Helmed by seasoned restaurateur Sam Harrison, formerly of Sam’s Brasserie in Chiswick, the new 70-seat eaterie couldn’t be better located, overlooking the Thames with stunning views of Hammersmith Bridge - and there’s a spacious outdoor terrace.
It’s also adjacent to the historic Riverside Studios, recently re-opened following a massive redevelopment project, which is set to give a huge boost to cultural life this side of town with three theatre/studio spaces and a 200-seat cinema and screening room.
Masterminded by interior design experts DesignLSM, the new restaurant is a study in urban cool and sophistication, complete with marble-topped bar and pale pink leather stools, booth tables with views into the open kitchen and an 18-seat private dining room. There’s no need to stress about booking a window seat as all tables are afforded river views.
As for the food, it’s top notch, overseen by head chef Harvey Trollope, who has worked for Marco Pierre White and even Richard Branson on his private resort Necker Island, and featuring a modern European menu with a focus on Anglo-French dishes. Fittingly, there’s a large selection of oysters and seafood, and other dishes to tempt you include brick chicken, peppered venison chops, butterflied sardines, Queen of Puddings and Rum Baba. You can also pop along for a power breakfast at 8am on weekdays or from 9am on Saturdays.