Camden Town is bursting at the seams with great places to grab a tasty lunch or delicious dinner.

A full tour of the area's eateries would take weeks or even months to complete.

Food fans could enjoy a meal from dozens of different national cuisines every night of the week.

With such a wealth of choice it can be hard to know where is the best place to meet your needs.

So we've picked out just some of the most popular restaurants to try in Camden below.

From longstanding local favourites and live music venues to hidden gems and modern pioneers, we hope there's something for everyone.

Andy's Greek Taverna

23 Pratt Street, NW1 0BG

Operating for more than 50 years in the heart of Camden, Andy's serves homemade Greek food.

Now based in Pratt Street, the long-running family business is a local institution.

The restaurant's menu boasts a wide range of traditional dishes: mezedes, dolmades, kelftiko, kebabs and moussaka.

There are also a wide range of dips and and vegetable side dishes, salads, seafood and vegetarians main courses.

Andy's ranks as the second best restaurant in Camden, according to TripAdvisor reviewers, and is one of the top rated places to eat in the area on Google.

Visit: www.andystaverna.co.uk

Call: 020 7485 9718

Shimogamo

108 Parkway, NW1 7AN

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Sushi fanatics may want to head to this authentic Japanese restaurant on Parkway, close to the entrance of Regent's Park.

Its menu features an array of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, alongside hot tempura, teriyaki, rice and udon noodle dishes.

Visitors leaving reviews online have praised the restaurant's friendly staff, "great quality" food and cosy interior.

The set lunch menus are singled out for particular praise as good value for money.

Visit: www.shimogamo.co.uk

Call: 020 7424 9560

The Blues Kitchen

111-113 Camden High Street, NW1 7JN

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Texan barbecue, creole and cajun cuisine are served up in this blues bar on Camden High Street.

Funk, Soul, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll and Honky Tonk bands provide musical entertainment on a nightly basis.

The venue's kitchen runs a brunch, lunch and dinner menu, with private dining rooms also available.

Finger-licking dishes on offer include fried breakfasts, pancakes, buffalo wings, burgers, cajun fried chicken, pork ribs and brisket.

One of the most popular places to dine locally on TripAdvisor, the Blues Kitchen draws rave reviews for its atmosphere, live music and food.

Visit: theblueskitchen.com/camden

Call: 020 7387 5277

Mildreds

9 Jamestown Road, NW1 7BW

An off-shoot of the famous Soho eatery - Mildreds in Camden serves tasty vegetarian and vegan food.

Diners can tuck into Sri Lankan curry, wood roasted mushroom and ale pie, halloumi burgers, Caribbean jerk tofu and black bean red rice burritos.

The walk-in only restaurant is housed in a glass fronted building in Jamestown Road, just a stone's throw from Camden Market.

Five star reviews on Google have praised Mildreds' reasonable prices, "tasty" food and quick service.

Visit: www.mildreds.co.uk

Call: 0207 482 4200

Poppies Fish and Chips

30 Hawley Crescent, NW1 8NP

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Poppies serves it up classic fish and chips in a retro-1950s setting.

Based around founder Pat 'Pop' Newland's East End childhood, the restaurant's interior is colourfully decorated with old signs, clocks, flags and juke box.

The food is your traditional chippy fare - a range of fried fish, scampi, jellied eels, chips, mushy peas, pickled onions, gravy and bread and butter.

Further choices also include fish cakes, calamari rings, rotisserie chicken, and steak and chicken pies.

The restaurant offers takeaways alongside sit down meals and holds live music gigs several times a month.

Visit: poppiesfishandchips.co.uk

Call: 020 7267 0440

Haché Camden

24 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ

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One of the early pioneers of the extensive London burger scene, Haché takes a creative approach to the classic meat and bun dish.

Menu options include a rosemary lamb burger, a truffle steak burger, the steak Louisiana topped with crunchy peanut butter and a sweet potato rosti burger.

Topping options include caramelised onions, jalapenos, avocado, goat's cheese, smoked bacon, halloumi and portobello mushrooms.

"Top notch" is the view of one TripAdvisor reviewer, with another professing to be in "burger heaven".

The Haché Camden branch is open every day and is just two minutes walk from Camden Town station. Booking is advised.

Visit: hacheburgers.com/locations/camden

Call: 020 7485 9100

Asakusa

265 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BA

This small Japanese restaurant is over by Mornington Crescent station, near the KOKO music venue.

Fans of of Asakusa - named after a Tokyo district - praise its authentic food and unpretentious setting.

The restaurant offers a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and set meals.

"For traditional, superbly prepared Japanese food, this place is hard to beat," says one commenter on TripAdvisor.

While another said of their experience: "It was an explosion of taste with dishes one better than the other."

High praise indeed. Asakusa is open Monday to Saturday evenings.

