Venue summary
The River Café in Hammersmith is an independent, chef-led Italian restaurant, offering seasonal Italian cuisine with a daily changing menu, wood-fired oven, and riverside dining on a garden terrace. Established in 1987, it is suitable for celebrations and long weekend lunches by the Thames.
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Key information
Location
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd, London W6 9HA
Neighbourhood
Hammersmith
Cuisine
Italian
Booking
Reservations accepted
Pet policy
No dogs
Google rating
4.2 / 5 based on 2,083 reviews
Current as of 15 Jul 2026
About
The River Café is an Italian restaurant on the Thames at Rainville Road in Hammersmith, open since 1987. The converted warehouse space features a riverside garden, a bright open dining room, and a wood-fired oven. The menu changes daily and is built entirely around seasonal Italian ingredients, prepared with rigorous simplicity. The atmosphere is relaxed but assured, with decades of consistency behind it. Suited to long weekend lunches, celebrations, or anyone looking for seasonal Italian cooking by the river in West London.
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00 – 2:30 PM · 6:30 – 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 2:30 PM · 6:30 – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 2:30 PM · 6:30 – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 2:30 PM · 6:30 – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 2:30 PM · 6:30 – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 2:30 PM · 6:30 – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 3:30 PM |
Verified by Google Places · Last checked: 15 Jul 2026
Reservations
Reservations accepted
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Menu verified and updated monthly by hannah. Some dishes or prices may have changed since the last update.
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- UndergroundHammersmith
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