This charmingly atmospheric Kensington bolthole has established quite a reputation and cult following over the last decade. It's the best sort of neighbourhood home-from-home, offering great value, infectiously charming, super-friendly service and gutsy Italian food.

But Riccardo's isn't just another well-worn trattoria; it made its name by serving 'Tuscan tapas' – little dishes designed for sharing and grazing. The advice is to order around three dishes per person and tuck in at will. Meatballs, char-grilled courgettes with mushrooms, carpaccio of tuna, superb 'pappa pomodoro' (tomato soup) are typical offerings, alongside steaks, pasta (tagliatelle with venison ragoût), lamb cutlets and desserts such as tiramisù. The conservatory/terrace is a pleasing summertime bonus.

Riccardo's Restaurant is also featured in: Hardens, AA Guide

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Italian

Lunch: 12.00 through until
Dinner: 11.30pm Mon-Sat (11.00pm Sun)

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• Alfresco dining
• Private parties
• Vegetarian menu
• Family Friendly

Nearest tube station: South Kensingston