Restaurants serving takeaways near London parks
Dine al fresco this summer by ordering a takeaway and taking it to the park to enjoy
Takeaways near London parks
Restaurants remain closed and takeaways eaten on the sofa have lost their charm, but when the sun shines we can create our own al fresco dining experience. As the food industry adapts to the challenges of social distancing, there's an increasing selection of cuisines available to take away. We've searched the city for the best restaurants offering takeaway near London parks, so you can order, collect and then enjoy an outdoor date night or a long-awaited, two-metre-distanced catch-up with a friend.
From Michelin-starred dim sum in Mayfair to truffle pizza in Hackney, here's where to dine outdoors this summer – whether you're looking for options around your local green space, or are happy to travel to just about any park for the right restaurant.
Hyde Park
Ishbilia
Enjoy a Lebanese feast with mezze, hot dishes, grilled meats and hummus a-plenty from Ishbilia. Order directly from the restaurant to collect, then just cross the road and you're in the park.
• Two-minute walk to Hyde Park
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Zuma
Zuma's stylish take on Japanese food has been adapted for takeaway. Along with specialities such as wagyu cheeseburger, roasted lobster and marinated black cod, there are cocktail kits with everything you need to whip up the perfect aperitif.
• Seven-minute walk to Hyde Park
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Coya
Coya specialises in Peruvian fusion flavours and fresh seafood. If you email ahead with an order, you can arrange to collect from the restaurant.
• Five-minute walk to Hyde Park
Click here to order
Nobu
Special occasions and celebrations are tricky in lockdown, but you can still go all out for dinner. Nobu's decadent black miso, wagyu beef and sushi are now available to take away. Just remember that fancy food should be offset by elegant picnic kit.
• Five-minute walk to Hyde Park
Click here to order
Green Park
Hakkasan
When only the finest fare will do, splash out on Michelin-starred Chinese food. Hakkasan's world-class dim sum set menus, signature Peking duck or sublime stir-fries are available for takeaway and collection in the evenings.
• 10-minute walk to Green Park
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El Pirata
Pick up homemade croquetas, patatas bravas and tortilla to recreate languid Spanish evenings with a tapas feast spread out on a picnic rug. El Pirata packages up each dish for easy collection and transportation to the park.
• Five-minute walk to Green Park
Click here to order
St James's Park
Chez Antoinette
Collect French food, wine and expertly mixed cocktails for a dreamy dinner à deux. Keep it casual with baguettes, quiche or croque monsieur. Or make an evening of it with slow-cooked pork belly, lemon thyme chicken or cod brandade. Just make sure you leave room for the butteriest brioche.
• Seven-minute walk to St James's Park
Click here to order
Urban Greens
Hit your five-a-day and load up on nutrients with an Urban Greens salad. With tasty combinations such as Beef Saigon, Seoul Chicken and Shrimp Habanero, it's a satisfying and oh-so-virtuous summer picnic option.
• Seven-minute walk to St James's Park
Click here to order
Regent's Park
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is described effusively as 'the best pizza in the world' in Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love. It is famous for the margherita with double mozzarella, but the whole menu is mouthwatering.
• Five-minute walk to Regent's Park
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The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove
Get a taste of the seaside with a fish supper from The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove. Order ahead for collection or turn up (and prepare to possibly queue two metres apart) for one of the best chippies in town.
• Seven-minute walk to Regent's Park
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Opso
Summon up Greek island life courtesy of Marylebone favourite Opso. The selection of flatbreads, salads and grills is ideal for long sunny grazing sessions.
• Seven-minute walk to Regent's Park
Click here to order
Battersea Park
Sushi Café
Bento boxes are set up with everything you need for easy yet elegant outdoor eating. There's also a fresh selection of salads, sashimi, dumplings, sushi platters and ramen at this authentic Japanese café in Battersea, which is open for collection.
• Seven-minute walk to Battersea Park
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Melanzana
Feast on thin-crust Italian pizza and chocolate profiteroles in the sunshine with a takeaway from Battersea restaurant Melanzana. Plus the panini selection is great for impromptu picnic lunches.
