Luton Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Luton

April 3, 2018 Concepcion Newsome

Luton (/ˈluːtən/ ( listen) LOOT-ən) is a large town in Bedfordshire, England, 20 miles (30 km) east of Aylesbury, 14 miles (20 km) west of Stevenage, 30 miles (50 km) northwest of London, and 22 miles (40 km) southeast of Milton Keynes.
Things to do in Luton

1. Man Ho Restaurant

72 Dunstable Road, Luton LU1 1EH, England Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$165 - HK$275 +44 1582 724688
Excellent
65%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 155 reviews

Man Ho Restaurant

Man Ho Luton has been established since 1984 and is renowned for the best Cantonese and Peking cuisine in town. We don't just serve great food here but take pride in providing excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. We have regular party events on Friday and Saturday nights. Our party organisers can plan any occasion for up to 100 people. Acts such as Elvis, Michael Buble and Dolly Parton perform throughout the year. We are also family friendly, and feel we are the perfect venue for a family gathering. Open on bank holidays from 1pm - 10pm. Man Ho caters for dietary requirements such as Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Wheat Free and Halal (Chicken and Lamb). - Contact Cora to let her know your needs.

Reviewed By Exiled_Angel

We got takeaway from here after Reading stella reviews. It was the saddest meal I can remember having in a long while. Hot and spicy soup was revolting, both by smell and by taste. Chicken with green peppers had a peculiar menthol chilli taste I've...MoreHi sorry to hear that. But when did you order. What is your order details. I can investigate.

2. Nakorn Thai Restaurant

45 Wellington Street | Luton, Luton LU1 2QH, England Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$55 - HK$251 +44 1582 481554
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 445 reviews

Nakorn Thai Restaurant

Reviewed By lukeee22

Highly recommend the deep fried chilli beef and masaman curry! After going to Thailand several times and recently coming back we decided to give this place a go driving from Milton Keynes just for this occasion the food was just as I remember it in Thailand! Portions where average size and prices where lower than expected. Clean presentable resturant with friendly staff. would recommend!

3. Papa J's Indian Tapas Restaurant Bar Luton

41-43 Wellington Street, Luton LU1 2QH, England Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$110 - HK$220 +44 1582 725111
Excellent
60%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 651 reviews

Papa J's Indian Tapas Restaurant Bar Luton

Reviewed By Petchi - Luton, United Kingdom

Food here is fantastic, full on flavours with a real authentic edge to it. Service could have been better when we came in, had to wait 15 minutes to get offered a drink ( it wasn’t even that busy) and when they did they managed to spill it over my son. Despite this it was still an enjoyable meal and we did get offered a nice drink on the house afterwards.

4. Jay Raj Indian Cuisine

636 Hitchin Road | Stopsley, Luton LU2 7UG, England Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 1582 722744
Excellent
66%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 337 reviews

Jay Raj Indian Cuisine

Reviewed By Stephanie L

once again we've had a great meal from the jay raj we always have the meal for 1 Choice and there is loads of food not forgetting the after eight mints. shar was our waiter tonight

5. Frog & Rhubarb

30 Church Road | Slip End, Luton LU1 4BJ, England Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Mediterranean, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$173 +44 1582 452722
Excellent
64%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 595 reviews

Frog & Rhubarb

For a warm and friendly welcome, pop in and join us for a drink at our country pub with quality dining. We have a wide selection of beers and wines from around the globe. The bar area has a light and airy feel without losing the great atmosphere and intimacy of a more traditional pub. Prop up the bar, tuck yourself away in a corner or take a seat in the courtyard garden, the choice is yours. Our dining area has large tables and comfy leather chairs with a terrific colour scheme and simple pictures. Food is served all day, every day and our constantly changing menu focuses on quality and choice. We have great range of modern dishes to tantalise your taste buds or classic pub meals for when only a good hearty meal will satisfy your hunger. We also offer a wide range of traditional and more unusual Sandwiches and amazing Burgers The Frog & Rhubarb is the ideal venue in a convenient location, catering for guests on both business and pleasure. Meetings, functions and parties can all be accommodated, professionally and in style. The Frog & Rhubarb is situated in the village of Slip End. Luton-2 miles, Dunstable-5 miles, Harpenden-4 miles, Luton Airport-3 miles, Luton Airport Parkway-2 miles, M1 J10-1 mile, A5-2 miles.

