The restaurant map around Crystal Palace, Forest Hill and Sydenham rewards anyone willing to follow the hills and railway lines. Central Hill and Westow Hill supply the lively Crystal Palace cluster, while Dartmouth Road, Brockley Rise and Honor Oak Park hold neighbourhood dining rooms with loyal followings. Sydenham Road adds family-run Italian and Nepalese cooking, while Gipsy Hill and Penge widen the choice again. Together, these districts cover polished celebration food, grills, vegan sharing feasts, pizza and pub cooking.
Dining across these neighbourhoods reflects the depth across this stretch of south-east London, mixing long-standing neighbourhood favourites with focused specialists and more ambitious dining rooms. They cover generous grills, polished Indian cooking, vegan sharing plates, pizza, Nepalese dishes and relaxed pub food.
Compare the latest dishes and prices, then check the restaurant’s own page before travelling. Menus, specials and service times can change. Tell the restaurant about allergies in advance, since nuts, dairy, gluten and shared grills or fryers recur throughout these kitchens. Match the format to the occasion: some places are designed for sharing, some for a quick pizza, and others deserve a slower evening.

Dem Turkish Mezze & Grill Restaurant
Dem is the dependable choice for a generous Turkish meal close to the Crystal Palace Triangle. The menu moves from cold mezze to charcoal-grilled meat and fish, and the dining room is relaxed enough for a family dinner while still feeling like an evening out. Its strongest quality is abundance with structure: fresh bread, bright dips and salads prepare the table for smoky skewers rather than competing with them. Groups get the most from the range, but lunch specials and individual grills also make it practical for a simpler visit.
Begin with hummus, cacik and aubergine ezme, then add something sharper such as chilli-rich ezme or tabbouleh. Lamb and chicken shish show the grill directly; adana brings more spice, while a mixed grill removes the need for a table to agree on one cut. Vegetarian diners can build a substantial meal from mezze and dishes such as vegetable moussaka. Portions are known for being generous, so order the hot starters after deciding how much grilled food the table actually wants. Baklava makes the natural finish, particularly after the savoury smoke and chilli.
Address: 11 Central Hill, London SE19 1BG
Dem Turkish Mezze & Grill Restaurant Menu
Cold Starters
Hummus
Puréed chickpeas with olive oil, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice
Cacik
Yogurt with chopped cucumbers and fresh mint with garlic
Tabule
Finely chopped parsley, crushed wheat, tomatoes, fresh onions, mint, and olive oil
Aubergine Purée
Aubergine purée mixed with garlic and yogurt
Ezme
Crushed chilies, red onions, tomatoes, mixed herbs, Pomegranate syrup, and olive oil
Tarama Salad Smoked Cod Roe Pate
Spinach Yogurt
Strained yogurt, spinach, olive oil, and garlic
Mixed Olives
Vine Leaves
Spiced Rice, Onions, Vegetable oil, Herbs & Salt
Feta Cheese
Cold Mixed Meze
Spinach with Yogurt, Hummus, Cacik, Tabule, Aubergine Purée, Ezme Salad
Charcoal Grill
Lamb Ribs
Succulent lamb ribs(8) grilled over charcoal served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops(4) seasoned and grilled served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Chicken & Lamb Shish
1 skewer of Chicken, 1 skewer of lamb served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Mixed Grill
1 skewer of Chicken, 1 skewer of lamb, 1 skewer of kofta served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Dem Special Mixed Kebab
2 pc of Chicken Wings, 1 pc of Lambchop, 1 pc of Lamb Rib, 1 skewer of lamb shish, 1 skewer of Adana & Quail served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Quail
Fresh Quails grilled over charcoal served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Meat Musakka
Oven-cooked layers of aubergine, Minced lamb, potatoes, courgettes, onions, and tomatoes with béchamel sauce, topped with cheese served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Yogurt Grills
Yoghurt Chicken Beyti
Grilled chicken breast prepared with yoghurt & chef’s tomato sauce served on a bed of crispy homemade Turkish pide bread cubes served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Yoghurt Lamb Beyti
Grilled spicy minced lamb seasoned with garlic & parsley prepared with yoghurt & chef’s tomato sauce served on a bed of crispy homemade Turkish pide bread cubes served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Iskender
Grilled Adana kofta with yoghurt and chef’s tomato sauce served on a bed of crispy homemade Turkish pide bread cubes served with rice and bulgur wheat.
Lamb Beyti Sarma
Grilled minced kofta seasoned with garlic & parsley wrapped in lavash flat-bread, with a generous topping of yoghurt, fried mixed peppers, and chef’s tomato sauce.
Seafood
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon with salad and chips
Grilled Sea-bass
One of whole sea bass with salad and chips
Grilled King Prawn
Grilled king prawns served with salad and chips
Dem Jumbo Platters
Dem Jumbo Platter 1
Lamb Adana (1 Skewer), Chicken Wings, Chicken (1 Skewer) & Lamb Shish (1 Skewer), Chips, Rice & Bulgur Wheat
Dem Jumbo Platter 2
Lamb Adana (1 Skewer), Chicken Beyti (1 Skewer), Chicken (1 Skewer) & Lamb Shish (1 Skewer), Chicken Wings (8), Lamb Ribs (8), Chips (2), Rice & Bulgur Wheat
Dem Jumbo Platter 3
Lamb Adana (1 Skewer), Chicken Beyti (1 Skewer), Chicken (1 Skewer) & Lamb Shish (1 Skewer), Lamb Ribs (8), Lamb Chops (4), Chicken Wings (8), Hummus, Cacik, 2 Chips, Rice & Bulgur Wheat
Dem Chicken Platter
Chicken Wings (8), Chicken Shish (1 Skewer), Chicken-in-Bone, Chicken Kofta, Chips, Rice & Bulgur Wheat

Babur Restaurant
Babur has been part of Forest Hill’s dining identity since 1985, yet its cooking avoids standing still. The kitchen treats Indian regional ideas with the precision of a modern restaurant, using the tandoor, carefully balanced sauces and seasonal British produce rather than leaning on a fixed curry-house formula. The room is polished but warm, with a separate bar that makes an aperitif feel part of the experience. It is particularly well suited to a special dinner, especially when the table wants thoughtful wine or cocktail pairings alongside the food.
The current menu rewards contrast. Crab bonda and griddled scallops offer delicate openings, while Afghani chicken tikka brings smoke, cashew and creamier spice. Baby monkfish tail caldeen has a sharper Goan coconut sauce; chicken Chettinad supplies black-pepper warmth, and the vegetarian thali gathers paneer, lentils, vegetables, rice and bread into one complete route. Dal makhni, lemon rice and freshly baked naan are useful shared additions, but leave space for a spiced dessert. The chef’s selection is the easiest way to see the kitchen’s range when nobody wants to design the progression themselves.
