Il Giardino (restaurant in peckham)

[spanish-archer]

Has anyone ever been to Il Giardino restaurant in peckham? i seem to remember hearing that it's pretty good and right next to the station in peckham but wondered if anyone knows anything else?

Thanks

[Jah Lush]

Dear El Bow, there are plenty on threads on here about restaurants in East Dulwich and lots of references to the one you mention here, mostly good I might add. I'd put url on it for you but I don't know how. Anyone else want to help this guy out?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Indeedy

Il Giardino

Click on the link and you should see some comments on the very same restaurant

Jah - if you want to learn the mysteries of linking give me a PM ;-)

[char1ie]

It's nice. Run by Peruvians. Friendly staff and the food is good without being outstanding. Generally busy which is good because I hate empty restaurants. When we lived in Peckham Rye it was a staple for us. Good spot.

Charlie

[Marmora Man]

Went a couple of weeks ago for the first time, in response to posts on this site. I echo char1ie - good without being outstanding. The VFM equation works well, not costly, local, comforting food - cooked with care but not aspiring to become a No.1 Italian eaterie.

Seemed buzzy, friendly - with couples, families and singletons all mixing well in a rather small room.

Would return. Convenient if you've been to the cinema across the road.

[Domitianus]

I have been just once and it was pleasant and friendly. A real little oasis of rustic calm in the badlands of Peckham. WHen you bear in mind the nearest alternatives are KFC, Mcdonalds, BK or chewing on a raw pig trotter bought from one of the nearby 'on-street' butchers, it is a godsend.

[dungdag]

I always liked it when I lived in Peckham. I would recommend booking at peak times as it does get very packed at weekends. We nicknamed it the "rom-com" restaurant as it's perfect for holding hands accross a very intimately small table!

[Bellenden Belle]

I have said it on the another thread but I am happy to join in again and praise this lovely little restaurant.

I think Charlie and Marmora Man summed it up pretty well - it is not groundbreaking; but what it does, it does well. And it leaves you with both a full belly and a lovely warm feeling inside that such welcoming places still exist.

[ratty]

Ate there once and it was ok, ate there another time and it was proper shite!

Guess this means it's hit and miss!

[AllyCat]

After reading all the praise for this little Italian I thought it was worth checking out - so Saturday saw me and my "new friend"(!) check it out - and have to agree with Dundag - it really is very lovely! Highly reccomended - feels like a real local kind of place - with a great mix of clientele... have to say there was a rather ecelectic music choice going on though - heavy rock?

Anyhow - I'm sure we'll be heading back there soon... it's just a shame ED hasn't got it's own lovely local Italian!

[Jah Lush]

It has! On Forest Hill Road, opened a month or so ago. Si Mangia Da Lorenzo and I thoroughly recommend it too.

[Floating Onion]

Tried it out recently after recommendations on here & quite enjoyed it. Good meal, good wine, friendly & attentive service (without always hovering). The music was definitely an interesting collection.

Edit: Fixing typos.

[David Mc]

I know who you went with - nah nah nah nah nah! Good luck! ;) I thought it was OK. Very friendly staff, food OK and not too overpriced. Homely atmosphere.