Battersea Rickshaw

Head south of the river to Battersea Rickshaw for vibrant and innovative Indian cooking with a modern attitude. First opened in 1989, this family-run restaurant takes pride in the diverse culinary traditions found across India, and brings a little piece of that to London diners. For authentic and award-winning pan-Indian eating, this place is a great pick in Battersea.

The restaurant space is bright and simple, with sage green chairs and banquettes. It’s a smart and contemporary setting that isn’t overly fussy. Whilst the setting might be straightforward, the menu is full of colour and bold flavours that pack a punch. You’ll find familiar favourites as well as less-expected dishes. Start with samosas, pannipuri, or chilli paneer before sampling hearty dishes like biryani, beetroot lamb, spicy curries, and dal. Rice and various flavours of naan bread are served to complete your meal here.

It’s not only the food at Battersea Rickshaw that gets diners excited. This place has a cocktail bar too, with a huge range of options available. You’ll find lots of inventive twists like a Nutella martini or a cosmo with candy floss mixed in. Supersized cocktails for sharing are also on offer and the bar staff will even give you the chance to mix up your own drink if you want to. If cocktails aren’t for you, go for draft and bottled beers, wine and champagne, soft drinks, juices, or milkshakes. Whatever your preferences are, both the food menu and the drinks list include something to tempt you.