Llewelyn's

You'll find yourself in Herne Hill's most unpretentious corner, where Llewelyn's has quietly become the sort of place locals actually return to week after week. It's not trying to be anything other than a proper restaurant doing honest, seasonal food without the theatre—think roasts that taste like they should, vegetables that aren't an afterthought, and a wine list that won't leave you feeling robbed. The room's got that comfortable, lived-in feel of somewhere that's been doing its thing for a while, attracting a genuine mix of the neighbourhood rather than a single type. Service is friendly and knows what they're talking about, which always helps.