Address: 119 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JP
Babur Restaurant Menu
Starters
Crab bonda
Tempered blue crab meat dumplings, mint coriander puree
Griddled scallops
Spiced pea puree, red pepper reduction, roasted cumin
Swordfish tikka, onion, radish pickle
Yellow chilli, mustard, carom seed
Tulsi malai chicken tikka
Basil spiced & yoghurt, white pepper
Dungar quail breast
Leg meat khurchan, mango mustard sauce
Bihari kebab, mint-chilli yogurt
Char grilled lamb strips, Bihari garam masala, cinnamon, smoked chilli
Goat shoulder tikka, cumin puff
Black cardamom, green tomato and aubergine mash
Clove-smoked lamb chops
Best end baby chops, roasted garlic yoghurt
Beetroot cutlet, spiced mango chutney
Warm spice, fennel, crispy tapioca coating
Saufiyani paneer tikka
Bespoke cottage cheese, fresh dill, mango chutney
Spinach and sweet potato shingara
Wrapped in homemade Bengali pastry
Mains
Punjabi stone bass
Spiced stone bass, chana masala yoghurt kadhi, papaya plastic chutney
Baby monkfish tail caldeen, samba rice
Spicy, sharp, creamy Goan coconut sauce
Kasundi king prawns
Bengali mustard, spiced puffed rice, green papaya murabba
Chicken Chettinad
Black pepper, South Indian Chettiyar masala, rice pan cake
Tikka butter masala
Suffolk chicken thighs, creamy tomato, mace
Rajasthani Khargosh
Saddle of rabbit, kadhi sauce
Lucknowi chicken biryani, mustard raita
Steamed in a sealed pot, saffron, spices, browned onion
Garam masala duck
Gressingham duck, rainbow quinoa khichdi, orange jus
Champaran gosht, steamed rice
Slow cooked mutton in clay pot, rustic garam masala, whole garlic
Steamed shoulder of lamb, beetroot rice
Marinated for 100 hours, spice-rich Punjabi masala, lamb jus
Venison hunter curry, pulao rice
Slow cooked with sweet potato, dark spices and tamarind
Soya keema broad beans dosa
Rice pancake, tempered soya mince, curry leaf, mustard
Baby aubergines, peanut sauce, garlic nan
Seasoned spinach, cottage cheese
Vegetarian thali
Peas kadai paneer, green bean fogath, dal makhni, aloo gobi, mustard raita, pulao rice and mini nan bread
Sides
Aloo gobi
Cauliflower, new baby potato
Makai khumb palak
Garlicky spinach, sweet corn, mushroom
Green bean fogath
Fresh green beans, sweet coconut
Dal makhni
Slowly cooked, creamy – rich black lentils
Peas kadai paneer
Cottage cheese, organic green peas, kadai spices
Yellow dal tadka
Tempered with fennel, garlic and whole chilli
Baghare baigan
Baby aubergine, peanut sauce
Crispy fried potatoes
Thinly sliced, dried mango powder
Rice
Steamed
Pulao
Lemon rice with cashews
Breads
Plain nan
Garlic and onion nan
Peshawari nan
Cheese and chilli nan
Laccha paratha
Tandoori roti
Plain dosa
Masala uttapam
Mini bread basket
laccha paratha, garlic nan and plain nan
Desserts
Cumin chocolate fondant, salted caramel gelato
Mango brûlée
Spiced apricot and fig crumble, saffron custard
Gelatos
Bourbon vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel
Sorbets
Alphonso mango, orange, raspberry
Saffron milk cake
Reduced milk sponge cake, saffron gel, masala milk
Aamras kulfi
Hapus mango kulfi, chia seed & Gond katira
Pistachio kulfi
White chocolate soil and pistachio tuiles
Babur Signature platter (ideal for 3-4 guests)
Spiced apricot and fig crumble, pistachio kulfi, raspberry sorbet, chocolate gelato, praline dust, mixed berry compote
Dessert Cocktails
Banoffee Pie
Absolute Vodka, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, banana liqueur, caramel and fresh double cream
Rhubarb Crumble
Whitley Neil’s Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, rhubarb bitters, cinnamon syrup, apple juice, fresh lime
Warm Masala Tea Punch
Old monk Indian rum, masala tea concoction, orgeat, grapefruit liquor and apple juice
Mocha Martini
Absolute Vodka, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Giffard White Chocolate Liqueur, shot of espresso, dash of gomme syrup
Dessert Wines (100ml)
Passito di Pantelleria DOC, 2022, Sicily, Italy
A complex spicy nose with candid fruits and orange peel
Sauternes, Châteaux Delmond 2022, Graves Bordeaux, France
Delicate, well balanced sweet tone with refreshing acidity
Old vine Muscat, Chamber Rosewood NV, Victoria, Australia
A new world sweet red hybrid with spice and vanilla
Brandies (50ml)
Berneroy, Fine Calvados, Normandy
Aromatic – fresh – fruity
Martell V.S., Fine Cognac
Robust – spicy – long finish
Remy Martin VSOP
Sweet vanilla – silky – round
Delamain Pale and dry XO
Delicate spice – smooth – long finish
Comte de Lauvia, Fine Armagnac
Fresh – fruity – soft
Whiskies (50ml)
Laphroaig, 10 year Islay Single Malt
Talisker, 10 year Isle of Skye Single Malt
Glenfiddich, 15 year Solera Reserve, Single Malt Scotch whisky
Indri Trini Three Wood, Single Malt
Amrut, Indian Single Malt
Amrut Fusion, Single Malt
Rampur, Indian Single Malt
Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Makers Mark Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Toki, Japanese fine blend
Ports (100ml)
Feurheerds Colheita
Taylor’s 10 year old Tawny Port
Niepoort 10 year old white port
Babur Tea Vault
Lakkatura Tea Estate, Black CTC, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Full bodied – malty – robust
Assam Mangalam, India
Rustic– earthy – intense
Supreme Earl Gray, Sri Lanka
Aromatic – citrusy – long finish
Darjeeling 1st Flush, Makaibari Tea Estate, India
Delicate – refreshing – aromatic
Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Margaret's Hope, India
Robust – vibrant – classic
Babur Lakkatura masala tea
House spice blend with saffron
Babur Herbal Teas
Green tea – hibiscus - star anise, Babur blend
Rustic – spicy – citrusy
Jasmine Dragon Pearl , China
Fresh jasmine – refreshing – delicate
Pure green tea, Sencha, Ise Bay, Japan
Earthy – herbaceous – musky
Peppermint tea, Morocco
Refreshing – cooling – lively
Camomile blossom, Egypt
Delicate – elegant – soft edge
Coffee
Coffee or Espresso
Decaffeinated coffee
Café latte
Americano
Macchiato
Double espresso
Cappuccino
Liqueur coffee (Please ask for selection)
Daily Set Lunch
Served between 12pm and 2pm Monday through Saturday
Swordfish tikka, onion, radish pickle
Yellow chilli, mustard, carom seed
Tulsi malai chicken tikka
Basil spiced & yoghurt, white pepper
Goat shoulder from tandoor, onion puff
Black cardamom, green tomato and aubergine mash
Beetroot cutlet, spiced mango chutney
Warm spice, fennel, crispy tapioca coating
Spinach and sweet potato shingara
Wrapped in homemade Bengali pastry
Baby monkfish tail caldeen
Spicy, sharp, creamy Goan coconut sauce
Tikka butter masala
Suffolk chicken thighs, creamy tomato, mace
Chicken Chettinad
Black pepper, South Indian Chettiyar masala
Champaran gosht
Slow cooked mutton in clay pot, rustic garam masala, whole garlic
Peas kadai paneer
Cottage cheese, organic green peas, kadai spices
Set lunch
With a glass of 100 ml house wine (White or Red)
Tasting Menu
Choose between Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Taste of Babur menus. We also offer the option of wines by the glass matched to each course.
Swordfish tikka, onion, radish pickle
Kasundi king prawn, green papaya murabba
Tulsi malai chicken tikka
Cottage cheese, organic green peas, kadai spices
Goat shoulder tikka, green tomato and aubergine mash
Garlicky spinach, sweet corn, mushroom, cumin puff, chana dal
Slow cooked mutton in clay pot, steamed rice
Chicken Chettinad, rice pan cake
Spiced apricot and fig crumble, hapus mango kulfi
Crispy tapioca coated beetroot cutlet, spiced mango chutney
Spinach and sweet potato shingara, tamarind chutney
Saufiyani paneer tikka, mango chutney
Masala puff rice
Garlicky spinach, cauliflower and potato, dal makhni, plain nan
Baby aubergines, peanut sauce, garlic nan
Soya keema broad beans dosa, spiced tomato and coconut chutney
Spiced apricot and fig crumble, hapus mango kulfi
Four course
53.95 with matching wine 77.95
Five course
59.95 with matching wine 90.95
Four course
49.95 with matching wine 72.95
Five course
55.95 with matching wine 85.95
Starters
Pickling spiced chicken tikka
Mixed vegetable & gram flour fritters
Deep fried tilapia in ground spices
Mains
Saith fish cooked in coastal spiced coconut sauce
Traditional Mughlai chicken in creamy tomato with fenugreek
Diced lamb cooked with corn and coriander
Vegetarian mains/sides
Mixed vegetables tossed with cumin & garlic
Slowly cooked black lentils in a creamy rich thick sauce
Basmati rice flavoured with saffron
Plain baby nan bread
Salads
Roasted pumpkin with black onion dressing
Seasonal mixed leaf salad
Pickled carrot with sesame seed, Indian honey mustard dressing
Cucumber and dill salad with coriander vinaigrette
Warm Weather Cocktails
Inspired by the wild herbs, flowers, and botanicals growing around Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill, this cocktail collection explores the line between foraging and flavor. Built around fresh herbs, floral notes, spice, citrus, and layered textures, each drink captures a sense of the garden after rain — bright, aromatic, and quietly untamed. These cocktails are a tribute to South London’s hidden wildness, interpreted through our modern bar lens.
Milk & Briar
El Dorado white rum - Full fat milk washed alcoholic wild strawberry cordial – Fragoli wild strawberry liqueur – Pink peppercorn – Lime – American cream soda
Wild Verdant
Sagatiba Cachaca – Fresh lime – Coconut – Cat mint – Basil and mint infused olive oil
The Fifth Taste
Chase pink grapefruit gin – Grapefruit Liqueur – Himalayan Pink salt & MSG brine – Nepalese Sichuan pepper – Homemade chilli and grapefruit bitters – Fresh lime
Summer Violet Bloom
Sauza Tequila Blanco – Wild lavender bitters – Vanilla extract – Homemade butterfly pea flower cordial – St. Germain elderflower liqueur – Fresh lime
Signature Cocktails
Some of these cocktails are matured in new French oak barrels, some in dark glass vessels and some with spiced smoke to add complexity and depth of flavour. These cocktails will be served as a concentrated neat dram, with ice on the side, so that you can enjoy the experience the way you like it.
