Italian · Hammersmith, London

The River Café

The River Café: Italian in Hammersmith, London. Order: The sea bass; check the daily-changing menu.

100No. 70 in Europe on the Restaurant 100

Michelin 1★ (2026)Chef's pick
The River Café, London
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What to order

The sea bass; check the daily-changing menu.

Why go

Riverside Italian institution holding one star.

A Thames-side Italian restaurant that has held a Michelin star since 1997, praised by Michelin for traditional Italian methods and one of the best Italian wine lists in the city. Time Out found the prices as towering as its reputation.

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Address
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA
Neighborhood
Hammersmith
Price
$$$$
Hours
Mon-Sat 12-2:30pm and 6:30-9:30pm; Sun 12-3:30pm (per Time Out, Nov 2024) (as listed; check before you go)
Website
rivercafe.co.uk
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Seen in Time Out London, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

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