From Spanish tapas and Argentine steak to Japanese sushi and Thai street food, Richmond is offering diners the chance to take a culinary trip around the world without leaving south-west London.
With an increasingly diverse food and drink scene, Richmond is home to restaurants serving flavours from across the globe, from established independent favourites to newer additions bringing fresh dining experiences to the town.
Be Richmond, the Business Improvement District for Richmond town centre, is highlighting the breadth of the town's food and drink offer, showcasing some of the restaurants giving visitors the opportunity to discover flavours from around the world.
Among the latest names to join Richmond’s food scene is Tower House, located on Bridge Street. Located in what was once a mid-19th-century riverside home, the stylish restaurant and bar combines Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a relaxed riverside setting, serving everything from burrata and roasted vegetables to wood-roasted chicken and seafood. Its elevated riverside garden is also available for walk-ins, making it an option for spontaneous late summer dining.
For a taste of India, Cinnamon Bazaar offers a modern interpretation of the country’s rich culinary traditions. Inspired by the vibrant bazaars and historic trading routes, its Richmond menu combines street food-style dishes with creative takes on classic flavours.
Richmond’s Spanish offering includes Rincón Bar Español, a family-run tapas bar on Paradise Road. Owned and run by cousins Felipe and Gianni, the independent restaurant has been serving modern and traditional Spanish food since 2012, with sharing plates, Spanish wines and classic tapas at the heart of its menu,
Thai food lovers can head to Rosa’s Thai, where bold and fresh flavours take centre stage. The menu features Thai favourites including fragrant curries, stir-fries, papaya salad and tom yum.
Just round the corner on George Street, Sticks’n’Sushi brings a mix of nature and city vibes with stylish Japanese-inspired dining to Richmond, with a menu combining sushi, salads and grilled sticks.
Italian cuisine is also well represented, with Sebastian’s having been a Richmond favourite since 2013. Located on King Street, the restaurant serves home-cooked Italian dishes in the heart of the town, while Noci offers another Italian option for diners keen to discover one of the newer additions to Richmond’s food and drink line up.
Meanwhile, Gaucho Richmond offers a taste of Argentina from its renown riverside setting. Its menu centres on premium grass-fed beef, alongside seafood, salads and vegetarian options, while its location beside the Thames offers views towards Richmond Bridge and surrounding Gardens.
From a quick bite to a long lunch, a family meal to a special occasion, Richmond's food scene offers plenty of opportunities to discover something new, all within a town surrounded by the Thames, parks and open green spaces.
To discover more places to eat and drink in Richmond, visit Be Richmond's online food and drink directory - https://berichmond.london/directory/shop-eat-stay/eat-and-drink
