Light on the Common Restaurant

So much potential given decor and location, but food was lacking flavour and variety. Limited brunch menu options… Coffees were average at best. Service treated us to free bread after we were asked to move tables - which can happen - but all in all lot of room for improvement.

Other than a couple of the younger staff, the service is always unwelcoming and rushed/stressed. You feel like you’re imposing on them to actually walk in there! Really bad vibe. Food is prepared well but nothing unique. Chips pictured are extortionately overpriced.

This place has great potential and with a few improvements it could be my favourite restaurant in the village. The service is always friendly and efficient and you feel welcomed. The atmosphere, especially in the evening, is warm and relaxing. The extensive drinks list will please most people and they cleverly offer a number of wines in carafe sizes, without having to buy the whole bottle. The food, is mostly excellent, however I was very disappointed with my steak and peppercorn sauce. For £37, I was expecting something special. Instead it was under seasoned, quite fatty and, bland. The peppercorn sauce - an extra £2.50 - was thin and watery (you can buy better for less in a supermarket). The chips however, were fantastic. Definitely the best in the village. My wife’s food was very good as was my daughter’s, so we’ll go back for sure, but we’ll stay away from the steak.

We have just come home from visiting this little gem of a place for the first time. My husband and I were celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary, only we forgot to make a booking, but that wasn't an issue as we were accommodated with ease and welcomed warmly, no fuss at all. Lovely table, nice atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. Portions were generous, but when we found out desserts can be ordered "to go" we couldn't resist. On the way out we chatted to the barman who told us they do live music every Friday! We will certainly be back for that, and more. Thank you for a beautiful evening.

Were able to alter ingredients on the dish to meet my dietary requirements, which not every restaurant is willing to. Food was delicious, lovely presentation, really friendly stuff and just a very pleasant atmosphere.

Light on the Common has well and truly established itself as our favourite brunch spot in Wimbledon. My wife and I popped in with our 6 month old son for a spontaneous brunch last week and the staff went out of their way to accomodate us. I had the salted beef hash brown which was amazing, and my wife had eggs on sourdough which came with a delicious garnish of lightly pickled onions. The team were lovely and attentive and looked after us amazingly well, and we can't wait to come back soon. Great coffee too :) Thank you!

Had a lovely lunch here yesterday, brilliant food and service, would highly recommend. I had grilled chicken with a pesto sauce, wild rice, apple and edamame beans, followed by an amazing strawberry cheesecake. My husband had the hake with beetroot purée and also some of the cheesecake! Looking forward to coming back another time!

Two recent visits both perfect in every way Was lovely prior to closing some time ago but now even better Service atmosphere and quality of the food beyond reproach 😃