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Address: Thames Wharf,  Rainville Road,  W6 9HA
Telephone: 020 7386 4200
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The River Cafe is in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
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The River CafeItalian food, with its bright colours, and powerful flavours, doesn't lend itself to gourmet cooking in the way that complex French or Oriental cuisine can. So when an Italian restaurant in England receives a Michelin star, you suspect it may be something very special indeed. And the River Cafe is one of those restaurants that makes you want to get a 150-hours-a-week job as an investment banker, just so you can afford to eat there every day. The food is as simple and unpretentious as Italian should be, with great kicks of lemon, parmesan, tomato or chili. Sourcing is the key here, and the sheer quality of the ingredients shines through in every mouthful. Richard Rogers' unassuming dining room is light, comfortable and looks out onto a charming little riverside park. It's a perfect venue for summer dining, and since there is no booking on the outdoor seats, it is often possible to turn up and get a table, even at the weekend.

Visiting The River Cafe

 
 

Travel

 
Underground Stations
Hammersmith Tube (14 minutes)
Baron's Court Tube (15 minutes)
Railway Stations
Kensington Olympia Railway Station (28 minutes)
West Brompton Railway Station (29 minutes)
 
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Opening Times

Lunch Mon to Fri 12:30-14:15, Sat 12:30-14:30, Sun 12:00-15:00 | Dinner Mon to Thu 19:00-21:00, Fri & Sat 19:00-21:15
 
 

Car Parks

 
Hammersmith Grove NCP (19 minutes)
Kings Mall Car Park (19 minutes)
 
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Pricing

Main courses £25-£30

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Rainville Road
 
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Eat London  (Published March 2009)
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Bianco Nero
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Bianco Nero

206-208 Hammersmith Road,  W6 Map
17 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Carluccio's

342-344 Chiswick High Road,  W4 Map
1.81 miles from The River Cafe
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The Crabtree
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The Crabtree

Rainville Road,  Fulham,  W6 Map
A welcome addition to the riverside pub scene between Fulham and Hammersmith is the newly renovated iconic Victorian pub The Crabtree. In the summer, it's ... More
 
 
 
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51 Queen Caroline Street,  W6 Map
12 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Express by Holiday Inn London Hammersmith

124 King Street Hammersmith London,  W6 Map
19 minutes walk from The River Cafe
The old Fuller's brewery forms the home of this stylish budget hotel, conveniently located halfway between Heathrow Airport and Central London. It's an easy stroll ... More
 
 
 
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Express by Holiday Inn London Earls Court

295 North End Road London,  W14 Map
21 minutes walk from The River Cafe
The North End Road with it's marvellous Saturday food market, is the home of this shiny new hotel. In easy walking distance of Chelsea football ... More
 
 
 
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6th December 2009
Hammersmith Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street,  W6 Map
13 minutes walk from The River Cafe
The godfather of shock-rock Alice Cooper concludes the UK leg of his 2009 Theatre of Death World Tour with this date at the Hammersmith Apollo. ... More
 
 
 
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11th December 2009 until 22nd December 2009
Hammersmith Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street,  W6 Map
13 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Fulham Palace Road,  W6 Map
8 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Riverside Studios,  Crisp Road,  W6 Map
10 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Charing Cross Hospital,  Fulham Palace Road,  W6 Map
8 minutes walk from The River Cafe
A branch of Smiths is a fixture of practically every high street up and down the country. The chain sells stationery, magazines, books, greeting cards, ... More
 
 
 
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Local Leisure

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Craven Cottage - Fulham FC
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Craven Cottage - Fulham FC

Stevenage Road,  Fulham,  SW6 Map
14 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Aspenlea Road,  W6 Map
8 minutes walk from The River Cafe
Next to Charing Cross Hospital (which is confusingly nowhere near Charing Cross but rather just off the Fulham Palace Road) this sports club has a ... More
 
 
 
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Blue Anchor
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Blue Anchor

13 Lower Mall,  W6 Map
13 minutes walk from The River Cafe
Tucked away in the shadow of Hammersmith Bridge this small, but perfectly formed, traditional riverside pub offers a peaceful retreat from the chaos of Hammersmith’s ... More
 
 
 
Colton Arms
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Colton Arms

187 Greyhound Road, Hammersmith,  London,  W149SD Map
14 minutes walk from The River Cafe
Utter the word "gastropub" or mumble the phrase "wine bar" inside this dinky local boozer and chances are you'll be gently shown the door and ... More
 
 
 
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London Business / Venue Hire
Crisp Road,  Hammersmith,  W6 Map
10 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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Palliser Road,  West Kensington, Hammersmith,  London,  W14 Map
13 minutes walk from The River Cafe
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