Fiume, Battersea

Wind your way around the Thames, ducking under the colorful 'Power' archway along the way, and you'll find Fiume in the shadow of Battersea Power Station. The contemporary Italian, which translates as a river, sits in front of a water feature that reflects the golden hue of the recently renovated chimneys towering above.

Francesco Mazzei, a Calabrian chef, is opening his third restaurant in collaboration with D&D London. The restaurant's interior design reflects the menu – it's smart but laid-back. For quick plates of cicchetti (fried calamari to crostini draped with mozzarella, anchovies, and roasted peppers) and homemade bread from the wood-fired pizza oven, there's counter dining and high chairs by the bar.

The menu proper focuses on southern Italian, or Mezzogiorno, recipes, hopping around the eight different regions. To begin your meal, you should consider wobbly burrata and slow-cooked octopus, followed by classic main courses like aubergine parmigiana and seafood fregola, as well as a handmade pasta menu.

Address: Sopwith Way, Circus West Village, Battersea Power Station, London SW8 5BN

Website: www.fiume-restaurant.co.uk