Mumbai Negroni
Homemade Indian spiced sweet vermouth – Audemus Pink Pepper Gin - Campari - Pink clove bitters
Whitegroni
Copper House Pot Still Gin - White port - Dry vermouth - Aromatic mixed herb bitters - Forest wood extract
Yorkshire Manhattan
Canadian Club Rye Whiskey - Rhubarb bitters - Homemade Indian spiced sweet vermouth - Campari - Orange oil – Oak- matured
Black Spiced Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve Bourbon - Clove bitters - Grand Marnier - Burnt orange syrup – Oak - matured
Old Fashioned Old Monk
Old Monk 7 year old Dark Rum - Clove bitters - Banana liquor - Caramel - Orange oil
Pineapple Hookah
Sagatiba Cachaça - Roasted cumin - Caramel - Pineapple - Fresh clove smoke
House Cocktails
Zest, zing, punch, kick – this isn’t a cocktail mash-up or a mixed martial arts bout, but a fair description of this collection of cocktails. Our House Cocktails are divided into two broad categories, reflecting the character of the drinks. If you fancy a classic cocktail from our bar please ask our staff. We will try our best to make it for you if we have the ingredients.
Ginger and Watermelon Martini
Absolute vodka - Watermelon liquor - Fresh ginger - Pink clove bitters
White Garden
Jasmine-infused Absolute Vodka - Elderflower liquor - Cointreau – Lychee
Currytini
Bombay Sapphire Gin - Fresh curry leaf - Green chilli - Dry vermouth - Lime cordial
On the Varanda
Bombay Sapphire Gin – Cointreau – Fresh orange - Homemade spice bitters – Lime – Tonic
Saffron Gimlet
Tanquery Rangpur Gin - Homemade saffron cordial - Lemon oil – Lime
Pink Blossom
Audemus Pink Pepper Gin - Grapefruit liquor - Elderflower liquor – Rose
Pomegranate Margarita
Tequila Blanco - Cointreau - Lime - Pomegranate puree - Himalayan pink salt
Bitter Lemon and Coconut Flip
Tanquery Rangpur Gin – Limoncello – Coconut and lemon cordial – Fresh lime – Rose water - Egg white
Babur Mojito
Bacardi Carta Blanca - Havana Club 3-year-old Rum - Myers Rum - Lime - Mint - Whole toasted spice – Cava
Spiced Pisco sour
ABA Chilean Pisco - Dried rose bud and pink clove bitters - Sour mix - Egg white
Ceylon Spicy Pineapple Sling
Arrack - Old Monk dark rum - Kashmiri chili - infused pineapple squash - Burnt sugar - Fresh lime
Curryleaf Cooler
Ginger-infused Absolute vodka - St. Germain elderflower liqueur - Fresh curry leaf - Fresh lime – Sugar
Shah-Shah
Sagatiba Cachaça - Myers Rum - Fresh ginger - Star anise - Lime – Mint
Berry Blast
Absolute Blue Vodka – Cointreau - Lychee liqueur – Cream de cassis – Strawberry – Cranberry – Fresh lime
Smoke and Agave Sour
La Penca Mezcal - Benedictine - Almond syrup - Charcoal bitters - Fresh lime - Egg white
Tikki Rum Punch
Havana Club 3-year-old Rum - Mezan XO Rum - Old Monk 7-year-old Rum - Ginger - Grapefruit liquor - Almond syrup - Pineapple - Orange bitters
Smoke & Spice
Green chilli-infused Tequila Blanco, Smoky Mezcal, homemade chilli bitters, fresh lemon juice, homemade coriander and mint syrup, spiced smoky salt mix
Charcoal Sour
Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky - Charcoal bitters – Almond syrup - Pine oil - Sour mix – Egg white
Sparklers
A sparkling cocktail does not require a special occasion, it makes the occasion special.
Strawberry Sparkler
Wild strawberry liquor – Prosecco
Pink Fizz
Campari - Pink grapefruit liquor - Orange bitter - Prosecco
Kir Royale
Crème de Cassis – Prosecco
Saffron Bubbles
Saffron cordial - Tanquery Rangpur Gin - Lemon oil - Prosecco
Lemon And Elderflower Sparkle
Absolute Blue Vodka – Elderflower – Lemon oil - Prosecco
Gin & Tonic
Gin and tonic is practically the national drink and nothing wrong with it as it is. In researching flavour combinations we’ve discovered some interesting bitters and aromatics enhancements to the basic G&T.
Jaisalmer Premium Craft Gin
An Indian craft gin with copper pot still distillation which containspremium spices from Himalayan range incliding orange peel, cubeb pepper berries and Darjeeling green tea
Hapusa, Himalayan Dry Gin
Indian dry gin using local Himalayan juniper, mango, ginger, gaondhoraj lime, almonds and cardamon to create a complex gin with creamy finish
Audemus Pink Pepper
Robust flavor of pink pepper with dry clean finish
Bombay Sapphire
Delicate combination of spices with a clean finish
Tanqueray Rangpur
Made with the rare Indian Rangpur lime
Hendricks
Super delicate, subtle herbaceous note with clean finish
Adnam’s Copper House
London Dry style with complex woodsy-musky nose
Chase Pink Grapefruit and Pomelo
Single estate craft gin, super refreshing with a zesty finish
Craft Lassis
Bourbon vanilla and black cardamom
Roasted cumin and Himalayan pink salt
Alphonso mango
Mocktails
Babur Signature Mocktails
Delhi masala jal jeera
A north Indian cult classic made with roasted cumin, lime, mint and soda
Kolkata aam pora sharbat
Vintage summer drink from eastern India, made with roasted raw mango, roasted aromatic spices and lime
Elderflower and ginger cooler
Elderflower – Fresh ginger – apple – fresh lime
Beat the heat
Pineapple – Fresh lime – mint – homemade lime cordial
Homemade lemonade
Fresh lemon – demerara sugar – mint – lemon oil
Indian Summer
Orange juice - pineapple juice - mango juice – pink rose syrup
Watermelon Mojito
Fresh lime – mint – watermelon – sugar
Spiced mango punch
Alphonso mango – Worcester sauce – green chiili – fresh lime – Himalayan pink salt
Champagne & Sparkling
Prosecco Spumante, Ca Morlin
Clean and dry style old school Prosecco with a crisp finish
Prosecco Cuvée 1821 D.O.C, Zonin
This super clean and crisp Prosecco purely from 100% Glera. Touch of green apple and lime on the palate with a delicate mousse
Champagne Grande Reserve, Devaux NV
The wine has a lovely Pinot Noir richness on the nose, with aromas of baked apples and vanilla. On the palate, it is full, rounded and well balanced, with a lively, persistent finish
Champagne Rosé, Devaux NV
This wine is complex, with very fine bubbles, a creamy mouth-feel, flavours of raspberry, strawberries, some hazelnut notes and a long finish
Champagne Brut Premier, Louis Roederer NV
A pale golden colour, delicate with a complex tone. Rich yet subtle bouquet with hints of hawthorn, almonds and toast. Clean finish with a creamy structure
Rosé
‘Sossego’ Vinho Regional 2023, Herdade do Peso, Alentejo, Portugal
Attractive fragrant of wild strawberries and red cherries with a pale pink in colour, lovely juicy, zesty finish on the palate
Chateau Beaulieu Rosé, Coteaux d'Aix-en 2023, Provence, France
Delicate blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, wild strawberry character with hint of sweet spice, and a clean, soft finish
White
Cotes de Gascogne, Domaine de Saint Lannes 2023, France
Crisp and clean as a whistle, like delicate Sauvignon Blanc
Grunner Veltliner, Weingut Waldschütz 2023, Kamptal, Austria
This crisp and elegant wine has a pronounced aroma of green apple, pear and grapefruit with complex tropical mouthfeel. Citrusy long finish
Pinot Grigio, Nave de Oro DOC 2023, Veneto, Italy
Pale straw yellow with a beautifully rich, flowery, nutty nose - ripe fruits combined. Elegant and intense with lots of peach, apricot, stewed apple and hints of hay and fresh almonds with a long balanced finish
Fiano - Greco, A Mano 2023, Puglia, Italy
This blend of native grapes from southern Italy is vibrantly fruity, exotic and dry with some green spice and fennel notes
Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Luis Canas 2022, Rioja, Spain
Beautifully balanced wine with soft spice hints - soft Malvasia and crisp Viura make it worth sipping
Albariño, Silfides Val do Salnés 2023, DO Rias Baixas, Spain
Aromatic, mineral expression with white flowers, fresh almond and touch of green citrus on palate with a zesty fruity clean finish
Chablis AOC 2022 Pierre et Alexandre Ellevin
Notes of peach and apricot, underpinned by a mineral structure. In the mouth, a stony sensation complements this pure, rounded wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford Marlborough 2023, New Zealand
Classic full-tilt NZ Sauvignon, packed with aromatic tropical fruit
Chenin Blanc, Sula 2024, Nashik, India
Aromas of green apple and pear combine with tropical fruit flavours and mineral undertones, soft mouth feel with a richer balanced finish
Pinot Blanc, Henri Kieffer Fils AAC 2022, Alsace, France
Elegant and soft wine with nose of ripe stonefruit and white flower, well balanced structured wine with a lovely rich, silky soft finish
Vouvray, Chateaux Moncontour 2022, Loire, France
This Chenin Blanc is pale lemon in colour with aromas of red apple and peach. On the palate, the wine is crisp, clean and fresh, with some nutty savoury notes contributing to the body
Riesling, Alex Pauly ‘Generations’, 2023, Lieser, Mosel, Germany
Old school German style - the nose opens with fresh hay and yellow fruits. The palate is tangy with fine fruit flavours and crisp, mineral character. A slight amount of residual sugar works well with chilli, balanced by good acidity, with a long fruity finish
Viognier `Le Sénie` Mandrarossa 2023, Menfi, Sicily, Italy
