Images courtesy of Dawson Bar & Restaurant
About the restaurant
It's perfect for
relaxed dinners and casual celebrations where good food sets the tone
You need to try
the house-made pasta, especially the rich, slow-cooked ragu
Look out for
the restored ’50s shopfront and the long bar that anchors the dining room
Dawson Bar & Restaurant brings modern Italian dining to Kew with warmth and style. The restaurant, co-owned by head chef Majid Jreige and restaurateur Tony Harika, delivers house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas and wood-grilled steaks in a space lifted from a ’50s storefront. Picture high ceilings, a long bar, and a semi-open kitchen bathed in soft light. Whether you’re looking for lunch, a casual dinner or a celebration, Dawson combines friendliness with culinary skill. Share plates, slow-cooked ragù, and an Italian-inspired wine list make it a neighbourhood favourite.