Restaurant Reviews

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.

44-46 Choumert Road, London SE15 4SE

There aren't too many Welsh food places in London, making the arrival of Bara in Peckham a fresh addition to the scene there. Much of the produce at this cafe and sandwich shop is sourced from Wales, where it might turn up as a focaccia filling or an element of a bara brith or rarebit. They also do their best to shine a spotlight on Welsh wines, so look out for wine tastings too.

19-23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RW

Having long been the wine bar element of Carousel on Charlotte Street, the founders' longstanding love affair with all things Mexican made them decide to turn it into this seafood restaurant. The seafood in question comes from all around the British Isles, but here it's translated into crudos, flautas and other Mexican-accented dishes. You might be wanting a cocktail with those, and the drinks list features plenty of agave-centred options to try.