Visit: asakusa.has.restaurant

Call: 020 7388 8533

Alexander The Great

8 Plender Street, NW1 0JT

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This Greek restaurant has the honour of being ranked the number one dining spot in Camden on TripAdvisor.

In fact, Alexander The Great ranks in the top 30 places to eat in the whole of London.

Online reviewers (more than 1,000 of them) love the restaurant's "warm atmosphere", "great service" and "proper authentic Cypriot food".

Its menu features firm Greek favourites like meze, moussaka, lkeftico, dolmades, yemista, kebabs and a range of fish and seafood dishes.

Based on Plender Street, between Camden and Mornington Crescent stations, the restaurants caters for parties and functions.

Visit: alexanderthegreatgreekrestaurant.co.uk

Call: 020 7388 1111

Lemongrass

243 Royal College Street, NW1 9LT

One of the only Cambodian restaurants in London, Lemongrass marks its 30th anniversary in 2018.

The restaurant offers a contemporary take on on South East Asian Food with an emphasis on Cambodian cuisine.

Dishes are cooked to order by chef Thomas Tan, with many designed to be shared among guests.

The menu includes soups, leek cakes, spring rolls, garlic lemon mushrooms, crispy aromatic duck, fillet steaks, stir-friend chicken dishes, mango salad and many more.

Visit: www.lemongrass-restaurant.co.uk

Call: 020 7284 1116

Made in Brasil

12 Inverness St, NW1 7HJ

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Fancy a splash of Brazillian culture in your life? Then head on over to Made in Brasil on Inverness Street for a beach party atmosphere.

The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner menus featuring Brazilian tapas, sharing platters and a wide range of grilled fish, chicken and beef dishes and stews, such as Feijoada, Picanha na chapa and Moqueca.

Downstairs there is the Copacabana Beach Bar with an extensive cocktail list - including 12 types of caiprinhas. Apparently owner Renato Paziam has a personal collection of more than 250 different Cachaça’s from all around Brazil.

The bar also plays host to regular DJ and band nights playing bossa nova, samba and latino house music.

Visit: madeinbrasil.co.uk

Call: 020 7482 0777

Hook Restaurant

63-65 Parkway, NW1 7PP

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Billed as a "true new-school" take on the classic fish and chips, Hook is a bit different from your bog standard chippie.

The restaurant began life as a stall in Dublin in 2011 and now serves diners a menu based on high quality, sustainably sourced food.

Its "small plates" include southern fried sardines, fish tacos, and calamari hot rings. Mains dishes feature a Thai fish burger and whole fried seabass.

Fish and chips can be covered in panko, cajun, kerala spiced or lemon and basil batter. Peas, chips, wakame and cucumber pickles and among the sides. Sauces include spiced mango and tom yum ketchups.

Visit: www.hookrestaurants.com

Call: 020 7482 0475

Mango Room

71 Camden Road, NW1 9EU

Now in new premises, the long-standing Mango Room serves up Caribbean cuisine in fine dining style.

It's popular goat curry is the dish to try, but the menu features roti wraps, char-grilled chicken with plantain, seafood casserolle, ackee and saltfish and rump of lamb.

There is also a two or three course set menu option.

After closing at its previous Kentish Town Road location, online TripAdvisor reviewers are "rejoicing" at the restaurant's return.

"It's as good as ever," said one.

Visit: www.mangoroom.co.uk

Call: 020 7482 5065

Namaasté

64 Parkway, NW1 7AH

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Winner of several food awards, Namaasté is a fine dining Indian restaurant in the heart of Camden Town.

The menu features the full range of Indian dishes, bhajis, samosas and kababs to start, followed by rogan josh, biryani, lamb chops, butter chicken, korma, chicken tikka and many more.

Sea bass, lamb, duck and prawn dishes are also served from the grill.

Reviewers on Google have praised the restaurant's flavours and attentive service.

Visit: www.namaastekitchen.co.uk

Call: 020 7485 5977 / 020 7284 0222

Yokoya

9A Delancey Street, NW1 7NL

Another little Japanese gem, Yokoya draws rave reviews on Google for its "delicious" tapas menu.

One reviewer said: "It's almost like you're actually in Japan", of the Delancey Street restaurant.

Open only in the evenings, Yokoya serves a range of tempura, sashimi, and kushi katsu dishes, alongside various pan fried, deep fried and grilled meat and fish plates.

A selection of specials also feature, and the drinks menu includes several Japanese whiskies, sake and shochu.

Visit: yokoya.co.uk

Call: 020 7388 8595

Daphne Restaurant

83 Bayham Street, NW1 0AG

Daphne ranks as the second most popular restaurant in Camden on TripAdvisor.

It serves a largely Greek and Mediterranean inspired menu from a cosy spot on Bayham Street.

Dishes include greek dips, kelftiko, moussak, pork or lamb souvlaki, chicken shashlik, calamari and octopus. Hot and cold meze and also available to share.

