CHEZ BRUCE
Chez Bruce, a high-end French brasserie offering a flavor of the continent and a perennial favorite among Wandsworth eateries, enjoys a picture-perfect location above the common. The white walls and basic decor are unobtrusive and put the focus squarely where it belongs: on the delicious food. The menu takes inspiration from classic French and Mediterranean dishes, serving up succulent meats and seafood with mouthwatering accompaniments.
Roast veal rump comes with ragù, garlic bread, marinated peppers, cime di rapa, and meat juices, while the traditional Chateaubriand is served with hand-cut chips and peppercorn sauce. craving sugar? All your sweet tooth desires can be met and then some with a passion fruit meringue tartlet made with fresh mango and lime or a sloe gin jelly made with vanilla, quince, and blood orange.
IL GIRASOL
Finding Italian restaurants in London isn’t difficult, but finding good Italian might be a challenge. Traditional Mediterranean fare is served up with a smile at Il Girasol, where the atmosphere is as lively as the food. Despite being one of the most upscale restaurants in Wandsworth, the emphasis here is squarely on the food.
BRINKLEY’S KITCHEN
A trendy eatery with an airy, communal atmosphere. The menu is contemporary and multicultural, with influences ranging from the Mediterranean to East Asia. There is a wonderful patio area with a roof that opens during the summer months, and the interior is bright and airy thanks to the abundance of natural light streaming in from the adjacent Common. The bar is the focal point of the restaurant and serves superb cocktails from a wide and varied menu.
THE GOOD EARTH
This Chinese restaurant lives up to its stellar reputation. This restaurant in south-west London serves up authentic Chinese cuisine that is both healthful and flavorful. The atmosphere is elegant and refined, making dinner feel like a special occasion. Choose from crowd-pleasing dishes like Shanghai-style chicken with birds-eye chilies or steamed sea bass with spring onions and ginger.
Dining in Wandsworth
LE GOTHIQUE
Le Gothique, housed within the magnificent and historic Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, mixes period-style décor with a conventional pub menu. Dishes like slow-roasted tomato and mozzarella stuffed gnocchi, prime beef burger with gruyere cheese, and prime sirloin steak with chips are sure to impress. If you’ve always wanted to get married in a real castle, but didn’t know where to start planning, go no further than Le Gothique.
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THE SKYLARK CAFÉ
The Skylark Café is located in the center of the beautiful Wandsworth Common, which features duck ponds, sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, a bowling green, and a wildlife center. Skylark features gourmet coffee, all-day brunch, craft brews, exquisite bakes, and an abundance of ice cream and sweets, in addition to its picture-perfect setting.
KONNIGANS
Modern British cuisine influenced by the Mediterranean and South East Asian flavors may be found on the menu at Konnigans. The Asian bowl, the battered king prawn burger, and the vegan and vegetarian deli board are just a few of the delights. There is also a great assortment of wines, cocktails, and coffees to choose from on the drinks menu. It’s conveniently close to Wandsworth Town station, making it a great stop at the end of a long day on the train.
THE EAST HILL
East Hill is a country-style pub in the middle of Wandsworth that serves traditional British pub meals and seasonal specialties. Smoked garlic hummus and baked in the box camembert join dishes like Camden beer battered cod, potted Devon crab, and 28-day aged Angus sirloin steak. In addition, there is an extensive wine selection and a menu dedicated solely to dessert wines.
LONDON STOCK
Located in the Ram Quarter, which has been producing beer for generations, London Stock offers a unique fusion of traditional British fine cuisine and contemporary Asian cooking methods. Delicious scallops, duck breast with lavender, and smoked burrata are just a few of the items on the one-of-a-kind eight-course tasting menu. Check out what we thought!
VIET TOWN
Traditional Vietnamese food features a wide variety of both meat-centric and vegetarian meals, so even picky eaters can find something they like. Viet Town in Wandsworth goes even further in this direction, with most of its menu items being vegan, vegetarian, and/or devoid of gluten, eggs, and dairy. Get communal with standards like pig and prawn spring rolls, and chow down on noodles stir-fried or tossed among salads, soups, and a variety of rice dishes.
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