Best restaurants in Putney

This long-standing local boozer has a prime spot in the Putney Wharf Development, right next to the Thames. Run by Young’s, it serves fine ales, craft beers and a varied selection of wines. While a top-floor restaurant with great views of the river focuses on home-made, seasonal dishes.

This cycling café of sorts serves up delicious brunch plates, homemade pizzas and proper coffee all week. Its alfresco terrace spills out onto Putney Bridge Road and is particularly busy at weekends when locals make the most of its indulgent all-day brunch options, from marmalade French toast to halloumi baps.

This cosy little Italian has been plying locals with classic pasta dishes and hearty grills since 1977. There’s a tiny outdoor terrace for a few lucky guests on warmer days, while signature dishes include grilled sardines, garlic prawns and gnocchi with Gorgonzola and cream.

Somewhere between a special occasion restaurant and a cosy neighbourhood eatery, Home serves up fine food in an uber friendly setting. It’s open for breakfast and brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks. Its epic beef Wellington Sunday roast are not to be missed, although don’t skip its signature Bloody Marys either, which are made with a secret spice mix.

This iconic pub and music venue located on the Lower Richmond Road once played host to the like of The Rolling Stones and The Who. It still hosts artists multiple nights a week, and the food ain't bad either. Stop by for classic British dishes alongside beer and cider on tap.

Step out of Putney station and into Gazette, a relaxed French brasserie specialising in classic dishes and French wines. Alongside an a la carte menu featuring charcuterie, entrees and gutsy meat and fish dishes, it also runs multiple ‘rituals’ throughout the week, from chateaubriand Mondays to oyster Tuesdays.

Named after the region of northern India, Kashmir restaurant embodies the rich culture of it's namesake. Full of authentic dishes and traditions - you'll be brought over a Tashtri dish to wash your hands before dining - enjoy the true Kashmiri experience with dishes you won't find at your typical curry house.

Designed in the style of an old Indian railway carriage, this popular curry house offers an elevated dining experience with an extensive menu of modern and contemporary dishes. Start with a couple of tasty snacks from ‘Chatt Junction’, followed by appetisers, curries, biryanis, breads and tandoori dishes.

Located on the edge of Putney Common, The Spencer offers a reasonably priced menu of gutsy British food, alongside a decent list of house wines and beers on tap. Come summer, it also offers enviable benches on the common which are a hot ticket whenever the sun comes out to play.

Music venue and restaurant Putney Pies serves up classic combos, from steak and ale to chicken, leek and mushroom, with mash and lashings of gravy. While downstairs it's home to a basement music venue – The Vault – where it hosts a litany of artists every month. Music and food lovers, this one’s for you.

This charming neighbourhood café opposite Wandsworth Park is a must for a pre- or post-walk coffee, with weekly artisan roasts and £1.50 refills. You’ll also find a countertop piled high with pastries, along with an all-day brunch menu featuring classic dishes from poached eggs on sourdough to fluffy pancakes.

There’s no better public place to watch the Boat Race than from The Duke’s Head’s glass-fronted dining room overlooking the river – although it’s a pretty fine space to while away an hour or two on any day of the year. Its Sunday roasts are also popular, if a little pricey.

This Putney branch of the relaxed pizza chain is always full of hungry locals looking to enjoy great-tasting sourdough pizza in a chilled setting. Prices have gone up since it first opened, but this is still one of the best budget eats in Putney.

Throughout the week, this family-run Korean makes its living on takeaway orders, but on Friday and Saturday nights the restaurant is rammed with people looking to enjoy its Korean BBQ dishes to the full. Don’t miss its signature bibimbap, which is served still sizzling in a hot stone bowl with lashings of sweet chilli sauce.

Located on the river front with views of Putney Bridge, Coppa Club is a stylish clubhouse with a bright and airy all-day restaurant serving everything from breakfast through to lunch and late night nibbles.