Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Kennington make a surprisingly varied dining corridor. Within a short journey you can move from uncompromising Sichuan heat and precise seasonal Italian cooking to Argentine grills, Portuguese seafood and a French restaurant with live jazz. Across Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Kennington, dinner can mean a fiery shared feast, carefully made pasta, grilled meat, seafood or a relaxed pub meal.
Cooking style, consistency and atmosphere help distinguish the area’s dining rooms. There are polished settings for a celebration, relaxed places for a weeknight supper, flexible menus for groups and lively venues where dinner can lead into music or drinks.
Use current menus to compare each restaurant before travelling. Seasonal kitchens change dishes frequently, specialist seafood may depend on the day's supply, and the busiest venues can feel very different on a quiet lunch and a full Friday evening. A reservation is sensible for Brunswick House, Archway, Toulouse Lautrec and the smaller dining rooms, while groups should ask about table format and dietary needs in advance. The best restaurant for tonight still depends on whether you want a fiery shared feast, carefully made pasta, grilled meat or a relaxed pub meal.
43 Szechuan Kitchen
43 Szechuan Kitchen suits diners who want the numbing fragrance, chilli heat and savoury depth of Sichuan food rather than a softened general Chinese menu. The kitchen makes a feature of Ibérico pork, but the broader menu gives a group plenty of contrast: crisp or dry-fried dishes, vegetables alive with garlic and preserved seasoning, noodles, dumplings and bowls whose red surface carries both chilli oil and Sichuan pepper. Recent food-specific praise repeatedly focuses on bold seasoning and cooking that retains the character of the cuisine.
Order for the table and build intensity rather than choosing several dishes with the same sauce. A cold starter or greens will give relief between richer pork, fish or chicken dishes, while rice and noodles make the meal feel complete. The dining room is compact, contemporary and better suited to a focused supper than a formal occasion. It works especially well for adventurous friends who enjoy sharing and can agree on a heat level. Ask the team about chillies and allergens rather than assuming a familiar English menu name will predict the dish's strength.
Address: 43 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RH
43 Szechuan Kitchen Menu
Cold Starter 凉菜
Spicy Boneless Chicken Feet 香辣无骨凤爪
Spicy Boneless Chicken Feet are tender, flavorful bites coated in a zesty, fiery sauce.
Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue in Chili Oil 夫妻肺片
Spicy.A Szechuan favourite with thinly sliced beef and tongue in chili oil.
Chinese Vermicelli with Savory Mince 蚂蚁上树
Chinese Vermicelli with Savory Mince is a Szechuan dish with glass noodles stir-fried in a spicy, flavorful sauce, accompanied by ground pork and aromatic seasonings—deliciously bold and comforting.
Seafood 海鲜
Szechuan Boiled Fish in Sizzling Chilli Oil 水煮鱼
Medium Spicy. Szechuan Boiled Fish features tender fish in a spicy, numbing broth, with bold flavors from chili, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Sizzling Spiced Prawns 香辣虾
Stir-fried prawns in a blend of spices and chillies，perfect balance of heat and savory spices, making each bite irresistibly delicious!
Fresh Prawn Paste with Broth 沸腾虾滑
Boiling Shrimp Sliders are tender, fresh shrimp coated in a light batter, quickly boiled for a juicy, flavorful bite with a perfect seafood taste.
Prawn and Cabbage Vermicelli Pot 大虾白菜粉丝煲
Shrimp, cabbage, and vermicelli in a savory broth create a flavorful, comforting hot pot, with tender shrimp and delicate textures in every bite.
Noodles 面条
Tangy Beef Rice Noodle Soup 酸菜肥牛米线
Sour Cabbage Beef Rice Noodles feature tender beef, tangy pickled cabbage, and soft rice noodles in a flavorful, savory broth.
Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles 四川担担面
Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles are spicy, savory noodles topped with a rich, flavorful sauce made from chili oil, and minced pork.
Braised Beef Noodle 红烧牛肉面
Braised Beef Noodles features tender beef in a rich, savory sauce, served with chewy noodles in a flavorful broth—comforting, hearty, and utterly delicious!
Tomato and Beef Brisket Rice Noodle 西红柿牛腩米线
Tomato Beef Brisket Rice Noodles feature tender beef, fresh tomatoes, and soft rice noodles in a savory, tangy broth—comforting, flavorful, and satisfying!
Dim Sum 点心
Siu Mai (4 pieces) 烧卖 (4个)
Savory open-topped dumplings, filled with meat and shrimp. 咸味开盖饺子, 装满肉及虾。
Steamed Dumplings and Siu Mai 点心拼盘 (蒸饺烧麦拼盘)
An assortment of classic steamed dumplings and siomai.... 一人份。鲜美的海鲜配上丝滑的豆腐块, 汤清味美。
Soups
Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣汤
Per person. A combination of bamboo shoots, tofu and mushrooms in a hot and sour soup. 一人份。在酸辣汤中加入竹笋, 豆腐及蘑菇。Spicy 辣
Seaweed and Spare Rib Soup 海带排骨汤
Per person. A warming soup with nutritious seaweed and pork ribs.
Main Dishes
Stir-Fried Iberico Pork 小炒伊比利亚黑毛猪
Stir-Fried Beef with Cumin 孜然牛肉
Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁
Stir-Fried Pork Rice Bowl 小炒肉盖饭
Spicy Pepper Enoki Beef 鲜椒金针肥牛
Spicy. Fresh chili, enoki mushrooms, and tender beef slices come together in a spicy, savory stir-fry, bursting with bold flavors and a satisfying balance of heat and umami.
Szechuan Mala Chicken 川式辣子鸡
Very Spicy. Szechuan Mala Chicken is a fiery dish featuring crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with bold spices, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a perfect blend of heat and savory flavor.
Spicy Aromatic Pork Knuckles 香辣美容蹄
Homestyle Pork Knuckle Soup 老妈蹄花汤
Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic Chives 韭菜炒香干
Stir-Fried Lamb Slices with Scallions 葱爆羊肉
Scallion Stir-fried Lamb is a savory dish with tender lamb slices stir-fried with fragrant scallions and spices, creating a perfect balance of rich flavors and aromatic freshness.
Choy Sum with Garlic 蒜蓉菜心
Fresh green vegetables lightly sauteed with minced garlic.
Stir-fried Eggplant with Potatoes and Peppers 地三鲜
Flavorful Chinese stir-fry with tender potatoes, beans and eggplant, cooked in a savory sauce—simple yet delicious!
Szechuan Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens 老坛酸菜鱼
Brunswick House
Brunswick House turns seasonal British ingredients into one of the area's most distinctive meals. The menu changes too often for a fixed checklist to be useful, but its character is consistent: excellent bread and snacks, vegetables treated with as much attention as meat or fish, confident sauces and larger plates designed to anchor a shared order. Recent guide coverage continues to value the kitchen's inventiveness, and the best diner reports describe clear flavours rather than complexity for its own sake. Check the day's menu and choose across several sections.
The restaurant occupies an antiques-filled Georgian mansion beside Vauxhall's modern towers, so the setting adds genuine personality to lunch or dinner. It is an excellent choice for a date, visiting friends or a celebration where the room matters as much as the cooking. The building can feel animated and service has drawn some uneven recent feedback at peak times, so book ahead and avoid a tightly timed meal. A few small plates followed by a shared main lets the table experience the kitchen without creating an overlong sequence.