On the nose it has notes of ripe peaches and apricot. On the palate it is full and opulent with fruity aromas, a delicate minerality and notes of bitter almond on finish
Chardonnay, Monrouby 2023, Launguedoc, France
This unoaked Chardonnay has aromas of lifted peach and ripe apple with notes of apricot and honeysuckle with a buttery caramel finish
Insolia Carizza, Principi di Butera 2023, DOC, Sicily, Italy
An expressive Sicilian wine with complex aroma of white blossom, ripe lemon and exotic tropical fruits. On palate it is rich and full of delicate mineral with a clean rich finish
Croze Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Combat 2021, Rhône Valley, France
This Rhone white is made of 100% Marsanne which features a beautiful rich, complex note of floral and pear aromas with yellow fruits that emphasize a rich savoury freshness
Chardonnay, Domaine Perraud, Saint Veran 2023, Burgundy, France
A buttery nose, elegant, rich minerality with some peach, apricot, cinnamon and clove, ripe orchard fruits and a soft, long finish
Layers, Peter Lehman 2022, Adelaide, Australia
A blend of Semillion, Muscat, Gewürtztraminer and Pinot Gris that layer up citrus, floral characteristics and sweet spices
Red
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Cote d'Or Domaine Laboureau AOC 2022, Burgundy, France
Plenty of red and black fruit on the nose with peppery, prune notes. Refined character with a light and fluid structure in the mouth with lots of blackcurrant and delicate spice. Perfectly balanced with a very fine finish
Valpolicella Classico DOC, Le Bertarole 2023, Verona, Italy
Well made Valpolicella with complex of red cherry and full of red berries flavour, spicy silky structure like Ripasso with a long velvety finish
Beaujolais-Villages, Dominique Morel 2023, Beaujolais, France
This 100% Gamay is a bright ruby colour in the glass with pronounced cherry perfumes. The rounded palate is full of fresh, ripe red berry fruit. Elegant, well balanced with good acidity
Frappato, `Costadune` 2022, Mandrarossa, Sicily, Italy
This wine is intense ruby red in colour with purple hues. On the nose it has aromas of morello and marasca cherries, notes of small red berries and sweet spices. The palate is minerally balanced with a long finish
Pinot Nero, Ca’di Alte 2022, Veneto, Italy
The Veneto microclimate brings out the warm side of Pinot Noir with bright ruby red colour, elements of violets, layers of aromatic spice, hints of bitter chocolate, soft tannins, racy red fruit on the finish
Malbec, Alto Molino, Piattelli 2022, Cafayate, Argentina
An attractive full bodied Malbec with jammy plum, brambly fruits blackcurrant, sweet spices combined with ripe tannin and velvety finish
Montepulciano DOC, Gran sasso 2022, Abruzzo, Italy
Packed with juicy fruit characteristics – sweet and bitter cherry, blackberry - with an intense balsamic note lingering at the finish. The palate is full bodied with good, supple tannins
Nero D'Avola, Amira DO 2021, Sicily, Italy
This wine from the volcanic soil displays intense hints of almond flowers, violets and a touch of myrtle, followed by a delicate minerality, spiciness and balsamic notes on the finish
Rioja Reserva, LAN 2018, Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain
This wine is intense aromas of juicy strawberries, cherries and blackberries are married with notes of vanilla and spices from oak ageing. Rich spicy complex long finish at the end
Cotes de Bordeaux, Chateau Brehat Castillon 2015, France
Harmonious black fruit aromas with a hint of spice lead to an extremely well-balanced palate packed with black berry fruit aromas and a touch of leather, spice and well-integrated tannins
U … Passimiento, Baglio Gibellina 2023, Sicily, Italy
Blend of Nero D’Avola and Frapatto with some partially dry grapes yielding ripe blackberries, dry figs, hints of chocolate and cassia with an intense, velvety finish
Tinta Barroca-Tinta Roriz, ‘Papa Figos’ 2022, Douro Tinto, Portugal
Ruby red in colour with bursting aromas of juicy strawberries, blackberries and cherries, which intertwine with notes of peppery spice and tobacco. On the palate its velvety tannins give a smooth mouthfeel and a rich long finish
Malvasia Nera, San Marzano 2022, Puglia, Italy
Deep, ruby red colour, elements of violet, layers of aromatic sweet spice, hints of sweetness, soft ripe tannins, long and rich finish
Carmenere, Montes Alpha 2021, Colchagua, Chile
Deep ruby red with striking violet nuances at the rim. Intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits on the nose along with jam and pastry. Toasted notes from the French oak deliver great character and complexity with a touch of vanilla and coffee
Saperavi, Bedoba 2021, Kakheti, Georgia
One of the ancient wine making family making wines dated back to 1737. Using old technique this wine is dark purple in colour. The nose opens with a powerful savoury-spicy bouquet of blackberries, herbs, flowers and black pepper. The palate has a creamy, juicy texture with a long finish
Monastrell, Talento Jumilla DOP 2021, Ego Bodegas, Spain
This dark-garnet wine offers a nose of black currant, sweet spices and chocolate. Well balanced structure which packed with dark berry, nutmeg and coffee with a soft rich spicy finish
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, Podere Carian 2018, Veneto, Italy
An opulent style of wine made of partially dried grapes, ruby red in colour with aromas red cherries, stewed black plums and hints of clove, tobacco and cocoa. Ripe and persistent tannins and a long finish
Syrah, VdP du comte de Grignan 2022, Domaine Gigondan, Rhône Valley, France
Deep purple, expressive, ripe black fruit with violets and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberry, black pepper and rosemary palate and a long, fruit and spice finish
Primitivo, 62nd Anniversary Reserva 2018, San Marzano, Puglia, Italy
Rich and velvet-smooth in the mouth with lots of sweet spices on the palate, dried fig, current and roasted almond on the nose. Full of character with a soft finish
Priorat Plus 7, Bodegas Pinord ‘Organic’ 2019, Priorat, Spain
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Garnacha is redolent of dark fruit, chocolate and spice; elegant, complex and silky smooth, it is well balanced, with good body and a lingering finish
Craft Beers and Lagers
Cider, Stray Apple, Himachal Pradesh, India 5% 330ml
This craft Cider is India’s first cider made from the freshest Himalayan apples. Natural fermentation brings amazing zesty natural apple flavours with clean tarty sweet finish
IPA White rhino brewing Co, Delhi, India 5.5% 330ml
Rich and spicy ale with bag full of hops and character
Atlantic APA, Brixton Brewery, Brixton 5.4% 330ml
Bursts of citrus and tropical fruit. Bold, modern and refreshing
Lager, White rhino brewing Co, Delhi, India 4.8% 330ml
Ultra-premium clean lager with citrus tone and aromatic hops on nose
Helles, Hofmeister, Bavaria, Germany 5% 330ml
Super refreshing soft German style slow brew with hint of honey and toasted almond
Cobra 4.5% 660ml
Kingfisher non-alcoholic 330ml

Amrutha – Honor Oak
Amrutha turns a fully vegan dinner into a generous communal experience. Rather than asking each person to choose one main, the Honor Oak restaurant centres its dine-in menu on selections of sharing plates with refills. That format suits curious mixed groups as much as committed vegans, because the point is variety: crunchy, creamy, fresh, spiced and cooling dishes all arrive in conversation with one another. The atmosphere is notably personal and welcoming, and the team encourages diners to take leftovers home, making abundance feel considered rather than wasteful.
The standard selection brings basmati rice, sesame slaw, Chinese salad, crispy pakora, coconut-tamarind chutney, mung-bean sprouts, lentil falafels and curries. The larger version adds dishes such as kale salad, beetroot gazpacho and cashew cheese. Buddha curry offers mellow lentil comfort, while the seasonal Thai curry and noodle stir-fry introduce more fragrance and heat. Unlimited refills are appealing, but try every component before asking for more so the table can discover which combinations work best. Finish with cheesecake or brownie and gelato if capacity allows, and ask about the current bring-your-own-drink policy when booking.
Address: 37–39 Honor Oak Park, London SE23 1DZ
Amrutha - Honor Oak Menu
Amrutha Honor Oak Takeaway Menu
Full Amrutha Selection
A healthy and hearty selection of our popular dishes, including: Buddha curry (red and green lentil coconut dahl), Thai green curry, fluffy basmati rice, sesame slaw, Chinese salad, kale salad, beetroot gazpacho, mung bean salad, sesame chutney, coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, and crispy pakoras.
Selection Grandé
A more expansive feast including everything in the Full Amrutha Selection with larger portions and additional specials (ask for today’s extras).
Buddha curry (red and green lentil coconut dahl)
Creamy coconut curry with red and green lentils.
