Watford Dining Guide: Restaurants & Cafes
From Turkish and Indian to Italian and Asian fusion — a guide to the best restaurants, cafes and street food in Watford town centre.
Watford town centre offers diverse dining options to suit all tastes and budgets, from casual street food to sit-down restaurants.
Turkish & Mediterranean
Aysu Restaurant on the High Street serves traditional Turkish grills, meze and kebabs. Asah Restaurant on Queen's Road offers authentic Kurdish cuisine with Mediterranean and Turkish dishes.
Indian & Asian Cuisine
Several Indian and Asian restaurants and takeaways are scattered through the town centre and Watford Market. Alli Bhavan Deli on The Parade is an Indian takeaway. Wagamama in town centre serves Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese Asian fusion.
Italian
Caprino's Pizza on Vicarage Road is a traditional Italian pizzeria serving homemade pizzas and pasta. Pizza Express in the town centre is another chain option for Italian dining.
American & Fast Casual
Five Guys serves fresh flame-grilled burgers and hot dogs. Burger King, Nando's, and Angus Smashburger Hub offer quick, casual dining. Aysu Restaurant and several others serve takeaway options.
Cafes & Coffee
Several cafes are dotted through the town. Caffè Nero on the High Street is a chain coffee shop. Rustic Cafe in South Oxhey and Random Cafe in Garsmouth Way are independent options. Watford Market has several food stalls including food traders and street food vendors.
Pubs & Bars
The Moon Under Water, a JD Wetherspoon pub on the High Street, serves good value food and drink. WRFC Bar & Coffee House at Watford Rugby Club offers refreshments in a more relaxed setting.
Fine Dining
TGI Friday's offers casual American dining with burgers, ribs and cocktails.
Market Food
Watford Market on The Parade has numerous food traders and street food vendors, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am–5:30pm.
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