Rick's Restaurant in Wandsworth

We had a fabulous evening at Rick's, we were a party of 18 for our Xmas party, Rick and his team were excellent, we had the full menu, the food was delicious, service and great atmosphere , thank you

This cosy restaurant away from the bustle of Tooting Broadway, is South London's biggest secret. I have lived in Balham and Tooting for decades and never heard of it. With tables arranged for two, three, or six people, a charming French waiter and a busy crew, visible beyond the bar in the kitchen, this looked like the real deal. We started with boquerones and liver parfait and went on to bavette, chips and gravy, as it was steak Tuesday. This came with a complimentary glass of red wine - a decent brew from the South of France. Food, wine and service Service was personal, charismatic, and attentive, though the waiter did forget to substitute chips for mashed potato for my wife who ordered the brill. And the brill was brilliant. With a lemon, sage, and butter sauce this was one of the outstanding dishes of the night. My bavette was a thin and bashed cut, perfectly cooked to be pleasantly enjoyed unhindered by gristle. Topped with a pepper source and accompanied by demi-glace based gravy, and thick double cooked chips, it really hit the spot. And for £16.50 including the glass of red wine, this represented good value. The wine list had some chunky prices on with most reds being £30 - £40 which did not seem to fit in with the local clientele’s budget. I noticed no bottles being served the night we were there, as the 15 or so people in the place with there for value on a Tuesday, and not an expensive blowout. Atmosphere With green walls, a dense collection of gold framed paintings depicting vegetables, landscapes and French buildings, Rick’s Dining Room had a genuine warm feel, that could have matched dining experiences in a mid-sized French town. Add a negroni, a beer and a tip and we paid £80. That is at the upper end for Tooting but in the lower zone compared with Central London. I would recommend that you come and try this place if you find yourself on the Northern Line, practise your French with the waiter, and chat the evening away with your dining companion(s), knowing that you'll be well looked after and that the food is the real deal.

Fabulous The best Burrata I’ve had since lockdown with a side of Baquerones ! Truly splendid My Main was Lamb in keeping with Easter tradition and it was excellent. If you are in the area don’t miss this small but very unique restaurant, it’s a delight. G

Rick's has been by some distance the best restaurant in Tooting for many many years. Rick is a superb chef sourcing only the best ingredients and whose cooking is far above the average. The restaurant is not large and always full - buzzy and a pleasure - and Rick himself will usually come and make himself known to you. I cannot recommend it too strongly. The meat comes from Ginger Pig, the fish by special van - I urge you to sample the Shetland Clams. David Solomon

My favourite South London restaurant, its cosy with a nice relaxed atmosphere run by Rick the chef and owner who is very welcoming alongside his other hard working staff. The food is all homemade, using quality produce and very tasty! Lots of interesting dishes on the menu which change frequently matching the season, as well as super cheap set meals (£10!!) to ensure eating out is accessible for all budgets. Keep up the good work!

We chose the daily set menu, only £10, and had a very good meal indeed. Rick was welcoming, and the staff helpful. Our total bill was only £30 with drinks, which is amazing for such a good meal in London! I'd definitely go again.

If you want excellent, well flavoured, food, with well sourced ingredients, this is the place. A small restaurant, where the food is cooked with genuine passion, and a warm atmosphere, that creates a real home from home. The steak is a real highlight, meat from the ginger pig, with the BEST peppercorn sauce I’ve ever eaten, and delicious home made chips. Rick and Sarah are wonderful hosts, and this is the best place to eat in Tooting (/London).

lovely staff, delicious milkshakes and food, such a lovely atmosphere. Great service and really cool interior

Although I've lived around the area for many years, only just discovered this restaurant after my sister recommended it. Went there for dinner with my girlfriend and we were delighted with the lovely atmosphere, the friendly homely welcome and most importantly, the delicious food and wine on offer, all at fantastic value. Do yourself a favour and visit if you're up for unpretentious and genuine service. I don't review places often and I think Rick's deserves a lot more credit than it seems to get. It's an unassuming local gem in a city where there is a lot of overpriced generic dross on offer.

We live locally and Rick's never fails to deliver quality food lovingly cooked using finest ingredients. Great ambience and friendly attentive service. Best restaurant in Tooting.

