Lamberts Restaurant, Balham, London

We had another excellent lunch here at Lamberts mid April. You can't beat the value - two courses are only £17 and three courses £20. For the quality of the ingredients, the size of the portions and the top notch service, Lamberts is a head above many of the better known quality London restaurants. Starters ranged from Isle of White Crab Bisque to Glamorgan Sausages. I went for the in season Asparagus from Secrett's Farm with a soft boiled duck's egg - it was delicious. Main's ranged from Pollack, Chips and Pea Puree to Galloway Beef and Onion Pie and Cumbrian Mutton Shank, which fell of the bone and was rich and flavoursome. Three puddings were on offer - try the Sticky Toffee Pudding and Vanilla Ice Cream if it is on - you won't find a better one south of the river. With a decent range of value wines, from glasses to carafes to bottles, there is somethingfor everyone on the vino front and combined with the informative, efficient and friendly staff, Lamberts is always a real treat. Lamberts Restaurant

2 Station Parade Balham SW12 9AZ Cuisine: British Tel: 020 8675 2233 Fax: Email: bookings@lambertsrestaurant.com Website: http://www.lambertsrestaurant.com Nearest Station: Balham Tube