Restaurants London

The River Café

Italian cooking beside the Thames makes a Hammersmith riverside walk part of the occasion.

Location
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA
Archival photograph of The River Café, London (2014)

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Our take

The River Café brings Italian cooking to a Richard Rogers-designed space beside the Thames, with an open kitchen and a garden terrace. Its menu changes daily, so the seasonal menus on the website are examples of its approach rather than a fixed promise of particular dishes.

Combine the meal with a riverside walk in Hammersmith. The restaurant and its café have separate reservation options, so choose the experience you intend to book before selecting a table.

Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026

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The River Café

Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA

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Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA

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