The food here is just delicious- the care taken with every detail of each dish sets the food apart from other restaurants- the team really care about the food, the level of service they offer, knowledge of wine is excellent and they actually enjoy their customers- that can be rare in London! Rick’s is such an asset to Tooting’s vibrant food scene!

Great atmosphere, attentive, friendly service, delicious food and drink. A 5* neighbourhood restaurant that, (if anyone with any sense reviewed it) would give the michelin star lot a run for their money...

Had such a lovely evening at Rick's a few weeks ago. As always the food was exceptional and staff very welcoming and attentive; nothing was too much bother. Thanks Rick & Co. Looking forward to our next visit.

I celebrated my birthday at (Ricks Diner) on Saturday. From the minute we entered the building, to the minute we left, staff were attentive, polite and helped us make the best of our time Happily, there were two types of menu choices, à la cart and also another deal based in one. The food was great and there were options to suit our very mix crowd. A great place to eat, where the menu was in season and locally sourced. We had a lovely time and we will definitely be going back. Thank you Sarah and Rick. Very Covid safe.

Visited Rick’s for dinner as soon as it re-opened. We have been here before and have never been disappointed. The Covid-secure arrangements were well thought out and discreetly delivered. The service is super friendly and relaxed. It was a good atmosphere with plenty of other diners (bearing in mind social distancing and that it is a small establishment). The food, as always, was delicious and was cooked by Rick himself who did also come over to say hello. I can thoroughly recommend this restaurant – for food, service, atmosphere and the décor, which is causal and quirky.

Super friendly waitress, properly delicious oysters, properly delicious halibut and properly delicious mushrooms and feta main courses. Just a brilliant first night back out for supper.

We had a wonderful Thursday evening meal at Ricks with very friendly service. The baked cod fillet and liver dishes both perfect. Best plum and blueberry tart I've ever eaten. Very much look forward to returning.

Tuve una noche tan brillante en RicksTenía un ambiente encantador y animado, pero aún podíamos escucharnos para conversar, lo cual es perfectoUn entorno rústico realmente agradable, con las mesas lo suficientemente separadasLa comida era deliciosa, suficientes opciones para elegir, pero lo suficientemente cortas como para ser frescas, y todo cocinado por una persona (¡supongo que fue Rick?!) Dos de nosotros tuvimos perdiz y dos rodaballo, platos realmente sabrosoEl servicio fue amable y servicialLo recomiendo encarecidamente y volveremos la próxima vez que estemos en la votación

Como algunos de los pocos invitados que no conocían personalmente a Rick y Sarah, mis padres y yo recibimos una maravillosa bienvenida al llegar. El menú de 7 platos estaba perfectamente preparado, con ingredientes de temporada y sin pretensiones. El nivel de servicio fue perfecto: no demasiado invasivo, ni demasiado ausente. Todo el personal fue increíblemente amable, y Rick y el sous chef incluso se tomaron el tiempo para explicar cada curso en detalle. Para el estándar de la comida, el valor fue excepcional. Estoy deseando volver pronto.

We went for Steak Tuesday and had excellent ribeyes (Ginger Pig!) and house wine. The chips there are always the best as is the sticky toffee pudding. Rick’s has been a favourite for years and it’s so nice to see it after the refurb and with Rick back in the kitchen.

A very rustic modern looking restaurant .Enjoy the country side calmness right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the town.Food sumptuous .Service is brilliant!

Having had aperitifs in the Goldfinch bar over the road my wife and I nipped in Rick's via Tesco's cash machine so as to ensure we had enough cach on us to pay the bill, only to find that Rick takes cards now!We've visited Rick's a couple of time recently having become refugees from a previous favourite. We were immediately greeted by Rick who came out of the kitchen to tell us about some specials on his menu, one of which was skate knobs to start, which I ordered and were delicious. My wife had one of her favourites - Buratta and figs. For our main courses I ordered brill, which when it arrived was very easily enough for two and I reckon could have fed four. So we decided to share it. Rick had cooked it to perfection and it was fantastic. Having shared the brill we then had to deal with the ribeye steak that my wife had ordered for her main. Already feeling rather stuffed we decided to share that as well. It was a beautifully cooked steak and very tasty served with an outstanding pepper sauce. After such a feast we needed a rest before we ventured on to the dessert menu - we both opted for peaches poached in mildly spiced Prosecco, which was very refreshing and the perfect finish to a wonderful meal. Overall it was a great night out aided and abetted by Rick's superb cooking and excellent and friendly service from front of house.

