RestauRant Guide
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An introduction to the huge variety of
cuisines and dining experiences which
are within easy reach of Dickens Yard.
Dickens Yard is bringing Ealing a vibrant
new urban quarter that offers a new
way of living. It will link three of Ealing’s
Victorian landmarks with traffic-free streets
lined with boutique shops and cafés.
There will be new public piazzas with markets,
street theatre, music and al fresco dining
surrounded by landscaped squares and
streets with trees, planting and sculpture.
It will be an exciting new neighbourhood
bustling with energy and providing a new
cultural focus for Ealing town centre.
Contents
A WORLD OF CHOICE 4 ealing
Okawari 5Café Rouge 5Carluccio’s 6Monty’s 6The Grange 7Charlotte’s Place 8Ealing Park Tavern 10Farm W5 10Munsons 11Chimichanga 12Kerbisher & Malt 13Tuk Cho 14Wagamama 15
DInE In sTYLE 16 Chiswick
Charlotte’s Bistro 17High Road House & Brasserie 17Restaurant Michael nadra 18Brasserie Gérard 18La Trompette 19Villandry Kitchen 20Outsider Tart 20
GAsTROnOMIC DELIGHTs 21 Kew, Richmond and Hammersmith
The Glasshouse 22The Bingham 22Petersham nurseries 23The River Café 24
Locator Map & Contacts 26
WeLCOMe tO diCKens YaRd
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Okawari
13 Bond street ealing W5 5AP
tel: 020 8566 0466
www.okawari.co.uk
sun to thur 12.00pm – 3.00pm, 6.00pm – 11.00pm Fri & sat 12.00pm – 3.00pm, 6.00pm – 11.30pm
Okawari and the authentic Japanese dining experience it offers have become a firm favourite amongst Ealing residents since it opened in 2000.
There are a wide variety of dishes on the menu including: sushi, noodles, ramen, Japanese curries and teriyaki.
You can sit at the sushi bar and watch the chef expertly prepare the sushi and sashimi or opt for the tatami seating where the tables are sunken into the floor.
CafÉ rOuge
17 the Green ealing W5 5DA
tel: 020 8579 2788
www.caferouge.co.uk
Mon to Fri 9.00am – 10.00pm sat 9.00am – 11.00pm sun 10.00am – 10.30pm
With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a genuine continental ambience Café Rouge has been bringing the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining to the UK for years. Dropping in to Café Rouge is always a pleasure for anyone who enjoys good food and good wine.
With its central location on the Green, the Ealing Café Rouge is perfect for starting your day with a café au lait and a croissant. Pop in for a spot of lunch, share a post-work drink or enjoy an evening meal with a menu that ranges from light French classics to more substantial fare.
a WORLd OF ChOiCeealing
Of course, with its rich heritage, easy transport links and stunning open spaces, Ealing has always been a favourite location for Londoners. Part of its appeal is the easy access to a huge choice of venues for eating out.
Classic British menus, or tempting cuisines from around the world. Exclusive venues with sophisticated atmospheres or friendly eateries that are informal and lively. There’s always somewhere new and tempting to discover!
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The grange
Warwick Road ealing W5 3XH
tel: 020 8567 7617
www.thegrangelondon.com
Mon to thur 10.30am – 11.00pm Fri & sat 10.30am – 12.00amsun 10.30am – 10.30pm
A majestic Victorian pub on the edge of Ealing Common, The Grange offers varied and interesting fresh food, an eclectic range of wines from around the world and a great choice of cask ales.
The Grange has a well deserved reputation for exciting fresh innovative dishes, with table service in the restaurant area, relaxed dining in
CarluCCiO’s
5-6 the Green ealing W5 5DA
tel: 020 8566 4458
www.carluccios.com
Mon to Fri 7.00am – 11.00pm sat 9.00am – 11.00pm sun 9.00am – 10.30pm
Carluccio’s provides the authentic Italian café experience with roasted Italian coffees, hearty pasta dishes and sweet sicilian lemonade. The Ealing branch overlooking the Green has a sunny conservatory and is popular for breakfast meetings and coffee and cake treats as well as substantial dinners.