Reviewed By 26peach - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Called in for a very late lunch. Welcoming atmos. Were given choice of bar or restaurant to dine. We opted for restaurant. Lovely menu, difficult to make choice as all looked tasty. Opted for Chicken & Bacon wraps & ultimate burger both served with chunky chips. Absolutely delicious & huge portions! Have driven past on several occasions, delighted that we decided to pop in. A good find & we'll defo be back.

6. Wernher Restaurant

Golf & Spa Luton Hoo Estate | The Mansion House, Luton LU1 3TQ, England Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi European, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night +44 1582 698888
Excellent
58%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 277 reviews

Wernher Restaurant

Nestled inside a five-star hotel surrounded by acres of parkland, the Wernher Restaurant offers a spectacular setting for every-day dinners and special occasions alike. Named after one of Luton Hoo���s most distinguished former owners, the dining room features marble panelwork, opulent fabrics and sparkling chandeliers that wouldn���t look out of place in the Palace of Versailles. The restaurant was recently awarded two AA Rosettes and has been praised for its creative use of local, seasonal produce. Head Chef Kevin Clark specialises in modern British dishes like Dover sole with sauce grenobloise; roast breast of Guinea fowl with sweet potato gnocchi; and fillet of beef with beetroot dauphinoise. With exquisite food and flawless service as standard, the Wernher offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Reviewed By JandSEvian - Evian

Three generations of our family had Christmas lunch here on 24 December. The staff [of which there seemed a vast number] were attentive and helpful. The surroundings are wonderful, especially the huge tapestries. However, the food was overcooked and tough, with the vegetables stringy despite being relatively tasty. Our 8 year old could not cut her hamburger. We felt the Cotes du Rhone was very expensive per glass = 7.95 [we live in France and know the price]! We would have given 5 stars were it not for the overcooked food - pity.

7. Desert's Rose Restaurant

55 Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EP, England Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$55 - HK$275 +44 1582 757473
Excellent
59%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 328 reviews

Desert's Rose Restaurant

We bring the Arab world to Luton. Get a taste of authentic Arabic food to Luton. Desert's rose was the first shisha cafe to open in Luton in 2004. At Desert's rose you will dine on our carefully prepared Middle Eastern specialties, all in a peaceful, relaxed, yet elegant environment. We prepare the best middle eastern food, and we do so by using fresh products daily, employing traditional techniques in preparing our dishes. Start with our mezze (starters/appetizers) -- including our specially prepared olives, our "light as air" falafel, savoury sambousek, the freshest salads, and our famous hummus, which has been described by various customers as "a revelation, undeniably rich...Silky...And impossible not to indulge." You'll enjoy our popular entries, including delicately marinated and grilled meats, e.G. Lamb cutlets, lamb steak or lamb sheesh and why not try our lamb kebab. If you're not so keen on lamb why not try our delicious grilled whole baby chicken, chicken steak or sheesh kebab. To add that extra taste on our grills we use natural charcoal. Relax in our shisha garden and try our desserts; ranging from chocolate fudge cake to our tempting hand-made baklawa. We also make fresh fruit juices, special fruit cocktail smoothies, and traditionally-prepared coffee. We pride ourselves in providing an identical experience to the Hookah Cafes of the Middle East.

