33 Coin Street,
London,
SE1 9NR
0872 148 4314
The ViewLondon Review
General Price Guide: Moderate.
Location and Punters:
RSJ is a well-established and popular, award-winning restaurant. Its South Bank location means that it’s convenient for the London Eye and the National Theatre and is an ideal venue for pre/post theatre meals. The nearest tube/rail station is Waterloo.
Atmosphere and Décor:
Converted from an attractive old stable building, RSJ has been tastefully decorated to provide a calm, uncluttered dining environment. The delightful first floor eating area is reached via a flight of stairs that might be a little off-putting for diners with a mobility problem. This upstairs dining room is light and airy and rather more attractive than the basement dining room that is also accessed by a flight of stairs.
Despite the location, the downstairs room also appears bright and spacious, largely due to the cleverly positioned canvas panels that defuse as much light as possible on to the white painted walls. A private room is also available for functions and celebrations and service is friendly and helpful.
Nosh and Drinks:
The same menu applies both upstairs and downstairs. RSJ has a fine reputation for high standards and quality cuisine. The cooking is modern French/British with global influences making their mark. There is a strong emphasis on seafood and some bold culinary combinations to whet your appetite. Starters include Bresola of Wild Boar with Celeriac and Rocket Salad, Mussel Soup with Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta Garnish or a Selection of Grilled and Marinated Vegetables with Buffalo Mozzarella.
Main courses are equally diverse. Try the Char-Grilled Swordfish with Aubergine, Tomato and Black Olives, Fried Lamb Sweetbread with Garlic Purée and Wild Mushrooms, or the Pumpkin Risotto with Parmesan. There is an excellent range of vegetarian options for both starters and mains. Try Cannellini Bean Soup followed by Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto.
There are also some tasty desserts to follow, such as Warm Plum and Hazlenut cake with Crème Fraîche, or Pear and Almond Tart with Vanilla Ice-cream. A 3-course set meal costs from around £20. The wine list is exceptional. It focuses on quality wine from the Loire region. There are some superb examples of lesser-known wines that are definitely worth investigating.
The Experience:
For innovative cooking and sheer culinary flair, RSJ has much to offer.
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