We had cocktails, oysters, Dorset crab, rib eye steak and plenty of wine! Great quality ingredients and well cooked. The waiting staff were very friendly and it was a very relaxed, enjoyable evening. We will definitely be back!

Cosy little resteraunt, nice comfy seatin,great staff very polite and helpful. Food is tasty and filling, menu changes every so often, good variety, with gluten free available, vegan and vegetarian available. Nice little place to dine with friends.

Recomendado por un amigo de un amigo, pensé que llevaría a la esposa aquí para una comida y no me decepcionó. Las vieiras eran excelentes y todo lo que podía ver saliendo de la cocina parecía fresco y cocinado a la perfección. El servicio fue excelente y muy atento y también tenían una lista de vinos que tenía una amplia variedad a un precio razonable.Estábamos demasiado llenos para los postres, pero nuevamente se veían increíbles cuando salían.Incluso conversé con el chef Rick, lo cual fue un buen toque, y al hablar con él puedes ver que está muy apasionado y orgulloso de lo que hace,y así debería ser, ya que se ganó a mi esposa y a mí como un par de clientes habituales. Recomendaremos Ricks a nuestros amigos y familiares.

Explosión en la concurrida calle Mitcham Road Rick's Place ofrece un espacio pequeño e íntimo con algunas mesas y un bar. Las flores frescas están sobre las mesas y hay una cálida bienvenida. La familia había estado en algunas ocasiones y estaban impresionados de encontrar este nivel de cocina en un restaurante local.Hay una excelente selección de platos, muchos platos de pescado y el día que llegamos una nueva pero no extensa lista de vinos. Nos encantó el pescado, filete de halibut bellamente cocinado, simplemente divino, acompañado de un excelente Vermentino blanco.Este es un lugar cálido y amable, y Rick habla con sus clientes. Tuvimos una buena conversación y toda la experiencia fue súper buena. Volvere.Si vive en SW 17 o en cualquier lugar cercano, le recomiendo Rick's Dining Room.

What a superb meal I had last night , Dorset crab was so good , will return to see what other seafood Rick has next .Good service, good wine good food recommend this little restaurant .

I have just discovered Rick’s and wish I had gone before. We all ate different fish dishes which were excellent. All the fish was so fresh. Delicious wine and attentive service.

He estado un par de veces, desde que Rick volvió. El menú ahora es mucho más amigable para los vegetarianos. La comida siempre es excelente y se interesan por sus clientes, de manera amigable y divertida.

Visitamos después de la renovación del restaurante esperando algo bueno. Nos quedamos muy decepcionados. En primer lugar este restaurante solo toma efectivo, si, repito, solo efectivo! Como éramos 5, tuve que ir a un cajero automático para sacar mucho dinero. En segundo lugar, la camarera hablaba mal el inglés, nunca nos trajo el enfriador de vino y olvidó el plato principal de mi esposo, ¡así que no lo hizo hasta que el resto de nosotros hubo terminado! El tamaño de la porción del pescado era raro, mi hijo tenía una porción muy grande y mi esposo (el que tenía que esperar tanto) tenía una porción delgada y pequeña. Dos de nosotros pedimos vieiras que están cocidas. El pegajoso postre de pudín de toffee era mediocre, las trufas estaban secas y no era realmente un pudín. ¡Ni siquiera tuvieron la decencia de ofrecernos una bebida por haber tenido una experiencia tan estúpida!

He estado viniendo aquí durante años y cuando vi que Rick se había reabierto me aseguré de seguir adelante porque sabía que no me decepcionaría.

Rick’s is back indeed and I am so pleased as it was/is my favourite local. The food is very nice, the new decor is great and Rick is Rick. Authentic place and really worth a visit.

