Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Battersea
From the Power Station to the park: where to eat well in fast-changing Battersea.
In short: our top picks are Tonkotsu Battersea, Where The Pancakes Are and Megan's. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Battersea has transformed around its Power Station, and the eating has caught up fast: riverside rooms, the restaurants of the development and long-standing neighbourhood favourites near the park. These are the Battersea tables worth knowing as the area finds its feet.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tonkotsu Battersea | Battersea | ££ |
| Where The Pancakes Are | Borough Market | ££ |
| Megan's | Fulham | ££ |
| Augustine Kitchen | Battersea | £££ |
| Macellaio RC Battersea | Battersea | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Tonkotsu Battersea
Why we pick itHouse-made noodles and a deeply savoury broth at the Power Station; reliable and good.
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Where The Pancakes Are
Why we pick itAll-day pancakes sweet and savoury in a bright Power Station room; a family favourite.
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Megan's
Why we pick itA pretty, plant-filled all-day spot; Mediterranean sharing food and a sunny terrace.
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Augustine Kitchen
Why we pick itA charming French bistro near Battersea Square; honest, well-priced Savoyard cooking.
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Macellaio RC Battersea
Why we pick itAn Italian steakhouse with a great wine list at the Power Station.
Before you book
Time a riverside table for the evening, and pair it with a walk in Battersea Park or along the Thames. The Power Station has the buzz and the chains; the better neighbourhood rooms sit just off it. And it is well connected now, so it makes an easy night out.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Tonkotsu Battersea is our editor's choice: House-made noodles and a deeply savoury broth at the Power Station; reliable and good. Tonkotsu Battersea, Where The Pancakes Are and Megan's lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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