Harden's survey result
Summary
“Very good food” – but “no pizzas!”, the menu is more ambitious – has been served for more than 20 years at this “friendly local Italian” near Richmond Bridge in St Margaret’s – the last five under owner Tom Rowlandson, who trained with Skye Gyngell at Petersham Nurseries and has pushed standards ever higher.
Summary
With its “traditional tablecloths and a sense of comfort”, this “really strong and inventive neighbourhood Italian” close to Richmond Bridge in St Margaret’s appeals to a broad local constituency – “you can tell because it can be hard to get a table!”. The food is “always a treat” – and “the menu changes regularly, which makes eating here frequently even more of a pleasure”.
Summary
A “wonderful, smart, family-run Italian with imaginative cooking” (“not pizza and pasta!”) that’s an “ideal neighbourhood restaurant” for those living near St Margaret’s – “we’ve eaten here every three weeks since moving to the area almost a year ago, and there’s a constantly changing menu with high-quality presentation and service”. Top Tip – “the set-price lunch/early evening dinner is particularly good value”.
Summary
This smart Italian in St Margaret’s (owned and run by English chef Tom Rowlandson) wins consistently good ratings across the board, and has a solid following from nearby and beyond. It’s also handy for those making a full day out of the rugby just up the road at Twickers.
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418 Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2EB
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £20.00 | £25.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £20.00 | £25.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £12.00 | £28.00 | £5.00 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
418 Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2EB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 5:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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