Address: 30 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2LG
Brunswick House Menu
Lunch
Olives, Orange, Garlic & Thyme
Grilled Potato Bread, Green Garlic Butter
Pickles & Ferments
Crispy Potato Cake, Duck Liver, Kumquat
Devilled Egg, Trout Roe, Sesame
Cooley Oyster, Corn Hot Sauce, Fig Leaf
Spring Leaves, Elderflower Champagne, Spenwood
Carosello Cucumber, Almond, Grapes, Puffed Rice
Smoked Beetroot, Fior Di Latte, Marcona Almond
Chalkstream Trout Crudo, Passion Fruit, Salted Melon
Raw Dexter Beef, Smoked Bone Marrow & Crispy Shallot
Fresh Rigatoni, Rocket, Pecorino
Grilled Courgette, Maitake, Black Rice, Lemon Verbena
Roast Cod, Saffron Broth & Charred Broccoli
Tamworth Pork Chop, Fennel, Strawberries
For two/three to share
Wood-Fired Cod Collar, Vadouvan, Capers, Lemon
Two-Sheet Lasagna Verde, Rabbit, Mushroom, Fontina
Whole Suffolk Chicken, Dorset Cockles, Moqueca Broth, Jalapeño Pistou
Wood-Fired Hereford Wing Rib (800g), Beer Mustard
Sides
Green Salad
Fries
Coombeshead Farm Sourdough
Aperitif
Brunswick Martini No.3.5
Arancello SpritC
Set Lunch Menu
Wednesday - Friday; 2 COURSES £18; 3 COURSES £23
Tomato Gazpacho, Early Harvest Olive Oil
First Course
Tamworth Pork Pate, Mustard, Cornichon
First Course
Wild Garlic, Potato Dumplings
Second Course
Cornish Plaice, Bisque, Burnt Lemon
Second Course
Elderflower Fritter, Blackcurrant, Crème Fraiche
Third Course
Fig Leaf Panna Cotta, Raspberries
Third Course
Fries
Extras
Green Salad
Extras
Coombeshead Sourdough
Extras
Sunday Lunch
Grilled Courgette, Maitake, Black Rice & Lemon Verbena
For one
Roast Cod, Vichyssoise, Asparagus & Burnt Lemon
For one
Tamworth Belly of Pork, Fennel, Strawberries
For one
Wood-Fired John Dory Vadouvan, Capers, Lemon
For two/three to share
Tamworth Belly of Pork, Fennel, Strawberries
For two/three to share
Two-Sheet Lasagna Verde, Rabbit, Mushroom, Fontina
For two/three to share
Whole Suffolk Chicken, Dorset Clams, Moqueca Broth, Jalapeño Pistou
For two/three to share
Wood-Fired Hereford Wing Rib (800g), Beer Mustard
For two/three to share
Roast Potatoes
Sides
Three Yorkshire Puddings
Sides
Green Salad
Sides
Buttered Carrots
Sides
Roast Bone Marrow, Yorkshire Pudding, Garlic Butter
Sides
Brunswick Martini No.2
Aperitif
Uron-Hai
Aperitif
Puddings & Pairings
Milk Cake, Loquat, Miso Chantilly
2015 Château Filhot - Sauternes
Cru Virunga Chocolate, Olive Oil, Sea Salt
2009 Ch. de Jau ‘Rivesaltes Ambré’ Grenache Blanc/Macabeu - Languedoc-Roussillon
Banana Parfait, Spelt Waffle, Coffee Molasses
2022 Florent Plageoles ‘Loin de l’Oeil Doux’ - Gaillac
Coconut Sorbet, Galia Melon, Lime Granita
NV Pol Roger ‘Rich’ Demi-Sec - Champagne
125ml
Lincolnshire Poacher, Honey, Cornichon
Domaine Overnoy ‘Sous Voile’ Chardonnay - Jura
125ml
Dow’s Ruby Port
70ml
Dow’s 10y Tawny Port
70ml
Miclo, Poire William
35ml
NV Leon Boesch, Alsace Marc de Gewurztraminer
35ml
Capreolus, Siegerrebe Grape
35ml
ESPRESSO MARTINEZ
Old Tom Gin, Cocchi Americano, Maraschino, Coconut, Coffee
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM
Walnut Vodka, Strawberries, Cassis de Dijon, Koji Cream
Cocktails
One Sip Negroni
Brunswick House Negroni Blend, Aleppo Pepper
Garibaldi Spritz
Campari, Aerated Orange, Cava
El Presidente
Rum, Vermouth, Passe Crassane Pear, Aperol
Uron-Hai
Japanese Whisky, Milk Oolong Vodka, King’s Ginger, Soda
Brunswick Martini No.3.5
Sapling Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, Génépi, Manzanilla Sherry, Hay
Pisco Sour
Pisco, Armagnac Blanche, Verjus
Mezcal Paloma
Mezcal, Tico Rosa Tequila, Herb Soda, Grapefruit Bitters
Tatin Old Fashioned
Evan Williams Bourbon, Bramley Apple, Miso, Brown Butter, Crème Fraîche
Rhubarb Margarita
Tico Bianco Tequila, Forced Yorkshire Rhubarb, Lime, Agave, Suze
Special Pours by Glass
2023 Regenade Winery ‘Bridget’ - London
Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Cabernet Sauvignon. A delicious rosé with soft rapsberry, white pepper & creamy texture.
2020 Valentin Morel ‘Albinos’ Poulsard - Jura
Rare example of still Blanc de Noirs made using direct press. Small red berries, slate & floral highlights.
2020 Domaine du Clos Naudin ‘Sec’ - Vouvray
A delicious demonstration of Loire Chenin with a few years bottle age. High acid cuts through a few grams of residual sugar, with notes of pear skin, blossom & spiced honey.
2022 Raphaëlle Guyot ‘Les Robinettes’ - Yonne
Whole cluster Pinot Noir from rising start Raphaëlle. Decadant palate of forest fruits, red plum with a floral highlight.
2018 Taybeh Winery ‘Nadim’ Cabernet Sauvignon - Birzeit
The Khoury Family opened their winery in the West Bank with the goal of creating exceptional wines with great aging potential. Full bodied with dark cherry, blackcurrant and green peppercorn.
Cava, Pago de Tharsys ‘Brut Nature’ NV
Balance of texture & freshness, alongside ripe stone fruits.
Crémant de Limoux, Maison Antech ‘Rosé’ 2022
Soft cherry, tart cranberry & brioche like texture.
Kent Sparkling Wine Westwell ‘Pelegrim’ NV
Chardonnay/Pinot. Energetic acidity & stone fruits.
Champagne Pol Roger ‘Brut Réserve’ NV
Perfect balance of equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Lost & Grounded Keller Pils 4.8%
Lost & Grounded Wanna Go To The Sun Pale Ale 4.6%
Lucky Saint 330ml bottle <0.5%
Oliver’s Fine Perry 330ml bottle 6%
Find & Foster ‘Mêlé’ Cider 330ml bottle 5.5%
Orbit ‘Peel’ Belgian Witbier 330ml bottle 4.9%
The Kernel ‘1890 Export Stout’ 330ml bottle
NV Sablière, ‘Cuvée Sablé Rosé’ 0%, Infusion of wild tea & verjus.
Honeyed, with apple blossom.
NV Thomson & Scott, Noughty Sparkling 0%
Chardonnay. Off dry, ripe apple & lemon zest.
NV Thomson & Scott, Noughty White <0.5%
Chardonnay/Chenin. Yellow apple & lime.
NV Thomson & Scott, Noughty Red <0.5%
Syrah. Candied cherries, rose & black pepper.
Seasonal Soda 0%
Kiwi & Lemongrass.
Sparkling Chai 0%
New Assam Chai, Tonka, Citrus.
Botivo & Soda 0%
Bitter, citrusy, herbal non-alc aperitivo. Also great with tonic water or grapefruit!
Feragaia & Ginger Ale 0%
Distilled in Scotland, zero sugar, vegan & gluten free.
Brunswick Milk Punch 0%
Three Spirit Nightcap, Orange, Banana, Spent Coffee.
Keg Wine
Sauv.Blanc, South France, Vinexplore 2024
Vibrant, tart gooseberries & bergamont.
Viognier, South France, Le Paradou 2024
Creamy nature, peach & orange blossom.