So glad that Rick’s just reopened ! It is our local family-run cosy restaurant and the new look and new menu look amazing !!! See you soon for many lunches and dinners ! (Keep our table free ;-))

Siempre me han encantado los Rick's y, gracias a la buena fortuna, han podido tropezar en su noche de inauguración esta noche en el Día de San Valentín.

I've visited a this spot a couple of times. First experience was lovely, the blueberry pancakes were divine! Shame they are now off the menu.

Fuimos con la familia y eran Ricks altamente impresionados con la comida y un gran servicio. El camarero era muy atento y amable, la comida genial relación calidad-precio. Debe ir en apoyo a su yo lo intentaría restaurante local independiente!

Puedo decir que a mí y a mi familia y amigos visitar el Rick's al menos una vez al mes, y con razón!

My girlfriend and I went here midweek and were the only people in the restaurant which did worry me slightly, but we had been recommended so kept an open mind.

Ottimo come sempre, non e mai una delusione. Manuel e staff veramente cordiali e molto attenti nei dettagli. Lo consiglio;)

Some of the best tapas we have had and the service was second to none!!! We will be back every week and to try out the brunch.

Rick's restaurant is a relaxed and friendly environment with some very delicious Mediterranean food. The menu changes regularly but my partner and I both enjoyed our meals very much and would happily go again. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our experience.

Five of us went to the March wine pairing evening. We were treated to some delicious spanish croquettes followed by a velvety smooth mussel veloute. The next course was a delicious dish of braised rabbit with mustard and herbs and some chick pea mini samosas The pork belly with turnip tops was a triumph

We went to Rick's to for Valentine's Day and had a wonderful evening! This is a restaurant which is clearly so loved locally and has so much personality that you immediately feel right at home. Great menu, food beautifully cooked and very friendly staff, destined to be a favourite.

Me and a group of friends had a lovely dinner at Ricks and if I was just rating this restaurant on the food we had, the atmosphere and value for money then I certainly would have. So why the reduced score, it took nearly 2 hours from us sitting down to us getting our main courses. I appreciate that sometimes you just want to relax and take your time but by 10pm we were all pretty hungry. The other downside was that out of 5/6 main courses, 2 weren't available which was very disappointing. The service was friendly but we had to ask to order a couple of times and then chase the coffees which appeared to have been forgotten. This impacted on the overall night. Would be happy to return to this local, independent restaurant if they could iron out these things.

Another excellent visit to Rick's. The highlights were a Duck main course and beautiful Tapas starters. We were hugely impressed with the vegan starter and main (mushroom paella) the kitchen prepared for me following my special request.

This is a special place. The food is fresh, tasty, delicious and imaginative. The service is great, friendly. Been loads of times and always been highly satisfied. Not expensive, The best restaurant in Tooting (some of the others are over-rated!).

He comido en la mayoría de los lugares de Yo lo intentaría y han sido a Rick's para cada comida del día, y tengo que decir que probablemente sea el mejor lugar para comer fuera en Yo lo intentaría. Un tesoro escondido mucho ya que siempre parece estar tranquilo. El menú es interesante y tiene algo para todo el mundo, el servicio es excelente, y el lugar es impecable.

Special celebration while in London and this place was recommended.

I love this place and luckily live in the area; its warm and cosy with buckets of atmosphere. I've been a few times and we are treated like lost friends. The dinner was amazing.

Six of us went to the wine paring evening last night (which is held the first Monday of most months) The five course meal was truly delicious and included duck and pork pate, Jerusalem artichoke soup, mackerel with fresh beetroot , fallow venison with wild mushroom beignets and a sumptuous brownie with ice cream , as the finale.

My partner and I just moved to Tooting in September and one of the first restaurants we visited was Rick’s. What a great first choice! Warm welcome on arrival. Great cozy restaurant where you feel at home like a regular right away. The menu changes almost daily with whatever is in season so there is always something new whenever you go. Great combination of Tapas classics like Croquetas, Patatas Bravas etc but with unusual and innovative dishes mixed in such as Rabbit Paella etc. Rick is great and the service is quick yet relaxed. Really good selection of wines and liqueurs as well. Overall we loved the place, have been back several times and will now be regulars ourselves!

