Friends of Flavours is an independent Italian restaurant at 4 Green Lane in Penge. The intimate dining room is built around warm hospitality and seasonal cooking, giving local diners a relaxed setting for lunch or dinner. Its menu combines familiar Italian favourites with a changing selection of dishes that responds to available produce and the time of year.
A meal can begin with tomato or anchovy bruschetta, garlic bread, olives or a salad of goat cheese and leaves. More substantial starters include squid and prawns cooked in tomato sauce, king prawns in light tempura, mushrooms baked with gorgonzola and aubergine parmigiana. Prawns with garlic and white wine bring a simple coastal flavour to the table.
Pasta ranges from penne with mushrooms and gorgonzola to spinach and ricotta ravioli, beef bolognese and fiery arrabbiata. Seafood linguine, pasta with clams and pesto based dishes offer fresher alternatives, while amatriciana and carbonara retain their comforting appeal. A vegetable pasta gives vegan diners a complete main course within the same Italian style.
Beyond pasta, the kitchen prepares chicken Milanese, calf liver and grilled chicken, alongside roasted sea bass with prawns, mixed grilled fish and a rich fish casserole. Panna cotta and cheesecake provide sweet finishes that suit the straightforward character of the cooking. The variety allows Friends of Flavours to serve both traditional tastes and diners looking for seasonal discoveries.
Address: 4 Green Lane, Penge, London SE20 7JA, United Kingdom
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