Le Piaf in Dulwich Village

[dv1]

It would be an ideal site for a Wagamama :)-D

[Mick Mac]

Or a Yumma mumma ?

[dulwichmum]

I would love to see a Carluccio's there. That would be terrific!

[dubluke]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> Or a Yumma mumma ?

nah mate they're all located in court lane

[TillieTrotter]

I was told again last night that it's a very smart Italian chain. Maybe twill be a Carluccio's.

[SeanMacGabhann]

if it's a Prezzo I will not be held responsible for my actions....

[SeanMacGabhann]

Strada is more likely and a better option. But I have a special place in hell reserved for Prezzo. Rank

Bad enough that the former Indian opposite Half Moon in Herne Hill is going to be a Pizza Express (decimating the far superior pizza business in the Half Moon in one go)

But people will flock.

[HonaloochieB]

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> if it's a Prezzo I will not be held responsible

> for my actions....

LEAVE IT SM, LEAVE IT, IT'S a Prezzo, NOT WORTH DOIN' TIME FOR.

[sofaRunner]

oh I dislike Waggamummas.... all those communial tables - like a canteen! the postmaster opposite wasn;t givning much away but said a big italian chain & rolled his eyes

[dv1]

OK, if you look on the Southwark website long enough, you can see that a the planning application is for a Rocca Italian restuarant - just we we don't need or want. www.roccarestaurants.com

Should have been a Wagamama

[Jah Lush]

Carluccios would have been better but probably too small. Bugger! Another crappy chain then. Oh well. It's what we've come to expect in Dulwich Village.

[Mick Mac]

Another chain for the Village - oh well.

[Applespider]

Doesn't look too bad from that link... can we really call it a crappy chain if they've only got one other branch in London that seems to have OK online reviews...

Wagas isn't what it used to be - they used to be relatively cheap and cheerful so you didn't mind stuff showing up at odd times etc. They really jacked their prices up a couple of years back (when they started to expand) but the service/food hasn't improved with it. I go to Busaba Eathai now when I want something fast but tasty.

Carluccios went downhill too after Antonio sold out. Used to love their penne giardinera - still love the parmesan/spinach balls - but their pasta tends to be overcooked and flabby these days. The tarfufi from the deli are still good though.

Hmmm.... or perhaps I'm just overly fussy :-$

[sofaRunner]

oh that looks alright! it is a chain but only insofar as there is one other branch..... not a whole chain, more of a second link. I think we could have done a lot worse with pizza hut/wagas/strada or, well.... Piaf!

[Mick Mac]

From their existing restaurant - Brompton Road

PANE e ANTIPASTI

Granaio mixed breads served with fruity olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar 2.25

Bruschetta classica 2.50 al pomodoro 3.25 Perdi Tempo pizza bread with tomato, rosemary and rock salt 3.25

Pecorino cured ewe?s milk cheese and grilled pear with rocket leaves and a balsamic reduction 4.75

Mussels alla Marinara tomato, garlic and chilli 6.05 Gamberoni king prawns in a garlic butter, parsley and chilli sauce 6.25

Calamari crisp squid rings with a light breadcrumb and parsley coat 4.90 Funghi stuffed mushroom, mozzarella, chick pea puree 4.55

Zuppa homemade soup tomato 4.15 pea and pancetta 4.60 San Daniele cured ham 5.10 / 8.95

INSALATA

Caprese (N) buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes with pesto oil 4.55 / 7.65

Frutti di Mare octopus, squid, mussels, celery 5.10 / 8.95

Pollo charcoal roasted chicken, grilled sweet peppers, rocket, croutons and lemon dressing 8.35

Caprina goat?s cheese, roasted aubergine and piquillo peppers, pine kernels, green leaves with a lemon dressing 8.10

Spinaci spinach leaves, avocado, pancetta, croutons and rocca house dressing 7.70

Nizzarda white bonito tuna, free-range egg, new potatoes, green beans, mixed leaves, capers and olives and lemon dressing 8.35

PASTA e RISOTTO

Aio e Oio garlic, olive oil and chilli 5.10 Rigatoni pesto, mozzarella and tomato 5.95

Penne Amatriciana pancetta, pecorino, tomato sauce 7.25 Fettuccine ham, mushrooms and cream 7.70

