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Italian 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 get a table even at the weekend. |
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Italian Cuisine Near The River Cafe |
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| London Dining |
| Iniga |
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2a
Pond Place,
Kensington and Chelsea,
London,
SW3
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2.34 miles distance from The River Cafe
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| Cedar Lounge |
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2a
Pond Place,
Kensington and Chelsea,
London,
SW3
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2.34 miles distance from The River Cafe
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Dining Near The River Cafe |
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| London Dining |
| the Gate |
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Queen Caroline Street,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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12 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| This vegetarian and vegan restaurant is hidden behind a superbly romantic courtyard. The staff are friendly, the food sublime, and the wine list includes vegan ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Riverside Cafe Bar |
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Riverside Studios,
Crisp Road,
Hammersmith,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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10 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| This loft style café bar is set within a Riverside Studios multimedia arts centre, combining cinema, theatre and television. Sit down to a morning coffee, ...More...
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Hotels Near The River Cafe |
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| London Hotels |
| Express by Holiday Inn London Hammersmith |
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King Street
Hammersmith
London,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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19 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| 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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| London Hotels |
| Express by Holiday Inn London Earls Court |
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North End Road
London,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W14
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21 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| 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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Event Near The River Cafe |
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| London Event |
| London Film and Comic Convention |
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Earls Court Exhibition Centre,
Earls Court 2,
Warwick Road,
Kensington and Chelsea,
London,
SW5
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28 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| Sci-fi, fantasy and comic fans will be flocking to the Earl's Court Exhibition for this weekend of memorabilia and celebrity appearances. Browse through hundreds of ...More...
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| London Event |
| Disney's High School Musical |
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Hammersmith Apollo,
Queen Caroline Street,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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13 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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Entertainment Near The River Cafe |
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13 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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Shopping Near The River Cafe |
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| WH Smith |
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Charing Cross Hospital,
Fulham Palace Road,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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8 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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Leisure Near The River Cafe |
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| London Leisure |
| Craven Cottage - Fulham FC |
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Stevenage Road,
Fulham,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
SW6
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14 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| Fulham FC's Premiership ground.
Boosted by the funds of Harrods’ owner Mohammed Al-Fayed, this friendly west London football club has become a successful Premiership side, playing ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Charing Cross Sports Centre |
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Aspenlea Road,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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8 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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Pubs Near The River Cafe |
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| Blue Anchor |
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Lower Mall,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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13 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| Colton Arms |
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Greyhound Road,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W149SD
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14 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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Business Near The River Cafe |
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| London Business |
| Riverside Studios |
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Crisp Road,
Hammersmith,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W6
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10 minutes distance from The River Cafe
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| London Business |
| The Queen's Club |
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Palliser Road,
West Kensington,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
London,
W14
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