• 12-minute walk to Battersea Park
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Putt in the Park
Okay, so it isn't open for food (yet!) but this café within Battersea Park now serves ice-cold takeaway drinks, allowing you to create your own beer garden and enjoy pints of Peroni or a carafe of rosé. You can't order online; just show up and be prepared for a socially distanced queue at peak times.
Clapham Common
Sorella
From Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm, Clapham's acclaimed Sorella is serving deli delicacies, antipasti, fresh bakes and a selection of wine, vermouth and cocktails. You can't order ahead, so just turn up.
• Five-minute walk to Clapham Common
Click here to see the menu
Joe Public
Fuel lazy days in the park with beer on tap, frozen slushy cocktails, bacon butties or pizza by the slice at this casual and conveniently located spot. Order via Deliveroo or show up and queue.
• One-minute walk to Clapham Common
Click here to order
Brockwell Park
Maremma
Pretend you are in Tuscany with the new collection takeaway service from Maremma restaurant and deli. The cheese and charcuterie selections make for a decadent sharing picnic and the pistachio gelato beats a Mr Whippy any day. Just make sure you order a few days' ahead to ensure stock.
• Two-minute walk to Brockwell Park
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Naughty Piglets
Brixton favourite Naughty Piglet is offering takeaway if you order ahead. The menu changes weekly, but expect the likes of crab with pickled cabbage, peanut and yuzu, and or steak with dauphinoise potatoes. This is one to plan ahead rather than order on whim but it's well worth it.
• Two-minute walk to Brockwell Park
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400 Rabbits
With bonus points for being inside the actual park, this pizzeria is open for pre-ordered collection from Brockwell Lido. Along with sourdough pizzas and garlic bread, there's a selection of wine, soft drinks and craft beers.
Click here to order
Olley's Fish Experience
If you can't eat fish and chips at the beach this summer, then a sunny park is a good second best. Olley's Fish Experience is open from 12pm to 3pm then 5pm to 9:30pm for some of the best battered cod, pies, mushy peas and chips you'll find in London, packaged to take away and enjoy in the park.
• Five-minute walk to Brockwell Park
Click here to order
Peckham Rye Park
Taco Queen
A firm favourite with all Peckhamites, Taco Queen has re-opened for takeaways. Call from 2pm to pre-order mega Mexican flavours and margaritas.
• Six-minute walk to Peckham Rye Park
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Mr Bao
The fluffiest buns in all southeast London are now available for delivery and collection. Choose from the classic pork belly bao, fried chicken with miso and a great vegan selection.
• Two-minute walk to Peckham Rye Park
Click here to order
Hampstead Heath
The Stag
If you can't finish your long walk in the pub, at least enjoy pub grub and pints on tap with the takeaway offering from The Stag. Limited to favourites, the menu includes burgers, chicken wings and mac 'n' cheese balls. Avoid queues by calling ahead to order.
• Five-minute walk to Hampstead Heath
Click here to order
Mimmo la Bufala
Just phone this neighbourhood Italian to put in your order for collection. Choose from pizza, pasta, risotto or grilled meat and fish.
• One-minute walk to Hampstead Heath
Click here to order
London Fields
E5 Bakehouse
With the kind of cakes, pastries and bread to put your own lockdown baking attempts to shame, plus a changing selection of toasties, soups and sandwiches, E5 Bakehouse is exactly what you need for a sophisticated al fresco brunch.
• Two-minute walk to London Fields
Click here to order
Franco Manca
The charred chewy sourdough bases and rotation of seasonal toppings make Franco Manca a winner when it comes to gourmet pizza. They are gradually reopening click and collect in time for summer dining.
• Two-minute walk to London Fields
Click here to order
Rosa's Thai
Spice up your outdoor dinner with Rosa's Thai click-and-collect service. Crowd-pleasers include pad Thai, green curry and fresh summer rolls.
• Two-minute walk to London Fields
Click here to order
Victoria Park
Bistrotheque
This hip Bethnal Green diner is offering brunch favourites, cocktails and mains for collection. Along with pancakes, French toast, burgers and roasts, there are also meal packages with drinks and dessert for two.
