Pepper & Spice Restaurant London

4.4 ( 845 reviews )
£10–20
40 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4AU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7275 9818
Pepper & Spice Restaurant London beckons food lovers keen on authentic Caribbean cuisine from its vibrant location on Balls Pond Road. With an array of allegiant fans, this eatery has become the go-to choice for those craving West Indian flavors. Customer reviews resonate with delight, particularly regarding the hearty mutton and oxtail dishes, praised for their generous portions and bold flavors. Reviewers like M H rave about the quality, claiming it rivals any local competitor and even invoking nostalgia with dishes like curry chicken that echo cherished family recipes. Keisha S appreciates the friendly staff and the efficiency amidst occasional queues, suggesting that anticipation only enhances the dining experience. The menu’s standout items include BBQ and jerk chicken, as well as an assortment of savory patties such as beef and saltfish, each guaranteed to satisfy. Many dishes are rich with tradition, including curried mutton enhanced with dumplings, delivering not just taste but a cultural connection. Although some note that service can be slow at times, the food’s excellence and reasonable pricing seem to outweigh any minor inconveniences. Pepper & Spice is more than just a restaurant; it is a culinary experience steeped in love and warmth, inviting everyone to indulge in the richness of Caribbean cooking. Whether through takeout or dining in, each meal is a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to pleasure and community.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Usually has a wait
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For Pepper & Spice Restaurant London

M H
May 14,2025
I ordered a takeaway through Uber Eats, from Pepper & Spice and I can honestly say it's one of the best places to order West Indian food from! The Mutton was just beautiful! So tasty, generous portions and full of flavour! As was the Ox Tail, Chicken curry and Ackee & Salt Fish! I have several Caribbean restaurants near to me, but I would rather cross the river and order from Pepper and Spice in Dalston! Highly recommend!
Keisha S
May 8,2025
Always enjoy a meal from here. I had an oxtail meal with rice and peas, plenty of gravy and a chicken patty. Friendly staff and good variety of food. Many reviews mention the queue but i think it just gives you plenty of time to decide what to order and moves quick enough. Allergen information available near the till. Good value.
EQlibrium Clinic
Apr 27,2025
Super friendly place. Lady who served me was lovely. Ordered curried mutton & dumplings. It was delicious! Huge portion.
Vic O
Apr 5,2025
Great food, well priced. Only issue is the slow service. It took them 20 mins to buy 2 patties.
Jason tys
Mar 30,2025
I never put on reviews , but that place the food was excellent! Got some shrimp rice saffron , curry chicken which taste exactly like my grandma use to make , fall off the bones even my grandma with no teeth can eat that as tender at it was! Potato salad was very good bring me back to my island vibe The portion was very good after finishing that meal i could just lay down and have a nap around the field , i dont think you can walk much after such a meal it deserve its own nap time. The patties aswell was very good specially the saltfish patty. No matter what. people got to try this place if you looking for some good food experience and satisfy your soul , no matter your skin color or so, their food is just sharing love and taste One love !
Marissa C
Mar 28,2025
I was in the local area craving something warm and comforting. So glad I found this place on Google. It's a little takeaway on the corner, they have a couple of chairs to sit and wait for your order. The staff were very friendly (which is refreshing) and even though the place was busy they were attentative and organised. They didn't have Mac and Cheese which I would have loved to try but I ordered a small oxtail with Rice and peas (interestingly they used brown rice) really good portions very rich and a good amount of oxtail. I will definitely be back to Pepper and Spice restaurants.
patrick jacobs
Mar 20,2025
Well if you are ever in Dalston in fact even if you are not, this place is definitely worth a visit. It’s literally one of the best and most authentic Caribbean takeaway you will ever find. This place used to be on the main road but for whatever reason it moved onto balls pond road just by the junction. I can’t tell you enough how good the food is. It’s one of the few takeaways that you will be standing in the queue in the street on a daily basis alongside every type of race of people who simply just want the food. On this visit I bought a fried dumpling and fried fish along with three patties. One vegetarian, one salt fish, and one chicken. No words needed on the quality I’ve literally been buying food from these people for over twenty years and it only gets better. The staff are always rushed off their feet never a moment to chat because the customers are endless. On this visit I just stood outside and looked at the verify of people who waited in line for their turn. From a middle aged Caribbean man to a teenager with her mother and then a young English guy alongside a middle aged English guy to a construction worker. Truly amazing to see the appeal. I really recommend this place for the quality of food and the speed of service and most of all the value for money.
Shannon FitzGerald
Feb 25,2025
The chicken stew was so good, piping hot and chicken soft and not dry. Rice and peas so good! Loved the pineapple punch, wished I had ordered a bigger one. Price was good for the portions and quality of food. Staff friendly, accommodating and kind. Highly recommend!

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