Hunting around for a new spot to eat? Then look no further as there are plenty of independent restaurants in South East London that you need to visit.

Be it the Mediterranean taste of Turkish, the spices of India, the sweet and sour of Chinese and the perfect slice of pizza, South East London offers a taste of all corners of the world.

But with so many options, it can be hard to know what restaurant to visit next and to miss out on some of the most praised.

So you're not left missing out, we've rounded up some of the best restaurants in South East London according to reviews from the likes of Tripadvisor and Google Reviews.

The 5 restaurants in South East London you need to visit

Midpoint Restaurant 

Location: 3, Anchor Iron Wharf, Ballast Quay, London SE10 9GL

Set in Greenwich, Midpoint Restaurant is a 'high-end' restaurant self-described as offering "the finest authentic Turkish food."

Everything at the popular restaurant is cooked with the highest quality ingredients and "served with a smile" as Midpoint shares they combine "simple yet creative ideas and a passion for food, drinks and entertainment."

Menu items include lamb shish, chicken shish, Adana kebab, Ali Nazik, baklava and much more.

One happy customer said: "Food & cocktails were amazing! Great flavours and really delicious! Staff really friendly and kind."

Ocean Basket Bromley

Location: 12-13 Market Square, Bromley BR1 1NA

Ocean Basket serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes sharing that their menu is inspired by the "spirit of generosity, quality ingredients and simplicity."

The local restaurant menu includes locally sourced oysters, crusted Scottish salmon, soft-shell crab burger, Greek-inspired fish soup and more. 

One local said: "We had a lovely evening at Ocean Basket, the food was very tasty and good value, the service was wonderful and there was a lovely atmosphere."

Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Location: 70 Spital St, Dartford DA1 2DT

The traditional Spanish restaurant of Cadiz Tapas serves "the best authentic and modern Spanish cuisine using the best imported Spanish and local Kent ingredients."

The spot not only serves traditional tapas but also roast dinners every Sunday and even fry-ups in the mornings from Thursday to Sunday. 

One happy customer said: "Food was amazing. We had the patatas bravas, whitebait deep fried, paella, beetroot and goat's cheese tart. The latter’s flavours and textures were on another level. Would highly recommend it."

Ferrari's Italian Restaurant 

Location: 2 Bexley High St, Bexley DA5 1AD

The long-running Ferrari's Italian Restaurant has created an "enviable reputation around tasty Italian-inspired food and wine, a warm and friendly welcome and a vibrant atmosphere."

The popular spots menu includes the likes of Arancini ai porcini, Spaghetti allo scoglio, Vitello salti in bocca and Coppa di gamberetti. 

One guest said: "What an amazing restaurant and the food was spot on, great value for money and the perfect place for date nights."

Enish Lewisham

Location:  228 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6JU

Enish is a Nigerian restaurant that has been serving "authentic Nigerian cuisine for over a decade".

The local spot is "proud to bring the diverse and flavourful dishes of Nigeria to our customers" including Jollof rice, egusi soup and much more. 

One happy guest said: "I recently visited Enish and it was a great experience. The portions were generous and the flavours were out of this world! The fast and friendly service was a plus, and the ambience was great. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a taste of authentic Nigerian cuisine. 5 stars!"