Carluccio’s boasts a classic menu featuring old favourites such as the Tortelloni di Cervo – handmade fresh tortelloni filled with wine braised venison and the Burro e salvia – veal chops cooked in sage butter served with sautéed potatoes.
MOnTy’s
1 the Mall, ealing Broadway ealing W5 2PJ
tel: 020 8567 8122
www.montysrestaurant.co.uk
Mon to sat 12.00pm – 2.24pm, 6.00pm – 12.00am sun 12.00pm – 5.00pm, 6.00pm – 11.00pm
One of Ealing’s most established and popular restaurants, Monty’s has been serving good quality nepalese food since 1980. All of the dishes at Monty’s are prepared authentically, as in nepalese homes. All spice mixes are prepared with fresh spices and ground individually for each dish using special stone grinders from nepal.
A visit to this Ealing ‘institution’ is a must for anyone looking to sample the true exotic tastes of south Asia.
the bar area and the garden. Food ranges from favourites like burgers and steaks to Thai and Greek dishes and delicious charcuterie.
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CharlOTTe’s plaCe
16 st Matthew’s Road ealing W5 3Jt
tel: 020 8567 7541
www.charlottes.co.uk
Lunch:Mon to sat 12.00pm – 3.00pm Dinner: Mon to sat 6.00pm – 10.00pm sun 12.00pm – 9.00pm
Charlotte’s Place is a small and intimate fine dining restaurant serving modern British and European dishes using the best quality, locally sourced produce available. The ground and lower floor dining rooms are designed with comfort and style in mind, and are available at all times. The al fresco tables are available whenever London weather permits!
The menu is varied and seasonal, and there is a wine list which would not be out of place in a much larger restaurant.
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ealing park Tavern
222 south ealing Road ealing W5 4RL
tel: 020 8758 1879
www.ealingparktavern.com
Mon to sat 12.00pm – 3.00pm, 6.00pm – 10.00pm sun 12.00pm – 4.00pm, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
An award-winning gastropub in a beautiful building, The Ealing Park Tavern is regularly ranked among London’s best foodie pubs. specialising in sIBA Ales, rare breed beef, day boat fish and fine wines. The Ealing Park Tavern majors on provenance, seasonality and sustainability, and takes cooking seriously, with bread baked daily, ice cream churned on site and ‘smoked’ or ‘cured’ meats and fishes smoked in-house. Menus are seasonal with an exciting choice of dishes from traditional British to favourites from around the world.
farM w5
19 the Green ealing W5 5DA
tel: 020 8566 1965
Mon to Fri 8.00am – 7.30pm sat 9.00am – 7.30pm sun 10.00am – 6.00pm
Farm W5 is a popular organic delicatessen that also offers a friendly café where you can enjoy fresh and healthy meals and snacks. ‘Mezza boxes’, sandwiches and platters are built from the array of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foodstuffs on display. Expect the likes of breaded chicken escalopes, feta salads, falafels and piles of grilled vegetables. To finish, try the homemade carrot cake or chocolate brownies, and wash it all down with fresh juices or one of the famous ‘immune elixirs’.
MunsOns
71a saint Mary’s Road ealing W5 5RG
tel: 020 8840 4114
www.montauk.co.uk
Mon to Fri 7.00am – 6.00pm sat to sun 8.00am – 6.00pm
Munsons is a coffee shop for people who take coffee seriously, with organically grown, fairly traded coffees and a range of fabulous single estate beans from around the world.
It’s also a great place to sit down and eat, with sandwiches, panini, olives, pastries, homemade cakes, biscuits, hot chocolate, teas, juices, and so much more.
The sandwiches and cakes are all made on the premises, staff are friendly and helpful, and the quirky atmosphere makes Munsons much more enjoyable than a big chain.
