The River Cafe
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ADDRESS
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6 9HA
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OPENING TIMES
Lunch Mon to Fri 12:30-14:15, Sat 12:30-14:30, Sun 12:00-15:00 | Dinner Mon to Thu 19:00-21:00, Fri & Sat 19:00-21:15
PRICES
Main courses £25-£30
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Italian food, with its bright colours, and powerful flavours, doesn't lend itself to gourmet cooking in the way that complex French or Oriental cuisine can. So when an Italian restaurant in England receives a Michelin star, you suspect it may be something very special indeed. And the River Cafe is one of those restaurants that makes you want to get a 150-hours-a-week job as an investment banker, just so you can afford to eat there every day. The food is as simple and unpretentious as Italian should be, with great kicks of lemon, parmesan, tomato or chili. Sourcing is the key here, and the sheer quality of the ingredients shines through in every mouthful. Richard Rogers' unassuming dining room is light, comfortable and looks out onto a charming little riverside park. It's a perfect venue for summer dining, and since there is no booking on the outdoor seats, it is often possible to turn up and get a table, even at the weekend.
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Holiday Inn Express London Hammersmith
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
124 King Street, W6 | 15 minutes from The River Cafe
The old Fuller's brewery forms the home of this stylish budget hotel, conveniently located halfway between Heathrow Airport and Central London. It's an easy stroll to ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
124 King Street, W6 | 15 minutes from The River Cafe
The old Fuller's brewery forms the home of this stylish budget hotel, conveniently located halfway between Heathrow Airport and Central London. It's an easy stroll to ... More
NH Kensington Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5 | 28 minutes from The River Cafe
This clean, comfortable modern hotel made up of six Victorian houses is a short walk from Earls Court Tube station from where the Piccadilly line can ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5 | 28 minutes from The River Cafe
This clean, comfortable modern hotel made up of six Victorian houses is a short walk from Earls Court Tube station from where the Piccadilly line can ... More
The Bentley Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 | 35 minutes from The River Cafe
As its name suggests, The Bentley hotel is a rather sleek model. Appropriately located in upmarket Kensington and Chelsea all of the 64 rooms in this ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 | 35 minutes from The River Cafe
As its name suggests, The Bentley hotel is a rather sleek model. Appropriately located in upmarket Kensington and Chelsea all of the 64 rooms in this ... More
Pizza Express
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
158 Fulham Palace Road, W6 | 5 minutes from The River Cafe
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and acceptable ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
158 Fulham Palace Road, W6 | 5 minutes from The River Cafe
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and acceptable ... More
Locale
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
222 Munster Road, SW6 | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
The local Italian restaurant, with its formica tables, groaning portions and cheap, acidic red wine, has been suffering over the past decade or so. Gastropubs have ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
222 Munster Road, SW6 | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
The local Italian restaurant, with its formica tables, groaning portions and cheap, acidic red wine, has been suffering over the past decade or so. Gastropubs have ... More
Pappa Ciccia - Munster Road
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
105 Munster Road, SW6 | 15 minutes from The River Cafe
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
105 Munster Road, SW6 | 15 minutes from The River Cafe
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The Crabtree Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
Rainville Road, Fulham, W6 | Same location as The River Cafe
A welcome addition to the riverside pub scene between Fulham and Hammersmith is the newly renovated iconic Victorian pub the Crabtree Tavern. In the summer, it's ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
Rainville Road, Fulham, W6 | Same location as The River Cafe
A welcome addition to the riverside pub scene between Fulham and Hammersmith is the newly renovated iconic Victorian pub the Crabtree Tavern. In the summer, it's ... More
Brasserie Blanc Fulham Reach
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
Goldhurst House, Parr's Way, W6 | 6 minutes from The River Cafe
Overlooking Hammersmith Bridge , the riverside Brasserie Blanc in Fulham Reach occupies a beautiful spot and offers outdoor seating on ... More
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
Goldhurst House, Parr's Way, W6 | 6 minutes from The River Cafe
Overlooking Hammersmith Bridge , the riverside Brasserie Blanc in Fulham Reach occupies a beautiful spot and offers outdoor seating on ... More
Sam's Riverside
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Riverside Studios, W6 | 8 minutes from The River Cafe