There are several wine pairing Mondays throughout the year at Ricks. Last nights was exceptional. Delicious wines with four fantastic courses. It's so brilliant bring served wonderful dishes without having to choose ! Eleven of us went and all had a brilliant experience. Rory , the sommelier was on top form , selecting two whites a rose and then a red. The information he shared was really looking interesting

We was recommended by our friends to go to Rick we live locally , what a lovely little restaurant everything's done with love from the service to the food we had Tapas and everything tasted great it was a relaxed but buzzy environment it was comfortable and we was happy opening a 2nd bottle of wine and chatted the evening away . Good food great service thumbs up from us we will be back .

Charming, knowledgable, enthusiastic host; fabulous, good-value food; lovely ambience - great stuff.

I hate writing reviews but we had such a great meal on Saturday that I felt compelled to write something down. I loved the Mediterranean vibe, the delicious food, wonderful service and the refreshing Sangria. I'll be back for more very soon. Rick's rocks!

Our favorite in the area. Always great and fresh food, amazing people and very friendly ! Wine tasting every month is really good value and a nice experience. Menu changes regularly.

I've not been in to RIck's Café in Tooting for a few years, and was pleased at the tapas and Spanish-leaning menu, which is very different to a few years ago when I last visited. The food was delicious (although the almond tart could have been a bit more moist, and would have been better paired with vanilla ice cream, not chocolate, in my opinion). The steak was good, the tapas selection delicious and the mini gazpacho appetiser was lovely.Sadly the service was not great, and the restaurant wasn't even full, being a Monday evening. We were there early and still had to wait to order, to get the dessert menu and then to get the bill. No one likes to be rushed, but there wasn't a "flow" to the service; we got the impression that things were not really "in control", with just one person in the kitchen, and the server.

Open at 6pm for us as we were going to a club to watch a tribute band Queen B.The tapas is stunning and the Spanish beer is superb. Main course lobster paella is unreal. The steaks were cooked to perfection for 2 others. the Sangria x 4 jugs was I am told to die for. We live in Essex so for us a binding night out. 9 out of 10.

Accoglienza...gentilezza....comprensione e soprattutto cura nella presentazione e nella qualità dei prodotti. È come sentirsi romanticamente a casa, ma senza invadenza.Non so cosa abbiano Manu ed Annie, ma hanno quella magica capacitá...che a Londra è difficcilissimo incontrare....di farti sentire totalmente a tuo agio nel loro ristorante mentre sguazzi godurioso nei piatti di portata.....paella con aragosta.....da morire!!!! Bravi. Da ripetere ogni volta che farò un salto a Londra. Rick's....i love you

Every first Monday of the month Rick's hosts a sensational wine tasting evening . Five wines paired with 5 courses. The theme this month was northern Spain. The somellier provided very interesting information about the wines. Manni talked about the dishes. the music was wonderful and the whole evening a great success. The food is sourced form high quality ingredients, presented beautifully and cooked to perfection. We are SO lucky to have such a fabulous restaurant in Tooting, at such excellent prices. I have visited for over 20 years and the food is always faultless.

This restourant,a little pearl in south london.I had a dinner two times in the last week.Great food,amazing service..When you find professionals like that you can just share your fortune with everyone.So yes! Go to this restourant with your girlfriend,your mother or even with your can if you want. Go and enjoy.

Simply delicious food and worth the 5 minute walk from Tooting station. Rick's is a veritable Tooting institution and rightly so. Opposite the Little Bar (perfect for a presentation/post drink) and within an unassuming facade the food is second to none. I would give it 5 stars but the toilets need a good refurbished, the seats also but don't let this put you off

Had never heard of Rick's before this visit and I was more than pleasantly surprised. The unassuming exterior gives way to a cosy restaurant which offers a view to the kitchen from also every seat.They'd run out of the pork belly so the chef, who took our order himself (Rick?), recommended the venison which was absolutely fantastic.I will go again!

Had a great meal at Ricks tonight. We have not been for about a year. We've always liked the atmosphere and what Rick was trying to do but service, food and wine (often listed wines unavailable or crossed out) were too variable. Not any more. Service was efficient and unobtrusive and the food was much improved. Delicious duck cassoulet and perfectly pink lamb rump were the main courses we sampled. They have chosen an interesting section of wines too. A thoroughly enjoyable evening. The only bistro in Tooting is back on track. Excellent value.

