Restaurant Reviews

94 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1LL

Even locals would probably agree that Putney's not blessed with great restaurants, so the arrival of this new neighbourhood spot has been met with delight. Ed and Callum, the folk behind it, have a seriously impressive joint CV which includes Forza Wine, Pitt Cue and The Hero. It's a handy place to dive into for small plates and wine (oysters and chipolatas are a great combo), but also rewards checking out the larger dishes on offer, which usually include some seafood and steak-based specials.

44-46 Choumert Road, London SE15 4SE

There aren't too many Welsh food places in London, making the arrival of Bara in Peckham a fresh addition to the scene there. Much of the produce at this cafe and sandwich shop is sourced from Wales, where it might turn up as a focaccia filling or an element of a bara brith or rarebit. They also do their best to shine a spotlight on Welsh wines, so look out for wine tastings too.

19-23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RW

Having long been the wine bar element of Carousel on Charlotte Street, the founders' longstanding love affair with all things Mexican made them decide to turn it into this seafood restaurant. The seafood in question comes from all around the British Isles, but here it's translated into crudos, flautas and other Mexican-accented dishes. You might be wanting a cocktail with those, and the drinks list features plenty of agave-centred options to try.

21-25 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NQ

One of a clutch of new openings in Bruton Place this year, Maza is the latest venture from husband-and-wife restaurant duo Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carré who also own Mazi and Susi Tros in Notting Hill. Here in Mayfair they've gone for what they describe as a retro-inspired Greek taverna. It's a fun place to dine with a listening bar for pre or post-meal drinks. Whatever you do, make sure you have the tarama, as the version here is one of London's best.