Thai green curry
Fluffy basmati rice
Sesame slaw
Chinese salad
Kale salad
Beetroot gazpacho
Mung bean salad
Sesame chutney
Coriander chutney
Tamarind chutney
Crispy pakoras
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
CHEESECAKE (ask for flavours)

Trattoria Raffaele
Trattoria Raffaele is a small family-run Sydenham restaurant with the confidence to keep Italian cooking recognisable. Fresh pasta, daily-made pizza dough and a changing specials board form the core, while the forty-seat scale keeps the room intimate. This is a place for diners who value warmth and consistency over spectacle: a relaxed date, a family meal or dinner with friends all fit. Because the restaurant opens only for evening service from Tuesday to Saturday, booking is sensible, particularly when a favourite special is part of the plan.
Gnocchi di Nonna pairs homemade potato dumplings with beef ragù and mushrooms, while ribbons of fettuccine can come with cream and mushrooms or a vegetable-rich tomato sauce. Lasagne and chicken Milanese cover the comforting side of the menu. Pizza is stone baked, with the Napoletana bringing anchovy, capers and olives, the Antonia combining chorizo and peppers, and a vegetarian version loading the base with charred vegetables. Fritto misto makes a useful shared starter before pasta or pizza. Tiramisu and affogato keep dessert traditional, and gluten-free dough and pasta options broaden the table.
Address: 94 Sydenham Road, London SE26 5JX
Trattoria Raffaele Menu
Antipasti
Garlic Bread (V) Piccolo
Garlic Bread (V)
Garlic Bread (V) Grande
Garlic Bread (V)
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V) Piccolo
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V)
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V) Grande
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V)
Dough Balls (V)
Served with garlic butter
Dough Balls (V) Add Mozzarella
Dough Balls (V) Add Mozzarella - £10.00
Bruschetta al Pomodoro (V)
Toasted homemade ciabatta topped with chopped vine tomato, basil, olive oil and garlic
Fritto Misto
Calamari, whitebait and cod deep fried and served with tartare sauce
Antipasto Italiano Piccolo
Selection of salami Napoli, Parma ham, chargrilled aubergines and courgettes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, mozzarella and marinated olives served with homemade ciabatta.
Antipasto Italiano Grande
Selection of salami Napoli, Parma ham, chargrilled aubergines and courgettes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, mozzarella and marinated olives served with homemade ciabatta.
Rolatina di Melanzane
Baked aubergines rolled with mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce with parmesan.
Chicken Livers
Served with bacon, onions, balsamic, and baby spinach.
Pasta
Gnocchi ai 4 Formaggi
Homemade potato dumplings with gorgonzola, mascarpone, parmesan and mozzarella
Spaghetti al Ragu
Everyone’s favourite with traditional beef ragu sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, chillies, anchovies and pine nuts.
Penne all’Amatriciana
Pasta tubes with tomato sauce, bacon, onions and chillies.
Penne all'arrabiata
Pasta tubes with tomato sauce, chilli, garlic and parsley
Pasta per Bambini
Pasta and sauce of your choice for kids.
Carne
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Served with fresh vegetables of the day.
Pollo al Funghi
Breast of chicken with cream, mushrooms and white wine served with fresh vegetables of the day.
Pollo Milanese
Breast of chicken escalope in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti in tomato sauce or fresh vegetables of the day
Saltimboca alla Romana
Veal medallions with fresh sage, Parma ham and marsala wine served with fresh vegetables of the day.
Vitello Milanese
Escalope of veal in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti in tomato sauce or fresh vegetables of the day
Insalate
Goats cheese salad
Goats cheesw, radicchio, chicory, romaine lettuce and walnuts with honey and balsamic dressing
Mixed leaf salad
Mixed leaf salad
Tomato, red onion and oregano salad
Tomato, red onion and oregano salad
Rocket and parmesan shavings
Rocket and parmesan shavings
Selection of fresh vegetables of the day
Selection of fresh vegetables of the day
Pizza
Pepperoni
Pepperoni sausage (slightly spicy) and chillies.
Napoletana
Anchovies, black olives and capers.
Vegeteriana
Chargrilled courgettes and aubergines, roasted peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Rucola, Grana e Prosciutto
Parma ham, parmesan shavings, cherry tomatoes and rocket.
Sophia
Goats cheese, roasted peppers, red onion and baby spinach.
Desserts
Homemade Tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu with Mascarpone cheese, sponge fingers, espresso coffee and marsala wine
Gelato Italiano
3 scoops of your choice of, Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistacchio, Strawberry, Lemon sorbet

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar
Manuel’s brings Italian and Mediterranean cooking to the foot of Gipsy Hill with an unusually sociable rhythm. Chef Manuel’s food draws on Sicily, Portugal and other Mediterranean travels, but the room remains that of a friendly local restaurant rather than a formal dining destination. Live music and jazz on selected evenings change the atmosphere considerably, so check the events schedule before choosing between a quiet meal and a livelier night. Diners repeatedly praise both generous portions and warm service, making it a strong group or family option.
Homemade gnocchi is a natural starting point for understanding the kitchen, whether paired with tomato and basil or a richer cheese sauce. Spaghetti with clams brings a cleaner seafood route, while mixed fried fish with courgette works well for sharing. Diners after a substantial main can choose charcoal-grilled beef with mushroom or pepper sauce, or baby chicken cooked with garlic and chilli. The menu changes enough that seasonal specials deserve attention, particularly fish. Keep the opening spread restrained if pasta and a grilled main are both planned, then ask which house dessert best suits the night’s menu.
Address: 129 Gipsy Hill, London SE19 1QS
Manuel's Restaurant and Bar Menu
Starters
Fish and Seafood Soup
Zuppetta alla Pescatora
Scallops with lemon sauce and garlic spinach
Capesante con Limone e Spinaci con Aglio
King Prawns with lemon sauce, chilli, cherry tomato and brandy.
Gamberoni alla Diavola
Mussels with garlic and white wine.
Cozze alla Marinara
Prosciutto San Daniele con Melone
St. Daniele ham with melon
Aubergine with buffalo mozzarella, tomato and parmesan
Parmigiana di Melanzana
Grilled vegetables with melted goat’s cheese
Verdure Arrostite con Caprino Fondente
Mediterranean Prawns and Crab Cocktail with avocado and Marie-Rose sauce
Cocktail di Gamberi e Granchio con Avocado
Charcoal Grilled Squid with garlic and chilli
Calamaro alla Griglia con Aglio e Peperoncino
Garlic Bread
Pane con aglio e olio
Insalata Tricolore
Vine tomato, buffalo mozzarella and avocado salad
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil
Grilled artichokes with chilli and garlic
Carciofi alla Griglia con Peperoncino e Aglio Grilled artichokes with chilli and garlic
Vegateble Soup
Minestrone
Antipasto
Dried and cured Italian meat and Grilled vegetable
Pasta/Risotto
£3.50 Supplement for main course Gluten Free Available
Seafood risotto or Linguine
Risotto or Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Risotto with wild Mushrooms
Risotto con Funghi di Bosco
Lobster Linguine
Linguine all’Aragosta
Rigatoni with Beef Sauce
Rigatoni al Ragu’ di Manzo
Spaghetti with Clams
Spaghetti alle Vongole Veraci
Casareccia with grilled aubergine, cherry tomato and buffalo mozzarella.
