Just a short walk from the river on Richmond Hill, Noci Richmond brings fresh pasta, Italian small plates and vibrant cocktails to south west London. It’s a relaxed neighbourhood spot for lunch, dinner or celebratory dining - with well-behaved dogs very welcome.
Chefs take inspiration from their Italian heritage and travels across the country to craft a seasonal menu designed for sharing. Diners can start with small plates like burrata with broad beans, peas, asparagus and dill oil; wild mushroom and smoked mozzarella arancini with a mushroom foam, or beef carpaccio with wasabi mayo, soy emulsion, pickled radish and enoki mushrooms.
Pasta is the main event here, made fresh daily and served in generous bowls to pass around the table. Options include brown butter cacio e pepe, veal and pork Genovese ragu, and prawn linguine with semi-dried tomatoes, parsley and white wine. There are a few larger plates too, like roasted sea bream and a tomahawk pork chop Milanese. Desserts continue the Italian theme with chocolate and hazelnut budino, matcha panna cotta, and a classic affogato - vanilla ice cream drenched in double espresso.
Noci also offers a great value weekday lunch deal, which includes focaccia, pasta and a drink all at an astonishingly affordable price. The drinks list features a rotation of seasonal Mediterranean-inspired spritzes, classic cocktails and a concise but well-chosen wine list sourced from small-scale producers.
The space is warm and modern with a Mediterranean twist: oak tables, green leather banquettes and plaster-toned walls, softened by leafy foliage and gentle lighting. Whether you’re booking a group dinner in Richmond or simply after a bowl of excellent pasta, Noci Richmond is a stylish, welcoming spot that delivers bold flavours and laid-back charm.