Close to Richmond station and just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Kew Gardens, Sudi brings a taste of Puglia to Richmond. With its location near the Kew Gardens entrance, the lunch set menu is a great-value way to round off a pleasant day out.
Sudi’s design is a masterclass in Italian elegance, bringing a summery and organic impression to this Richmond restaurant. Thoughtful touches bring the space to life, down to conch shell salt and pepper shakers. Exposed stone sits behind the bar and an olive tree frames the dining room floor, evoking a distinctly Puglian setting.
Sudi’s cuisine is certainly a love letter to the city, and guests are invited to share from across the menu for a comprehensive showcase of great Puglian cuisine. Dishes pull inspiration from the land and sea: think burrata with courgette and lemon gel, or octopus carpaccio with preserved lemon and rocket, as well as an impressive collection of fire-cooked seafood showcasing the fresh flavours of the Italian coast.
Traditional Puglian classics also encourage diners to embrace an authentic experience, with plates including an exciting oil-poached salt cod with tomato confit and pepper cream sauce - a baccala olio cottura, for those in the know. Of course, the menu wouldn't be complete without a selection of tempting pasta dishes, with fresh pasta made in-house daily. Diners can sample the iconic ear-shaped orecchiette, but Sudi’s pasta menu gets creative. Why not try the tonnarelli, sea urchin, and lemon-scented bread?
For drinks, the extensive menu is hard to ignore, spotlighting a knowledgeable selection of Southern Italian wines. Puglian nostalgia once again shines through, with an offering of authentic olive-oil drinks.