Chardonnay, Pay D’Oc, Tacheron 2024
No oak, lees aging. Coating texture, apricot & lemon skin.
Grenache/Syrah, South France, Vinexplore 2022
Silky texture, forest fruit compote & spice.
Merlot/Cabernet, Bordeaux, Ch.Clos Seric 2022
Lighter, fruit forward Bordeaux style with elegant blackcurrant.
Pinot Noir, Pay D’Oc, Tacheron 2023
Some oak ageing. Ripe Pinot notes of raspberry & earth.
Bottles
Chardonnay Sous Voile, Jura, Overnoy 2019
Aged 3yrs on lees. Bruised apple, citrus, walnut & umami.
Grenache, Pays d’Hérault, Mas Magnan ‘M.A.R.S’ ‘25
Juicy dark berries & pomegranate with a touch of spice.
Lemberger, Württemberg, Troupe/Schnaitmann’23
Crunchy acidity plays with ripe red fruit.
Macabeo, Campo de Borja, El Risco 2024
Crisp & refreshing with a saline finish.
Avesso/Arinto, Baião, Vinho Verde, A&D 2024
Ripe yellow apples, nectarines and lemon.
Muscadet Sur Lie, Loire, Dom. de la Quilla 2023
Minerality, tree fruits paired with leesy texture.
Cortese, Gavi di Gavi, Ascheri 2024
Deliciously balanced with notes of melon and smoke.
Cataratto, Sicily, Feudo Montoni 2023
Softness of waxy lemon, melon & bay leaf.
Albarinho, Rías Baixas, Casa Monte Pio 2024
A rich, weighty white from the Valley of Salt.
Sauv.Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Didier-Pabiot 2023
Rich body yet refreshing, notes of nectarine & flint.
Chardonnay, Rully, Joseph Drouhin 2022
Fresh & elegant, notes of citrus & almond with a lasting finish.
Rkatsiteli & Kisi, Kakheti, Bedoba 2022
Layers of dried apricot, orange peel and wild herbs.
Gewürztraminer, Alsace, Domaine Stoeffler 2024
An aromatic blend with Riesling & Muscat. Juicy & pithy.
Muscat of Alexandria, Itata Valley, De Martino 2022
Golden apple & orange peel with a smoky, salty finish.
Syrah, Campo de Borja, El Risco 2024
Blended with Grenache, dark wild berries & spice.
Malbec, Cahors, Château Paillas 2020
Scents of blackcurrant, black plum & chocolate.
Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Gober & Freinbichler 2020
Plush notes of plum & blueberry with a savoury backbone.
Merlot/Cab.Sauv, Veneto, De Stefani ‘Venezia’ 2021
Sweet preserved plums with baking spice and rich body.
Barbera d’Asti, Cossetti ‘La Vigna Vecchia’ 2022
90 years old vines. Silky texture, blueberries & sweet cherries.
Gamay, Beaujolais, Daniel Bouland 2024
Red fruits & ripe black cherry lifted by bright acidity.
Merlot, St-Estèphe, Frank Phélan 2014
Integrated tannins, intense dark fruit & a lasting finish.
Pinot Noir, Rully 1er Cru, JB Ponsot ‘La Fosse’ 2023
Rich, spiced blackberries, earth notes & silky mouthfeel.
Cinsault/Syrah/Grenache, Provence, Triennes 2024.
Delicate fruit & pale rosé. Served from Keg.
Grenache Gris, Pays d’Hérault, Mas Magnan 2025 ‘Canopée Rosé’.
White peach & pink lady apple.
Black Book - White & Fizz
NV R. Moncuit ‘Les Grands Blancs’ - Champagne
2017 Stroebel ‘Héraclite Chardonnay’ - Champagne
2015 Pol Roger ‘Blanc de Blancs’ - Champagne
2019 Ruinart ‘Singulier’ - Champagne
2021 Sylvain Dittière ‘La Perlée’ - Loire Vdf
2021 P.Menard ‘Le Quart des Noëls’ - Anjou
2021 Domaine Naudin-Ferrand‘Le Clou 34’ - VdF
2023 Domaine de la Cras Bourgogne Blanc
2022 JB Ponsot ‘Montpalais’ - Rully 1er Cru
2022 Aline Beauné ‘Chazelle’ - Montagny 1er Cru
2022 Jean Fournier ‘Clos du Roy’ - Marsannay
2022 Joseph Colin ‘Compendium’ - Saint Aubin
2022 Domaine Tessier - Meursault
2020 Chavy-Chouet - Saint Aubin 1er Cru
1998 Michel Juillot - Mercurey 1er Cru
2021 Cos d’Estournel ‘Les Pagodes’ St. Estèphe
2012 Domaine Labet ‘Varrons’ - Jura
2022 Mathieu Apffel ‘Avant La Tempête’ - Savoie
2020 Christian Tschida ‘Himmel Auf Erden’ - Burgenland
2021 Clemens Strobl ‘Rosen’ - Niederösterreich
2019 Schnabel Ermihof ‘Silicium’ - Steiermark
2022 Pastorello y Raventos ‘Vinya del Coll’ - Penedès
2020 Graci ‘Muganazzi’ - Etna
2018 Paolo Bea ‘Arboreus’ - Umbria
2023 Ashkar Winery ‘Chardonnay’ - Upper Galilee
2022 ABC ‘Pinot Gris & Blanc’ - Santa Barbara
Black Book - On Skin and Oxidative
2017 Tauss ‘Sauvignon Hohenegg’ - S. Styria
2016 Leroy ‘Les Noëls de Montbenault’ - Loire
2015 Menade ‘Sobrenaturel’ - Castilla Y Leon
2020 Casa Belaguer Benimaquia ‘Tinajas’- Alicante
2018 Momento Mori ‘Bianco’ - Heathcote
2020 Ovum ‘Deep End’ - Oregon
2000 Henri Marie ‘Vin Jaune’ - Arbois
2019 Domaine Labet ‘La Bardette’ Ouillé - Jura
2019 Barraque Chardonnay
Concentrated citrus, almond & minerality
2020 Montferrand Savagnin
Ripe quince, pithy citrus and salinity
2020 Barraque Savagnin
Lively acidity, apples, pear and flint
2019 Les Chamois de Paradis Chardonnay
Peaches & spice
2024 J’en Veux Encore Pinot Noir/Gris
Light red cherries
NV Mon Rouge A&J-F. Gamay
Semi-carbo, strawberry & cinnamon
2024 La Colline Des Dames A&J-F. Pinot Noir
Berry spice
2023 En Billat Pinot Noir
Berries & dried herbs
2023 Nuova Descriptio
Blend of Sauvignons, Aligote & Chardonnay
2022 Bel Air & Clardy Chardonnay
Limestone & chalk
2022 Coteaux de Rosette Chardonnay
Refreshing tension
2020 Vaux de Vey Chardonnay
Elegant, saline precision
2020 Mont de Milieu Chardonnay
Mineral driven
Black Book - Red Bordeaux
2022 Mauvesin Barton- Moulis-en-Médoc
2016 Château Haut-Chaigneau - Lalande de Pomerol
Half Bottle 2004 Château Brane-Cantenac - Margaux
2019 Château Angludet - Margaux
2017 Château Rauzan-Ségla ‘Ségla’ - Margaux
2015 Château Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc
2014 Château Lalande Borie - St. Julien
2000 Château Lagune - Haut-Médoc
Black Book - Red Burgundy
2023 Maison Altisolis - Santenay
2022 Raphaëlle Guyot ‘Le Baiser’ - VdF
2021 Domaine Lamy - ‘Derrière Chez Edouard’
2018 T. Morey ‘La Fussière’ - Maranges 1er Cru
2020 Sylvie Esmonin ‘VV’ - Gevrey-Chambertin
2019 H.Magnien ‘La Coutière’- Aloxe-Corton 1er
2011 G.Barthod - Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
1999 Michel Lafarge ‘Clos de Chenes’ - Volnay
Black Book - White/Red/Magnum
2020 Ladoix Chardonnay
Light & floral
2021 Beauroy Chablis 1er Cru
Concentrated, mineral
2021 Ladoix Côte de Beaune
Elderberry & earth
2021 Gevrey-Chambertin
Red berries & complexity
2021 Les Joeyeuses Ladoix
Tart cherry & backbone
2021 Quenard & Fils - Savoie
2017 Domaine Tempier - Bandol
2018 Domaine Tempier - Bandol
2020 Massa Vecchia ‘Rosato di Toscana’ - Toscana
