmarket bistro-style Thai chain. Its beautiful botanical interiors are synonymous with the brand, from leafy wallpaper to floral decorations. 

We know it's a chain and you can find one in pretty much every corner of London these days, but there's a reason for that. Megan's is the reliable all-day restaurant we all need in our lives - and its happy hour ain't bad either.