Overlooking Hammersmith Bridge and next to the redeveloped Riverside Studios, Sam's Riverside is a glamorous all-day brasserie serving classic, modern ... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Riverside Studios, W6 | 8 minutes from The River Cafe
Overlooking Hammersmith Bridge and next to the redeveloped Riverside Studios, Sam's Riverside is a glamorous all-day brasserie serving classic, modern ... More
Riverside Studios Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
101 Queen Caroline Street, W6 | 10 minutes from The River Cafe
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith's historic 86-year-old arts centre, includes two theatre spaces. With tiered seating for 200, Studio 3 is the smaller of the two while the ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
101 Queen Caroline Street, W6 | 10 minutes from The River Cafe
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith's historic 86-year-old arts centre, includes two theatre spaces. With tiered seating for 200, Studio 3 is the smaller of the two while the ... More
Riverside Studios
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
101 Queen Caroline Street, W6 | 10 minutes from The River Cafe
Following a five-year redevelopment Riverside Studios, Hammersmith's historic 86-year-old arts centre reveals its new multi-million-pound building. Reopening in three phases, first to launch in November 2019 ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
101 Queen Caroline Street, W6 | 10 minutes from The River Cafe
Following a five-year redevelopment Riverside Studios, Hammersmith's historic 86-year-old arts centre reveals its new multi-million-pound building. Reopening in three phases, first to launch in November 2019 ... More
Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Blacks Road, W6 | 13 minutes from The River Cafe
Established since 1995, The Irish Cultural Centre provides a frequently changing programme of Ireland's traditional and contemporary musicians, an Irish film ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Blacks Road, W6 | 13 minutes from The River Cafe
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Maggie's Centre
London > Attractions > Sights
Fulham Palace Road, W6 | 6 minutes from The River Cafe
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London > Attractions > Sights
Fulham Palace Road, W6 | 6 minutes from The River Cafe
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WWT London Wetland Centre
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, SW13 | 13 minutes from The River Cafe
A mosaic of created wetland habitats spread over 43 hectares, developed on the site of a disused Victorian reservoir, forms the site of the London Wetland ... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, SW13 | 13 minutes from The River Cafe
A mosaic of created wetland habitats spread over 43 hectares, developed on the site of a disused Victorian reservoir, forms the site of the London Wetland ... More
William Morris Society
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Upper Mall, W6 | 15 minutes from The River Cafe
The William Morris Society is a great place to find out more about English textile designer, poet and and socialist activist, William Morris, best known for ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Upper Mall, W6 | 15 minutes from The River Cafe
The William Morris Society is a great place to find out more about English textile designer, poet and and socialist activist, William Morris, best known for ... More
Christmas Trees: Pines and Needles, Barnes
London > Shopping > Specialists
Rocks Lane Sports Centre, Rocks Lane, SW13 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
Rocks Lane Sports Centre, Rocks Lane, SW13 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
Christmas Trees: Pines and Needles, Hammersmith
London > Shopping > Specialists
St Paul's Church, Queen Caroline Street, W6 | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
St Paul's Church, Queen Caroline Street, W6 | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
HG Walter
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
51 Palliser Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
Winner of the 2004 award for Best Butcher in Britain, this extraordinary shop is well worth the trip to Baron's Court. A more recent award in ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
51 Palliser Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
Winner of the 2004 award for Best Butcher in Britain, this extraordinary shop is well worth the trip to Baron's Court. A more recent award in ... More
London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 13 minutes from The River Cafe
LAMDA is among the most famous and prestigious acting schools in the world. It is very hard to be selected for a course here, but almost ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 13 minutes from The River Cafe
LAMDA is among the most famous and prestigious acting schools in the world. It is very hard to be selected for a course here, but almost ... More
King Street College
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | 27 minutes from The River Cafe
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | 27 minutes from The River Cafe
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ... More
Leiths School of Food and Wine
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, W12 | 31 minutes from The River Cafe