2023 Jeanne Germain ‘Bavardages’ - Saumur
2018 L’Ecu ‘Germinus’ - Loire VdF
2021 Domaine Sérol ‘Chez Coste’ - Côte Roannaise
2020 L’Ecu ‘Mephisto’ - Loire VdF
2021 Sylvain Dittière ‘Les Cormiers’ - Saumur
2018 Stroebel ‘Le Vin Tranquille’ - Champagne
2020 Y.Bertrand ‘Cuvée du Chaos Olivia’ - Fleurie
2020 JP Brun ‘Les Thorins’ - Moulin-à-Vent
2020 Bosquet des Papes ‘Tradition’ - CNDP
2020 Stéphane Ogier ‘L’Âme Sœur’ - Seyssuel
2021 Franck Balthazare ‘Chaillot’ - Cornas
2020 Paul Avril & Fils ‘Clos des Papes’ - CNDP
1997 Jaboulet Aîné ‘La Chapelle’ - Hermitage
2000 Vieille Julienne ‘Vieille Vignes’ - CNDP
1986 Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage
2024 Ocha ‘Collines Calcaires’ BDX Claret
2019 Domaine Tempier ‘Tourtine’ - Bandol
2019 Bornard ‘Au Fils des Générations’ - Jura
2009 Remelluri ‘Reserva’ - Rioja
2020 Remelluri ‘Grandes Lindes’ - Rioja
2022 De Stefani ‘Terre Nobili’ - Veneto
2021 Ornellaia ‘La Serra Nuova’ - Bolgheri
2020 Montevertine - Rosso di Toscano
2017 Fratelli Alessandria ‘Monvigliero’ - Barolo
2007 Tenuta Antinori ‘Tignanello’ - Toscana IGT
2018 Taybeh Winery ‘Nadim’ - Birzeit
2007 Saintsbury ‘Lee Vineyard’ - Los Carneros
2021 Kelley Fox ‘Carter’ - Oregon
Mumbai Delight
Mumbai Delight is the dependable neighbourhood Indian choice, with a menu broad enough for familiar favourites and more regionally specific detours. Start with a crisp chaat or something from the tandoor, then balance a fragrant biryani or robust meat curry with dal, a vegetable dish and bread. Recent diners repeatedly mention freshness, well-judged spice and generous hospitality across a large body of feedback. The kitchen is strongest when an order mixes texture and heat rather than repeating rich sauces.
This is an easy restaurant for families, local regulars and groups whose tastes vary. Staff can guide diners through less familiar dishes and adjust an order so the table has both mild and hotter flavours, though anyone with an allergy should still confirm ingredients directly. The room is welcoming rather than showy, which suits an unhurried weeknight meal or a casual celebration. If you are choosing between curry and biryani, add something grilled first; the drier, smoky preparation provides a useful counterpoint to rice and sauce.
Address: 51A South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RH
Mumbai Delight Menu
Appetisers
Tiltala Jhinga
Crispy succulent king prawns coated with de-shelled sesame seeds & gram flour
Avocado Chat
Ripe avocado folded with potatoes, tamarind, green chutney finished with lime juice
Sticky Tamarind Wings
Chicken wing appetiser, marinated with ginger, garlic and tossed in signature tamarind sauce
Chilli Paneer
Indo Chinese style paneer with bell peppers, spring onions & shredded chillies
Samosa Chat
Crispy samosa with chickpeas, fresh onion & tomato in a mint, tamarind sauce
Crispy Calamari
Deep fried calamari marinated with ginger, garlic & lemon juice
Onion Bhaji
Flavoursome onion fritters folded with gram flour, carom seeds & green herbs
Murgh Hariyali Tikka
Marinated chicken breast with fresh green spices hung yogurt & grilled in tandoori oven
Sheek Kabab
Minced lamb, marinated with ginger garlic juice, mint, coriander & green chillies
Achari Paneer Tikka
Coated with an intoxicating mix of pickling spices & hung yogurt
Seafood Curry
Chef's Signature Jhinga Dil Bahar
Delicious heart winning king prawns cooked with onion, tomato & coconut milk
Jhinga Masala
King prawns gently cooked with onion, garlic, tomato & finished with fresh curry leaf
Alleppey Fish Curry
One of the Keralan fish delights with the twist of coconut & raw mango
King Prawn Balchao
A very famous fiery dish from Goa, hot, slightly sweet, and sour
Chicken Curry
Chef's Signature Murgh Hariyali Masala
Mouth-watering chicken cooked in coconut milk & freshly stone blended green herb sauce
Murg Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in clay oven & finished with tikka masala sauce
Lamb Curry
Chef's Signature Lamb Angara
Slightly smoked lamb onion, tomato, ginger, garlic & house spices cooked on slow flame
Lamb Malabar
Lamb leg cooked in stone ground coconut masala with onion tomato and sun dried red chillies
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with onion bell peppers in spicy rich tomato sauce and finished with coriander
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmir's special dish slowly braised in gravy for a much loved spicy, warming curry
Vegetarian
Paneer Butter Masala
Slightly smoked Indian cheese cooked in caramelised onion, Bombay style tomato sauce
Veg Kolhapuri
Mix vegetables cooked in coconut, sesame, chilli, and onion tomato
Methi Chaman
Grated Paneer, Methi & spinach is an absolute delight, all blended with house spice
Mumbai Tadka Dal
India's most famous slowly cooked lentils finished with garlic & fresh coriander
Mutter Mushroom
Green peas & mushroom cooked in onion tomato gravy, finished with fresh ginger & coriander
Sag Aaloo
Fresh spinach & potatoes cooked with onion, garlic & house spices
Chana Masala
Bombay's version of the famous chickpea curry of India - Super scrumptious!
Archway
Archway hides serious Italian cooking beneath a railway arch near Battersea Park. Its compact seasonal menu moves through warm flatbread, vegetables, handmade pasta and meat or fish touched by the open fire. Chef Franco de Lucia's cooking is appealing because the plates feel considered without becoming fussy: pasta carries a concentrated sauce, smoke supports the main ingredient, and bitter leaves or acidity keep richer dishes in balance. Current independent reviews and detailed recent diners agree unusually well on the strength of the pasta and fire-led cooking.
This is one of the best date-night and special-occasion choices in the area, especially for diners who prefer a small restaurant to a grand dining room. Let the menu guide the order and share enough dishes to experience both pasta and the grill; asking what is especially good that day is more useful than arriving committed to an old menu item. The exposed-arch setting is intimate and atmospheric, but spaces are limited and the final bill can rise quickly across several courses. Reserve ahead and give the kitchen time to set the pace.
