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Flour + Water

London, Putney - Italian - Restaurant - ££

Pizzas, pastas and gelati are top shouts at this likeable Italian

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Set up as a pizza home-delivery service during lockdown, this well-liked informal eatery (from seasoned London restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas) feels like the very definition of a neighbourhood Italian restaurant. The short menu offers food that is comforting and classical, with generous plates of pasta as a strong suit. Fans have singled out the tortelloni cacio e pepe, although we couldn’t resist the orecchiette with anchovy and cime di rapa, topped with crispy sourdough crumbs and Parmesan. The kitchen is also renowned for its deliciously light, crisp pizzas. Our pizza bianca with porchetta, mozzarella, salsa verde and rocket was a perfect example of how the 'white ones' should be done. Readers have also enthused about the version topped with 'nduja, Gorgonzola and hot honey.  A serving of mozzarella di bufala opened our meal, lifted by grated lemon zest and partnered by roasted crown prince squash and crispy sage, while a portion of zesty lemon polenta cake ...

Set up as a pizza home-delivery service during lockdown, this well-liked informal eatery (from seasoned London restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas) feels like the very definition of a neighbourhood Italian restaurant. The short menu offers food that is comforting and classical, with generous plates of pasta as a strong suit. Fans have singled out the tortelloni cacio e pepe, although we couldn’t resist the orecchiette with anchovy and cime di rapa, topped with crispy sourdough crumbs and Parmesan.

The kitchen is also renowned for its deliciously light, crisp pizzas. Our pizza bianca with porchetta, mozzarella, salsa verde and rocket was a perfect example of how the 'white ones' should be done. Readers have also enthused about the version topped with 'nduja, Gorgonzola and hot honey. 

A serving of mozzarella di bufala opened our meal, lifted by grated lemon zest and partnered by roasted crown prince squash and crispy sage, while a portion of zesty lemon polenta cake rounded off proceedings. The restaurant also does terrific gelati, including varieties in a waffle cone – the salted caramel variety is ‘especially good’, by all accounts. The admirable front of house team make everyone feel at home, and the set-up also comes with a pretty covered garden, a great playlist, cocktails and a short well-priced wine list tailored to the menu.

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VENUE DETAILS

162-164 Lower Richmond Road
Putney
SW15 1LYGB

020 3909 3753

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Outdoor dining, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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