Best restaurants in Battersea

With an impressive alfresco terrace by the Thames, we’re great fans of this riverside spot. The buzzy open-plan dining room is equally great for date nights or large groups and we’re still dreaming about the decadent burrata tortelli with sage and truffle.

Gazette is a lovely Parisian brasserie full of olde-worlde atmosphere. While you can laze around on the sofas, you can also enjoy a more formal meal in the restaurants upstairs, where the menu is filled with French classics like good bread & rillettes as well as things such as moules marinière or snails in butter.

This Vietnamese gem has been in business since 2008, and it’s only gotten better with age. Excellent service plus fair prices are part of its secret, but the food if definitely the main draw. Expertly marinated char-grilled minced beef served in betel leaves is one of our favourites.

The slightly more upmarket sister location to the original location at Brixton Market, this family-run Thai restaurant offers all the favourites plus one or two new dishes. It also has a BYO policy which applies no corkage charge – so great if you’re on a budget!

With a very modern space featuring a bold open kitchen at the back, exposed brickwork, warm lighting and classy banquettes, this place is all about the low key glamour. But don’t think that leaves the food in second place – the kitchen's delicious take on Indian cuisine is just as striking.

Easy to spot thanks to its green tiles, this pub is usually filled with locals who come in for a much-needed drink – no matter what day of the week it is. In the dining room guests can enjoy wild boar meatballs with roasted carrots and mash, roasted gnocchi with butternut squash, or there’s always a range of burgers to choose from – plus delicious roasts on Sunday.

Who better to trust with your seafood needs than oyster farmers turned restaurateurs; the Wright Brothers? While you’ll be able to pick from plenty of seafood options, it’s the oysters that really steal the show - there are usually at least six seasonal varieties to choose from, plus deep-fried, smoked, dressed and citrus-marinated versions.

Specialising in sourcing organic wines from small, family-owned estates, this mini-chain also offers a wine-friendly small-plates menu in the casual dining space. If you’re lucky, you’ll also hear the cracking back-stories behind the wines from the friendly staff before you treat yourself to some bottles at a very good price.

While officially French, this casual wine bar and restaurant doesn’t stick to just Gallic specialties - Italian coppa is listed alongside its mainly French-Mediterranean menu, and you can choose from tapas-style plates or a more formal meal. Add a team of attentive staff and you have a winning spot that one SquareMeal diner ‘can’t stop recommending’.

Vibrant and quirky, it’s definitely worth stopping by boho-chic Little Bird for one of their stylish cocktails. They also serve Asian small plates, including Thai fish cakes, tuna sashimi ponzu, lime and pork dim sum, prawn green curry with sweet potatoes and grilled naan bread, or seared beef salad with cucumber and peanuts.

This modern Middle Eastern hosts midnight feasts after 11pm and breezy weekend brunches, where the likes of harissa scrambled eggs make their way onto the menu. The main menu is made-up of some of the poshest kebabs we've tried in London.

This cosy pub is perfect for a no-fuss meal with friends (bring the whole family, kids are welcome) and does a great line in a Sunday roast. Its location close to Battersea Park also means that a post-dinner stroll is within reach, if you've overindulged on the offerings the modern British menu throws up. 

Stunning views meet elegant Portuguese plates at this gorgeous art deco spot atop the Art'otel Battersea. Make sure to book yourself a table in JOIA Bar underneath the restaurant for a pre- or post-dinner drink and soak in those views through enormous floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. 

Pitching itself as a modern izakaya restaurant, Evernight highlights Japanese cookery techniques whilst showcasing the micro-seasonality of produce from along the British Isles. Long tables are set up for communal dining, or you can sit at the counter below bright, feature lights.