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kerbisher & MalT
53 new Broadway, ealing London W5 5AH
tel: 020 8840 4418
www.kerbisher.co.uk
Mon to thurs 12.00pm – 10.00pm Fri to sat 11.30am – 10.30pm sun 12.00pm – 10.00pm
Kerbisher & Malt is a modern, British fish and chip shop for the 21st century.
Choose from a selection of fresh fish cooked to order, and a variety of sauces, batters and mushy peas to compliment the crisp and fluffy chips made from locally sourced potatoes.
ChiMiChanga
23 High street, ealing London W5 5DB
tel: 0208 579 8443
www.chimichange.co.uk
sun to thurs 12.00pm – 11.00pm Fri to sat 12.00pm – 11.30pm
Mexico is famous for its friendly people, tequila, jalapeños, the sombrero, chocolate, the Aztecs and, of course, fantastic food.
Authentic Mexican design and comfy seating make Chimichanga’s a great place to unwind.
As winners of the Best Contemporary Fish and Chip shop in Britain, Kerbisher & Malt are a cut above the rest when it comes to fish and chips.
“ Kerbisher & Malt takes the very essence of a chippy and just makes it so much better.”
Heston Blumenthal
“ Chef Saul Reuben trained at the OXO Tower & Racine and it shows.”
A Little Bird
“ Delicious. A little piece of British seaside in W6”
evening standard
The restaurant has been designed with vibrant colours giving it plenty of Mexican character.
Guests dining here can enjoy delicious Mexican food and cocktails, whether it’s for a birthday or a few cocktails this is the perfect venue.
Dishes are inspired by classic Latin-American, Tex-Mex and Mexican flavours. Chimichanga’s is like a little part of Mexico right here in the UK!
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wagaMaMa
12 High street, the Broadway shopping Centre, ealing London W5 5DB
tel: 020 8567 7352
www.wagamama.com
Mon to sat 11.30am – 11.00pm sunday 11.30am – 10.00pm
Located on the exterior of Ealing Broadway shopping centre, on the high street, and just a short walk from Ealing Broadway station.
Inspired by traditional asian flavours, wagamama offers fresh japanese-inspired food in a friendly, vibrant setting.
Tuk ChO
28–30 new Broadway, ealing London W5 2XA
tel: 020 8567 9438
www.tukcho.co.uk
Mon to sat 12.00pm – 11pm sun & Bank Holidays 12pm – 10:30pm
Tuk Cho is an adventurous South-East Asian restaurant in Ealing. Discover the vibrant energy of Asia’s bustling markets with Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Japanese, Indonesian all under one roof!
The restaurants are modelled on the ramen bars which have been popular in japan for many years.
Menus consist of exciting side dishes, extensive main meals and exotic desserts. Orders are taken on an electronic handheld device and zapped through to the kitchen by radio signal where your food is cooked immediately!
Ealing Broadway offers the best in fashion, homewares, gifts and lifestyle brands and now noodles!
They believe the best food in asia comes from bustling markets and cafés tucked away down alleyways and stalls at the edge of busy pavements. After travelling all over Asia, Tuk Cho are bringing the best food discoveries to Ealing.
Whether you’re looking to discover something new, enjoy a well-loved favourite or go Asian style and share with friends – Tuk Cho has got a wide range of dishes from across south East Asia for you to choose from.
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dine in stYLeChiswick
Chiswick, with elegant Bedford Park to the north and a long lazy loop of the River Thames to the south has a bustling centre, but has still retained something of its unique village atmosphere.
It means local residents have very little need to head into central London for a good meal out. Whether it’s a quirky café to mark a pause in a busy shopping trip, an elegant Michelin star restaurant for that special occasion, or an informal gastropub at any time, there is plenty of choice.
CharlOTTe’s bisTrO
6 turnham Green terrace Chiswick W4 1QP
tel: 020 8742 3590
www.charlottes.co.uk
Mon – sun 12.00pm – 3.00pm, 5.30pm – 10.00pmFri & sat 12.00pm – 3.00pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
The sister restaurant of Charlotte’s Place, Charlotte’s Bistro offers traditional British cuisine with a modern twist, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The wine lists change regularly with the seasons and lovers of cocktails will enjoy innovative creations as well as all the classic mixes.
