Set menus in South London

Peckham | Modern European | Bib Gourmand

Levan is a Bib Gourmand bistro on a side street off Rye Lane in Peckham, natural wine stacked to the ceiling and records behind the pass.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm

Richmond | French | Bib Gourmand

A Bib Gourmand French bistro on Kew Road in Richmond.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Saturday 12pm–4pm | Sunday 12pm–4pm | Festive Lunch 1 Dec to 23 Dec

London Bridge | West African | Bib Gourmand

Akara cooks West African food at Borough Market, named for the black eyed bean fritters it fries to order.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm

Wandsworth | Modern French | 1 Star

Chez Bruce looks out over Wandsworth Common from Bellevue Road, a Michelin starred fixture of south London.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2pm

Clapham | Modern British | Bib Gourmand

Trinity Upstairs sits above Trinity in Clapham Old Town, the relaxed counterpart to the restaurant below.

3 courses | Weekend Lunch 1pm arrival

Richmond | Modern European | 1 Star

A Michelin-starred restaurant on Petersham Road, between Richmond Park and the Thames.

3-4 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm | Dinner 6pm–8.30pm | Festive 25 Nov to 30 Dec

Clapham | Modern European | 1 Star

Trinity is a Michelin starred institution on The Polygon in Clapham Old Town.

4 courses | Lunch 12.15pm–2pm | Dinner 6pm–8.30pm

South Bank | Italian

Franco Manca Waterloo is a sourdough pizzeria on The Cut, close to the Old Vic and the Young Vic.

1-2 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm | Christmas 12pm–close

Clapham | Italian

Lina Stores Clapham sits on The Pavement in Clapham Old Town, handmade pasta a few steps from the Common.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–5pm | Christmas

Vauxhall | Modern British

Brunswick House is a Georgian mansion stranded at Vauxhall Cross, filled floor to ceiling with antiques for sale.

2-3 courses | Set Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Festive 2 Dec to 30 Dec | Group Banquet 12pm–2.30pm, 6pm–9.45pm | Sunday Group Banquet 12pm–3.45pm

Richmond | Latin American

Gaucho Richmond is an Argentinian steakhouse on the towpath at Richmond Riverside, right beside the Thames.

2-3 courses | Lunch From 12pm | Festive

Barnes | Modern European

Olympic Studios is a cinema and restaurant on Church Road in Barnes, inside the old recording studios.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe From 11.30am

Wimbledon Village | French Brasserie

Cote Wimbledon is a French brasserie a couple of minutes from the All England Club, open from early morning through the day.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 11.30am–5pm | Festive 24 Nov to 24 Dec

Teddington | French Brasserie

Côte Teddington is a French brasserie on Teddington High Street, a few minutes' walk from the station.

2-3 courses | Lunch From 11.30am | Festive 24 Nov to 24 Dec

South Bank | French Brasserie

A French brasserie on Festival Terrace at the Southbank Centre, beside the Thames.

2-3 courses | Lunch From 11.30am | Festive 24 Nov to 24 Dec

London Bridge | French Brasserie

Côte Hay's Galleria is a French brasserie inside the riverside galleria between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

2-3 courses | Lunch From 11.30am | Festive 24 Nov to 24 Dec

Wandsworth | French

Gazette Trinity is a French brasserie in a light conservatory beside Wandsworth Common, with a winter garden terrace.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Christmas 23 Nov to 24 Dec

Putney | French

Gazette Putney is a French brasserie on Upper Richmond Road with a pavement terrace, minutes from East Putney.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Christmas 23 Nov to 24 Dec

Nunhead | British Gastropub

The Waverley Arms is a neighbourhood pub in Nunhead, running date nights, steak nights and Fish Fridays through the week.

2-3 courses | Date Night Tuesday evenings | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Clapham | British Gastropub

The Abbeville is a neighbourhood pub on Abbeville Road in Clapham, between Clapham Common and Clapham South, with a set lunch every weekday.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm | Christmas

Battersea | British Gastropub

The Bolingbroke is a pub on Northcote Road in Battersea, with a set lunch every weekday from noon until 4pm.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm

London Bridge | Modern Indian

Baluchi is the Indian restaurant in the Great Hall of The LaLiT London, a former school on Tooley Street near London Bridge.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3.30pm

Borough | Steakhouse

Hawksmoor Borough is a British steakhouse a minute from Borough Market, tucked onto a side street.

