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.

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. 

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robin Gill knows how to run a killer restaurant, and Darby’s has that magic you can’t fake. The team makes bread, charcuterie and more in-house (and it’s all top-tier), but it’s the knockout cooking, buzzy atmosphere and warm, clued-up service that seal the deal. Add jazz nights, oyster happy hours and a gorgeous room – Darby’s is the whole package.

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.

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.