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Home SW15

London, Putney - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

All-day eatery with a massive local following

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? Good

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

With its buzz, bonhomie and fairly priced food, Rebecca Mascarenhas and Craig Gordon's hugely popular all-day diner is ‘the epitome of a good local restaurant’. During the pandemic, local support raised £40,000, which was pivotal to the venue's survival, and the team continue to repay their supporters in spades: ‘hardworking, friendly, kind, positive and inspiring’ staff go out of their way to meet and greet everyone who comes through the door. As for the decor, chesterfield banquettes, bentwood chairs, a long bar, covered terrace and a conservatory to the rear all help to create a fresh, modern look. What dazzles is the simple, well-prepared comfort food with its penchant for flavour – seen in dishes such as beetroot-cured salmon with dill or bavette steak with a bourbon and peppercorn sauce. Brunch and lunch menus lure in the locals, although we dropped by for an early-summer dinner. A cauliflower cheese croquette with aïoli, followed by end-...

With its buzz, bonhomie and fairly priced food, Rebecca Mascarenhas and Craig Gordon's hugely popular all-day diner is ‘the epitome of a good local restaurant’. During the pandemic, local support raised £40,000, which was pivotal to the venue's survival, and the team continue to repay their supporters in spades: ‘hardworking, friendly, kind, positive and inspiring’ staff go out of their way to meet and greet everyone who comes through the door. As for the decor, chesterfield banquettes, bentwood chairs, a long bar, covered terrace and a conservatory to the rear all help to create a fresh, modern look.

What dazzles is the simple, well-prepared comfort food with its penchant for flavour – seen in dishes such as beetroot-cured salmon with dill or bavette steak with a bourbon and peppercorn sauce. Brunch and lunch menus lure in the locals, although we dropped by for an early-summer dinner. A cauliflower cheese croquette with aïoli, followed by end-of-season Norfolk asparagus served with a crispy poached egg and hazelnut vinaigrette set the tone. Moving on, sea bass was deliciously paired with creamed leeks and king oyster mushrooms, while a dessert of caramelised pineapple with (vegan) vanilla ice cream was winning in its simplicity.

The well-considered list of predominantly European wines is arranged by style, with a focus on mid-priced options; otherwise, check out the list of creative cocktails. 'The name says it all – this place really is Home,' concluded one regular. 

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VENUE DETAILS

146 Upper Richmond Road
Putney
SW15 2SWGB

020 8780 0592

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Counter seating, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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