The River Cafe
Italian · London · Michelin One Star · Chef Ruth Rogers
Legendary Italian restaurant founded by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers in 1987. A training ground for generations of top chefs including Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and April Bloomfield. Known for pristine seasonal ingredients and deceptively simple Italian cooking at the highest level.
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9HA, London
- One Michelin Star
Menu
Cocktails
- Aperitivo Cocktail (14) — Italian aperitivo. Source: rivercafe.co.uk
Dishes
- Ravioli di Ricotta di Bufala (38) — Fresh ravioli with buffalo ricotta and pesto
- Pizzetta Taleggio (32) — Taleggio and River Cafe garden herbs pizzetta
- Branzino ai Ferri (68) — Chargrilled wild sea bass with salsa verde
- Prosciutto di Parma with Melon (39) — Prosciutto di Parma with Honey Moon melon
- Spaghetti con Aragosta (46) — Spaghetti with blue lobster and chilli
- Caponata Siciliana (36) — Traditional Sicilian aubergine, pine nuts, and celery
- Rombo al Forno (69) — Wood-roasted turbot with anchovy, rosemary and Tuscan potatoes
- Lemon Tart (14) — Classic River Cafe lemon tart with Italian pastry
- Capesante in Padella (39) — Seared Scottish scallops with anchovy, Volpaia vinegar and marinated Italian red peppers
- Costata di Manzo ai Ferri (69) — Chargrilled Longhorn beef ribeye with salsa verde and fresh baked borlotti
Tasting Menu
- Set Lunch 2 Courses (45) — Two-course set lunch
- Set Lunch 3 Courses (55) — Three-course set lunch
Phone: +44 20 7386 4200
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