Maremma, Brixton

This Tuscan bistro's small space has a decidedly neighborhood feel, with vases of dried flowers on tables crammed in alongside stools at the pale sage counter overlooking the busy open kitchen and aperitif-bottle-lined bar. Large, almost life-size illustrations of wild boar and octopus on exposed brick walls reflect dishes on the menu. The menu is dedicated to producing from the Maremma region of southwest Tuscany. The Skate wing is another standout.

The wines are all from Maremma – the brancaleta sangiovese/malvasia nera blend is an elegant, aromatic accompaniment to the boar dishes, while the chardonnay from the same vineyard is intense enough to stand up to the majority of the menu options. Seven Hills gin, infused with juniper and herbs from Maremma, is used in the negroni and rosemary old-fashioned, while the Mi-To (Milano-Torino) cocktail combines new Maremma-born vermouth with Corsican grapefruit aperitif, Pampelle.

Address: 36 Brixton Water Lane, London SW2 1PE

Website: www.maremmarestaurant.com