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genuine Argentinian asado
barbecue at the north London
outpost of this stylish chain
of restaurants. As well as an à la
carte menu, there is a tasting
menu and a “carnivore’s feast”.
The Glasshouse £££
European
14 Station Parade, Kew TW9 3PZ
Tel 020 8940 6777
Occasional and subtle Asian
touches infuse the contemporary
European food at this light,
urban, award-winning restaurant.
An impressive wine list comple-
ments the menu. Comfortable,
relaxed and excellent value
Prime grilled meats served up at Gaucho, which has branches across the capital for money.
Le Salon Privé ££ Le Vacherin ££ DK Choice
French French
43 Crown Road, St Margarets TW1 76–7 South Parade, Chiswick W4 5LF River Café £££
Tel 020 8892 0602 Closed Mon Tel 020 8742 2121 Italian
The best of French bistrot A neighbourhood bistro with a Thames Wharf, Rainville Road,
cooking with fresh seasonal refined, intimate air. It boasts Hammersmith
ingredients. This charming place a sure hand in the kitchen and W6 9HA
has an intimate atmosphere and old-fashioned service. The set Tel 020 7386 4200
a great wine list. menu affords good value. First-rate seasonal ingredients,
cooked simply, is Ruth Rogers’
Singapore Garden ££ The Wells ££ ethos at her famous Hammer-
Singaporean British Map 1 B4 smith eatery – one of the first
83 Fairfax Road, Swiss Cottage 30 Well Walk, Hampstead NW3 1BX in London to make the sourcing
NW6 4DY Tel 020 7794 3785 of sustainable ingredients a
Tel 020 7328 5314 Take a ramble on Hampstead priority. It is sophisticated, in
A jovial Swiss Cottage veteran Heath before heading to this a canteen style, with a wood-
serving amazing soft-shelled splendid gastropub. Modern burner and open kitchen.
crabs, with chillies and garlic. European specialities are on the The rustic Italian meals rarely
Also recommended is the beef menu in the dining room, with disappoint and sit alongside
rendang (slow cooked beef in traditional bar snacks down- the more refined dishes on the
thick coconut sauce). stairs. Enjoy the pretty terrace menu. A pricey option, but
when the weather is good. worth every penny.
Tatra ££ Busy at weekends.
Polish
24 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush DK Choice Trinity £££
W12 8DH British
Tel 020 8749 8193 Closed lunch Chez Bruce £££ 4 The Polygon, Clapham SW4 0JG
This Shepherd’s Bush local British Tel 020 7622 1199
blends the most appetizing 2 Bellevue Road, Wandsworth The wonderfully complex
tastes from Eastern Europe. Common SW17 7EG flavours of Adam Byatt’s cooking
At dinner, be prepared: samp- Tel 020 8672 0114 draw people to this Clapham
ling the flavoured vodka is Bruce Poole’s modern British restaurant. Daily changing
almost compulsory. food has strong classical menus might include delights
French notes with an emphasis like butter poached lobster,
on offal, fish and remarkable slow cooked pork or wild sea
flavour combinations. Special- trout with langoustines and
ities include home-made seaweed gnocchi. Exemplary
charcuterie and bread, service in a stylish setting.
and slow-cooked meats.
Overlooking Wandsworth La Trompette £££
Common, this light, refined French
restaurant has maintained a 5–7 Devonshire Road, Chiswick
reputation for its food, wine W4 2EU
and service. Tel 020 8747 1836
Sister of the Chez Bruce (see
opposite) outlet, the menu at
Gaucho £££ Bruce Poole’s Chiswick outpost
Steakhouse Map 1 A4 has roots in regional France.
64 Heath Street, Hampstead Modern French food defined by
NW3 1DN charcuterie and confits; rounded
Tel 020 7431 8222 off with comforting desserts.
The sunny outdoor terrace at A destination for meat-lovers: Relaxed atmosphere and
the River Café hearty steaks are cooked on a excellent value for money.
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