When You enter in Rick's, you are welcomed by Emanuele... And You feel at home. He show passion and freshness in what he does. The menu is very endearing and the dishes are refined and succulents!!! The key value of this restaurant are: Family, Passion, Quality and Surprise because always it is not a conventional restaurant but amazing!

Dined here this evening. A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE. Already booked to return.We were greeted and shown to our table. The restaurant is small so booking is advisable. I have a wheat flour allergy which I had informed the restaurant of when booking in advance by 24 hours, and they bent over backwards to accommodate this. Manu explained the menu in detail and explained what I could have and couldn't have. He had even gone to the trouble of getting in gluten free bread, so thank you so so much for this. The service was excellent and the food didn't disappoint. The tapas to start with was great and the sea bass for mains was to die for, it simply melted in the mouth. I tried to order a dessert, which I was really looking forward to, but they were up front and honest and said it was a no go area for me tonight with my allergy, and I thank them immensely for their honesty. The place filled up quickly with those who had reserved, sadly, some had to be turned away, but the popularity of this place does not surprise me, it is worth every penny and more.We didn't need a Plan B! this evening, because we wholeheartedly enjoyed Plan A Manu, so thank you so much to you, and to everyone, and we very much look forward to seeing you again on March 18th at 8pm. A massive thank you to you all, including the chefs beavering away in the background.

There was a very personal friendly service a lovely environment gorgeous quality food, we actually felt bad using our tastecard here, not that we were made to. Would of happily paid a lot more for our visit.

t was a shock to find just how good the new chef is when we returned to this old Tooting favourite. The special the evening we went was Halibut with langoustine. Wow was it good! fresh, moist,, flavourful, it was a dish well above the restaurant class Rick's usually sits in. if it had been Gordon Ramsay it would have cost £40 for the dish and could have tasted no better. We'll be back.

Always been a favourite and yet again had a top night. Lovely relaxed atmosphere , excellent and personal service. The food is such good value. We shared tapas which were all great. We had 6 for 4 of us and could have had 9 as they are quite small. We all had different mains and everyone was delighted with theirs. My pork was superb. Puddings were good too. I had Sticky Toffee which wasn't the best. Both the brûlée and an interesting coffee dessert were better. A great Aussie red wine at £28 was delicious too. All in all a fabulous restaurant. It's a little out of the way but definitely worth the visit.

Everytime I'm back in the UK I find an excuse to go to Rick's. I absolutely love this place! The menu is small but creative and is based on what is fresh or in season. The service is excellent, portions generous, wine good and you can taste the love and passion that goes into the food.Be warned that they only take cash - there's a cash machine across the road.

Being a local and tried out most the places within a 10 min, Ricks is far the bestThe reason- A good and reasonably priced menu ~£8 for most breakfast dishes. You will get this as the other hip breakfast spots with the reclaimed wood decor, eclectic tastes on the breakfast favourites are now £10 - 12 - Good English Breakfast - Excellent smoked haddock cakes with hollandaise sauce - Good coffee (admittedly not the best but I am very picky)- Great service with a smile The bonus is, - It is not usually super busy on the weekend - It is not full of young hungover kids If you appreciate a quite spot, the lack of the long queue out the door, the enforced 12.5% service charge when the service is terrible then Rick's is definitely a gem for breakfast.

A friend and I shared a fantastic meal and the bread and butter pudding is delicious!! The menu changes daily ,so although it is not too big, is varied and perfected ! the service was excellent and the staff are lovely !!Very professional yet fun to chat to. Will definitely be visiting again!

The restaurant is quite small and has an open kitchen so can imagine if the restaurant full it would get extremely hot, it was half full only when we were there on a Saturday night. The waiter or could be owner/manager was very friendly and made sensible recommendations from the menu for us. The choice on the menu isn't huge with the starters being a selection of tapas except for Serrano ham or oysters. We found dishes to suit and were really impressed with the food, everything was delicious, the only blip being that our mains arrived before our starter plates were cleared. Other than that we had a lovely evening and will definitely return.

