7 Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants at and Near Westfield Stratford

If you're looking for wheelchair accessible restaurants at Westfield Stratford, knowing that you can get around the shopping centre itself is only part of the picture.

Individual restaurants can have different access features and barriers, including raised entrance thresholds, heavy doors, narrow routes between tables and steps to certain seating areas.

For many Disabled people, having an accessible toilet within the restaurant can make a significant difference when deciding where to eat. If the facilities meet your access needs, you may not have to leave the restaurant during your meal.

Lokma Westfield

Lokma Westfield is located on The Street at Westfield Stratford.

There is a wide manual entrance with a small bump or raised edge and a heavy door.

The main restaurant area has wide paths and seated-height tables, although there are other parts of the restaurant that require using steps, including upstairs seating.

There is an on-site gender-neutral accessible toilet with step-free access. The toilet has grab rails, a lowered sink and an assistance button.

If you need to remain step-free throughout your visit, it would be worth checking where your table is located when booking rather than assuming every seating area will work for you.

Access at a glance: Wide entrance, small threshold, seated-height tables in the main area and step-free accessible toilet. Some additional seating requires steps.

PizzaExpress Westfield Stratford

PizzaExpress Westfield Stratford has step-free access throughout, although the main entrance has a heavy manual door.

Inside, the dining area has regular-width routes, seated-height tables and table service. However, seating is tightly arranged, which may affect how easily some visitors can move between tables.

The on-site gender-neutral accessible toilet has wide access, grab rails, right-hand transfer space and a lowered sink.

Access at a glance: Step-free throughout, heavy manual entrance door, regular-width internal routes, seated-height tables, table service and accessible toilet with right-hand transfer space.

Wahaca Stratford

Wahaca Stratford has wide manual double doors at the entrance with a small bump or raised edge.

The main dining area has wide paths, seated-height tables and table service, although some of the clearance between furniture is tighter.

There are also other areas of the restaurant with one or two steps, so not all seating areas offer the same access.

The gender-neutral accessible toilet has step-free access, a wide doorway and grab rails.

Access at a glance: Wide entrance, small threshold, wide routes through the main dining area, seated-height tables, table service and step-free accessible toilet. Some other seating areas have steps.

The Real Greek Westfield Stratford City

The Real Greek has wide manual glass double doors with a small bump at the main entrance.

Both eating areas have wide paths and seated-height tables, with table service available.

The on-site gender-neutral accessible toilet has step-free access, a wide doorway and wide internal routes. It also has grab rails and an emergency cord.

Access at a glance: Wide double doors, small entrance bump, wide indoor and outdoor routes, seated-height tables, table service and step-free accessible toilet.

Figo Stratford

Figo Stratford is around Endeavour Square, close to Westfield Stratford City.

The main entrance has wide manual double doors with a small raised edge.

Indoor and outdoor dining areas have regular-width routes and table service, while the outdoor seating area has step-free access.

There is an on-site gender-neutral accessible toilet with step-free access, a wide doorway, grab rails, left-hand transfer space and an emergency cord.

Access at a glance: Wide double-door entrance, small raised edge, table service, step-free outdoor seating and step-free accessible toilet with left-hand transfer.

itsu Stratford

itsu Stratford is also located at Endeavour Square and can be a useful option if you want something quicker rather than a longer sit-down meal.

The main entrance has wide manual double glass doors with a small bump or raised edge.

Inside, there are wide routes and a mixture of seating. Ordering can be done at the counter or through the app. Some tables are at seated height, although high tables and stools are also used in parts of the restaurant.

Access at a glance: Wide manual double doors with a small bump, wide indoor routes, counter or app ordering, step-free outdoor seating and an accessible toilet with right-hand transfer space, grab rails and a lowered sink.

Tonkotsu Stratford

Tonkotsu Stratford is another Endeavour Square option.

The entrance has wide manual glass double doors with a small bump or raised edge.

There are wide routes, seating and tables available in parts of the restaurant, as well as a step-free outdoor seating area. However, some sections inside Tonkotsu involve steps, including an upstairs area and another side seating area.

The on-site gender-neutral accessible toilet has step-free access, a wide doorway and grab rails.

If you're booking a table, it would be worth letting the restaurant know that you require step-free seating so you are allocated a suitable area.

Access at a glance: Wide entrance, small bump, ground-floor seating with wide routes, step-free outdoor seating and step-free accessible toilet. Some internal areas have steps.

What if the restaurant doesn't have its own accessible toilet?

Westfield Stratford City has accessible toilets within the shopping centre, which may be an alternative for some visitors depending on their access needs.

These facilities operate under the RADAR key scheme. If you don't have a key, you can ask a member of Westfield staff or visit Guest Services on the Lower Ground Floor near Starbucks.

How to choose a restaurant at Westfield Stratford based on your access needs

Everyone's access needs are different, so it's worth considering which features matter most to you.

For some wheelchair users, wide routes between tables and step-free seating may be essential. Others may need to consider heavy manual doors, entrance thresholds or the availability of left-hand or right-hand toilet transfer space.

Ambulatory wheelchair users may also have different requirements depending on when and how they use their wheelchair.

Sociability provides detailed accessibility information to help you decide which restaurants meet your individual access needs.

Getting to Westfield Stratford

Whether you're planning a quick lunch or a meal with friends, knowing what to expect before arriving can make choosing where to eat easier.

Explore the detailed accessibility information for these restaurants on Sociability, and discover more places across London using the Sociability app.

If you're planning further afield afterwards, our guides to Michelin star restaurants in London with wheelchair access and wheelchair accessible hotel bars in London cover more options across the city.

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurants at or near Westfield Stratford have an accessible toilet?
Lokma, Wahaca, PizzaExpress, The Real Greek, Figo, Tonkotsu and itsu all have their own on-site accessible toilet recorded on Sociability, in addition to the shopping centre's own accessible facilities.

Is Westfield Stratford City itself wheelchair accessible?
Westfield Stratford City has step-free access, accessible toilets, Blue Badge parking and shopmobility available. However, individual restaurants within and around the centre have their own separate accessibility features that can vary.

Do I need to book ahead for step-free seating at these restaurants?
Some restaurants, including Tonkotsu and Lokma, have seating areas reached by steps. If you require step-free seating, contacting the restaurant before visiting can help you check availability and request a suitable table.

What if a restaurant doesn't have its own accessible toilet?
Westfield Stratford City also has accessible toilet facilities, which may be an option for some visitors depending on their individual access needs and the location of the facilities.

Are all PizzaExpress or chain restaurant branches equally accessible?
No. Accessibility can vary considerably between branches of the same restaurant chain, so it's worth checking the specific venue rather than assuming access will match another location.

How do I get to Westfield Stratford using accessible transport?
Westfield Stratford City is next to Stratford station, which is served by the London Underground, DLR and Elizabeth line, all offering step-free options, alongside wheelchair accessible black cabs and buses.