Far off the usual tourist track, the phenomenal Chez Bruce, opposite leafy Wandsworth Common, has been in business for more than two decades. Despite its Michelin star, the atmosphere remains less pretentious than at other fine-dining establishments, and tables are filled with well-heeled locals. Dishes rotate frequently, but duck is often the star of the menu.
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