My friend and I came here a few weeks ago for some wine and tapas after work. It's a very welcoming, cosy restaurant with a great selection of wines, tapas and mains. The menus are printed daily depending on specials, which is a lovely touch. We were both really happy with our food, but even more so with the service - extremely attentive without being overbearing, allowing us to gossip away undisturbed yet at the same time never left waiting. The place was fairly quiet when we arrived but bustling by the time we left, so obviously has a great reputation in the area already. We'll be back.

We wandered into this restaurant on a the recommendation of family. The owner was charming, the food was delicious, we felt like we had all the time in the world even though it was getting late when we left. Splendid meal, splendid decor, tasty food and charming staff. London was meant to be like this

I went with a friend for Saturday lunch couple of weeks ago and I found great food, amazing wine and excellent service, friendly but professional. An advice: let Manu take care of you, make him suggest the wine and the food and talk about them while is serving you in the most elegant way. We are definitely coming back!

Having gone past this place many times on the way to grocery shopping was very curious to visit and it did not dissapoint. Visited mid evening on a Saturday and space for walkins - wine was surprisingly good for the price and food (we shared tapas) was interesting and tasty. One of the waiters was fantastic (one of the best we have seen in ages) and questioned weather he was part of the management/ownership but never got round to asking as he was busy. One of the other waitresses was pretty poor and a bit awkward. We will defiantly be re-visiting and any locals thinking of coming I give it a go - not too bad for tooting!

Great staff and food was lovely - very authentic . Good atmosphere and nice decor . Will be back .....

Found myself in the area while meeting some friends and remembered I had already popped in long time ago. It is as welcoming as I remember. From the minute we walked in we were welcomed in a very friendly way. Quick on the buzz the menus presented and drinks offered ( check out house cocktail: Kumquat Negroni... Delicious!!! ) The menu changes daily as the Manager explained only a small amount of portions prepared each service. The wonderful choices of Tapas and main courses options made it hard to choose and suited every palate. Quality at its best. The whole experience was wrapped up by the wonderful music played in the background. Highly recommended. Ricks defenetely stands out from all other places in Tooting. Great atmosphere. Gracias

Ricks wine tasting evenings are exciting feasts with five courses paired with 5 wines. This month Jose was the sommelier. He brought a range of Spanish wines. The chefs prepared a range of tapas raging from rabbit to ox cheeks marinaded in raisins and chocolate Yum! There was do much food we took done home. All ten of us loved the whole evening. We have been vining since Ricks opened nearly 20 years ago. It just gets better and better

We were 4 for dinner on a Friday night during the Tooting Bec festival Tootopia. Ricks had been highly recommended by a few friends and this was our chance to see what all the fuss was about.Ricks is one of those restaurants that you know you are going like as soon as you walk in. No more than 30 covers total with a kitchen in plain view and legs of Jamón ibérico hanging from the ceiling. Emanuel came to the table to offer menus and describe the specials. He was confident and knowledgeable and I decided that it was worth taking a risk. I handed him the menus and said, "Bring us food and drink". He was a bit surprised - but quickly understood and that was that.We had a heavenly gazpacho shot for a palette cleanser followed by a meat platter. For a first course we had appetizers of chili and garlic prawns, croquettes, pulpo turrine with kimchi, whitebait and olives. For mains we had pork belly (unlike any porkbelly you've ever had before), monkfish cheeks and roast rump of lamb. And for desert was sticky toffee pudding and apple/blackberry crumble. (Some of these may sound like British staples, but the fresh ingredients and preparation made them really stand out.Top marks for the chef and the kitchen team as well as front of house.Be sure to check out this amazing find in up and coming Tooting Broadway area in London.

I want to say that we were made to feel so welcome and the service was really personalised to each of our taste , our child included. The ham cut from fresh in front of us, and the food is so fresh and adventurous.I can only say good things, such a good moment !! Will definitely go back.

A fantastic small neighbourhood Spanish restaurant in Tooting - well worth travelling for. Relaxed vibe, great service, menu unfussy, cooked to perfection. 28 day aged rib is superb. Seafood and Vegetarian dishes delicious. We are rarely impressed but couldn't fault this one. Rick's on Mitcham Road stands out and we will definitely be back.

Our first visit to rick's and it won't be our last. This is a lovely little restaurant, with a very welcoming host and beautifully cooked dishes at a very reasonable price. We had tapas which is 3 dishes for £10 and it was delicious.

