River Café

River Café is a italian restaurant Hammersmith and Fulham London located in United Kingdom.

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9 / 10
278
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Address

Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd (opp. Bowfell Rd) London Greater London W6 9HA United Kingdom

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Cristiana Rodrigues

If you want to splurge $ this Italian is for you. Setting is beautiful, the food is truly Italian, flavors are superb, wine and drinks selection really nice. Great place to see some famous faces 2.

Tom Edwards

A London institution- has served simple delicious fine Italian dining for 25 years+. Michelin star , modern restaurant space by Richard Rogers (Pompidou Centre etc), not cheap , plenty of famous faces .

Daren Williams

Big name on the London food scene - tasty consistent dishes, nice setting, excellent service. I particularly enjoyed the desserts - you can order half portions if you can't decide

The Lady

Absolutely exquisite food and hella elegant. On a sunny day, a walk along the river for lunch at the River Cafe is one of the great London experiences. The Chocolate Nemesis is as good as it sounds...

Francesco Federico

Decent food, subpar wine list and unacceptable service/mis en place for a place of this level. The place is actually nice thus with a little bit of training and a new wine list it could be worth it.

K C

Beautiful sitting out in the sun at lunch . Great for families. Very child friendly . And of course the food is fantastic.

Jackie Brown

They have a good value set menu for lunch , smaller portions than ordering off the main menu but then you get to try more. The lemon tart is yum!!

Richard Revis

Superb food, no doubt. Monkfish , pasta , and asparagus were all simple, yet so fresh and tasty. However, tables are very close together and 2 hr time slots too fast turnaround, poor given high prices

Maral

Definitely recommend it... Very nice Italian food , amazing wine and very friendly staff . However, the lunch time should be nicer as you will have the proper view of the river . Enjoy!

Levent Akgerman

Cosy, yet classy environment ; grilled artichokes , taglierini pomodoro , game birds, i.e. Woodcock, pigeon; extensive Italian wine selection

Jeffrey Silver

Truly one of finest Italian Restaurant in London if not all of Europe. It's in heart of Residential area in Hammersmith. Do not miss!!!!

Maffo Giommi

Great location for a weekend lunch . The fish was cooked perfectly and very tasty, one of the best I had in London:definitely worth the long waiting ????

Harriet Frances

The founding father of Fine Italian cuisine in London. For special events , book in advance and it's lovely to sit outside in the summer.

The Times and Sunday Times

It is very expensive and a long way from my home, but whenever the first hot, blue-sky day of spring comes along, I think, “River Café!” and phone to beg an outside table ... Read more

Shay Castro

Great food. Great service. Very expensive . Worth it !!!

YOUhome

"A little further afield than the others but definitely not one to be missed. The food is just gorgeous and with seasonal menus , you're in for a real treat."

YOUhome

A little further a field that the others but definitely not one to be missed. The food is just gorgeous and with seasonal menus , you're in for a real treat.

Bijan Young

Great, fresh creative Italian food which has gone through a reboot. A wats out of central London but worth the visit.

Filippo Cabassi

Stellar!! Into the top 5 in London

Gill Weekes

Lovely food, rather pricey but the food is good. The sun refused to shine but it was warm so we had a table outside .

Tom Morgan-Grenville

Slow braised veal shin was amazing, atmosphere is light and enjoyable and the service was great

Anthony Levine

The reputation of river cafe speaks for itself. We expected top quality service and food. However, my experience did not measure up to its reputation.

Tessa Brunette

Didn't meet my expectations, food was tasty but not outstanding. I've had similar for cheaper elsewhere. Highlight was the chocolate nemesis and chocolate hazelnut cakes . Ask for half half ????

YOUhome

Perhaps slightly out of the way but most definitely worth a visit for anyone in the area.

Bandar AlTurki

I’m here now it’s 2:30pm and the restaurant is still OPEN .. the timings listed are wrong !

Eric CK

Great for the atmosphere, food is good but not Michelin-star worthy per se

Rachel Roth

Tasty food and good service , though not sure it was worth a special trip

Jennifer Wong

Great food, nice outdoor view , lovely place

Jan North

Fabulous food, fabulous staff , one of London's best!

HISTORY UK

Beneath the office of architect Sir Richard Rogers is the famous restaurant run by his wife Ruth. Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall both trained in the kitchens here.

Nish Patel

Inside or outside this place is a great contemporary restaurant . Service is excellent and the staff are really friendly . As for the food... First class .

Shermans Travel

Book well ahead for the chance to try chargrilled Scottish scallops and melt-in-the-mouth gnocchi . Read more

Stephanie Muzzall

Wonderful staff , pasta of dreams and meats cooked to perfection

YOUhome

Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere, if only I could live here.

Giuseppe Ganino

Food is solid good, but they know it..so it looks a bit contemptuous

Urban Nomad

One Michelin star .

Mike Grayton

Amazing food and great buzzing atmosphere

Ekaterina Obukhova

Tip from happy Katya: fried zucchini is so good,ham and figs , soup ! And desserts ! I like this place!

Narmi Rafi

Excellent food and service! Skate wings are amazing!

Condé Nast Traveler

“Quite possibly my favorite Italian restaurant in the world.” - Danny Meyer Read more

Ken Hart

Amazing place and great service. Best to grab a table outside on a sunny Friday afternoon late lunch for work. Read more

Ozge

Cafe latte , beans and pouched eggs on toast ????????

Noom Youthapoom

Fresh monkfish ever ????

Emily Marbach

Only go if you live in London and someone with money to burn is taking you. The food is very good but the prices are insane.

Caroline Black

Best peach Bellini I have ever had!

Xxx Bbbb

the monkfish when they have it. The people!

Jeffrey Silver

Simply awesome Italian restaurant in London

Toby Taylor

Crab starter then the Monkfish

Alèxia Solé

Jamie’s Oliver rec. Where the Naked Chef was discovered.

Gareth Jenkins

Dont think theres a bad dish on the menu!!! Outstanding!

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