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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.

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.

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.

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!

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