ItalianWine Focus
Bibo
££·Munster Village
Intimate Italian restaurant and wine bar specializing in natural wines and regional Italian cuisine. Features small plates designed to complement their extensive wine selection.
Restaurants
From Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local favourites
Bibo
££·Munster Village
Modern EuropeanMichelin Star
Harwood Arms
£££·Walham Green
London's only Michelin-starred pub specializing in wild game and seasonal British ingredients. Combines gastropub atmosphere with fine dining excellence.
IndianLocal Favorite
Indian Moment
££·Fulham Broadway
Contemporary Indian restaurant offering authentic regional dishes with modern presentation. Popular for both intimate dinners and group celebrations.
ChineseAuthentic Cuisine
Mao Tai
££·Parsons Green
Traditional Chinese restaurant known for authentic Cantonese and Szechuan dishes. Family-run establishment with recipes passed down through generations.
ItalianMichelin Star
River Cafe
££££·Sands End
Legendary Italian restaurant with Michelin star recognition and Thames riverside location. Pioneer of authentic Italian cooking in London since 1987.
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Spanish TapasFulham Road Gem
Tendido Cero
£££·Fulham Road·Fulham Broadway
A proper Spanish tapas restaurant on the Fulham Road that has been quietly excellent for years. The Iberico ham is sliced to order, the croquetas are textbook, and the wine list is all-Spanish and surprisingly deep.
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British GastropubMichelin Star Pub
The Harwood Arms
£££·Walham Grove·Fulham Broadway
London's only Michelin-starred pub, serving game-driven British cooking that elevates pub food to an art form. The venison Scotch egg and the Sunday roast are things of beauty. Booking essential.
ThaiChelsea Institution
Blue Elephant Chelsea
£££·Fulham Broadway·Fulham Broadway
A Thai restaurant on the Fulham Road that transports you straight to Bangkok. The interior is a tropical garden, the Sunday brunch buffet is legendary in SW6, and the green curry sets the standard for the whole area.
ItalianLegendary
The River Cafe
££££·Thames Wharf·Hammersmith
Ruth Rogers' Thames-side Italian has been setting the standard for seasonal simplicity since 1987. The wood-fired oven, the open kitchen, and the river views make this one of London's most special dining experiences.
British GastropubChelsea Riverside
Lots Road Pub & Dining Room
££·Lots Road·Fulham Broadway
Tucked away at the Chelsea end of Lots Road, this gastropub serves honest British cooking with seasonal menus. The Sunday roast is one of the best in SW10, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a genuine neighbourhood favourite.
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New Zealand-inspiredBrunch Star
Manuka Kitchen
££·Fulham Road·Fulham Broadway
A Kiwi-inspired kitchen serving some of Fulham's best brunch. The corn fritters, halloumi stack, and flat whites are all outstanding. Arrive early at weekends or prepare to queue.
OF
Modern EuropeanParsons Green Gem
Claude's Kitchen
£££·Parsons Green·Parsons Green
A neighbourhood restaurant above the Amuse Bouche champagne bar on Parsons Green Lane. The tasting menu punches well above its weight, the wine pairings are inspired, and the intimate setting makes every meal feel like an occasion.
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GastropubNeighbourhood Pub
Tommy Tucker
££·Waterford Road·Fulham Broadway
A polished neighbourhood gastropub from the team behind The Brown Cow. Elevated pub cooking with seasonal British ingredients, a good wine list, and an atmosphere that straddles smart and relaxed.
MediterraneanAll-Day Favourite
Megan's Fulham
££·Fulham Road·Parsons Green
The original Megan's - a fairy-light-strewn Mediterranean cafe that spawned an empire. The shakshuka brunch and the mezze sharing plates are excellent, and the atmosphere is unfailingly warm.
