Banyan On The Thames

3.9

1234 Reviews

£25 and under

French / Indian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Great for brunch
Charming
Fancy

Nestled within London's premier eco-conscious hotel, the Rafael on the Left Bank, Banyan on the Thames presents a sophisticated dining experience with views of the river Thames.

Enjoying your meal al fresco in the summer months adds another gentle element of gracefulness to your day. It is a romantic setting and a great family place where children can watch helicopter landings as they eat from their own tastefully developed children’s menu.

The menu features a delightful fusion of European, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines, showcasing culinary artistry at its best. Signature dishes include duck confit accompanied by a ginger and lime sweet and sour sauce, a mango and papaya salad topped with curry chicken, and the traditional Barcelona fish soup. Banyan on the Thames fully embraces the serenity and charm of its picturesque riverside setting.

Additional information

Location
34 Lombard Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3RF
Phone number
020 7801 3638
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
French / Indian, Beer Garden, Thai
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–1:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
You can drive in and we will try to accommodate in the courtyard and - we have also underground private parking for £10 pounds please call us on 0207 801 3638
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Peter Beck, consulting chef Paisley NY

Private dining

New Year's Soup
Creamy Curry Flavor Chickpeas Soup Served with Parsley puree Cream and slice of Garlic Bread
Salmon & broccoli fish cakes
Served with salad & tartar sauce.
Prawn Skewers
Pan seared Tiger prawns served with creamy cocktail sauce.
Rafayel Panko Shrimp
Crispy panko batter king prawn fried in salad plate served with wasabi mayonnaise sauce.
Oriental Duck Pancakes
Duck breast served with cucumber, springs onions & hoisin sauce.

Mains

Scottish Rib Eye Steak
Scottish rib eye steak served with steam broccoli and roasted potatoes. (270g)
Greek style Lamb Rack
marinated lamb chops served with vegetables and roasted potatoes
Jerk Chicken breast
Served with basmati rice.
Rafayel’s Special whole sea bream
Oven cooked, serve with Pak choy and roasted potato drizzle with lobster glazed honey sauce
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini (V)
Server in cream sauce with truffle drizzle.

Desserts

Individual Truffle tart and scoop of Vanilla ice cream
Apple Tart with Honeycomb ice cream

What 1,234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.2Service
3.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Banyan On The Thames offers "delicious" food with "amazing views" by the river, providing a "comfortable and relaxing" dining experience. The service is often praised as "fantastic," making it a great spot for celebrations. While some wish for decor updates, the "lovely location" and "friendly staff" shine through.

1,234 Reviews

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Angela
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely location and scenery. Good service they were very attentive. Good portions were good and food came out hot.
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Mercedes
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my birthday here and had a really lovely time. The food was delicious as was my strawberry daiquiri. The ambience was pleasant and the service was fantastic. Thank you!
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Nestor VIP
Austin11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The 60£/ pp Christmas dinner was over-priced. The food was good, but not better than that. The decor is all over the place and so is the menu. I cannot really tell what this place wants to be.
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P
London33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Four of us had an absolutely wonderful lunch . It was a birthday celebration. The service was excellent. The food was good. I will definitely return and recommend this restaurant
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Dave
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food well made with good service. All you need for a great restaurant
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Denise
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was okay, served by a very nice gentleman however the actual restaurant (we sat in the covered outside area) was not inviting. Definitely needs updating, tidying and heating. Very shabby. Wires hanging off the wall. Not a good look.
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Julia
Bath2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very friendly staff. Food was fine, tasty and very generous servings
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Rachel
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food, very fresh. Restaurant could do with updating a little to creat better ambiance. Rib eye steak is amazing!! Prices are okay. Staff were friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is my favorite restaurant, and for good reason. The service, the food, and the ambiance are all exceptional. The waitstaff are incredibly courteous and attentive, ensuring that every detail is perfect. The food is prepared to an outstanding standard, consistently exceeding my expectations. Whenever I'm unsure of where to dine, I inevitably find myself returning to this beloved spot. It truly never disappoints & will be introducing my parents to this restaurant this week for my mums birthday
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 4 July 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The most awful restaurant I have ever had the displeasure of dining at. I ordered the “Special Wagyu Burger” which cost £17 and this was served with “burger sauce” which turned out to be mayonaise. The burger itself was watery and flavourless, was topped with slices of cold cheese and was on a flakey bun which you could tell had been frozen. My partner ordered the pepperoni pizza which had a pool of grease sat on top and a soggy base. Shame because of the great location and the hotel stay was a good one. This restaurant lets it down massively and should not be associated with a 5* rating at all, it’s a farce.
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FAQs

Banyan On The Thames offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7801 3638.

Banyan On The Thames is rated 3.9 stars by 1234 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

34 Lombard Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3RF

Additional information

Phone number
020 7801 3638
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
French / Indian, Beer Garden, Thai
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–1:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
You can drive in and we will try to accommodate in the courtyard and - we have also underground private parking for £10 pounds please call us on 0207 801 3638
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Peter Beck, consulting chef Paisley NY

Banyan On The Thames

Make a booking

Additional information

Private dining