Afghan food. Warm hearts. A table for you.خوش آمدید
A generous Afghan meal of pulao, mantu, grilled kebabs and naan

WELCOME TO WATANDAR

Pull up a chair.
You’re home.

A generous table, a warm welcome,
and Afghan food made for sharing.

نوش جان

Good food.
Even better company.

A PLACE AT OUR TABLE

When are you joining us?

We’ll check your request and confirm with you directly. Planning a private event?

Traditional Afghan dishes gathered around the tableA little more? Always.

FOOD THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER

Pass the naan.
Stay a little longer.

At Watandar, the best meals are the ones that bring everyone close. A table full of food, stories going back and forth, and no hurry to leave.

Come for an evening with friends, a family catch-up, or simply something that tastes like home. We’ll make room for you.

Join us at the tableبه خانه خوش آمدید

THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT SPECIAL

Your occasion.
Our warmest welcome.

A birthday, an engagement, a long-overdue reunion. Bring your favourite people, and let’s plan a meal to remember.

Tell us a little about your gathering, the food you love, and what would make it feel just right.

Plan a private gathering

Menus and arrangements agreed personally with you.

Warm amber tea beside a silver teapot and woven cloth
با هم

Together is a lovely
place to be.

FROM OUR GUESTS

Kind words.
Full hearts.

A few words from the people
who’ve shared our table.

GoogleRead all reviews

Extremely welcoming staff and delicious food to be had.

LollyGoogle review · excerpt

Wonderful food, huge portions and warm service. Highly recommend the Afghan ice cream

Kelly LBGoogle review · excerpt

Phenomenal food, amazing prices and the comfiest upstairs seating…

mani CromptonGoogle review · excerpt

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A LITTLE OF HOME, ALWAYS

Afghan at heart.

The warmth of our homes, the colours of our traditions, and the places we carry with us. You’ll find a little of all of them at our table.

Archival photograph of a Bamiyan Buddha before 2001
Bamiyan Archival · before 2001
The blue lakes of Band-e Amir
Band-e Amir
Blue tilework at Mazar-i-Sharif
Mazar-i-Sharif
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WE’D LOVE TO WELCOME YOU

Shall we save
you a place?

Book your next visit, plan a gathering, or ask us anything before you come.

377 Lewisham High Street
London SE13 6NZ
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A few things before you visit

How do bookings work?

Choose your preferred date, time and number of guests, then send us your details. We’ll check availability and respond personally. A booking is only confirmed once the restaurant confirms it directly with you.

Food preferences & allergies

Please include any allergies, dietary or access requirements in your booking request. We’ll need to confirm what can be accommodated before you visit.

Private events & larger groups

Select “Private event” when booking and tell us your occasion. Guest numbers, menus, pricing and arrangements are agreed with you before confirmation.

Opening hours

Please contact us to check opening hours before you travel.

Something else on your mind? Say salaam.
WATANDAR وطندار

A place at our table.

Tell us a little about your visit. We’ll be in touch to confirm.

Make yourself at home.

All times are London time. Your chosen time is a preference; we’ll confirm availability personally.

A little about you.

Your details will be used to respond to your request. Privacy policy.

Make yourself at home.Book a table