Reviewed By Ayesha H

I have been visiting Desert's Rose for years and my experience there has only gotten better and better. With a relaxing atmosphere in the
restaurant and a live buzz in the shisha area, Desert's Rose accommodates the needs of everyone.
I've been to numerous middle eastern restaurants and shisha lounges in the UK and Desert's Rose has set an unbeatable benchmark for both. The menu delivers a wide range of delicious foods, shisha flavours and they even serve lots of yummy desserts and hot beverages - all at a very reasonable price.
I have taken friends and family from out of town to Desert's Rose for food and for shisha and they've gone back often. The best part is if you don't smoke shisha and/or don't want to be around it you can enjoy a lovely dinner in the restaurant only area. On the other hand
if you're looking for somewhere with fun, upbeat music and want to make new friends, the Desert's Rose shisha lounge will exceed your
expectations! I often go on my own with my laptop and with free wifi access I am able to do my work and speak to lots of interesting people
while I am there. Sometimes my friends and I even take our own board games in and play while sipping on traditional Moroccan tea.
On nights when the football is on there's a real buzz in the shisha lounge. With a combination of authentic middle eastern decor, dimmed lighting and comfy Seating there’s a real cosy and homely feeling about the place.
The customer service is like no other. The Desert's Rose team make everyone feel welcome and are very friendly. They go above and beyond to make sure you're having a good time and have everything you need. I
really couldn't recommend this place any more. It’s my favourite place for dinner and for socialising.
Thank you to Hamada, Tayeb, Yusuf, Waleed, Mahmoud, Idris and the rest of the team for making every visit to Desert’s Rose an enjoyable one!

8. Luton Hoo - Afternoon Tea

105 The Mall | The Mansion House, Luton LU1 3TQ, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$502 +44 1582 698888
Excellent
56%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 467 reviews

Luton Hoo - Afternoon Tea

Reviewed By jenskoopmann - London, United Kingdom

Location: In the Luton Hoo mansion house
Atmosphere: spectacular restaurant location and looks
Service: adequate for such a restaurant
Food/Drink: on previous occasions I really enjoyed the breakfast in the Werhner restaurant. On this occasion, I wasn’t convinced that this is a breakfast in a 5-star hotel.
The coffee: in other languages, you describe this coffee as ‘aqua de castania’ or Schwerter Kaffee. Which is German description for a very thin brew. The name comes from the most famous porcelain Manufacture which paints swords on the bottom of each cup and if you can see through the coffee then it wasn’t good. Coffee is not great.
Food: on par with the coffee. Fairly uninspiring, potentially (I am guessing) pre-cooked and quickly reheated. I had a very sad looking backed tomato with my breakfast, the hash brown was over fried and dry. Sorry I can’t really point out anything that would make it worth coming here for breakfast.

9. Spice of Caddington

23 Manor Road | Caddington, Luton LU1 4EE, England Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Parking Available, Television Indian, Bangladeshi, Balti, Eastern European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night +44 1582 405900
Excellent
77%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 156 reviews

Spice of Caddington

It is with great pleasure that we introduce Spice of Caddington to you. We hope to build a reputation as one of the most outstanding restaurants in the area. The team at Spice have created dishes of classical Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine with a lighter contemporary touch, for your enjoyment. It is our aim to provide the highest standards of quality in the preparation of good food using only the finest seasonal herbs, spices and ingredients that is well presented and served with passion and care. We are sure you will enjoy your visit and look forward to seeing you soon.

Reviewed By Alan P - Caddington

A quiet mid week evening with only a few tables being used perhaps so it was not surprising that with so few meals being prepared the kitchen was not giving the spicing of the gravies sufficient time to thoroughly cook out and impart their full flavourings to the meal- sad really.

10. Villa Ada

5 Guildford Street | Corner with Church St, Luton LU1 2NQ, England Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Dinner, Late Night +44 1582 481986
Excellent
83%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 338 reviews

Villa Ada

Villa Ada is a family run Italian restaurant, established since 1996.We pride ourselves on serving all our dishes cooked from fresh. Our large menu includes fresh fish, steaks, chicken, veal and pasta. Many vegetarian options are available, aswell as gluten free pasta. We also have weekly chefs specials, along with an extensive wine list and homemade desserts. Whether you are looking for just a meal out, romantic dinner for two, friends/family celebrations, or a business meeting, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere awaits you. Should you have any special dietary requirements, please ask to speak to the manager who will be more than happy to advise you. "WINNERS OF LUTON RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015"

Reviewed By JustinScranage - St. Albans, United Kingdom

As a romantic night I thought I would book Valentines at Villa Ada as this was the first restaurant my partner and I ate out in together. Once again the food and service were spectacular. The offerings on the set Valentines menu were great choices...MoreWe really appreciate such positive feedback for our Valentine's evening.and are happy you had an enjoyable evening for such a special occasion. Thank you for sharing your experience on tripadvisor and recommending Villa Ada to others. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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