Casareccia alla Siciliana
Homemade Gnocchi with tomato and basil
Gnocchi Fatti in Casa con Pomodoro con Basilico
Homemade Gnocchi with 4 cheeses
Gnocchi Fatti da Noi ai 4 formaggi
Homemade Ravioli with Lobster and Crab with butter and sage £19/£25
Ravioli con l’Aragosta e Granchio al Burro e Salvia £20/£26
Homemade Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta cheese with butter and sage
Homemade Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta cheese with butter and sage
Linguine with fish and seafood
Tagliatelle con Fruitti di Mare
Pesche/Fish
Dishes are garnished with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes sautéed with rosemary
Mixed fried Seafood and fish with courgette
Fritto Misto di Pesce e Crostaci con Zucchine
★ Pesce del giorno /Fish of the day Market Price
Market Prices
Charcoal grilled whole Dover Sole £40-45
Sogliola de Dover alla Griglia £40-£45
Monkfish with cherry tomato, asparagus, black olives and capers £28.50-£29.50
.Coda di Rospo alla Livornese £28-£29.50
Charcoal Grilled Whole Sea Bass
Branzino alla Griglia
Charcoal Grilled Skate Wing with capers and butter sauce £27-£28.50
Ali di Raya con Capperi and Burro alla Grilglia £27-£28.50
Carne/Meat
Dishes are garnished with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes sautéed with rosemary
Filetto di Manzo al Pepe Verde
Charcoal grilled Beef Filet with green pepper sauce
Filetto di Manzo con Funghi di Bosco
Charcoal grilled Beef Filet with Wild Mushroom
Scaloppa di Vitello Milanese
Breaded veal escalope, served with home made spaghetti with tomato and basil
Fegato di Vitello con Burro e Salvia
Charcoal grilled calves liver with butter and sage
Galletto alla Diavola
Charcoal grilled corn fed baby chicken with garlic and chilli
Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia su un spiedino di alloro
Charcoal grilled beef filet on a laurel skewer
Scaloppa di Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded Chicken Breast Escalope, served with home made spaghetti with tomato and basil
Rack of Lamb with red wine sauce Charcoal Grill
Rack of Lamb with red wine sauce Charcoal Grill
Saddle of Venison with Morel mushroom sauce
Cerbiatto alla griglia con Mural Funghi
Contorni
Insalata Mista
Green or Mix Salad
Zucchine Fritte
Fried Corgette
Spinaci all'aglio
Spinach with garlic
Desserts
Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Pannacotta with Mix Berries
Pannacotta with Mix Berries
Orange Crème Brulee’
Orange Crème Brulee’
Mango Cheese Cake
Mango Cheese Cake
Pear Tart
Pear Tart
Chocolate Hazelnut and Amaretto Cake
Chocolate Hazelnut and Amaretto Cake
Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding
Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding
Cheese
Mix Italian Cheeses
Mix Italian Cheeses
Specials
Mediterranean Prawns and Crab Cocktail with avocado and Marie-Rose sauce
Cocktail di Gamberi e Granchio con Avocado
Charcoal Grilled Squid with garlic and chilli
Calamaro alla Griglia con Aglio e Peperoncino
Ravioli con L’Aragosta e Granchio al Burro Salvia £20- £26
Home made ravioli with lobster and crab with butter and sage £20/£26
Sogliola de Dover alla Griglia £40-£45
Whole charcoal-grilled Dover Sole £40-45
Coda di Rospo alla Livornese £28-£29
Charcoal grilled monkfish with lemon sauce with cherry tomato, samphire, black olives and capers £26/29
Branzino alla Grglia
Whole charcoal grilled sea bass
Charcoal Grilled Skate Wing with capers and butter sauce £27-£28.50
Ali di Raya con Capperi and Burro alla Grilglia £27-£28.50
Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia su un spiedino di alloro
Charcoal grilled beef filet on a laurel skewer
Rack of Lamb with red wine sauce Charcoal Grill
Rack of Lamb with red wine sauce Charcoal Grill
Sunday Roast
Arrosto di Agnello
Roast Lamb Garnished with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes sautéed with rosemary and Yorkshire pudding
Rib Eye Roast alla Italiana
Rib Eye Roast alla Italiana Garnished with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes sautéed with rosemary and Yorkshire pudding.
Roast Guinea Fowls
Fagiano all'arrosto
Cocktails
Margarita Classic
Cointreau- Tequila- Lime You can add a Cocktail Glass with a deposit of £10 x glass with the refund of £9 when the glass is returned.
James Bond Martini Vesper
Gin- Vodka - Vermouth You can add a Cocktail Glass with a deposit of £10 x glass with the refund of £9 when the glass is returned.
Negroni
Campari-Gin- Vermouth You can add a Cocktail Glass with a deposit of £10 x glass with the refund of £9 when the glass is returned.
Espresso Martini
Vodka- Kahlua- Coffee You can add a Cocktail Glass with a deposit of £10 x glass with the refund of £9 when the glass is returned.
Boston Cidecar
Rum-Brandy- Cointreau- Lime You can add a Cocktail Glass with a deposit of £10 x glass with the refund of £9 when the glass is returned.
Champagne & Prosecco
Prosecute Superiore
Prosecute Superiore di Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. Brut Glass 125ml / £8.00
PROSECCO Rose
PROSECCO CUVÉE 1821 DOC Glass 125ml / £7.5
Champagne White
Rich baked apples, notes of buttery caramel and pastry; lively and fresh. Makes a heavenly pre-dinner drink and works well with fish and creamy sauces.
CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ BRUT NV
The robe is strong pink : an invitation to the eyes. Strong on the nose with hints of strawberry, this gourmandaise Champagne develops intensively fruity aromas. The Chardonnay that represents half of the blend is giving it freshness, but also longevity.
White Wine
Inzolia Terre Siciliane IGP 100%Inzolia
100% Insolia grapes from Sicily, aged on natural yeasts. This lively yet elegant full flavoured wine followed by a fresh finish. Glass 175 / £7.50 Glass 125ml / £6.50
Pinot Grigio Friuli DOC
100% Pinot Grigio Glass 175 ml/8.50 Glass 125ml /7.50
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
VINIFICATION soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, bottle aging PERFUMES fine, intense, fruity and floral with sensations of fresh fruit and white flowers TASTE dry, fragrant, pleasantly fresh, it has the right flavor and a well-structured body COMBINATIONS appetizers and saffron dishes
Benedè Catarratto 2017 75 cl. (Alessandro di Camporeale)
Canicatti,Sicilia,100% Catarratto
Grillo DOC, Principe di Butera Sicily
100% Grillo grapes, aged for 4-6 months on lees and for a further few months in the bottle. Grillo is straw-yel- low in colour with greenish reactions. It displays citrus, pineapples aromas and overtones of menthol. This wine is complex, full in body with floral, herbal flavours.
Sauvignon, Friuli Aquileia
100% estate grown Sauvignon grapes, the harvesting time is determined by their pH value. Selected yeasts are introduced to bring out its aromas. This is followed by a period of aging on “fine lees”. This intense and persistent wine is the purest manifestation of its varietal. Elegant and well-pronounced fruity and floral aromas on the nose: pink grapefruit, passion fruit, white peach, hawthorn, green pepper, tomato leaf and sage. The palate matches the nose with a good acidity.
Vermentino Calasole Toscany 100% Vermentino
This Vermentino displays white peach, lime and pink grapefruit aromas with subtle notes of crushed rocks and citrus zest. On fresh, light bodied and well balanced.
Gavi Di Gavi (La Merlina)
Gavi, produced in the foothills of the Liguria Apennines just south of the town of Novi Ligure, is Piedmont’s leading white wine. This small, family run estate produces a prime example: a refined but intense, tangy dry white with an intriguing hint of lime
Greco di Tufo DOCG , Tenuta Del Meriggio
Gavi, produced in the foothills of the Liguria Apennines just south of the town of Novi Ligure, is Piedmont’s leading white wine. This small, family run estate produces a prime example: a refined but intense, tangy dry white with an intriguing hint of lime
Rose Wine
Pinot Grigio D.O.C. Venezia Rosé
The faint pinkish hue tends towards light copper. Fresh delicate aromas that open up in the glass and an excellent balance between mellow fruit and fresh acidity on the palate. Glass 175ml / £7.50 Glass 125ml / £6.50
Red Wine
Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGP La Ferla,
100% Nero d’Avola grapes from Sicily, aged in oak barrels. Bold fruit-driven flavours of black cherry and notes of almond. Well balanced and full bodied. Glass 125 ml / £6 Glass 175 ml / £7
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC.
Blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese grapes from Abruzzo aged in Slavonian oak casks. Deep red colour with admirable purple hues. Complex aroma with hints of ripe fruit, cherry and cocoa. A wine of great complexity and considerable thickness, with hints of ripe cherry and peppery notes on the finish. Glass 175ml / £7.50 Glass 125ml / £6.50
Chianti D.O.C.G. Ruffino
This medium-bodied, well-balanced wine is approachable and aromatic, with classic Chianti aromas of violet and wonderful cherry fruit flavours. It finishes with spicy hints of wild cherry and hazelnut. It retains these fresh and fruity flavours since it receives no wood ageing
Barbera d’Asti DOCG ,100% Barbera, Castelli Del Poggio
100% handpicked Barbera grapes aged for 8 months in small French oak barrels, followed by a further three months in the bottle before being released in to the market. Ruby-red col¬our and red fruit driven wine, fresh and full-fla¬voured. It has a long finish and it is well balanced
Primitivo Sasseo Salento IGT Altemura
Sassed is made of 100% Primitivo grapes from selected vineyards lying in calcareous stones soil, harvested the first week of September, with some of the berries having over-ripened on the vine and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This Cru has a strong personality and reflects the characteristic of its land. Today, it is one of the most internationally successful wines from Apulia. On the nose, it displays aromas of plums and red fruit jam. It is a full bodied wine, with notes of blackberries, backed ripe fruits and spices and soft tannins. This is an excellent, well balanced wine with a long finish.
Malbech I.G.T. Trevenezie 2018 (Reguta) Grape Variety: Malbech
Intense red colour with violet shades. Its bouquet is intense and warm, dominated by fruit, and in the mouth it is structured and elegant with great texture.
Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Classico Superiore
The "ripasso" stage occurs for 15 days together with the Amarone skins before being stored in wooden barrels for 9 months, and with a further 4-6 months maturation in the bottle. The result is a ruby red colour with violet reflections, and a complex bouquet with vinous and spicy aromas, and hints of red fruits. Harmonious, full-bodied and velvety smooth on the palate, with ideal tannin and acidic balance.
