Hunting around for a new spot to eat? Then look no further as there are plenty of independent restaurants in Watford that you need to visit.

Be it the Mediterranean taste of Turkish, the spices of India, the sweet and sour of Chinese and the perfect slice of pizza, Watford offers a taste of all corners of the world.

But with so many options, it can be hard to know what restaurant to visit next and to miss out on some of the most praised.

So you're not left missing out, we've rounded-up some of the best restaurants in Watford according to reviews from the likes of Tripadvisor and Google Reviews.

The 5 restaurants in Watford you need to visit

Pepe Rosso

Location: 146 High St, Watford WD17 2EN

Italian restaurant and cocktail bar Pepe Rosso is described as "Watford's Most Loved" set in the heart of the town.

With a passion for service, comfort, food and value for money, the Italian offers classic dishes all made with quality ingredients.

Menu items include Penne Pepe Rosso, Spaghetti Pescator, a Diavola pizza, Calzone Meatfeast and much more.

On Google, Pepe Rosso has a rating of 4.5/5 from more than 500 reviews with one happy customer sharing: "Such a beautiful place with amazing Italian food. Everything is fresh, delicious and very fast served."

Opuz Kitchen & Bar 

Location: 7 King St, Watford WD18 0BW

Opuz Kitchen & Bar is a family-run Turkish Grill and Bar that offers a mix of meat, vegan and vegetarian dishes making it perfect for everyone.

The local restaurant offers plenty of great dishes including a selection of meats and fish cooked on "real flames" including chicken shish, spicy lamb skewer, sea bass fillets and more.

Opuz Kitchen & Bar also offers a great selection of cocktails with names like Coming Up Roses, Bit of Me, Flirtini, the classic Mojito and Cosmopolitan to name a few.

On the online review site Tripadvisor, Opuz Kitchen & Bar has a rating of 4.5/5 with one customer sharing: "This has become our go-to restaurant in Watford. The food is always excellent, service is friendly & professional, and prices are reasonable."

Nana's Restaurant & Lounge

Location: 129 St Albans Rd, Watford WD17 1RA

Nana's Restaurant & Lounge is a Lebanese restaurant that "brings an authentic style of culinary passion."

The restaurant also shares that the menu is carefully selection and offers "enriched flavours maintained through the cooking process."

Nana's offers a bring-you-own bottle service as well as a Shisha and drink lounge away from food.

Food includes a mix of cold and hot mezza along with doner kebabs, hot wraps, burgers and more.

On Google Reviews, Nana's Restaurant & Lounge has a 4.5 rating from more than 540 reviews with one sharing: "Authentic, delicious and amazing Lebanese food... @nanaswatford is a beautiful, cozy and a very friendly family-run restaurant in Watford. This is top-notch good quality with the authentic taste on each item."

Indian Sizzler

Location: 3A Sunnyside Road, Watford WD24 6PU England

The local spot of Indian Sizzler shares that they pride themselves in their "ability to fuse a variety of delectable flavours from India, creating a buffet that is sure to tantalize your taste buds."

The buffet dining offers over 30 items from starters, mains, sides, rice, bread, salads and desserts,

Away from the buffet, Indian Sizzler also offers a la carte dining with items including Desi Butter Chicken, Chilli Sizzler, Karahi, Salmon Tikka and more.

On Tripadvisor, Indian Sizzler has a 4.5/5 rating from more than 1,700 reviews as one guest said: "Amazing food. Amazing service. I would totally recommend the buffet even the dessert was unreal. Everyone should come here."

Tarboush Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

Location: 57 Market Street, Watford WD18 0PR England

Tarboush Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine is among the top restaurants in Watford that serve "authentic freshly made Lebanese cuisine."

The family-run restaurant has had its doors open in the heart of Watford since 2010 and has since become a key part of the local community.

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The Tarboush set menu includes chicken shawarma, chicken Tawouk, hummus, batata hara and baklava.

On Tripadvisor, it has a rating of 4.5/5 from more than 1,800 reviews as one recent guest said: "Incredible, tasty food and great service! We took our friends out for dinner for their anniversary.

"They love Lebanese food and they said it was one of the best Lebanese restaurants they have eaten in. It was our first visit here and we will be returning for sure."