Address: Arch 65 Queen's Circus, London SW8 4NE
Archway Menu
Starters
Focaccia
smoked confit garlic (v)
Nocellara olives
(v)
Marcona almonds
(v)
Seabream crudo
tomato concasse, sorrel, citrus dressing
Burrata
zucchine alla scapece, dried olive, fermented chilli (v)
Argentinian prawns
nduja, peashoots
Flatbreads
Flatbread, pesto sundried tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil
(v)
Flatbread, giovanna, stracciatella, pistachio
Pasta
Doppio raviolo
goat cheese, tomato reduction (v)
Fregola ai frutti di mare
Tagliolini Crab
Maltagliati rabbit ragù
Mains
Rib-eye
(200g - 500g)
Branzino
brown butter, spring onion and capers
Grilled squid
puttanesca sauce
Filled aubergine
almond, mustia cheese (v)
Sides
Leaves
creme fraiche dressing, asiago cheese (v)
Roast potato
(v)
French beans in umido
(v)
Desserts
Poached peach
crumble, artigianal mascarpone (v)
Tiramisù marsala
(v)
Seasonal Basque cheesecake
candied pecans (v)
Seasonal sorbet
(v)
Affogato
(v)
Cocktails
Espresso Nocciolato
Ciliegia agrodolce
Digestives
Limoncello
Vecchia Romagna
Fernet Branca
Sambuca
Montenegro Amaro
Amaretto
Grappa
Bepi Tosolini Moscato
Bepi Tosolini Smoked
Sweet Wines
by the glass
2022 Jurançon Moelleux
2018 Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico, Giovanni Allegrini, Italy
2023 `Ben Ryé` Passito di Pantelleria, Donnafugata, Sicily
Coffee
Espresso
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Café Latte
Americano
Tea
by Good & Proper Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Chamomile
Lemon Verbena
Fresh Mint
Santa Maria Del Sur
Santa Maria Del Sur is built around the Argentine grill. Empanadas and chorizo make natural openers, but beef is the reason to come: choose a cut to suit your appetite, add chimichurri and share sides rather than treating them as an afterthought. The official menu also gives non-steak diners alternatives from the grill, which makes the restaurant more flexible than a single-purpose steakhouse. Current feedback is strongest on well-cooked beef, generous portions and the relaxed welcome, supported by a substantial review history.
The dining room feels warm and established, making it a comfortable choice for birthdays, family meals and groups who want a straightforward centrepiece. Ask how the kitchen recommends cooking your chosen cut and confirm its size before ordering, particularly if several people plan to share. An empanada followed by steak, salad and potatoes creates a better-balanced meal than loading the table with meat from the start. The location on Queenstown Road also makes Santa Maria useful for Nine Elms and Battersea diners who want a neighbourhood restaurant with occasion value.
Address: 129 Queenstown Road, London SW8 3RH
Santa Maria Del Sur Menu
Lunch
Empanadas
One empanada with salad
Choose your flavour: Beef, Chicken, Caprese, Blue cheese, Ham & cheese or Spinach
Two empanadas with salad
Choose your flavour: Beef, Chicken, Caprese, Blue cheese, Ham & cheese or Spinach
Three empanadas with salad
Choose your flavour: Beef, Chicken, Caprese, Blue cheese, Ham & cheese or Spinach
Any Three empanadas
Choose your flavour: Beef, Chicken, Caprese, Blue cheese, Ham & cheese or Spinach
Any Six empanadas
Choose your flavour: Beef, Chicken, Black pudding, Bluecheese, Ham & cheese or Spinach
Lunch
Specials
Chicken milanesa
Breaded chicken with chips or salad
Steak & fries
140 gr Premium Argentine Rump steak with chips or salad and chimichurri (GF)
Big Steak & fries
200 gr Premium Argentine Rump steak with chips or salad and chimichurri (GF)
Lunch
Focaccia Sandwiches
Veggie
Aubergine, red pepper, courgette, tomato, lettuce & mozzarella
Choripan
Argentine-style sausage with chimichurri
Steak
Premium Argentine steak, with tomato and lettuce
Lunch Offer
Steak & Fries
Dinner
Snacks & nibbles
Focaccia
House-made on the day, with olive oil & balsamic vinegar.
Olives
Provenzal marinated (GF).
Padron peppers
With smoked sea salt (GF).
Provoleta
Provolone cheese with orégano, chilli flakes and crostini
Dinner
Starters
Burrata
With tomato relish, basil, and truffle dressing (V - GF).
Prawns Chicharron
With chicharron bed in rocket and sriracha mayo
Grilled octopus
Garlic emulsion, chilli, tender stem broccoli (GF).
Chorizo Criollo
Argentine sausage, sweet red pepper confit and balsamic dressing (GF).
Dinner
Traditional Argentine Empanadas
Beef
Chicken
Ham & cheese
Spinach & mozzarella
Caprese (Provolone, Tomato and basil)
Blue cheese and Walnut
Any 3 empanadas
Any 6 empanadas
Any 9 empanadas
Any 12 empanadas
Dinner
Specials
Aubergine Milanese
With salsa criolla, vegan cheese and tomato salad (Ve).
Seabass
Whole grilled, with fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil
Santa Maria Burger
With crispy bacon, smoked ketchup, chimimayo, lettuce, house-pickled cucumber, melted cheese and chips.
Chicken Milanesa
Breaded chicken with rocket salad, and shaved parmesan
Dinner
Prime beef by weight. Minimum size 200 gr
Bife de Cuadril
100 gr Rump steak (GF)
Bife de Chorizo
100 gr Sirloin steak (GF)
Bife Ancho
100 gr Ribeye steak (GF)
Bife de Lomo
100 gr Fillet steak (GF)
Dinner
Mix Grills To Share (for 2 people)
Parrillada Deluxe
300 gr Rump steak, 300 gr Sirloin steak, black pudding, sausage, provoleta, Padron peppers & crostini.
Ribeye Twister
500 gr grilled Ribeye steak, marinated in garlic and parsley with grilled red Pepper.
Parrilla San Telmo
300 gr. Rump steak, marinated chicken, chorizo sausage, black pudding, provolone cheese & chimichurri (GF).
Argentine Surf & Turf
500 gr grilled Sirloin steak, grilled king prawns with lemon and chimichurri
Dinner
Side Orders
Tenderstem Broccoli
With crispy kale & chilli and garlic. (V - GF).
Triple cooked Chips
(Ve - GF)
Creamed spinach
(GF)
House salad
(Ve - GF)
Tomato Salad
With pickled onion and basil (GF)
Grilled Vegetables
Aubergines, peppers and courgettes (Ve - GF)
Mashed potato
(GF)
Garlic roasted mushrooms
(Ve - GF)
Dinner
Extras
Morcilla
Black pudding (GF)
Chorizo Criollo
Argentine-style sausage (GF)
Mollejas
Sweetbreads (GF)
Dinner
Sauces
Peppercorn
Chimichurri
Bernaise
Smoked chilli
Bone marrow
With confit garlic butter.
Dinner
Desserts
Cheesecake
Dulce de leche
Panna Cotta
With berries.
Flan
With dulce de leche and almond flakes.
Pancake
Argentine style, with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate mousse
With strawberry gel and passion fruit sorbet
Creme Brulee
Vanilla custard with caramelised sugar crust
Don Pedro
Vanilla ice-cream, walnuts and a shot of your choice (Baileys, Rum, Amaretto or Whisky).
