Abbeville Kitchen

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47 Abbeville Road

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Wed Oct 17 2012

This Clapham newcomer is so on-trend, in looks, menu and vibe, it wouldn’t be out of place in the middle of Soho. A few pavement tables and a fold-back frontage give way to a long thin room furnished in a retro-distressed manner, all bare light bulbs, knackered dining chairs and fabric-lined walls. Ex-school stools are lined up next to the bar; at the rear is the (slightly whiffy) open kitchen. Bare tables, Duralex glasses and paper napkins set the casual tone, as do the friendly but efficient staff (all good-looking young men on our visit).

Menu descriptions are terse – ‘razor clams, cucumber, tomatoes and lettuce’, ‘Hereford veal, soft polenta and parmesan’ – with no hint of cooking techniques. Many diners (a varied lot on our visit, in age and fashionability) were sharing a series of smaller plates, rather than having the standard starter/main; there are also a few dishes designed for two.

All our food was tremendous, from excellent bread to a simple bowl of boiled red potatoes with minty butter to buttermilk pudding (similar to panna cotta) with gooseberries and toasted hazelnuts. The aformentioned veal and polenta was exquisite comfort food, the meat falling-off-the-bone tender, with an intense gravy and a large mound of cheesy polenta. The wine list is thoughtfully compiled and fairly priced; there are sherries, Breton cider and Clapham Pale Ale, too.

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Abbeville Kitchen 47 Abbeville Road
London
SW4 9JX

Phone:
020 8772 1110
Website:
www.abbevillekitchen.co.uk
Opening hours:
Bar Open/snacks served noon-11pm Mon-Fri; 9am-11pm Sat; 9am-10pm Sun. Breakfast served 9-11am Sat, Sun. Lunch served noon-3pm Mon-Sat; 1pm-3.30pm Sun. Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 6-10pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Clapham South tube
Price:
Main courses £11-£17. Meal for two with wine and service: around £80
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1. Abbeville Kitchen
  - 47 Abbeville Road
    London
    SW4 9JX
  - 020 8772 1110
  - www.abbevillekitchen.co.uk
  - 51.454296,-0.140186

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Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant

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(10 ratings)

What I really like about this place, is that the menu is different every day. Recently I went here and had the usual very attentive service and a fantastic meal. I started with a glass of a portuguese wine and the empanadas filled with chorizo and fish which came with a delicious pico de gallo salsa. For mains, I got the green salad which was simple but deliciously dressed and a generous portion to accompany my veal and polenta (and second glass of wine). For dessert, I got the generous scoop vanilla ice cream doused in Pedro Ximinez brandy. Fantastic!

SRF Thu Oct 18 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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AMAZING food! What a treat to find this hidden gem tucked away in an otherwise rather snooty Abbeville village. A lively, relaxed restaurant with simple decor and fantastic service by it's many smiley waiters. The bar man who served us had impeccable knowledge on wine and spirits and recommended the perfect wine to accompany our delicious meal. Cannot compliment this place enough. The chef really knows his stuff and each dish that reached our table was a pure treat. It certainly deserves Best Local Restaurant. Get yourself down there as it's not going to remain South London's secret for long.

KD Wed Oct 10 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Superb food but woeful service. Two items we ordered (olives and potatoes) failed to arrive, despite reminders to the waiting staff who were very pleasant, but I'd rather a miserable waiter who brings the food I've ordered rather than a pleasant one who doesn't.

JKH Sun Aug 5 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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Good to see TO venture south for a change and even better to see this place get such a well deserved good review. Went on Friday and everything from the Damson Prosecco thru Deep fried Pigs head, Goats curd & Beetroot and Chorizo/fish Empanadas and on to the Croissant Bread & Butter pudding was excellent. Simple but well thought out cooking done exceptionally well, if this place was in the West End it would be packed out all day every day & will be here too I hope. Great service too. Thanks!!

Joe Mon Oct 31 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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I had a wonderful evening here and I can recommend to anyone. I arrived around 8pm and the place was already busy, I was lucky to get a table near the bar. They offered a large selection of starters so it was like in a tapas bar. I had the Potted Shrimp, the Charcuterie Selection and the Duck harts. The food was delicious and tasty. Service was very friendly and I managed to have a quick chat with the barman, though he was very busy too! The wine selection was great too I had the house red wine which was surprisingly good. I couldn't eat any dessert, I was full but I spent a wonderful time there.

Joshua Fri Oct 7 2011
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