• Seven-minute walk to Victoria Park
Click here to order
The Hemingway
Order hearty pub food and lots of drinks to wash it down with from this local pub's new takeaway service. Expect all the classics, plus roasts will all the trimmings on Sundays. Phone ahead to order.
• Two-minute walk to Victoria Park
Click here to order
From Michelin-starred dim sum in Mayfair to truffle pizza in Hackney, here's where to dine outdoors this summer – whether you're looking for options around your local green space, or are happy to travel to just about any park for the right restaurant.
Hyde Park
Ishbilia
Enjoy a Lebanese feast with mezze, hot dishes, grilled meats and hummus a-plenty from Ishbilia. Order directly from the restaurant to collect, then just cross the road and you're in the park.
• Two-minute walk to Hyde Park
Click here to order
Zuma
Zuma's stylish take on Japanese food has been adapted for takeaway. Along with specialities such as wagyu cheeseburger, roasted lobster and marinated black cod, there are cocktail kits with everything you need to whip up the perfect aperitif.
• Seven-minute walk to Hyde Park
Click here to order
Coya
Coya specialises in Peruvian fusion flavours and fresh seafood. If you email ahead with an order, you can arrange to collect from the restaurant.
• Five-minute walk to Hyde Park
Click here to order
Nobu
Special occasions and celebrations are tricky in lockdown, but you can still go all out for dinner. Nobu's decadent black miso, wagyu beef and sushi are now available to take away. Just remember that fancy food should be offset by elegant picnic kit.
• Five-minute walk to Hyde Park
Click here to order
Green Park
Hakkasan
When only the finest fare will do, splash out on Michelin-starred Chinese food. Hakkasan's world-class dim sum set menus, signature Peking duck or sublime stir-fries are available for takeaway and collection in the evenings.
• 10-minute walk to Green Park
Click here to order
El Pirata
Pick up homemade croquetas, patatas bravas and tortilla to recreate languid Spanish evenings with a tapas feast spread out on a picnic rug. El Pirata packages up each dish for easy collection and transportation to the park.
• Five-minute walk to Green Park
Click here to order
St James's Park
Chez Antoinette
Collect French food, wine and expertly mixed cocktails for a dreamy dinner à deux. Keep it casual with baguettes, quiche or croque monsieur. Or make an evening of it with slow-cooked pork belly, lemon thyme chicken or cod brandade. Just make sure you leave room for the butteriest brioche.
• Seven-minute walk to St James's Park
Click here to order
Urban Greens
Hit your five-a-day and load up on nutrients with an Urban Greens salad. With tasty combinations such as Beef Saigon, Seoul Chicken and Shrimp Habanero, it's a satisfying and oh-so-virtuous summer picnic option.
• Seven-minute walk to St James's Park
Click here to order
Regent's Park
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is described effusively as 'the best pizza in the world' in Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love. It is famous for the margherita with double mozzarella, but the whole menu is mouthwatering.
• Five-minute walk to Regent's Park
Click here to order
The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove
Get a taste of the seaside with a fish supper from The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove. Order ahead for collection or turn up (and prepare to possibly queue two metres apart) for one of the best chippies in town.
• Seven-minute walk to Regent's Park
Click here to order
Opso
Summon up Greek island life courtesy of Marylebone favourite Opso. The selection of flatbreads, salads and grills is ideal for long sunny grazing sessions.
• Seven-minute walk to Regent's Park
Click here to order
Battersea Park
Sushi Café
Bento boxes are set up with everything you need for easy yet elegant outdoor eating. There's also a fresh selection of salads, sashimi, dumplings, sushi platters and ramen at this authentic Japanese café in Battersea, which is open for collection.
• Seven-minute walk to Battersea Park
Click here to order
Melanzana
Feast on thin-crust Italian pizza and chocolate profiteroles in the sunshine with a takeaway from Battersea restaurant Melanzana. Plus the panini selection is great for impromptu picnic lunches.
• 12-minute walk to Battersea Park
Click here to order
Putt in the Park
Okay, so it isn't open for food (yet!) but this café within Battersea Park now serves ice-cold takeaway drinks, allowing you to create your own beer garden and enjoy pints of Peroni or a carafe of rosé. You can't order online; just show up and be prepared for a socially distanced queue at peak times.
