Dine out at a local hero's

With their informal atmospheres, generous prices and good, simple cooking the reputation of these restaurants reaches much further than their postcode.

Franklin's
175 Lordship Lane, SE22
An informal place where the kitchen is not afraid to put offal on the menu. Dishes are considered, well handled and broadly Modern British. Gently priced and an agreeable atmosphere. £20pp ex-drinks. (020 8299 9598).

Redmond's
170 Upper Richmond West, SW14
A small and friendly family-run restaurant where the cooking is of an unusually high standard. A good option for well-crafted French food. £30pp ex-drinks. (020 8878 1922).

Raoul's
13 Clifton Road, W9
A cafe that thinks it's a restaurant (or possibly a restaurant that thinks it's a cafe). Good cooking, simple dishes ranging from brunchy to lunchy. Now has a sibling in W11. £15pp ex-drinks. (020 7289 7313).