The neighbourhood restaurant that refuses to pick one lane, welcome to Turbo

Some restaurants are built around a single moment. Turbo isn't one of them.

From morning specialty coffee to brunch, natural wine and dinner, it shifts effortlessly throughout the day without feeling like it's trying to be everything at once. The room is relaxed rather than polished, with the kind of energy that encourages you to order one more plate instead of asking for the bill. It's the rare neighbourhood spot where a quick coffee can unexpectedly become a long meal.

What to order

Turbo's menu is playful without becoming complicated. Familiar ingredients are paired with flavours borrowed from across Europe and Asia, giving each dish just enough of a twist to keep things interesting.

• Start with the milk bread and whipped butter or the burratina before moving onto snacks like dashi arancini, panisse with gochujang mayo or steak tartare with smoked eel.

• Larger plates such as steak frites, duck confit or the seasonal catch of the day anchor the menu, while the kitchen isn't afraid to give vegetables equal attention with dishes like hispi cabbage finished with mushroom-miso sauce.

• Dessert deserves your attention too. The Turbo soft serve has become something of a signature, especially if you've already committed to another glass of wine.

Why it made the 49

Turbo earns its place because it understands that people don't just go out to eat, they go out to spend time.

The cooking is confident but never showy, the wine list leans heavily towards natural bottles, and the atmosphere stays comfortably informal from lunch through dinner.

It feels current without chasing trends, making it somewhere you'll happily recommend to friends without needing to explain the concept first.

When to go

Lunch is ideal if you want one of the generous sandwiches or waffles alongside excellent coffee. For the full experience, book dinner with a small group and order across the menu. Turbo works best when the table fills with snacks first, followed by a couple of mains to share and a bottle from the wine list. It rewards curiosity more than careful planning.

Sit at the counter or wherever you can watch the room. Turbo is at its best when you settle in, order more than you intended, and let the meal unfold at its own pace.