Barolo DOCG
Paesi Tuoi Vite Colte, Piemonte, 100% Nebbiolo
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
Brigaldara, Veneto, 70% Corvina 20% Rondinella 5% Sangiovese 5% Others
Desert Wine
Fabula Passito I.G.P. (Gioia Al Negro) Grape Moscato
The grapes are dried for 1-2 months before fermentation to reach 12% alcohol vol. Golden colour with an intense and persistent, rich, fruity nose with floral notes. Persistent and harmonic Glass 125 ml / £14.5

Friends of Flavours
Friends of Flavours is a Penge neighbourhood Italian built for an unhurried dinner. The menu focuses on familiar regional cooking, but its small dining room, garden and experienced Italian kitchen give the meal more character than a generic trattoria. It works especially well for couples, families and regular catch-ups where conversation matters. The restaurant closes early in the week and has a comparatively compact service window, so reserve rather than relying on a spontaneous table. Recent feedback is strongest on the food and friendly welcome, with occasional service delays at busy moments.
A spicy guazzetto of squid and prawns with garlic bread sets a confident seafood direction. Pasta choices range from spinach-and-ricotta ravioli with butter and sage to linguine with clams, king prawns or mixed seafood. Chicken Milanese is the crisp, comforting alternative, while roasted sea bass with prawns or the mixed grilled fish makes a good centrepiece. Vegetarians have arrabbiata, mushroom and gorgonzola pasta, pesto linguine and aubergine parmigiana. Tiramisu, panna cotta and cheesecake keep the ending straightforward. Ask about daily fish availability and agree on shared starters before ordering, because the portions can quickly build.
Address: 4 Green Lane, London SE20 7JA
Friends of Flavours Menu
Starters
Italian Olives
Bruschetta
Bruschetta
Garlic bread with cheese
Grilled Prawn Skewers
Garlic Bread
Guazzetto
Soup of the day
Starters
Deep Fried Calamari
Served with garlic aioli sauce.
Guazzetto
Spicy squid and prawns cooked in a light tomato sauce served with garlic bread.
King Prawns in Beer Battered Tempura
Served with chillies and honey sauce.
Baked Aubergines Parmigiana
With smoked mozzarella in tomato sauce served with garlic bread.
King Prawns in Garlic and White Wine
Served with garlic bread.
Baked Mushrooms
In gorgonzola sauce served with garlic bread.
Pasta
Linguine Sea Food
Squids, prawns and shell fish with cherry tomato and chillies.
Beef Bolognese Linguine
100% homemade beef bolognese.
Linguine King Prawns
Chillies and cherry tomato sauce.
Green Bean Pesto Linguine
Classic green pesto served with green beans.
Penne Amatriciana
With pancetta, spring onion in a spicy cherry tomato sauce.
Gorgonzola & Mushroom Penne Pasta
Served with a creamy cheese and mushroom sauce.
International Carbonara Linguine
With spring onion, smoked pancetta, egg yolk and a touch of cream and parmigiano.

BOnA Sourdough Pizza
BOnA is Forest Hill’s specialist for wood-fired, Neapolitan-style sourdough pizza. Long-matured dough produces the soft, airy rim and lightly chewy centre that defines the style, while the compact Dartmouth Road room keeps the experience informal. Pizza is at its best seconds from the oven, so eating in or collecting promptly shows the kitchen more fairly than a long delivery journey. That distinction matters here: recent feedback remains enthusiastic about the crust and toppings, while several complaints concern temperature or texture after delivery rather than the dining-room product.
The Capricciosa layers ham, mushrooms, artichoke and olives into a classic combination. Tartufata takes the richer white-pizza route with mushrooms and truffle, while Sardinian fennel sausage adds a savoury, aromatic edge. Courgette with pesto and artichoke with gorgonzola give vegetarians more than a basic margherita, and the menu also carries vegan versions of several favourites. Meaty Parmigiana is the choice for a fuller tomato-and-aubergine profile. Add garlic bread or one dip only after judging appetite; the sourdough base is deceptively substantial. Homemade tiramisu or a simple affogato is enough to finish.
Address: 25 Dartmouth Road, London SE23 3HN
BOnA Sourdough Pizza Menu
Starters and Sides
NOCELLARA OLIVES
BUTTERY GARLIC BREAD
ADD MOZZARELLA
ROSEMARY GARLIC BREAD (VG)
ADD VEGAN MOZZARELLA
ANCHOVY BUTTER GARLIC BREAD
THE BUTCHERY MEATBALLS
SPINACH ARANCINI, SERVED WITH TOMATO SAUCE
PARMIGIANA
BURRATA, ROAST AUBERGINE, GARLIC SUNBLUSH TOMATOES, PESTO, PINENUTS
WHOLE BABY COS, VINAIGRETTE, GRATED PARMESAN
GEM LETTUCE, ROCKET, FENNEL, RADISH,LEMON DRESSING & TOASTED SEEDS (VG)
Sourdough Pizza
HOMEMADE GLUTEN FREE BASE | 2.95
MARINARA
TOMATO, CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, OREGANO, BASIL
MARGHERITA
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL, OLIVE OIL
BUFALINA
TOMATO, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, CHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL
PARMIGIANA
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, ROAST GARLICKY AUBERGINE, CHERRY TOMATOES, SCAMORZA, BASIL, PARMESAN
BUTTON MUSHROOMS, RICOTTA
BRINDISA CHORIZO TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, CHORIZO, GOAT’S CHEESE (ROLLED IN CHILLI FLAKES), SRIRACHA MAYO
COBBLE LANE PEPPERONI
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, PEPPERONI, KALAMATA OLIVES, BASIL
EVO OIL, SCAMORZA
CALABRESE
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, NDUJA, FENNEL SAUSAGE, PIQUILLO PEPPERS, ONIONS
CARNE
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, VENTRICINA SALAMI, COTTO HAM, MUSHROOMS, PARMESAN
SAUSAGE & FRIARELLI (WHITE PIZZA)
SARDINIAN FENNEL SAUSAGE, WILD BROCCOLI, PICKLED CHILLI, MOZZARELLA, SCARMORZA
CHORIZO & PEPPERONI
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, PEPPERONI, CHORIZO, PICKLED CHILLI
PIQUILLO PEPPERS, VEGAN SRIRACHA MAYO
COURGETTE & PESTO
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, COURGETTE, FETA, TOASTED PINE NUTS, BASIL PESTO
VEGGIE GREEN (WHITE PIZZA)
MOZZARELLA, COURGETTES, ARTICHOKES, WILD BROCCOLI, SCAMOZA, BASIL PESTO
Extras
SAUSAGE, ANCHOVIES, ARTICHOKES, AUBERGINE, PEPPERS, PORCINI, GOAT’S CHEESE, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, SCAMORZA, VEGAN CHEESE
CHORIZO, PEPPERONI

Gurkha's Nepalese and Indian Cuisine
Gurkha’s gives Sydenham a broad Nepalese and Indian menu with the neighbourhood longevity that encourages repeat ordering. The restaurant balances familiar curries and tandoori dishes with Nepalese specialities, so it is useful for a mixed table: cautious diners can stay close to known flavours while others explore dumplings, chilli-led snacks and Himalayan spice combinations. The room is relaxed and the restaurant also runs a busy takeaway service. For the clearest meal, choose a Nepalese thread rather than mixing too many creamy and tomato-based sauces at once.
Momo filled with lamb or vegetables are the essential opener, served with a distinct Nepalese chutney. Hara kebab combines lentils, spinach and potato, while piro kukhura brings fried chicken, peppers, onion, garlic and green chilli. From the clay oven, lasuni tikka emphasises garlic and herbs; jhinga shashlik gives king prawns the tandoori treatment. Sherpa chicken is the aromatic, hotter house speciality, and slow-cooked lamb shank offers a richer alternative. King prawn saag and vegetable sides can broaden a shared order. Tell the team your preferred heat level and ask for vegan preparation where the menu indicates it is available.
Address: 67 Sydenham Road, London SE26 5UA
Gurkha's Nepalese and Indian Cuisine Menu
Appetisers
Lamb Samosa
Filo Pastry stuffed with minced lamb and peas.
Lamb Momo
Lamb or vegetable dumplings served with typical Nepalese chutney. A popular snack in Nepal
Lasuni Tikka
Pieces of chicken marinated with garlic & fresh herbs, barbecued in a tandoori oven
Prawn Puri
Medium hot prawns served on deep fried puri bread
Vegetable Samosa
Filo pastry stuffed with potatoes & peas
Garlic Mushroom
Corn flour coated mushrooms and fresh garlic with tomatoes, onions and capsicum.
Lamb Chilli Momo
Vegetable dumplings cooked with peppers, onions. green chillies.
Lamb Chops
Oven-roassted tender & juicy lamb chops
Veg Chilli Momo
Vegetable dumplings cooked with peppers, onions. green chillies.
Piro Piro Paneer
Piro Kukhura
Salmon Shaslik
Fresh salmon pieces marinated with fennel seeds, spices & a hint of cumin, & then barbecued...
Jhinga Shaslik
Large size king prawns with onions, red and green peppers and grilled.
Chilli Prawns
Tandoori Dishes
Lamb Tikka
Vegetable Main Dish
Different vegetables cooked with seventeen different herbs & hot spices
Vegetables cooked with lentils and served with pilau rice.