Visitors commenting online say Daphne is a "wonderful place" and a "little gem" serving "amazing Greek food" in a "homely" atmosphere.

Visit: www.daphne-restaurant.com

Call: 020 7267 7322

La Patagonia

31 Camden High Street, NW1 7JE

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Traditional Argentine cuisine is the focus of La Patagonia on Camden High Street.

Named after the region on the southernmost top of South American, the restaurant uses a charcoal grill to produce some meaty Argentine classics.

Dishes include beef medallones de carne, rump churrasco, vacio flank steak and entrana - beef skirt steak.

There are also a wide range of prime cuts of lamb and beef, chicken escalope dishes and veggie options.

The restaurant also occasionally plays host to Tango shows.

Visit: lapatagonia.co.uk

Call: 020 7388 9861

Bintang

93 Kentish Town Road, NW1 8NY

Out on Kentish Town Road, Bintang bills itself as a Pan-Asian fusion restaurant.

Its menu features dishes from Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Diners can choose from Korean chicken wings, pad Thai noodles, lamb ribs, crispy duck, green curry among many other dishes.

A happy hour menu is available Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 7pm and operates a BYO drinks policy too with competitive corkage fees.

Round the back is a secret covered beer garden to sit in during warm weather.

Visit: www.bintangrestaurant.co.uk

Call: 020 7267 2197

Purezza Camden

43 Parkway, NW1 7PN

This pizzeria is very popular among Camden food fans.

Established in 2015, it claims to be the first vegan pizzeria in the UK.

All its ingredients, from mozzarella to pizza dough are animal-free, with a selection of gluten-free food also available.

Pizza toppings include tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, 'melty coconut', portobello mushrooms, artichokes, smoked tofu and many more.

There's also vegan pasta meals and a classic sides like dough balls and garlic bread.

"You really don't need to be vegan to come here," said one TripAdvisor reviewer, while another praised the: "passionate people and delicious food".

Visit: purezza.co.uk

Call: 020 3884 0078

Shaka Zulu

Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AB

This enormous, crazy South African themed restaurant is as much a theatrical as it is a dining experience.

Spread across two floors and 2,000 sq ft it includes a bar, club, live music and dancing.

The decor features 20ft high warrior statues, expansive wooden murals and exotic print furnishings.

The a la carte menu is a mixture of sushi, ceviche, steaks, fish, ribs and other South African dishes.

With a 850 seat capacity, the restaurant can accept very large group bookings.

Visit: www.shaka-zulu.com

Call: 020 3376 9911

York and Albany

127-129 Parkway, NW1 7PS

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If you're looking to treat yourself to a slap up meal then you might consider visiting the restaurant at the York & Albany hotel.

This stylish restaurant from TV chef Gordon Ramsay serves modern British food for breaks, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Salads, pizza, Sunday roasts and seasonal set menus also feature on the menu.

The hotel bar is also available for a pre or post-dinner menu, and if you end up over indulging, you can always book a room for the night!

Visit: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/york-and-albany

Call: 020 7387 5700

Karavas

87-88 Plender Street, NW1 0JN

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Ranked fifth most popular in Camden on TripAdvisor, Karavas is a Greek restaurant just off Camden High Street.

Karavas is marking its 40th anniversary in 2018 and is loved for its "great food" and "impeccable" service.

Its menu features all the classic Greek dishes, including an extensive kebab, steak and souvla selection from its charcoal grill.

The restaurant also has lunch time menu deals and caters for parties and takeaways.

Visit: www.karavasrestaurant.co.uk

Call: 020 7388 4121

Il Sugo

1-3 Pratt Street, NW1 0AE

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"Nice and friendly classier Camden Italian," is the verdict of one TripAdvisor reviewer writing about Il Sugo.

The restaurant on Pratt Street serves the full range of Italian cuisine, small 'cicchetti' starters, pasta, pizza, risotto and meat and fish dishes.

Food can also be ordered to takeaway via Deliveroo and UberEats.

Visit: www.ilsugo.co.uk

Call: 020 7267 3575

Cafe chula

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This Mexican cantina sits right on the canal in the heart of Camden.

It's menu features a choice of Mexican classics, including Tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas.

Drinks options include a range of tequila and mezcal based cocktails, which can be enjoyed on the outdoors area.

Live music events are also held on Thursdays.

Visit: www.cafechula.co.uk

Call: 020 7284 1890

Odette's

130 Regents Park Road, NW1 8XL

A short walk from the centre of Camden Town, over in Primrose Hill, is Odette's restaurant.

Open since 1978, its a locally popular fine dining spot with a cosy interior and alfresco summer garden.

Its seasonally changing menu features enticing modern European and British food.

Its private dining room can host 10 people and a special kitchen table, in the heart of the action can be reserved for six people.

Visit: odettesprimrosehill.com

Call: 020 7586 8569