Clapham Common
Sorella
From Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm, Clapham's acclaimed Sorella is serving deli delicacies, antipasti, fresh bakes and a selection of wine, vermouth and cocktails. You can't order ahead, so just turn up.
• Five-minute walk to Clapham Common
Click here to see the menu
Joe Public
Fuel lazy days in the park with beer on tap, frozen slushy cocktails, bacon butties or pizza by the slice at this casual and conveniently located spot. Order via Deliveroo or show up and queue.
• One-minute walk to Clapham Common
Click here to order
Brockwell Park
Maremma
Pretend you are in Tuscany with the new collection takeaway service from Maremma restaurant and deli. The cheese and charcuterie selections make for a decadent sharing picnic and the pistachio gelato beats a Mr Whippy any day. Just make sure you order a few days' ahead to ensure stock.
• Two-minute walk to Brockwell Park
Click here to order
Naughty Piglets
Brixton favourite Naughty Piglet is offering takeaway if you order ahead. The menu changes weekly, but expect the likes of crab with pickled cabbage, peanut and yuzu, and or steak with dauphinoise potatoes. This is one to plan ahead rather than order on whim but it's well worth it.
• Two-minute walk to Brockwell Park
Click here to order
400 Rabbits
With bonus points for being inside the actual park, this pizzeria is open for pre-ordered collection from Brockwell Lido. Along with sourdough pizzas and garlic bread, there's a selection of wine, soft drinks and craft beers.
Click here to order
Olley's Fish Experience
If you can't eat fish and chips at the beach this summer, then a sunny park is a good second best. Olley's Fish Experience is open from 12pm to 3pm then 5pm to 9:30pm for some of the best battered cod, pies, mushy peas and chips you'll find in London, packaged to take away and enjoy in the park.
• Five-minute walk to Brockwell Park
Click here to order
Peckham Rye Park
Taco Queen
A firm favourite with all Peckhamites, Taco Queen has re-opened for takeaways. Call from 2pm to pre-order mega Mexican flavours and margaritas.
• Six-minute walk to Peckham Rye Park
Click here to order
Mr Bao
The fluffiest buns in all southeast London are now available for delivery and collection. Choose from the classic pork belly bao, fried chicken with miso and a great vegan selection.
• Two-minute walk to Peckham Rye Park
Click here to order
Hampstead Heath
The Stag
If you can't finish your long walk in the pub, at least enjoy pub grub and pints on tap with the takeaway offering from The Stag. Limited to favourites, the menu includes burgers, chicken wings and mac 'n' cheese balls. Avoid queues by calling ahead to order.
• Five-minute walk to Hampstead Heath
Click here to order
Mimmo la Bufala
Just phone this neighbourhood Italian to put in your order for collection. Choose from pizza, pasta, risotto or grilled meat and fish.
• One-minute walk to Hampstead Heath
Click here to order
London Fields
E5 Bakehouse
With the kind of cakes, pastries and bread to put your own lockdown baking attempts to shame, plus a changing selection of toasties, soups and sandwiches, E5 Bakehouse is exactly what you need for a sophisticated al fresco brunch.
• Two-minute walk to London Fields
Click here to order
Franco Manca
The charred chewy sourdough bases and rotation of seasonal toppings make Franco Manca a winner when it comes to gourmet pizza. They are gradually reopening click and collect in time for summer dining.
• Two-minute walk to London Fields
Click here to order
Rosa's Thai
Spice up your outdoor dinner with Rosa's Thai click-and-collect service. Crowd-pleasers include pad Thai, green curry and fresh summer rolls.
• Two-minute walk to London Fields
Click here to order
Victoria Park
Bistrotheque
This hip Bethnal Green diner is offering brunch favourites, cocktails and mains for collection. Along with pancakes, French toast, burgers and roasts, there are also meal packages with drinks and dessert for two.
• Seven-minute walk to Victoria Park
Click here to order
The Hemingway
Order hearty pub food and lots of drinks to wash it down with from this local pub's new takeaway service. Expect all the classics, plus roasts will all the trimmings on Sundays. Phone ahead to order.
• Two-minute walk to Victoria Park
Click here to order
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