Ice creams & sorbets
One scoop, served with a churro. (Flavours: Vanilla, chocolate, dulce de leche, strawberry & passion fruit)
White Wine
Chardonnay
Sanama
13% V.Cachapoal, Chile
Los Olivos
13% Valle de Eco, Mendoza
White Wine
Pinot Grigio
Podere del Sogni
11% San Paolo di Piave, Italy
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Sanama
13% Valle de Cachapoal, Chile
Porteño
13% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
White Wine
Torrontés
La Linda
13.5% Cafayate, Salta
Rosé Wine
Luberón
13% Southern Rhone
Sparkling Wine
House Prosecco
Prosecco Brut 11% Italy
Kaiken Brut
Traditional Method 12.5% Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Dessert Wine
Malamado
Port Style Malbec, 18% Mendoza
Solería
Torrontés fortified, 18.5% Mendoza
Red Wine
House Red Hormiga Negra Malbec
12.5% Maipú, Mendoza
Red Wine
Malbec
El Cuyo
13% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
La Linda
13.5% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Trumpeter
13.5% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Perdriel
14% Perdriel, Mendoza
Luigi Bosca
14% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Old Vineyard
14% Rio Negro, Patagonia
Luigi Bosca de Sangre
14% Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Catena Alta
13.5% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Lote L Norton
Single Vineyard 15% Lulunta, Mendoza
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Marcello Pelleriti
14.5% Valle de Eco, Mendoza
Finca la Colonia
14.6% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Red Wine
Merlot
Malma Patagonia
13.5% Patagonia
Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Luigi Bosca
14.5% Maipú, Mendoza
Selección Familia Humberto Canale
14% Río Negro, Patagonia
Red Wine
Other Red single grapes
Colonia Las Liebres
(Bonarda) 13.5% Mendoza
Viña Pomal Reserva
(Tempranillo) 13.5% Rioja, Spain
Mauricio Lorca
(Syrah) 14.5% Valle de Eco, Mendoza
Red Wine
Blends
Saveroni
(Merlot, Corvina) 12% Italy
El Campesino
(Cabernet Sauv, Carmenere) 13.5% Chile
Kaiken
(Malbec, Bonarda, Petit Verdot) 14.5% Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Lote Negro
(Malbec, Cabernet Franc) 14.5% Valle de Eco, Mendoza
Los Nobles
(Malbec, Merlot) 14.5% Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Toulouse Lautrec Restaurant
Toulouse Lautrec combines a French restaurant with a live-music venue, yet the food has enough identity to justify visiting before the performance begins. The current menu follows brasserie instincts: French onion soup, smoked salmon with blini, snails and a king-prawn vol-au-vent sit comfortably beside substantial meat and fish plates. The appeal lies in recognisable dishes, proper sauces and a sense of occasion rather than culinary theatre. Check which menu applies to your booking, as dinner, events and special performances can shape the evening differently.
Come here when you want dinner to lead into jazz, cabaret or another performance without crossing London between courses. The old Kennington building has character, and the family-run atmosphere feels more personal than a generic entertainment venue. For a calmer meal, choose a night or sitting that is not built around a headline event; for the full experience, reserve both table and music well ahead. A classic starter followed by a brasserie main suits the room, while diners with strict timing should tell the team when they need to move upstairs.
Address: 140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London SE11 4RN
Toulouse Lautrec Restaurant Menu
Menu highlights
Mi-Cuit Foie Gras Terrine
Served with Homemade Red Onion Jam, Toasted Brioche & Crispy leaf salad
King Prawns
Poached in a Chestnut Mushrrom, Garlic & Cream sauce
Goat Cheese Salad (V)
Gratinated under the grill, Crispy leaf salad with Beetroot & toasted Walnuts...
Steak Tartare
Made with RAW minced Bavette steak. Prepared at the table, the way you like it with Toasted baguette & Crispy leaf salad
Cassoulet
Confit duck leg, Toulouse Sausage, Smoked Garlic Sausage & Pork Belly White Haricot beans cooked with duck fat & Garlic. Garlic & Parsley crumb Served with a side salad
350g Rib-eye Steak (Entrecôte)
All our steaks are British, 28 days matured & dry aged on the bone for 7 days...
Dark Chocolate Fondant
Praline Hazelnut Ice-cream
Apple Tart (V)
Bourbon Vanilla Ice-cream
Crème Brûlée
Made with real vanilla pods
Desserts
Our Signature Crème Brûlée
Dark Chocolate Fondant
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
French Apple Tart
Vanilla Ice Cream
Ice Cream Profiterole
Hot Dark Chocolate Sauce
Ice Cream with Gavottes
Salted Caramel & Vanilla
Freshly Baked Madeleines
Served with Lemon Curd x3
Freshly Baked Madeleines
Served with Lemon Curd x6
A Toca Restaurant
A Toca serves generous Portuguese food in a lively, unpolished setting. Seafood is the most rewarding route through the menu: clams, prawns, grilled fish and seafood rice bring garlic, olive oil, herbs and the savoury depth of the cooking liquor. Grilled meat and pork dishes provide heartier alternatives, while potatoes, rice and salad keep the format familiar. A Toca draws enduring local demand, though mixed comments on service and consistency are a reason to order thoughtfully rather than treating popularity as a guarantee.
This works best for friends or family who enjoy a busy room and sharing plates in the Portuguese style. Ask what fish is available, and when seafood or fish is sold by size or weight, confirm the portion and total before ordering. One shellfish starter, a grilled dish and a rice preparation give the table more range than several similar platters. The cooking is hearty and portions can be substantial, so leave space before adding sides. Choose A Toca for flavour and atmosphere rather than quiet formality or highly polished service.
Address: 341 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JH
A Toca Restaurant Menu
Breakfast
Omelette with 3 options + Chips
Spaghetti Bolognese
Steak Salad Roll
Steak Egg Cheese and Ham Roll
Starters
Picado
Small pieces of beef served with french fries, pickles and olives in a special sauce (demi-glace, mustard and wine).
Orelha de Porco
Pork's ear with garlic and onion
Moelas à Chef
Chicken goblets in a special tomato sauce "Chef Style"
Chouriço, Pickles e Azeitonas
Smoked Portuguese sausage, Pickles and olives
Picado de Frango Grelhado
Grilled sliced chicken
Barriga de Porco Grelhada com Pickles e Azeitonas
Por belly with Pickles ando olives
Salada de Bacalhau
Sun dried salted cod salad
Presunto e Queijo
Parma ham and cheese
Omoleta Variada
Option of Omelettes served with chips and salad
Pica Pau
Beef in red wine sauce
Salada de Polvo
Octopus Salad
Picado de Porco
Small pieces of meat (pork) served with French fries in a special sauce, pickles and olives
Picado de Vaca
Small pieces of meat (beef) served with French fries in a special sauce, pickles and olives
Caldo Verde c/ Chouriço
Portuguese Traditional cabbage soup with Portuguese smoked sausage
Sardinhas Grelhadas
Grilled Sardines
Salada Três Cores
Three Colour Salad
Cocktail de Camarão
Prawn Cocktail
Mexilhão à Espanhola
Mussels in a special tomato sauce
Mexilhão à Casa
Green lip mussels
Calamares
Salada de Galinha
Mix Salad with chicken
Melão com Presunto
Melon with Parma ham
Pera Abacate com Camarão
Avocado with Prawns
Gambas Grelhadas
Grilled king prawns on a skewer
Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams in white wine sauce, "Bulhão Pato Style"
Gambas à Toca (dose: 4)
King Prawns "A Toca Style" (portion: 4)
Salmão Fumado
Smoked Salmon
Salmão Fumado com Miolo de Camarão
Fish
Sardinhas Grelhadas
Grilled sardines
Truta grelhada
Grilled trout
Lulas Grelhadas
Grilled Squid
Salmão grelhado
Grilled Salmon
Cherne Grelhado
Grilled wreckfish
Posta de Peixe Espada Grelhada
Grilled scabbard loin steak
Bacalhau à Brás
Mix of sun dried salted cod cooked with onion, egg and chips, "Brás" style
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Mix of sun dried salted cod oven baked with onions, sliced boiled egg and potatos, "Gomes de Sá" style
Bacalhau com Natas
Cod with cream
Dourada Grelhada
Grilled sea bream
Robalo Grelhado
Grilled sea bass
Grelhada Mista de Peixe
Mixed grilled fish
Bacalhau com todos
Sun dried salted cod boiled with potatos and vegetables
Bacalhau à Lagareiro
Sun dried salted cod "Lagareiro" style
Polvo à Lagareiro
Boiled Octopus with potatoes and vegetables "Lagareiro Style"
Polvo com Todos
Boiled octopus with potatos and vegetables
Espetada de polvo com gambas
Skewered octopus with prawns
Linguado Grelhado
Grilled dover sole
1/2 Arroz de Marisco
1/2 Seafood rice
Meat
Bitoque de Porco (ou Frango)
Pork steak (or chicken filet) with fried egg
