Richard’s Kitchen

"Football has Messi, basketball has Michael Jordan. Cooking has Richard. This man can do things with an oven that would make Gordon Ramsay question if he’s in the right field of employment. We visited on Sunday for a roast and let me tell you, ol’ Rick knows his way around a piece of beef. Our generation may have been born too late to discover the world and too early to discover outer space, but we’ve been born at exactly the right moment to enjoy a delicious meal at Richard’s Kitchen."

"What a find! Great little restaurant. Ordered 3 courses, not intending to, just because the food was so good. Venison was perfectly cooked, and my fiancé's steak and chips were melt in the mouth as well. Make sure to get the sticky toffee pudding, a classic done beautifully. The music was great as well. Heard some of my favourite songs, which was a pleasant surprise"

"I would say the best roast dinner in Tooting - had the beef this time and it was cooked perfectly with a wide range of great accompaniments. It’s not cheap but certainly worth it. We had a cheese board for dessert which was also very good and decent value. I’ve been for brunch before and remember it being excellent but have yet to try the regular dinner menu. Service was also very friendly and quick."

"It was my birthday and my wife who was back in my home country called me and suggested I should still treat myself with a nice dinner even when I am living alone and without her company. I took out my phone, looked at Google Maps, and I decided to give Richard's Kitchen a try. It took a fair walk of ~30 mins from my home, and the weather was cold after the rain earlier in the day. Well, it turned out to be well worth it. Whatever expectations I had before entering the restaurant, Richard and his lovely staff have exceeded them all! Richard and the rest of the staff greeted me in such a genuinely kind and caring way that I felt at home almost instantly. Maybe it was also because there weren't too many customers at the time so they were not as busy, but still it was a really personal and seriously enjoyable touch, which is really appreciated! Everything from the starter to the main dish tasted so good. They even kindly made a special dish for me to make my B-day special. Even the MINT tea was well made with fresh mint leaves. Last but not least, the dessert. I loved it, period. I never expected to have such a great dining experience in a restaurant which may look absolutely ordinary from outside. Richard and his team really put their heart and soul into running this space, and yes I can feel it, see it, and of course taste it. They totally deserve more customers than they currently have given the quality of food at a very fair price. I look forward to getting back there regularly as long as I still live somewhere around. Thanks Richard, we only had a brief talk but you have successfully impressed me as a talented chef, warm-hearted restaurant owner, and a genuinely great human being."

"Definitely a little gem of tooting!! We enjoyed the homely feel and the maps from 1890s! I had the sea bass which was a perfect burst of flavours & my partner had the steak. He said “I’ll be back for this” right after the last bite. Thanks Richard & team !"