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All-Day Brasserie24-Hour Dining
VQ Chelsea
££·Fulham Road·Fulham Broadway
Open 24 hours a day, VQ on the Fulham Road is the place Chelsea locals turn to at any hour. Whether it is a proper breakfast at 7am or steak frites at midnight, the consistency is remarkable for a restaurant that never closes.
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TurkishBYOB Legend
Best Mangal
£·North End Road·Fulham Broadway
A Fulham legend - BYOB Turkish grills that are absurdly good value. The mixed grills are enormous, the bread is fresh from the oven, and the BYOB policy means you can drink well without spending a fortune.
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Modern EuropeanNeighbourhood Bistro
Chelsea Cellar
£££·Fulham Road·Fulham Broadway
A relaxed neighbourhood bistro on the Fulham Road with a seasonal menu that changes weekly. The cooking is unfussy but precise, the wine list favours small European producers, and the atmosphere is welcoming without being stuffy.
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JapaneseNeighbourhood Japanese
Koji
£££·New King's Road·Parsons Green
A slick neighbourhood Japanese restaurant on the New King's Road, serving excellent sushi, robata grills, and creative small plates. The omakase is particularly good and remarkably well-priced for the area.
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GastropubFulham Classic
The Brown Cow Fulham
££·Fulham Road·Parsons Green
A proper Fulham gastropub on the Fulham Road between Parsons Green and Munster Road. The food is hearty and well-executed, the beer garden fills up fast in summer, and the quiz night on Tuesdays draws a loyal crowd.
OF
JapaneseNew King's Road Star
Koji Fulham
£££·New King's Road·Parsons Green
A sleek Japanese restaurant on New King's Road where the sushi and sashimi are pristine and the robata grill turns out exceptional yakitori. The lunch set menu is one of the best value meals in SW6.
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Turkish GrillFulham Institution
Best Mangal Fulham
££·North End Road·Fulham Broadway
A Fulham institution on North End Road that has been grilling some of the best Turkish food in London for years. The mixed grill is enormous, the bread is made fresh, and the prices remain honestly fair. No frills, just great food.
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Modern EuropeanPutney High Street
The Establishment Putney
£££·Putney High Street·East Putney
A smart restaurant and bar on Putney High Street that works for everything from a weeknight dinner to a celebratory meal. The cocktails are well-crafted, the food is seasonal and precise, and the atmosphere is polished but relaxed.
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British BistroPutney Favourite
Putney Station
££·Putney High Street·East Putney
A reliable neighbourhood bistro near Putney station that serves honest British and European cooking. The weekend brunch is popular with families, the evening menu is more refined, and the service is always friendly.
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Modern EuropeanMichelin-Recommended
Medlar
£££·Chelsea·Sloane Square
One of Chelsea's finest neighbourhood restaurants. The set lunch is one of London's best-kept secrets - serious cooking at fair prices on the King's Road.
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French BrasserieChelsea Institution
Colbert
£££·Chelsea·Sloane Square
The Corbin & King all-day brasserie on Sloane Square that does everything from morning croissants to late-night steak frites. A Chelsea meeting point that never disappoints.
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Modern BritishMichelin Star
Elystan Street
££££·Chelsea·South Kensington
Phil Howard's Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant. Refined, seasonal cooking that lets ingredients speak - the kind of quietly excellent neighbourhood restaurant every area wishes it had.
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BritishSee & Be Seen
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
£££·Chelsea·Sloane Square
The King's Road outpost of The Ivy, with a stunning garden terrace that's one of the best outdoor dining spots in SW London. Book the garden in summer.
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BritishConverted Fire Station
No. 197 Chiswick Fire Station
££·Putney Bridge·Putney Bridge
Actually on the Fulham side of the bridge, this converted fire station does honest British food, excellent cocktails, and has a brilliant riverside terrace.
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Modern IrishNew Opening
Myrtle
£££·Chelsea·Sloane Square
Anna Haugh's celebration of modern Irish cooking on the King's Road. Elegant, seasonal, and full of heart - the soda bread alone is worth a visit.