Spaghetti Bolognese home-made Italian classic 7.00 Pesto Genovese (N) our own pesto 6.80

Tagliatelle Pollo chicken, tomato, bechamel 7.65 Pescatore with mixed fresh seafood 9.15

Ravioli Rustica with minced beef and served with pancetta 7.95 Tortellini with seafood, tomato sauce 7.95

Cannelloni made with spinach and ricotta 7.65 Lasagne made in house with our ragu 7.90

Risotto with asparagus, tomato, parmesan 7.85 with crab meat and chilli 7.95

PIZZA

Margherita mozzarella, tomato and basil 5.25 Napoletana mozzarella, tomato, anchovies, capers and olives 6.15

Funghi mix of mushrooms, garlic and mozzarella 6.65 Fiorentina free-range egg, garlic, spinach and mozzarella 6.95

Parma rocket, cured ham and parmesan 7.95 Piccante (very hot) Calabrian ?nduja? sausage meat with peppers 7.95

Americana mozzarella and pepperoni 7.40 Regina ham and mushrooms 7.30 Cinque Formaggi with five cheeses 7.10

Ortolana aubergine, courgette, peppers 7.75 Vivaldi artichoke, ham, mushrooms, capers, anchovies and olives 7.85

Caprina (N) chicken with goats cheese, mixed peppers, caramelised onions and pesto dressing 7.95

CARNE e PESCE

Cotoletta breaded chicken breast served with hand-cut chips and salad leaves 10.60

Branzino seabass fillet, charcoal grilled, served with mixed salad 12.95

Tonno charcoal grilled fillet of tuna, served with a bean salad 13.95

Agnello rack of lamb, served with potatoes saut?ed with a tomato sauce 13.50

Bistecca sirloin steak, charcoal grilled, served with hand-cut chips 15.75

Pollo panfried chicken breast, saut?ed mixed mushrooms, seasonal vegetable, white wine sauce 10.90

CONTORNI

Insalata house leaf salad 3.15 Rucola e Parmigiano rocket and parmesan 3.65

Patate rosemary potatoes 2.75 Verdure vegetables of the day 2.75 Patate Fritte hand-cut chips 2.95

(N) Contains nuts or nut oils; all other products do not contain nuts as an ingredient, however,

there is always a possibility that traces of nuts may be found in any of our products.

All prices include VAT

We do not operate a service charge but will add an optional 10% to parties of 8 or more;

this is payable entirely at your discretion. All gratuities go directly to our staff

visit www.roccarestaurants.com

[TillieTrotter]

TillieTrotter Wrote:

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> Word on the street says it's going to be part of

> an italian chain called "roc" or something!!

Word!!

[SeanMacGabhann]

Well that woman

They do seem to be a genuine small outfit - whereas Piaf was part of a large corporation and just a brand. Hopefully this will mean some proper attention to detail. I've got an open mind at this point

[Mick Mac]

Just copied for info from last post previous page

Lots of reference to "our own pesto, home made ragu, hand cut chips" etc - so hopefully they cook a lot fresh in house.

From their existing restaurant - Brompton Road

PANE e ANTIPASTI

Granaio mixed breads served with fruity olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar 2.25

Bruschetta classica 2.50 al pomodoro 3.25 Perdi Tempo pizza bread with tomato, rosemary and rock salt 3.25

Pecorino cured ewe?s milk cheese and grilled pear with rocket leaves and a balsamic reduction 4.75

Mussels alla Marinara tomato, garlic and chilli 6.05 Gamberoni king prawns in a garlic butter, parsley and chilli sauce 6.25

Calamari crisp squid rings with a light breadcrumb and parsley coat 4.90 Funghi stuffed mushroom, mozzarella, chick pea puree 4.55

Zuppa homemade soup tomato 4.15 pea and pancetta 4.60 San Daniele cured ham 5.10 / 8.95

INSALATA

Caprese (N) buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes with pesto oil 4.55 / 7.65

Frutti di Mare octopus, squid, mussels, celery 5.10 / 8.95

Pollo charcoal roasted chicken, grilled sweet peppers, rocket, croutons and lemon dressing 8.35

