📍 1A Station Approach, London SW6 3UH
📍 Address: 1A Station Approach, London SW6 3UH, United Kingdom
📞 Phone: +44 20 7736 6296
Nice café with friendly staff the all important crispy hash browns and came with a hot beverage and orange juice included. Seating is on a long table with so you might end up sharing, but this is not a problem. And take payment major credit and debit cards.
Listen, This is how it goes in the River Cafe kitchen when they’re devising the new menu… “Fritto Misto?” “Gotta have it. Italian classic. Simple. Delicious.” “It’s our bag for sure.” “Simple, true. But how much simpler can we make it?” “Um, could we swap a nice mayo for something simpler?” “Like a wedge of lemon?” “Cracked it. And let’s build on that theme. What if we got rid of prawns and replaced with a couple of slices of battered lemon?” “Not sure we’d get away with that. Battered lemon? Are they supposed to eat it?” “Tell ‘em it comes from Amalfi.” “Smart. So that’s two bits of calamari, a couple of courgette flowers and two slices of lemon. OK?” “Hmmm, will they buy that?” “I hear you. Some polenta?” “Is that from the sea?” “No. We could cut it into the shape of a fish” “Darling this is The River Cafe not Findus. Just cut it in triangles.” “OK. How much shall we charge for Fritto Misto?” “£29?” “Fritto Misto sounds expensive. Let’s not disappoint with the price.” “£39” “Done”. The River Cafe is a truly wonderful restaurant where they really do take simplicity of cooking and quality of ingredients to the next level. The Fritto Misto was good but scant. The veal chop was simply one of the nicest I have ever tasted. Thanks to my generous companion for the afternoon for not hogging it all himself. Crab and avacado wasw bountiful, fresh as a sea daisy. The fennel sausage ground up in the fettuccini was joyfully delicate although the home made pasta was a little chalky. Lemon tart had such a thin base it couldn’t repel the moisture in the curd which was a shame. But it was only £15. Yes the River Cafe remains a true stalwart, for people who want the best and have no fear of cost. Front of house welcome you with an air of knowing you want to be there and therefore barely needing to force a welcome smile but the rest of the service is bright and breezy. I left feeling treated and thanking God I wasn’t paying the bill. I took a walk down the river. It’s beautiful. I passed Sam’s Riverside along the way. It was busy and buzzing and it reminded me that a beautiful meal can be had in cool surroundings not 10 mins from The River Cafe for literally half the price. More power to them both.
My favourite greasy spoon now that the other Italian place is full of tourists! Super friendly family run traditional caff doing all the usual plus the modern stuff (avo, poached eggs, flat whites) so suits traditionalists as well as the new breed. Also do pasta and sandwiches sp not just breakfast. These guys know what they're doing. You can tell they've perfected their art over many years.
Such a great spot for an English breakfast and cup of tea. A great selection on offer. The staff were very friendly and greet their regulars by name. Our breakfast was very generous.
Super friendly and funny owner (Father and son) with warm service. It’s an over hundred years old cafe with old school style. Food is freshly made and hot. Wonderful coffee. This cafe just located opposite to the station. Have off street pay-parking. Full of great memories! Of course reasonable fair price!
We had breakfast on the Saturday morning of our weekend visit we were staying at the nearby Travelodge. Full English with extras beautifully cooked and piping hot. Treated to being served by the owners Daughter, guided through the menu with great knowledge and banter from the owner whose Dad came in and was folding the serviettes. Old school top notch so sad it’s not nearby it’s a gem if your a local support it, if your a visitor put it on your list. Sadly not open Sundays otherwise we would have been in Thank you.
The River Cafe is a great old school family run cafe. It is directly opposite Putney Bridge tube so is easy to find. When you walk in it is like stepping back in time with its nostalgic interior. I had the full english breakfast which was delicious.
Superb cooked breakfast at amazingly low price. Lovely people running the cafe. Traditional cafe of the very best sort. And nice location.
Fabulous food! We were staying in the Premier Inn down the road and their breakfasts weren't a patch on this place. Very friendly staff too. I thoroughly recommend this cafe
Right opposite Putney Bridge Tube Station.and bus stop. What a find! They do excellent, reasonably price food. Old school interiors, just like a film set. Check out their English breakfasts.. Their coffee is great too. Outdoor seating available
River Cafe. is located at 1A Station Approach, London SW6 3UH, United Kingdom
You can contact River Cafe. at +44 20 7736 6296
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