Despite its reputation for exclusivity, it is possible to get a table at the River Café with just a couple of hours’ notice if you choose your moment. Best for alfresco dinning during high summer, when the blue garden tables are spread widely throughout the courtyard, and the potager is at its peak. The relaxed, cheerful disposition of staff and customers along with the consistent delivery of fantastic Italian courses, makes the River Cafe a stunning jewel in London’s crown.