Caprina goat?s cheese, roasted aubergine and piquillo peppers, pine kernels, green leaves with a lemon dressing 8.10

Spinaci spinach leaves, avocado, pancetta, croutons and rocca house dressing 7.70

Nizzarda white bonito tuna, free-range egg, new potatoes, green beans, mixed leaves, capers and olives and lemon dressing 8.35

PASTA e RISOTTO

Aio e Oio garlic, olive oil and chilli 5.10 Rigatoni pesto, mozzarella and tomato 5.95

Penne Amatriciana pancetta, pecorino, tomato sauce 7.25 Fettuccine ham, mushrooms and cream 7.70

Spaghetti Bolognese home-made Italian classic 7.00 Pesto Genovese (N) our own pesto 6.80

Tagliatelle Pollo chicken, tomato, bechamel 7.65 Pescatore with mixed fresh seafood 9.15

Ravioli Rustica with minced beef and served with pancetta 7.95 Tortellini with seafood, tomato sauce 7.95

Cannelloni made with spinach and ricotta 7.65 Lasagne made in house with our ragu 7.90

Risotto with asparagus, tomato, parmesan 7.85 with crab meat and chilli 7.95

PIZZA

Margherita mozzarella, tomato and basil 5.25 Napoletana mozzarella, tomato, anchovies, capers and olives 6.15

Funghi mix of mushrooms, garlic and mozzarella 6.65 Fiorentina free-range egg, garlic, spinach and mozzarella 6.95

Parma rocket, cured ham and parmesan 7.95 Piccante (very hot) Calabrian ?nduja? sausage meat with peppers 7.95

Americana mozzarella and pepperoni 7.40 Regina ham and mushrooms 7.30 Cinque Formaggi with five cheeses 7.10

Ortolana aubergine, courgette, peppers 7.75 Vivaldi artichoke, ham, mushrooms, capers, anchovies and olives 7.85

Caprina (N) chicken with goats cheese, mixed peppers, caramelised onions and pesto dressing 7.95

CARNE e PESCE

Cotoletta breaded chicken breast served with hand-cut chips and salad leaves 10.60

Branzino seabass fillet, charcoal grilled, served with mixed salad 12.95

Tonno charcoal grilled fillet of tuna, served with a bean salad 13.95

Agnello rack of lamb, served with potatoes saut?ed with a tomato sauce 13.50

Bistecca sirloin steak, charcoal grilled, served with hand-cut chips 15.75

Pollo panfried chicken breast, saut?ed mixed mushrooms, seasonal vegetable, white wine sauce 10.90

CONTORNI

Insalata house leaf salad 3.15 Rucola e Parmigiano rocket and parmesan 3.65

Patate rosemary potatoes 2.75 Verdure vegetables of the day 2.75 Patate Fritte hand-cut chips 2.95

(N) Contains nuts or nut oils; all other products do not contain nuts as an ingredient, however,

there is always a possibility that traces of nuts may be found in any of our products.

All prices include VAT

We do not operate a service charge but will add an optional 10% to parties of 8 or more;

this is payable entirely at your discretion. All gratuities go directly to our staff

visit www.roccarestaurants.com

[SeanMacGabhann]

Cheers Mick

So, anyone who has posted more than twice on this thread is sufficiently interested for us all to head down on opening week?

[TillieTrotter]

Sounds like a plan. Do we know when the opening will be?

[SeanMacGabhann]

One would have thought the person sufficiently clued up to partly know the name would stand the best chance of knowing that too ;-) - I might drop the other location an email and see

[TillieTrotter]

I'm afraid my contact couldn't provide me with that info. I will put my ear to the ground once back from holiday.

[Jah Lush]

Not a chain. Phew! Things are looking a lot better.

[annaj]

So, anyone who has posted more than twice on this thread is sufficiently interested for us all to head down on opening week?

I haven't posted twice, but website looks good ("Italian food has to be home made...") so, I'm in.

[Applespider]

annaj Wrote:

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> but website looks good

> ("Italian food has to be home made...")

Not entirely sure that this is the best advert for a restaurant... If it has to be home-made, then shouldn't we be eating in our own kitchens ;-)

But, I'm game to try it out - perhaps we should offer the EDF's services as a practice group for a soft launch.... or should that be a soft lunch