Frango Grelhado
Grilled Chicken
Febras de Porco Grelhadas
Pork steak fillet
Entrecosto Grelhado
Grilled spare ribs
Barriga de Porco Grelhada
Grilled pork belly
Bitoque de Vaca Grelhado
Steak with fried eeg
Febras de Frango com molho de Cogumelos
Grilled chicken fillet with mushroom sauce
Costeletas de Porco Grelhadas
Grilled pork chops
Carne de porco à Alentejana
Pork meat Alentejana way (pork, clams, fried potatoes and coriander)
Costeletas de Borrego Grelhadas
Grilled lamb cutlets
Grelhada Mista (frango, barriga de porco, chouriço e bife)
Mixed grilled with chicken, pork belly, Portuguese sausage and beef
Espetada de Frango
Skewer of grilled chicken
Bife à Portuguesa c/ Ovo Estrelado
Sirloin steak Portuguese style with a fried egg
Espetada de Bife
Skewer of Beef
Bife à Casa com molho de Cogumelos
House sirlon steak with mushroom sauce
Francesinha
a mixed sandwich that is made with layers of steak, sausages, cheese and ham, all covered with melted cheese and with egg on the top, fries on the side, and everything covered with a hot sauce (a little bit spicy without being too spicy)
House Special
Picanha à Brasileira
Brasilian style picanha
Posta à Mirandesa
Grilled sirloin steak "Mirandesa Style"
Bife à Chefe com Pimenta Preta e Presunto
Grilled black peper steak with Parma ham
Costeleta de Vaca Grelhada
House grilled fore-rib steak
Costeleta de Novilho Grelhada
House grilled veal chop
Entrecote de Boi Laminado - 2pax
Entrecote beef rolled - 2pax
Arroz de Marisco - 2pax
Seafood rice - 2pax
Massa de Marisco - 2pax
Seafood pasta - 2pax
Feijoada de Marisco - 2pax
White beams and seafood stew - 2pax
Arroz de Tamboril - 2pax
Monkfish rice - 2pax
Cataplana do Mar - 2pax
Mix fish cataplana - 2pax
Vegetarian Dishes
Tofu à Alentejana
Tofu, fried potatoes, baby corns and pickles
Feijoada à Portuguesa com Tofu
Tofu, beans and vegetables Portuguese way
Cuscus com Legumes
Couscous with Vegetables
Legumes Salteados com Arroz
Sauteed vegetables with ice
Pasta com Legumes
Pasta with vegetables
Kids Menu
Prego no prato, batatas fritas e ovo
Steak, chips and fried egg
Bifana no prato com ovo e batatas fritas
Pork steak with egg and chips
Nuggets de frango com batatas fritas
Chicken nuggets with chips
Hamburguer no prato com batatas fritas
Hamburger with chips on plate
Frango grelhado com batatas fritas ou arroz
Grilled chicken with chips or rice
Esparguete à Bolognesa
Spaghetti Bolognese
Salsicha com batatas fritas
Sausage and chips
Desserts
Biscuits Cake
Whipped cream coffee, sugar, biscuits.
Rice Pudim
Rice, milk, lemon peel, sugar, cinnamon stick.
Chocolate Mousse
Eggs, butter, dark chocolate, sugar.
Cream Caramel
Milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon stick.
Sides
Rice
Black beans
Black beans , pork , onions, garlic
Chips
Vegetables
Carrots, broccoli , green beans
Boiled potatoes
Soft Drinks
Guaraná
Coke
Ice tea Lemon
Coke Zero
Ice Tea passsion fruit and mango
Diet Coke
Fanta orange
Ice tea Peach
Alcoholic Drinks
Super Bock portuguese Beer 5% vol
Portuguese white house wine 13% vol
Portuguese House red wine 13%vol
Sagres Portuguese Beer 5% vol
Rosé Portuguese wine 12% vol
Mezemiso
Mezemiso pairs Lebanese cooking with a rooftop view over the Thames. A meal is easiest to understand in two stages: begin with hummus, fattoush, sambousek and other hot and cold mezze, then choose a grill or larger plate for the table. Mixed grill, lamb and chicken give the most direct expression of the charcoal section, while rice dishes, fish and vegetable preparations broaden the choices. The current menu is extensive, so restraint helps; a carefully varied selection will show more contrast than ordering every familiar dip.
The view and late-evening mood make Mezemiso suitable for drinks, a group celebration or a date where the setting carries weight. Recent feedback is mixed on service pace and value, so it still draws a crowd despite mixed reports about service pace and value. Reserve, check the venue's current dress guidance and clarify any event conditions before arriving. Diners interested mainly in the food should put most of the order into mezze and charcoal cooking, while a table seeking a longer night can treat dinner as the start of the rooftop experience.
Address: 10-11 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SP
Mezemiso Menu
Soups, Salads & Cold Starters
Hummus
Chickpea purée, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil
Beetroot Hummus
Tabbouleh
Finely chopped parsley salad, tomato, mixed peppers and zejd dressing
Fattoush
Mixed vegetables salad and pomegranate molasses
Lentil Soup
Oyster Platter (3/6/12)
Beetroot & Walnut Salad
Beetroot, aubergine, leaves, garlic, pomegranate, vinegar, walnuts
Clam Chowder
Clams, butter, chicken broth, onions, cream, potatoes
Kale Salad
Kale, dates, apricots, cranberries, walnuts, pomegranate, goat cheese, house dressing
Avocado Hummus
Avocado, chickpeas, fried chickpeas, avocado slices, chili flakes, wood oven bread
Mutabal
Smoked aubergine, tahini, garlic, lemon, pomegranate, sumac, olive oil
Muhammara
Red puree pepper, smashed walnuts and virgin olive oil
Foul
Mini broad beans semi purred, fried in olive oil with special spices and served with hommos
Hot Starters
Hummus Shawarma
Hummus topped with lamb shawarma, gherkin, onion, parsley
Calamari Special
Marinated, fried calamari, spicy truffle mayo
Sambousek
Mix of baked pastries (meat, spinach, cheese & mint)
Cheese Rolls (4pcs)
Filo pastry, Mediterranean cheese mix, parsley
Shrimp Tempura
Crispy prawn, spicy mayo
Halloumi Cheese
Baked halloumi, tomato, cucumber
Chicken Wings
Grilled, marinated, harissa yoghurt
Edamame
Beans, sea salt, chili, garlic sauce
Falafel
Chickpeas, broad beans, spices, citrus tahini
Spicy Potato
Fried spicy potatoes, chili, garlic, coriander
Fries with Truffle Mayo
Fries, truffle mayonnaise
Musakhan Roll
Chicken, caramelised onion, sumac, olive oil, flatbread
Spicy Lebanese Sausages
Fried Lebanese sausages, filled with spiced ground meat, pureed in a flavour of special spices
Fresh Whitebait
Deep fried coated whitebait served with spicy tahini sauce
Rekakat Jebnet (4 pieces)
Crunchy filo pastry rolled with Mediterranean cheese mix and a hint of parsley
Baked Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi cheese baked in the oven with olive oil drip
Shrimp a La Provencal
Pan fried shrimp in oil, lemon juice & coriander
Buffalo Wings
Pan-Fried Chicken wings marinated in lemon juice, fresh crushed garlic and coriander
Mains
Samaka Harra (Tajin)
Baked seabass, garlic-spicy tahini, fried pine nuts
Chicken Kabsa
Marinated chicken, spiced rice, almonds, onion, pepper, parsley, gravy
Lamb Kabsa
Marinated lamb, spiced minced rice, almonds, onion, pepper, parsley, gravy
Sea Bass Kabsa
Seabass, marinated rice, almonds, fried onions, chili tomato sauce
Lamb Chops
3 marinated chops, chips, cherry tomato, gravy
Shish Tawook
2 skewers grilled chicken breast, fries
Ribeye Steak
12oz 35-day aged Ribeye, confit mushroom/fries
Tomahawk (for 2)
1.1-1.3kg dry-aged tomahawk, salmoriglio
Jumbo Prawns
Tiger prawns, grilled veg
Kebab Khashkhash
2 lamb skewers, bell pepper, tomato sauce
Octopus
Grilled octopus, pumpkin purée
Baby Chicken
Boneless marinated chicken, garlic sauce
Sandwiches & Wraps
Lamb Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced specially marinated in-house of lamb shoulder, with onion, grilled tomato, parsley, cucumber salt pickle, drizzled with garlic paste and wrapped in Lebanese bread
Halloumi Wrap
Baked Halloumi served with lettuce, tomato pickle, chili & garlic in Lebanese pita bread
Mixed Shawarma Wrap
Mix of chicken and lamb shawarma served with lettuce, tomato, pickle, chili & garlic in lebanese pita bread
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced specially marinated in house of boneless chicken thighs, with onion, grilled tomato, parsley, cucumber salt pickle, drizzled with garlic paste and wrapped in Lebanese bread
Falafel Wrap
Deep fried Falafel served with lettuce, tomato, pickle topped with Tahini and chili sauce in Lebanese Pita bread
Sides
Wood Oven Bread
Wild mushrooms
Plain rice
Creamy spinach
Taro Kennington
Taro Kennington is the useful all-round Japanese option: casual enough for a quick meal, but broad enough for a group to order sushi, gyoza, noodles and rice dishes together. Sushi rolls and sashimi cover the cooler, cleaner side of the menu, while katsu curry, donburi and ramen supply comfort. The range is an advantage when diners want different things, although recent feedback suggests the restaurant is more consistent across sushi and familiar cooked dishes than every bowl of ramen. Build a mixed order rather than testing the whole menu at once.
