Be it from Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, or Nigeria, West African food has existed in the capital for decades and the range of options in London is tremendous.

Tiwa ‘N’ Tiwa makes homely Nigerian food that’s full of flavour and perfect for a casual dinner in or to take away.

Pitanga in West Kensington has bags of character thanks to ornaments and artwork that nod to the restaurant's Nigerian and West African roots, as well as great food.

Hone in on Akara's namesake starter and you'll leave this modern West African spot in Borough Market reasonably happy.

A modern West African restaurant that doles out thrills, comfort, and heat in equal measure, Chishuru isn't just one of Fitzrovia's must-visit restaurants, it's one of London's.

A pioneer of British West African fine dining, 805 Restaurants is great for date night or a special occasion down the Old Kent Road.

Akoko is a West African tasting menu restaurant in Fitzrovia that favours spectacular flavours over fine dining stiffness.

Tomi’s is a West African spot near Hackney Central serving moreish plates of jollof rice, efo-riro, and more.