“ Charlotte’s Bistro provides exactly the sort of menu that locals love.”
ViewLondon.com
high rOad hOuse & brasserie
162-170 Chiswick High Road Chiswick W4 1PR
tel: 020 8742 7474
www.highroadhouse.co.uk
Mon to thur 7.00am – 11.00pm Fri 7.00am – 12.00pm sat 8.00am – 12.00pm sun 8.00am – 10.00pm
High Road House is a boutique hotel and private members’ club with a very highly regarded Brasserie. An ideal place for a snack, a long lunch, or a cosy dinner.
staff are enthusiastic and the all day menu is packed full of old favourites like salmon and tuna, dressed at the table with chilli and lime, sardines on toast and choucroute garni, followed by blackberry and raspberry fool.
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resTauranT MiChael nadra
6-8 elliott Road Chiswick W4 1Pe
tel: 020 8742 0766
www.restaurant-michaelnadra.co.uk
Lunch: tue to Fri 12.00pm – 2.30pm sat to sun 12.00pm – 3.30pm Dinner: Mon to thur 6.00pm – 10.00pm Fri to sat 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Elegant service in sophisticated surroundings, Restaurant Michael nadra is a stylish new restaurant located in the heart of Chiswick. Chef patron Michael nadra produces exquisite food using both classic and modern techniques. showcasing the finest British, European and Asian produce, the menus reflect Michael’s classic training, offering perfectly balanced flavours, and complemented by an astonishingly comprehensive wine list that runs from simple vin de pays, to the finest grand cru.
“ The best soft shell crab I have ever eaten.”
Fay Maschler, evening standard
brasserie gÉrard
163-165 Chiswick High Road Chiswick W4 2Dt
tel: 020 8742 1942
www.brasseriegerard.co.uk
Mon to thur 9.00am – 10.30pm Fri to sat 9.00am – 11.00pm sun 9.00am – 10.00pm
The Chiswick branch of the ever popular Chez Gérard brasserie chain offers simple French food and a welcoming atmosphere morning until night for breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee and cake or a la carte dinner. There’s something for everyone, with ‘Prix Fixe’ 2 or 3 courses at great value, and a kid’s menu.
Fresh, seasonal ingredients are used for classics such as free-range ‘demi poulet’, and of course there are a great range of steaks – try the ‘Chateaubriand’ prime beef fillet for two to share, served with pommes frites.
la TrOMpeTTe
5 Devonshire Road Chiswick W4 2eU
tel: 020 8747 1836
www.latrompette.co.uk
Mon to sat 12.00pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm sun 12.30pm – 3.00pm, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Owned by the same team as The Glasshouse in Kew, Michelin starred La Trompette has established its own reputation for serving some of the best modern French food in London. The stylish dining room is vibrant and busy with informal but highly professional service.It is the perfect place to enjoy classic
French cooking, with dishes like peasant soup with foie gras, duck confit, côte de boeuf with chips, or tarte fine of wood pigeon.
“ This stylish restaurant may be a local but its pedigree is longer than both your arms.”
tatler Restaurant Guide
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GastROnOMiCdeLiGhtsKew, Richmond and Hammersmith
Historic Kew, leafy Richmond and bustling Hammersmith can provide not just dining to suit every mood and every occasion, but the chance to enjoy the riverside along with a good meal.
The banks of the River Thames have a wealth of places to combine good food and river views.
villandry kiTChen
219-221 Chiswick High Road Chiswick W4 2DW
tel: 020 8747 9113
www.villandry.com
Mon to sun 9.00am – 10.30pm
Villandry has been a highly popular restaurant and deli in the West End for many years, and its new bistro in Chiswick is proving a great success.
situated on the bustling High Road, the new West London outpost has the same laid-back style with a menu full of simple but full-flavoured French dishes like moules frites, steak with tarragon butter and duck confit with haricot beans and a red wine jus.
