Bingham Riverhouse

Set within a handsome pair of elegant townhouses a short walk from Richmond town centre, stylish restaurant-with-rooms Bingham Riverhouse occupies a lovely spot overlooking the River Thames. Easy-on-the-eye neutral hues and a calm ambience set the tone in the elegantly relaxed dining room which has the sort of chic, faultless look often found on the pages of glossy interiors magazines. The young and engaged waiting staff are attentive and friendly but not at all overbearing. Former BBC MasterChef The Professionals winner Steven Edwards leads an ambitious young team in the kitchen, displaying strong technical skill and interesting flavour combinations. High quality ingredients are given the respect they deserve, and they are allowed to take centre stage with minimal interference from other elements on the plate. The seasonal three-, four- or five-course tasting menus are based around the very best local produce available on the day. To start, a signature dish of ‘dippy egg’ brings a duck egg yolk with nasturtium root and onion. Another way to begin a meal could be sea trout, oyster, onion and dill. For mains, an attractively presented piece of precisely timed fillet of hake is paired with plump mussels and chervil. For meat eaters, the main course might present succulent saddle of venison with parsnip and enoki mushrooms or sirloin of veal with cauliflower and tarragon. Alternatively, another Steven Edwards' signature is the Golden Cross cheese, Granny Smith, marigold and sourdough. To finish, set lemon, yogurt and thyme is a refreshing finale, or you could indulge with Valrhona chocolate, cocoa nib and chestnut. A vegetarian option to close the meal is ginger cake, pear and brandy. A global wine list offers plenty by the glass. Tables on the waterside-facing balcony are highly prized when it comes to summery alfresco dining.

Awards, accolades & Welcome Schemes

3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence

AA Notable Wine List