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Summary
“Almost part of Wimbledon’s heritage nowadays!”: after a quarter of a century’s service, this local indie is a local contemporary classic, known for its “very good” Mediterranean-style food and “personable staff”. Fans say it’s “upped its game over the last year” too, although it “can struggle to cope when crowded”.
Summary
Celebrating its 25th year, “this excellent, independent neighbourhood restaurant knocks out top-class Mediterranean dishes at no more than you’d pay in a nearby pub” – in an “imaginative” culinary style that’s “not changed much over the years”. It can seem pricey, or “hit and miss”, but there’s also an argument that it’s “so underrated”.
Summary
“Just how a local should be”, say fans of this indie near Wimbledon Village, as it approaches its 24th year. The kitchen has sometimes stood accused of “trying too hard” – “the style of food has not changed much over the years and the quality can be a bit hit ’n’ miss, but it remains very popular nevertheless”.“Service is excellent”, and “the venue has just the right level of buzz”.
Summary
“One of the few, very good restaurants in Wimbledon” – although this “buzzy”, 21-year veteran indie has always suffered from being “very patchy”, with a “kitchen that repeatedly underperforms”. When it’s on song though – which is to say pretty often – “it serves a quality of dishes you would expect in a much more expensive restaurant”, all “efficiently and charmingly served”.
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Have you eaten at The Light House?
75-77 Ridgway, London, SW19 4ST
Restaurant details
The Light House Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We had a lovely time celebrating my wife's birthday, the food was fantastic and the staff were delightful. Everything made for an excellent afternoon and the special little touches such as having a birthday message printed on the menu as well as a birthday dessert were really appreciated. We've long loved the Light House and this just served to cement that feeling."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £21.95 | £26.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.80 | £20.20 | £0.00 | £13.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Service | 13.50% |
75-77 Ridgway, London, SW19 4ST
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Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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