Cuisine: Modern European

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Where?: 2, Battersea Rise, London. SW11 1ED.

Closest station(s): Clapham Junction, Clapham South, Clapham North.

Telephone: 0207 223 5147

Website: www.entreebattersea.co.uk

At the top of Battersea Rise moments from the Western end of Clapham Common there has been a rash of restaurants popping up; one of these is Entrée. The dark exterior gives way to a dark wooden interior; despite the dark polished wood the dining space has a surprisingly warm feel to it.

Ther welcome was warm and we were taken to a table on in the raised dining area, this is opposed to the cocktail bar downstairs which certainly looked well worth a visit on another occasion. The dishes are a selection of European classics however often with an interesting touch such as free-range Old Spot pork belly, vegetables á la Grecque, green papaya & grapefruit salsa. At around £7 for starters and £18 for mains the prices are pretty reasonable. All of the dishes that we tried were well executed, of great quality and satisfying. Though good nothing could be said to have been stunning.

The décor, service and food combined to make this an extremely enjoyable dining experience. For a mid-week dinner with friends this would be a good choice of restaurant. Deals are also often on offer, including £20 for two courses for Sunday lunch.