If you’re just after a quick snack, try something from the charcuterie bar or pop in for afternoon tea.
OuTsider TarT
83 Chiswick High Road London W4 2eF
tel: 020 7096 1609
www.outsidertart.com
Mon to sun 8.00am – 6.00pm
This award-winning boutique cake shop and café has become a firm favourite with locals.
Offering fresh coffee or tea, a complete range of daily fresh-baked cakes, brownies, sandwiches and biscuitsYou can even pick up baked treats for your dog made in the Barkery!
Cakes can be made to order for celebrating special occasions or for those keen to create their own, the shop offers baking masterclasses.
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Church Lane (off Petersham Road) Richmond upon thames surrey tW10 7AG
tel: 020 8605 3627
www.petershamnurseries.com
Petersham nurseries teahouse tue to sat 10.00am – 4.30pm sun 11.00am – 4.30pm (closed Mon)
Petersham nurseries Café is open for lunch Wed to sun
Positioned discreetly within a beautiful and exclusive plant nursery, this is a truly unusual dining venue.
Vogue food writer and top chef skye Gyngell has created an exciting and eccentrically English dining experience.
The simple rustic menu changes weekly and features produce from the nursery itself as well as exceptional local seasonal ingredients.
The glasshOuse
14 station Parade Kew surrey tW9 3PZ
tel: 020 8940 6777
www.glasshouserestaurant.co.uk
Mon to sat 12.00pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm sun 12.30pm – 2.45pm, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
A long list of awards and numerous loyal customers who return time after time are proof of how effectively The Glasshouse combines Michelin star dining with excellent value.
There is quietly bustling service and stellar food and a menu tweaked daily, based on classical French cuisine, but drawing upon spanish and Italian influences. The light, modern European style ranges from rustic to refined, but is always focused on flavour. Wine lovers will enjoy the 30 page wine list!
The binghaM
61-63 Petersham Road Richmond upon thames surrey tW10 6Ut
tel: 020 8940 0902
www.thebingham.co.uk
Lunch: Mon to sat 12.00pm – 2.15pm sun 12.30pm – 4.00pm (closed for dinner) Dinner: Mon to thur 7.00pm – 10.00pm Fri to sat 6.30pm – 10.00pm
Overlooking the River Thames, this chic and elegant restaurant has recently been awarded it’s first Michelin star under the guidance of highly acclaimed executive chef shay Cooper.
Serving the finest in modern British cuisine, the frequently changing menu reflects the best in seasonal, locally sourced produce and is accompanied by an imaginative selection of wines.
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The river CafÉ
thames Wharf, Rainville Road London W6 9HA
tel: 020 7386 4200
www.rivercafe.co.uk
Lunch: Mon to Fri 12.30pm – 2.15pm sat 12.30pm – 2.15pm sun 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Dinner: Mon to thur 7.00pm – 9.00pm Fri to sat 7.00pm – 9.15pm Closed sun
started in 1987 by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray, The River Café has become a favourite for those who appreciate great contemporary Italian food.
situated along the River Thames in Hammersmith, the menu changes twice daily, offering delights such
as game in season, handmade simply cooked pasta and their tempting Chocolate nemesis.
Service is exceptional – calm, efficient, expert and pleasantly unfussy – and the kitchen is famous for sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients for a raft of robustly flavoured, rustic dishes.
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ealing Okawari Café Rouge Carluccio’s Monty’s The Grange Charlotte’s Place Ealing Park Tavern Farm W5 Munsons
Chimichanga Kerbisher & Malt Tuk Cho Wagamama
Chiswick Charlotte’s Bistro High Road House & Brasserie Restaurant Michael nadra
Brasserie Gérard La Trompette Villandry Kitchen
Outsider Tart
Kew, Richmond, Hammersmith The Glasshouse The Bingham Petersham nurseries The River Café
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