1-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Early Evening Mon–Thu 5pm–5.45pm, Fri 5pm, Sat 3.15pm–5pm

Richmond | Italian

Sudi is a Puglian restaurant on Kew Road in Richmond, between Richmond station and Kew Gardens, cooking regional dishes with wines from southern Italy.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm

Battersea | Seafood

Wright Brothers Battersea is a riverside seafood spot in Battersea Power Station's West Village, built around the oyster counter.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–6pm

Twickenham | French

Le Salon Privé is an independent French restaurant on Crown Road in St Margarets, with three Parisian-styled dining spaces.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Dinner 6pm–10pm

Kew | French Bistro

Ma Cuisine is a French bistro on Station Approach in Kew, beside Kew Gardens station, styled on a 1950s Parisian bistro.

1-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Sunday Lunch

Clapham | British Gastropub

The Windmill is a pub and hotel on Clapham Common South Side, with a glass-roofed conservatory and a garden on the common.

2-3 courses | Dinner 5pm–10pm

Battersea | Modern British

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Battersea occupies the Turbine Hall of Battersea Power Station, a New York loft dropped onto the riverside.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Early Dinner | Until 6pm

Southwark | Greek

The Real Greek Bankside is on the riverside at Southwark Bridge, between Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market.

4-dish | Lunch & Dinner All day | Christmas 18 Nov to 31 Dec

Richmond | French

Chez Lindsay is a French restaurant and wine bar on Hill Rise in Richmond, serving the buckwheat galettes of Brittany and a fuller French carte from the same green shopfront since 1988. The set lunch is £24.50 for two courses and £28.50 for three, served from midday until 4pm.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm | Festive

Clapham | Modern European

Minnow is a neighbourhood bistro on The Pavement in Clapham Old Town, looking out over the Common.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–6.45pm | Dinner 4pm–10pm

East Dulwich | Modern Indian

Kokum cooks modern Indian food on East Dulwich Road, a short walk from Peckham Rye.

3 courses | Lunch & Early Evening | Tues–Fri 12.30pm–6.30pm, Sat 12pm–6.30pm

Richmond | British

The Ivy Richmond Brasserie is on Hill Street, between Richmond town centre and the river.

2-3 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.45pm | Dinner 6pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close (weekends from 11am)

Battersea | British

The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie is on Battersea’s busy shopping street, nine minutes from Clapham Junction.

2-3 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.45pm | Dinner 6pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close (weekends from 11am)

Wimbledon Village | British

The Ivy Café Wimbledon is on the High Street in Wimbledon Village, at the top of the hill above the town centre.

2-3 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.45pm | Dinner 6pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close (weekends from 11am)

Blackheath | British

The Ivy Café Blackheath is on Montpelier Vale in Blackheath Village, a short walk from the heath.

2-3 courses | Lunch 11.30am–5.45pm | Dinner 6pm–close | Festive 11.30am–close (weekends from 11am)

Bermondsey | Italian

Cafe Murano Bermondsey sits on Bermondsey Street, the south London site of the Northern Italian trattorias.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–7pm | Post-Theatre 9pm onwards

Kennington | French

Toulouse Lautrec Restaurant, Piano Room and Jazz Club is a family-run French restaurant on Newington Butts in Kennington, with a terrace and a Piano Room for live music.

2-3 courses | Prix Fixe 12pm–6.30pm | Festive 30 Nov to 24 Dec

Kennington | British Gastropub

The Tommyfield is a pub on Kennington Lane, a few minutes from Kennington station, with a weekend set menu and a roast on Sundays.

2-3 courses | Saturday Set 12pm–10pm | Sunday Lunch 12pm–9pm | Christmas

Bermondsey | Italian

Baccalà is a contemporary Italian seafood restaurant in Bermondsey, with handmade pasta and the flavours of the Italian coast.

2-5 courses | Lunch 12pm–5pm | Dinner 6pm–9pm | Festive Lunch 12pm–5pm | Festive

Twickenham | Italian

A Cena is an Italian restaurant on Richmond Road in East Twickenham, a short walk from Richmond Bridge.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2pm | Early Evening 5.45pm–6.45pm

Battersea | Portuguese / Iberian

JOIA is a Portuguese and Iberian restaurant on the upper floors of a Battersea hotel, looking out over the river and the Power Station.

2-3 courses | Dinner 6pm–6.30pm seating | Lunch 12pm–4pm

Southwark | Modern British

The Swan stands beside Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside, its first-floor restaurant looking across the Thames to St Paul's.