I have been there number of times in last years. always good choice is it for romantic dinner or quick lunch. menu changes frequently, so you can not get bored. Good wine choices of owners also help to enjoy something really much more special than your average restaurant. recently I had great hake on lentil bed with a glass of fantastic porto.... Really enjoyed it. Be back again soon.Thank you Rick's :)

Recommended by locals. Daily menu compiled from the rich array of ingredients available in this diverse local community.No shortage of choice and food was delectable. We went for tapas and at 3 for £10 great value for money.Wines very pleasant.Manou the owner was a great host and could not do enough and was keen to chat.Rhubarb and ginger ice cream made locally was heavenly with strong robust rhubarb pieces and flavour with subtle ginger. Very nice. Give it a go.

Great family restaurant serving a mainly Spanish menu. We had the Mussels in white wine & garlic sauce to start alongside the soft-shell crab which was cooked perfectly and on a delicious bed of salad. For main I had the seafood, chicken and Chorizo Paella which was fantastic.Thoroughly recommended and great personable service.

I have been to Rick's several times with friends and family alike. The service is always impeccable, the host goes the extra mile to ensure that every single, tiny aspect of the meal is perfect and to the customer's taste. I would recommend the Paella, anything on the specials and the beautiful tapas, especially the croquettes. Rick's is such a treat to have so close to my home and I always bring guests here to impress! Simply cannot fault it!

I used to go to Rick's fairly often as I like the fact the menu always changes so there are new things to try and the service is friendly. I also used to live across the road. Now I live nearly an hour away it's a bit far to go often but tonight I decided I would go back since I was in the area.The food was tasty and the presentation and service were great.Starter, three tapas plates and a large wine £24. Well worth it because it was so flavoursome, especially the soft shelled crab and the pork belly.

Really cute restaurant, great service and fantastic food. Myself and my boyfriend were in croquette heaven. Think this might be my new favourite restaurant in Tooting!

I just love ricks - the menu always has something different to try and I've never been disappointed in any of my many visits. Definitely deserving of 5 stars!

After a few months of being a weekly regular I had not been to ricks for a few months but I came back tonight and things were as good as ever. I can't fault Rick's at all. Great food, really good wine and perfect service. I'm probably a bit bias as I have been so many times, but it really is great. I ❤️ Rick's, it's a real joy to visit.

Yet again Ricks provided a fantastic meal, and wonderful wine ,at an amazing price... thanks to my tastecard ! The music added to the chilled out ambience Fresh flowers on the tables were a nice touch Lovely china plates and linen napkins made it feel special . Emmanuel and Annie have really upgraded this lovely place into something sophisticated and smart with fine dining. Uncomplicated dishes with good quality ingredients are the key to the excellent menu and wonderful flavours. I cant wait to return

This was a lovely little restaurant, slightly out of the way but certainly worth going to. The food was really lovely, as was the waitress who served us. A very small place with room for no more than maybe 25-30 people, so worth booking!

We had a very good dinner with homemade fresh fish and pork belly. The portion were presented and we also tried amazing treat. The staff was very kind. We reccommend the place if you are near Tooting.

Rick's is a charming place to dine. Food is exquisite and the wine selection was great too. Service is first class!

Great Spanish restaurant in Tooting, very good wine and proper tasty Spanish food.Cosy interior and very welcoming staff, WE FELT LIKE HOME!!Loved all the extra free bits and the attention to details.Going back soon to try more dishes from the lovely menu!!

We come here whenever we can for great Spanish and med food. Traditional style cooking, Galician twist, always cooked well, family, couple or friends atmos. you can either all the way to Spain or simply visit Ricks for some authentic food. The menu is seasonal, changes regularly and the pulpo terrine is amazing, always top tapas and homely service. Love it - eat here:)

I have been eating in the restaurant for many years now on and off. Returned twice in the last couple of months. The food is very good. The service is now excellent and the prices are fair. Very comfortable and homely venue. Definitely worth a visit.

decent place, simple menu with some good specials. Very good value for money. Annoyingly it gets warm in there so the red wine is of course warm. Friendly service, interesting walk to the toilets.