Restaurant Reviews

1 Thomas Tower, Dalston Square, Greater London, E8 3GU

After a successful pop-up at The Langham, chef Dom Taylor took his Caribbean restaurant to Dalston as a permanent restaurant. Here, he's showcasing modern interpretations of Caribbean cuisine, also inspired by the memories of his childhood. That means dishes like a plantain and aubergine fritter or a crispy banana blossom coconut curry. And as for the drinks, his rum punch is a must.

35 Bellevue Road, London SW17 7EF

This Italian restaurant comes from Adam Byatt, the chef behind another south London great, Trinity. Here, he's opened a neighbourhood Italian that almost feels like it's bringing a bit of the flavour of Trullo to South London. The traditional Italian menu is delivered with aplomb by an ex-Lita chef, and some of the dishes on here offer great value too. There's a bar in here too, if you fancy popping in for a post-work negroni.

Unit 2, Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1AZ

With two neighbourhood restaurants already under their belt, the team behind Good Fortune Club decided to head into the City for their newest opening. The setting here is gorgeous, with views out over the marina at St Katharine Docks. But you're here for the food and the dim sum menu is extensive. From xiao long bao to cheung fun everything is highly impressive and there's an energy here from the front of house staff that makes this an easy recommendation. Our best tip, come with friends and give the dumpling section a really good go.

94 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1LL

Even locals would probably agree that Putney's not blessed with great restaurants, so the arrival of this new neighbourhood spot has been met with delight. Ed and Callum, the folk behind it, have a seriously impressive joint CV which includes Forza Wine, Pitt Cue and The Hero. It's a handy place to dive into for small plates and wine (oysters and chipolatas are a great combo), but also rewards checking out the larger dishes on offer, which usually include some seafood and steak-based specials.