"If there’s a big occasion coming up, The River Café is a very good idea. Nabbing one of the garden tables and praying for the sun to shine feels like the way to go. Sure, you’ll need to book way ahead, and it’ll be pricey. But eating some of London’s best Italian food while overlooking the Thames is, almost, priceless. If you can’t get a booking or want a more casual experience, head next door to sibling canteen, The River Café Café." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak