Heathrow Airport (LHR) stands as the airport in the U.K. renowned worldwide. However, its eateries and watering holes fall short of easing the acknowledged notion that the unpleasant aspect of travelling is not the journey itself.
No, it is the transit; those idle hours spent reaching the airport, navigating security checks, and then trekking for what feels like an eternity along a corridor adorned with HSBC advertisements. Adding to this ordeal is the fact that British airports, like other travel centres in the country, have historically lagged in dining options.
Nevertheless, since 2019, there have been signs of improvement. Particularly when it comes to food offerings at Heathrow. With international travel regaining some semblance of normalcy, now is a moment to embrace these changes fully.
Terminal 2
In Terminal 2 there is a dining spot created by a chef who, unlike Gordon Ramsay, doesn’t flaunt his name prominently at Heathrow. The Perfectionist’s Café by Heston Blumenthal takes inspiration from his TV show In Search of Perfection. Heston’s eatery aims to please the crowd with its focus on ”great food served quickly” Although it resembles a high-end restaurant, it offers burgers, pizzas and fish and chips, with a Heston touch at prices. The standout features of the restaurant include having the world’s nitrogen ice cream parlour and Heathrow’s sole wood-fired pizza oven.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3, on the other hand, features Spuntino, a /American diner known for its unique selling point of having roller skating staff and a doughnut machine. Spuntino offers a fusion of sourdough pizza with burgers and beloved comfort food favorites like mac & cheese.
Terminal 4
Moving on to Terminal. 4 it presents a bit of a challenge as half of the eight dining options are coffee shops. While there is a Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar it may cater more to those looking to splurge. A reliable choice would be Carluccio’s known for its preparation of pasta dishes that never disappoint.
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Terminal 5
In Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, Gordon Ramsay stands out for his Plane Food picnic bag, offering three courses along with a bottle of water for £18.50. The main course options include teriyaki salmon, broccoli and goat cheese tart or poached chicken breast. Similarly, Fortnum & Masons takeaway option provides a branded hamperling bag at a price point with main course choices like a smoked salmon dish or chicken salad or mozzarella and tomato salad paired with dessert.
For those with time to spare both establishments can be found in Terminal 5; Fortnums excels, in terms of menu variety and offerings.
Fortnum & Mason also offers its afternoon tea, and its bar on the island is a spot to contemplate how you manage to cover this expense.
Other Food Options
If you find yourself with time. Due to an unexpected layover or a lengthy delay. And you haven’t gone through security yet, there are a couple of interesting options if you feel like stepping out of the airport. To begin with, there are hotels located along Bath Road that offer a dining experience compared to the terminals and are conveniently accessible from Heathrow’s Central Bus Station.
Additionally, the opened Elizabeth Line now provides a connection from Heathrow to Southall. Southall is home to Pakistani restaurants, including the renowned Madhu’s known for its Punjabi cuisine. Don’t forget if Southall seems far off because Madhu’s also has a branch at Sheraton Skyline.