The Kennington Road branch suits lunch, an early dinner or an uncomplicated local supper. Sharing gyoza and sushi before separate mains gives both variety and control over the bill. Vegetarians have several natural choices, but allergens and cross-contact should be checked directly because soy, sesame and seafood run through much of the menu. Taro lacks the ceremonial feel of a specialist sushi counter, which is part of its appeal: service is direct, dishes are recognisable and the restaurant can accommodate mixed appetites without turning the meal into a formal event.
Address: 412 Kennington Road, London SE11 4PT
Taro Kennington Menu
Shumai
Japanese style grilled prawn dumplings filled with vegetables
SHRIMP SHUMAI
4pcs
Salad
Mixed fresh salad with 6 pieces of tuna sashimi
Bento Boxes
Chicken Teriyaki Bento
Bento Box
Tempura Bento Boxes
Tempura Prawn
Noodle Soups
Udon Noodle Soup
Ramens
Ramen
Sushi
Deep-fried sushi rolls
Balham Roll
Sushi
Donburi
Unagju
Salmon Teriyaki Don
Teriyaki
Duck Teriyaki
Sashimi
Sashimi
The Canton Arms
The Canton Arms is a proper pub with an ambitious, daily-changing British and European menu. Expect excellent bread, cured or smoked starters, seasonal vegetables and substantial meat or fish dishes that often invite sharing. Its long-standing editorial reputation rests on ingredient-led cooking and the ability to serve serious food in a relaxed room. The changing blackboard is more authoritative than any old online list, so look for a balanced progression of snacks, something fresh or bitter, and one of the larger dishes rather than arriving set on a particular classic.
Choose it for a leisurely pub lunch, Sunday gathering or informal dinner where good beer and wine matter alongside the food. Recent recent feedback is notably uneven on execution, service and value, despite the restaurant’s strong editorial history and sustained demand. Ask about portion size and what the kitchen is doing best that day, especially before ordering a large dish for the table. At its best, the Canton Arms bridges the gap between neighbourhood pub and destination restaurant; a little flexibility gives diners the best chance of seeing that strength.
Address: 177 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1XP
The Canton Arms Menu
Starters
House focaccia and good olive oil
Green olives
A glass of chilled sweetcorn soup, ‘nduja crumb
Hummus, chilli oil, za’atar and croutes
Feta, marinated tomatoes and black olives
Grilled mackerel, herb potato salad and Zuni pickles
Cuttlefish stew, prawn, mussels, coco beans and aioli
Christian Parra boudin noir, damson ketchup and green beans
Mains
‘Sri Lankan style’ summer vegetable curry and a roti
Grilled lemon sole, new potatoes and Montpellier butter
Confit duck leg, gnocchi, peas and girolles
Swaledale mutton chop, coco de Paimpol and Provençal tomato
Grey mullet sandwich, sambal belacan, red lentil dhal and chips (for two)
Canton lasagna, chips or salad (for two)
Salt Marsh lamb shoulder, potato gratin, Greek salad (for five)
Sides
Chips / New potatoes / Greens / Green salad
Desserts
Little lemon pot, cassis and a shortbread
Chocolate mousse, Amarena cherry and crème fraiche
Mirabelle and almond tart
Lemon curd ripple gelato / Damson and gin sorbet
Cheese – 18-month Comté, Chevre de Pays and Roquefort
Sunday Lunch Starters
House focaccia and good olive oil
Green olives
Borlotti bean and pasta soup, olive oil, parmesan
Hummus, spiced chickpeas and croutes
Mozzarella wilted radicchio and hazelnut dressing
Hot smoked salmon, celeriac and apple remoulade
Brown crab and Westcombe cheddar tart
Chicken liver parfait toast and cornichons
Sunday Lunch Mains
Forge Farm pumpkin caponata, grilled focaccia
South coast skate, steamed potatoes and vermouth cream
Duck confit, Puy lentils and roast beetroot
Rare roast Dexter beef, roasties, green beans and watercress
Pheasant and smoked ham pie, buttered greens and new potatoes (for two)
Slow cooked ‘ale and onion’ shin of beef, mash (for two)
Salt Marsh lamb shoulder, potato and olive oil gratin, greens (for five)
Sunday Lunch Sides
Green salad / Potatoes / Greens
Sunday Lunch Desserts
Little chocolate pot
Basque cheesecake, stewed plums
Vanilla panna cotta, clementines
Ginger cake, cider caramel and poached pear
Apple crumble and custard (for two)
Banoffee gelato / Lemon & vodka sorbet
Cheese–Gruyere AOP, Brie de Meaux and Roquefort
Drinks
Damson gin negroni
Chilled Canton blood orange Rosé
Our ‘Vintage 2023’ damson gin (70ml)
Espresso martini
Sunday Lunch Drinks
Bloody Mary
Canton orange rosé
Botivo (non alco aperitif) and soda
Canton damson gin Negroni
Canton Vintage damson gin 2022 over ice (50ml)
Rhum Arrangé (50ml)
Espresso Martini
Final Thoughts
Each part of the area offers restaurants with clear identities. 43 Szechuan Kitchen is the most exciting shared feast, Brunswick House and Archway suit diners who want seasonal cooking in distinctive rooms, and Mumbai Delight is the dependable all-round neighbourhood restaurant. Santa Maria Del Sur makes grilled beef the occasion, Toulouse Lautrec joins French dinner with live music, and A Toca is the lively Portuguese seafood option. Mezemiso supplies rooftop atmosphere, Taro covers flexible Japanese comfort, and the Canton Arms remains useful when the table wants both pub and restaurant.
Choose by mood, then check the live menu before booking. Smaller restaurants and music nights need advance planning, while grills and seafood venues reward a quick conversation about cuts, portion size and today's supply. Dishes and prices can change, so check the current menu before visiting. A final check before travelling will help you match the restaurant to your budget, dietary needs and the pace you want from the meal.