Vegetables cooked with onions, capsicum, tomatoes and green chillies - Spicy.
A combination of various vegetables cooked in a Nepalese style, served on a sizzling karahi...
Vegetables cooked with masala sauce- Creamy.
Combination of black lentils & cream
Fresh green kai-choi & potatoes cooked with mustard seeds, dry roasted chilli & garlic in Nepalese style...
Homemade cubed cottage cheese, cooked with red & green peppers in a medium thick sauce
Paneer & fresh fenugreek cooked in tomatoes, cashew nuts & onion gravy & cream
Butternut pieces cooked with mustard seeds, red chillies & selected Nepalese spices...
Chef's Specialities- Chicken
Chicken cooked in a rich tomato and onion gravy. Flavoured with capsicum and coriander.
Chicken with potatoes, Nepalese spices, spring onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves this dish is famous throughout Nepal
Chicken and Spinach.
Supreme chicken in fresh coriander sauce, green chillies & mint
Boneless chicken cooked with exotic spices, garlic, onions, tomatoes, green peppers & spring onions
Chef's Specialities- Lamb
Lamb with potatoes, Nepalese spices, spring onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves this dish is famous throughout Nepal...
Lamb and Spinach.
Lamb cooked in Nepalese spices & garnished with spring onions & corinader in thick sauce
Side Dishes
Green peas with homemade cottage cheese cooked in medium to mild sauce
Potatoes & cauliflower cooked in tomato & onion sauce
Fresh okra cooked with spices & herbs
Sliced aubergine and potatoes cooked with spices & herbs...
A dry potato dish with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, peppers & spring onions
Spinach & potatoes cooked in Nepalese spices & herbs
A variety of lentils mixed together & slow cooked
Potatoes with chickpeas cooked with different spices

The Conquering Hero Pub
The Conquering Hero is a traditional pub option, sitting on Beulah Hill between the Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood clusters. Its appeal is local and uncomplicated: real ales, sport, a friendly room and food substantial enough to turn a drink into dinner. The kitchen serves seafood sourced through Billingsgate alongside familiar pub comfort dishes. It suits a casual catch-up, a match day or a meal where nobody wants ceremony. The menu can shift with specials and service patterns, so check what the kitchen is offering before making a food-specific journey.
Burgers, fresh sandwiches, dirty fries, loaded macaroni cheese, salads and garlic bread cover the dependable core, while the daily board is the place to look for more individual cooking. Seafood is the point of difference when available, so ask what has arrived and how it is being served rather than assuming a fixed fish dish. A few smaller plates make more sense with drinks; a burger or seafood special turns the visit into a full meal. Sports screenings can make the room much busier and louder, so diners seeking a quieter table should check the fixture schedule as well as the kitchen hours.
Address: 262 Beulah Hill, London SE19 3HF
The Conquering Hero Pub Menu
Snacks
Cocktail Sausages
Scotch Egg
Cheese Toastie
Ox Cheeks Toast
Mackerel Pate
Monkfish Tail, Curry Sauce
Raw Oysters
Radish, Fennel
Soups & Salads
Tomato Soup
Chicken & Bacon
Pumpkin, Goat’s Curd
Beetroot, Walnut
Mains
Ham, Egg & Chips
Cheese & Onion Pie
Sausage & Mash
Hake, Cream Spinach
Mackerel, Horseradish
Steak & Chips
Barnsley Chop, Brocoli
Asparagus, Wild Garlic
Chicken, Leek & Tarragon Pie for two
700g T-Bone Steak, Grilled Shallot
Sides
Chips | Mash | Peas | Garden Salad
Grill Sample Menu
Located on the first floor, offering speciality cuts of meat and fish cooked over an open fire.
Guinea Fowl, Leek
Raw Beef, Hash Brown
Fresh Cheese, Pea
Lamb Heart & Asparagus
Oysters
Dressed Crab
Spring Greens, Mushrooms
Pollock, Capers
Duck, Raddicchio
Beef Fillet, Horseradish
Trout 400g
Pork Chop 600g
Hogget Chop 350g
Ribeye 1kg
Grill Sides
Bitter Leaf
Lettuce
Greens
New Potatoes
Cocktails
Nestled on the second floor, a cosy spot for classic cocktails and bartender-in-residence nights.
Margarita
Negroni
Old Fashioned
Daiquiri
Espresso Martini
Martini
French 75
Sazerac
Morning Glory Fizz
El Diablo
Gin Dbl
Papa Salt
Cross Stream Journey
Elephant
Four Pillars Rare
Forest
Hayman’s Royal Dock (Navy Strength)
Lind & Lime
Fords
Vodka Dbl
Hawkstone
Beer
Portobello Pilsner
Kernal Table Beer
Deya x The Hero
Kernel IPA
Lucky Saint
Kicking Goat Cider
Showerings Cider

PizzArte Honor Oak Park
PizzArte is a straightforward Honor Oak pizzeria that also makes room for pasta, salads and antipasti. Its short walk from Honor Oak Park station and relaxed format make it practical for families, casual dates and a meal before meeting friends nearby. The menu keeps its focus on familiar Italian combinations rather than novelty, which helps groups order quickly. There is enough variety for vegetarians and children, and the presence of starters and baked pasta means a mixed table does not have to treat pizza as the only possible main.
Margherita is the cleanest measure of the tomato, mozzarella and base. Vesuvio turns up the heat with sausage, nduja and jalapeño, while Tonnara combines tuna, anchovy, capers, olives and red onion. Reginella layers aubergine and goat’s cheese, and the meat-free Verdure Rossa uses roasted vegetables without relying on cheese. Arancini or garlic-and-rosemary bread makes an easy shared beginning; vegetable lasagne, cannelloni and aubergine Melanzane Padano cover anyone avoiding pizza. End with tiramisu, cheesecake or affogato. Extra toppings are available, but the menu’s composed combinations usually provide better balance than a heavily customised base.
Address: 1–3 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JG
PizzArte Honor Oak Park Menu
Starters
Olives (V) (Ve)
Marinated olives (V) (Ve)
Arancini
Rice, salami & mozzarella balls served with rocket salad.
Garlic and Rosemary Bread (V) (Ve)
Pizza bread with rosemary, garlic.
Caprese (V)
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil & oregano.
Parma Ham & Buffalo Mozzarella
Buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, rocket & cherry tomatoes.
Garlic Bread (V) (Ve)
Pizza bread with garlic.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella (V)
Pizza bread with garlic & mozzarella.
Pizza
Margherita (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil.
Margherita (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil.
Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & spicy salami.
Prosciutto e Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms.
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes & olives.
Quattro Formaggi (V)
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan & smoked scamorza cheese.
Ortolana (V) (Ve)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergines, courgettes, peppers & onions.
Parmigiana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergines, parmesan & basil.
Bufalina (V)
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & basil.
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, nduja, red onion & spicy salami.
Napoli
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers & olives.
Tonno e Cipolla
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna & red onions.
PizzArte
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, friarielli & smoked scamorza cheese.
Salsiccia e Friarielli
Mozzarella, sausage & friarielli.
Boscaiola
Mozzarella, sausage & mushrooms.
Rustica
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pancetta, mushrooms & onions.
Porcini
Mozzarella, porcini mushrooms & truffle oil.
Calzone
Folded pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms.
Calzone Vegetariano (V)
Folded pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella & vegetables.
Pizza Nutella (V)
Nutella & icing sugar.
Pasta
Lasagna
Traditional beef lasagna.
Gnocchi Sorrentina (V)
Homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Tagliatelle pasta with beef ragu.
Tagliatelle Pesto (V)
Tagliatelle pasta with pesto & cherry tomatoes.
Tagliatelle Funghi (V)
Tagliatelle pasta with mushrooms & cream.
Tagliatelle Polpette
Tagliatelle pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce.
Salads
Mixed Salad (V) (Ve)
Mixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots & onions.
Rocket & Parmesan (V)
Rocket, parmesan & cherry tomatoes.
Desserts
Tiramisu
Homemade tiramisu.
Panna Cotta
Homemade panna cotta.
Caprese Cake (V)
Chocolate & almond cake.
Drinks
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
San Pellegrino Orange
San Pellegrino Lemon
Still Water
Sparkling Water
Kids Menu
Kids Menu
Mini salad + Mini Pizza + Soft Drink.
Final Thoughts
These neighbourhoods offer several distinct versions of a memorable meal. Dem gives a group the immediate pleasure of mezze and charcoal smoke, while Babur builds a more considered modern Indian evening. Amrutha is the best fit for generous plant-based sharing, and Trattoria Raffaele, Manuel’s and Friends of Flavours each express a different style of independent Italian hospitality. BOnA and PizzArte handle the relaxed pizza occasion; Gurkha’s brings Nepalese character to a broad curry menu; The Conquering Hero supplies the pub option.
Choose by pace and company, then confirm the live details. Reserve smaller dining rooms and weekend tables, check music or sports schedules where atmosphere matters, and discuss allergies directly with the venue. One Overground stop or a short bus ride can change the menu completely here. Each restaurant feels rooted in its own street, yet together they cover almost every kind of local meal.