Waltham Forest's neighbourhoods each carry their own identity, Walthamstow Village's period streets sit apart from the busier Walthamstow town centre, while Chingford and Highams Park lean quieter and greener toward the Epping Forest border, and Leytonstone and Leyton feel closer in character to their East London neighbours.

Waltham Forest brings together several distinct areas under one borough, Walthamstow with its well-known market and Walthamstow Village conservation area, Leytonstone and Leyton closer to the East London border, and Chingford and Highams Park up toward Epping Forest, each with its own character.

Across Waltham Forest's 9 restaurants in our directory, the most common cuisine is fish and chips restaurants (10), mexican restaurants (1), seafood restaurants (1).

Scene by neighbourhood

The dining scene follows the borough's separate neighbourhoods, fish and chips shops are the most common option across Chingford, Leytonstone and Walthamstow, with a Mexican restaurant and a Portuguese restaurant adding a bit of variety to the mix.

Nearby boroughs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Walthamstow and Walthamstow Village?

Walthamstow is the borough's main town centre, known for its market, while Walthamstow Village is a smaller conservation area nearby with older, quieter streets.

Is Waltham Forest close to Epping Forest?

Yes, Chingford and Highams Park sit right up against Epping Forest, giving that part of the borough a noticeably greener, quieter feel than areas like Leyton or Leytonstone.

What's the best way to find restaurants in Waltham Forest?

Browse the 9 restaurants we list in Waltham Forest below, or use the filters above to narrow down by price or cuisine.