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River View Restaurant Wapping

4.8 (168)
£26 to £40
Chinese
New Crane Wharf, London, E1W 3TS

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River View Restaurant Wapping

4.8
£26 to £40
Chinese
Wapping

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Welcome to our homepage! We invite you to visit our restaurant and get to know our high-quality cuisine.
River View is an established Chinese restaurant which offers excellent authentic Chinese cuisine specialising in seafood and dishes such as Crispy Aromatic Duck.
We also have a large and varied collection of fine wines available.

Situated in a converted warehouse on Wapping High Street on the Thames. Its spacious settings have a warm and relaxed atmosphere with exceptional river views.

Only a two minute walk from Wapping Underground.

Alternatively we also offer a home delivery service within a two mile radius of the restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00–14:15 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:30 Sun 12:30–21:15 Dinner Tue–Thu 18:00–21:15
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Wapping
  • Cross street
    Tower Bridge
  • Parking Details
    Free parking after 17:30 on single yellow line Monday to Friday and free parking all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Public transport
    Closest underground/overground station: Wapping Overground.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Early Bird Pan-Asian Menu with Cobra Beer Pairing

    GBP 25.90 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Discover the perfect balance of flavour and refreshment with our Early Bird Pan-Asian Menu, designed to pair beautifully with Cobra Beer. From vibrant starters to fragrant mains, each dish complements the smooth, rounded taste of Cobra — brewed to be the ideal partner for Asian cuisine. Enjoy a specially curated dining experience that celebrates bold spices, fresh ingredients, and the crisp, refreshing finish of Cobra Beer. Whether you’re joining us after work or starting your evening early, this menu offers unbeatable value and a delicious way to experience the best of Riverview.
    Early Bird Pan-Asian Menu with Cobra Beer Pairing photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at River View Restaurant Wapping.

4.8

4.8
(168)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

Noise • Energetic

168 Reviews
  1. Luke

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Will always return to this place.

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  2. Michael

    Liverpool/Merseyside17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visit here 10-15 times a year. Excellent t food and service. Lovely staff. Very good value particularly early bird special. Strongly recommend

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  3. DONA

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the food. Good customer service. Nice view of river.

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  4. Dimple

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the service was good and efficient too. The staff are friendly and helpful and the views are stunning. It’s an authentic and family run restaurant.

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  5. Mick

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an evening. Sat as a group on the terrace overlooking the Thames. Great weather, great food and great company. Top night.

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  6. Michael

    Liverpool/Merseyside17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Friendly smiling staff who are extremely hard-working and efficient terrific food freshly cooked. For the first time, we sat out on the Riverside Terrace with terrific views and a lovely breeze! Cannot recommend this place more.

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  7. csaba

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful secret place great river views Always enjoy the food and service

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  8. Simon

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My family and I have been going to this restaurant for over 30 years. Enough said.

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  9. Kimball Gold

    London26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great value. Service was perhaps a little too relaxed.

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  10. Paul

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent - a fabulous local Chinese restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00–14:15 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:30 Sun 12:30–21:15 Dinner Tue–Thu 18:00–21:15
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Wapping
  • Cross street
    Tower Bridge
  • Parking Details
    Free parking after 17:30 on single yellow line Monday to Friday and free parking all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Public transport
    Closest underground/overground station: Wapping Overground.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Portion sizes at River View are generous, guests frequently describe generous plates, and several reviews note set menus leave plenty to take home.

Yes, River View is well suited to a date night: its riverside location with twinkling night views and a large, varied wine list make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Yes, River View has a riverside terrace where guests enjoy dining al fresco, with terrific views and a pleasant breeze.

River View Restaurant feels warm and relaxed with spacious dining and exceptional river and boat views, guests also note an authentic, friendly vibe and Chinese music adding to the experience.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to River View Restaurant.

Early evenings are a lovely time to visit River View Restaurant, guests praise early-evening team dinners and the value of the early‑bird menu, with the riverside terrace offering scenic, calmer dining.

Yes, River View is family-friendly: generations of families visit, guests report enjoyable family meals, and staff have helped children (one reviewer noted a waitress kindly assisted a granddaughter learning to use chopsticks).

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River View Restaurant Wapping

4.8
£26 to £40
Chinese
Wapping

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
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