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, W12 | 31 minutes from The River Cafe
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety ... More
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The Queen's Club
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Palliser Road, West Kensington, Hammersmith, London W14 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
Established in 1886 during the reign of Queen Victoria, the Queen's Club was the first multi-purpose sports complex to be built anywhere in the world. But ... More
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Palliser Road, West Kensington, Hammersmith, London W14 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
Established in 1886 during the reign of Queen Victoria, the Queen's Club was the first multi-purpose sports complex to be built anywhere in the world. But ... More
Craven Cottage - Fulham FC
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Stevenage Road, SW6 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
The much-loved, ramshackle home of Fulham FC, Craven Cottage gets its name from the royal hunting lodge that used to sit where the centre circle of ... More
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Stevenage Road, SW6 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
The much-loved, ramshackle home of Fulham FC, Craven Cottage gets its name from the royal hunting lodge that used to sit where the centre circle of ... More
Frame Hammersmith
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Kings Mall, King Street, W6 | 14 minutes from The River Cafe
Putting the fun into fitness, Frame puts you through your paces with mini-trampolines and dance classes under a disco ball but they also offer ... More
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Kings Mall, King Street, W6 | 14 minutes from The River Cafe
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The Crabtree Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
Rainville Road, Fulham, W6 | Same location as The River Cafe
A welcome addition to the riverside pub scene between Fulham and Hammersmith is the newly renovated iconic Victorian pub the Crabtree Tavern. In the summer, it's ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
Rainville Road, Fulham, W6 | Same location as The River Cafe
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Blue Anchor
London > Nightlife > Pubs
13 Lower Mall, W6 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
Tucked away in the shadow of Hammersmith Bridge this small, but perfectly formed, traditional riverside pub offers a peaceful retreat from the chaos of Hammersmith’s relentless ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
13 Lower Mall, W6 | 11 minutes from The River Cafe
Tucked away in the shadow of Hammersmith Bridge this small, but perfectly formed, traditional riverside pub offers a peaceful retreat from the chaos of Hammersmith’s relentless ... More
Colton Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
187 Greyhound Road, Hammersmith, London W149SD | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
Utter the word "gastropub" or mumble the phrase "wine bar" inside this dinky local boozer and chances are you'll be gently shown the door and promptly ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
187 Greyhound Road, Hammersmith, London W149SD | 12 minutes from The River Cafe
Utter the word "gastropub" or mumble the phrase "wine bar" inside this dinky local boozer and chances are you'll be gently shown the door and promptly ... More
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Riverside Studios Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Crisp Road, W6 | 8 minutes from The River Cafe
West London's excellent riverside cultural centre offers a cinema, West End standard theatre, cafe, and a comfortable bar with outdoor river terrace under one roof. Situated ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Crisp Road, W6 | 8 minutes from The River Cafe
West London's excellent riverside cultural centre offers a cinema, West End standard theatre, cafe, and a comfortable bar with outdoor river terrace under one roof. Situated ... More
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Olympia London
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 | 21 minutes from The River Cafe
Times have changed since the Olympia first flung open its doors to the public on Boxing Day 1886 for the Hippodrome Circus, with the promise of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 | 21 minutes from The River Cafe
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Earls Court Conference and Exhibition Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 | 23 minutes from The River Cafe
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Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 | 23 minutes from The River Cafe
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Chelsea Football Club and Conference Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Stamford Bridge Ground Fulham Road, Fulham, London SW6 | 28 minutes from The River Cafe
What a difference a game makes... at the end of 1993, a couple of surprise results lifted the Blues out of mid-table and into the Champions ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Stamford Bridge Ground Fulham Road, Fulham, London SW6 | 28 minutes from The River Cafe
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