RapChar

4.5

131 Reviews

£26 to £40

Caribbean

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

RapChar is a Caribbean infusion restaurant nestled in the heart of Brixton, London. We are dedicated to bringing the authentic flavours and electric spirit of the Caribbean to our customers, providing a memorable dining experience that tantalises the taste buds and uplifts the soul. Our elevated dishes are crafted with love and expertise, bringing rich culinary traditions of the Caribbean islands and innovation together. Whether you're looking to enjoy a relaxing lunch, a romantic dinner, or celebrate a special occasion, RapChar offers a range of dining options to suit every palate. Join us and embark on a culinary journey that transports you to the colourful streets of the Caribbean, right here in Brixton, London.

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Location
30 Brixton Water Ln, London, Greater London SW2 1PE
Phone number
020 3793 8928
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

On The Grill Jerk Chicken
On a bed of our Christmas special tossed rice and peas
Grilled Salmon
With asparagus, broccoli and white wine sauce
Lamb Shank
With mashed potato and chives, cavolo nero and Christmas jus berries
Jerk Mushroom & Butternut Squash Risotto (V)
With crispy kale and black truffle oil

Dessert

Caribbean Mess served with Rum Cream
Sticky Plantain Cake served with Coconut Ice Cream
Sorbet (Mango / Passion Fruit) (V)

Drink

Sorrel (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)
Prosecco

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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RapChar offers "superb foodie delight" with authentic Caribbean flavors and excellent presentation. Diners rave about the "amazing" food and "friendly" staff. While some mention service issues, the "delicious" dishes, including oxtail and seafood, and a "beautiful atmosphere" keep patrons returning. Perfect for impressing loved ones with "yummy-licious" dining.

131 Reviews

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Maureen
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We went for the Sunday roast, we sat down and a server came to us. We weren’t ready so she went away. About 10 mins later we were ready to order to only be told they’re not serving the roast. Wish we were told upon arrival or when the waiter initially came to greet us.
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olivier
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely just the waiting for the food was long
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!
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Johannah
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleased with the quality of the food! Very yummy, you can tell that real chefs cook here!! Interior was lovely too! Will definitely be returning 😌
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Maureen
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food 👌🏾 had a great time and my boyfriend loved it 😊 lamb shank ❤️
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Angela
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at RapCar, a small but cosy restaurant. The food was delicious, very tasty I had the scallops an my partner had the prawns for our starters - beautifully cooked and presented. Our mains were jerk chicken and sea bass again lovely flavoursome food and the portion sizes good. I had a sorrel punch with rum and it was delicious full of flavour not like anything I’ve had before. My one small gripe is that I made my booking for the main room however when we arrived we were taken downstairs, with no explanation. Overall a good first time experience though.
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Carlton
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food at RapChar is excellent. Unfortunately, the service is slack. The staff are polite but not attentive. Once you’ve been seated you’re left alone. Waiting staff passed my table many times, but after ten minutes of waiting I had to stop a passing waitress to ask for a drink. This was not a one-off. The last time I visited the service was just as lacking. There are also things that the restaurant should do better because it’s common sense. The food is piping hot, which is great. However there’s no provision made for the heat of the bowls. I had to use my napkin as a makeshift glove to lift a bowl of currygoat. If the food came with the appropriate spoon(s) the whole experience becomes simpler and more enjoyable. My guess vowed not to return. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal, but the poor service we experienced was enough for her to decide that she would rather be somewhere else with food not quite as good with good service. I’ll return because the food is superb, but if the service does not improve I may be forced to withdraw my patronage too.
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Cecile
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A superb foodie delight - taking authentic Caribbean dining to another level. Yummy-licious! Glad we ventured out!
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Donna
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food only one thing tables are too close together would go back and recommend
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Helen
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We won’t be Returning To This Restaurant! On Arrival we were told that we had a 2 hour slot our food finally arrived at 820pm . We got there at 655pm Staff apart from 1 were rude !!!
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RapChar does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat and Uber Eats.

RapChar is rated 4.5 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 3 times today

30 Brixton Water Ln, London, Greater London SW2 1PE

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Additional information

Phone number
020 3793 8928
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

RapChar

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Menu

Starter

Pineapple Prawn Cocktail

Ackee & Plantain Croquettes (V)

Soup of the Day

Main

On The Grill Jerk Chicken

Grilled Salmon

Lamb Shank

Jerk Mushroom & Butternut Squash Risotto (V)

Dessert

Caribbean Mess served with Rum Cream

Sticky Plantain Cake served with Coconut Ice Cream

Sorbet (Mango / Passion Fruit) (V)

Drink

Sorrel (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)

Prosecco

What 131 people are saying

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