Ransome's Dock

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Fri Jun 22 2012

A south London fixture, Ransome’s Dock has been around for more than 20 years. The riverside location is appealing (even if this stretch of the Thames isn’t the most stunning) and, in warmer months, tables on the outdoor terrace are great to watch life drift past. The chef-proprietor owners, Martin and Vanessa Lam, seem to take an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ attitude, so while the restaurant retains a loyal following, it hasn’t quite kept pace. The decor (purple walls, faux-parquet wooden floors) and the Anglo-French menu now seem a bit outdated. For starters, there may be the likes of pork and duck rillettes with poilâne toast, or goat’s cheese crostini. Breads, from Sally Clarke, are excellent. Our mains, plump spinach and ricotta gnocchi (attributed on the menu to Elizabeth David) with butter and fried sage leaves, was simple but nicely flavoured. Pink-cooked duck breast with pardina lentils and peas, though, was rather soupy, with indistinct flavours. Service is friendly and the wine list (one of the best, and best-value, in the capital) remains as strong as ever; time taken perusing its depths is well spent, revealing gems from around the wine-making globe.

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Address:
Ransome's Dock 35-37 Parkgate Road
London
SW11 4NP

Venue phone:
020 7223 1611
Venue website:
www.ransomesdock.co.uk/restaurant
Opening hours:
Brunch served noon-5pm Sat; noon-3.30pm Sun. Meals served noon-11pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 6-11pm Sat
Transport:
Tube: Battersea Park rail or bus 19, 49, 319, 345
Price:
Main courses £11.50-£24. Set brunch (Sun) £22.50 3 courses. Set meal (noon-7.30pm Mon-Fri) £16 2 courses
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1. Ransome's Dock
  - 35-37 Parkgate Road
    London
    SW11 4NP
  - 020 7223 1611
  - www.ransomesdock.co.uk/restaurant
  - 51.478961,-0.168057

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(5 ratings)

Really fantastic place. Very surprised that the veg is slagged off above. It's seasonal, that's the point, and this place has been cooking that way long before it became "trendy". In my opinion, the best wine list in London (and I know a few wine professionals who share that view). The decor is a bit dated at the moment, but RD really is a first class place.

Rob Sun Apr 29 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Local gem, that has been open for almost 20 years for good reason. Delicious seasonal food and a eclectic and extensive wine menu. Generous portions and good value.

Jess Mon Feb 20 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Service was slow. Food was awful. Deco was outdated. Nothing is good about this restaurant...

Theresa Wed Sep 21 2011
Rated as: 2/5
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