2-3 courses | Pre-Theatre | Mon–Sat 12pm–2.30pm, 5pm–9.30pm; Sun 12pm–7pm

London Bridge | British

Bill's London Bridge sits on the water at Victor Wharf, on Clink Street between Borough Market and the river.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Greenwich | British

Bill's Greenwich stands on Nelson Road, a few doors from Greenwich Market and the covered stalls behind it.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Kingston | British

Bill's Kingston looks onto the Thames from Riverside Walk, beside the bridge at the edge of the town centre.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Richmond | British

Bill's Richmond takes the corner where Hill Rise climbs away from Richmond Bridge.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Wimbledon | British

Bill's Wimbledon is on Hartfield Road, a few minutes from the station in the town centre.

3 courses | Christmas Early Bird 11.30am–close | Christmas 1 Dec to 30 Dec

Battersea | Italian

Fiume is a riverside Italian at Circus West Village beneath Battersea Power Station, with a terrace on the Thames.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Dinner | Mon–Thu all day, Fri 12pm–5pm

Richmond | Modern British

Riverhouse is the restaurant of a Georgian townhouse hotel on the Thames at Richmond, cooking a zero waste market menu.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–6.30pm

Bellingham | Turkish

Turkuaz has fed Bromley Road in Bellingham for years, a mosaic tiled Turkish restaurant with belly dancing at the weekend and a mixed grill built for two.

Sharing feast | Lunch 12pm–5pm | Dinner 5pm–11pm

Borough Market | Modern British

Roast occupies the Floral Hall above Borough Market, cooking British produce bought from the traders below.

2-3 courses | Market Menu 11.45am–10pm

South Bank | Modern British

Lasdun is the restaurant inside the National Theatre on the South Bank, brutalist concrete and river light in equal measure.

2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm–2pm (Wed & Sat) & 4.30pm–6.30pm

Barnes | Seafood / British

Rick Stein Barnes sits on the river at Barnes, serving timeless seafood cookery with the Thames alongside.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Dinner 5pm–9pm | Festive 21 Nov to 30 Dec

Battersea | European / Wine Bar

Humble Grape Battersea is the original wine bar on Battersea Rise, a short walk from Clapham Common.

3 courses | Festive 16 Nov to 23 Dec

London Bridge | Modern British

Aqua Shard cooks modern British food on level 31 of The Shard, above London Bridge, with the river and the City spread out beyond the glass.

2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–4pm | Dinner 5pm–9pm

London Bridge | Chinese

Hutong cooks northern Chinese food on level 33 of The Shard, red lanterns hanging the length of the restaurant above the river.

4 courses | Lunch 12pm–4.30pm

London Bridge | Modern European

Oblix is on level 32 of The Shard, with an open fire grill, charcoal and rotisserie running behind the counter.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm

South Bank | Modern British

OXO Tower Brasserie sits on the eighth floor of the OXO Tower on the South Bank, glazed on three sides above the Thames, with a terrace along the length of the building.

3 courses | Pre-Theatre 12pm–6.30pm, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Battersea | Japanese

Sticks'n'Sushi Battersea is a Japanese restaurant on Electric Boulevard, beside the south entrance of Battersea Power Station.

Sharing | Lunch & Dinner

Greenwich | Japanese

Sticks'n'Sushi Greenwich is a Japanese restaurant on Nelson Road, close to the Cutty Sark and the market.

Sharing | Lunch & Dinner

Kingston | Japanese

Sticks'n'Sushi Kingston is a two-floor Japanese restaurant in the Bentall Centre, seating more than two hundred.

Sharing | Lunch & Dinner

Richmond | Japanese

Sticks'n'Sushi Richmond is a Japanese restaurant on George Street, a short walk from the river and Richmond Green.

Sharing | Lunch & Dinner

Wimbledon | Japanese

Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon is a Japanese restaurant on Wimbledon Hill, a short walk from Wimbledon station.

Sharing | Lunch & Dinner

Tooting | Modern British (tasting)

Smoke & Salt is a Michelin listed tasting menu restaurant in Tooting, with dishes that turn over with the season.

Tasting | Craft 6pm–6.30pm | Culture 6pm–10pm | Christmas 20 Dec

South Bank | Modern British

OXO Tower Restaurant is the white-linen dining room on the eighth floor of the OXO Tower on the South Bank, with St Paul's directly across the river.

3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–6.30pm | Post-Theatre 8.30pm–9.30pm

Southwark | New Zealand

Caravan London Bridge is on Great Guildford Street, a short walk from Borough Market and Shakespeare's Globe.

3 courses | Lunch & Dinner

Richmond | Modern British

The Petersham's restaurant looks out from Richmond Hill over the bend in the Thames and across Petersham Meadows.

3 courses | Sunday Lunch 12.30pm–3.45pm