Brixton Ritzy - eating there

[pebbles]

We're going to cinema on Saturday night (to see the new Bond movie - very very excited) and I wanted to eat first but I can't for the life of me find out how I can book a table at the Ritzy and I really don't want to phone the 0870 number for the box office.

Does anyone know whether I can actually book a table to eat (and if so how i do it) or whether it's first come first served.

Thanks xx

[Gidget]

Don't go there - there are lots and lots of good restaurants in Brixton Village undercover market which are open late on Saturday.

[pebbles]

oooo tell me Gidget - any recommendations?

[BeccaL]

The thai place in Brixton village is great, and unlicensed so bring your own wine/beer. You can't book but have to queue which could be a downside depending on whether you want to eat before or after the film. The Satay bar just behind the Ritzy is OK (not as good as Thai place but easy to get a table, reasonably priced and fairly quick). Don't think you can book at the Ritzy cafe...

[pebbles]

We love Thai so think we'll definitely try there and arrive early so we're not rushed too much. Thank so much for the advice x

[Gidget]

Yes, the Thai place is good; if you like a good pizza you can try FrancoManca, there are Mexican restaurants, which I haven't tried but have heard good things; Honest Burger if you like burgers; a few Columbian restaurants, Ms. Cupcake for a treat.....a few Italian places - the names are escaping me. Don't forget there are two undercover places opposite each other off Atlantic Road. Ms. Cupcake is in the same place as Franco Manca. There was a Japanese place there with odd opening hours, but no sushi. Also a good (Pakistani?) place with lovely thalis called Elephant.

[gebbjane]

Jay raynors reviews of places in brixton village http://m.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/oct/09/jay-rayner-brixton-village-unit?cat=lifeandstyle&type=article

I have only been to franco manca and honest burger both great but can't book for either.

[pebbles]

Thanks so much everyone, can't believe I didn't know about all the restaurants - can't wait now :)

[Carbonara]

Definitely go to Brixton Village.

If you are there relatively early, as in eating before a film time, you might not find you have to queue.

The Thai place there is Kao Sarn. Honest Burgers is excellent, also Bukowski in Market Row. Franca Manca Pizza, in Market Row, Sibellas in BV is good, as is French and Grace, Bellantoni if you like Italian...wander round, enjoy the atmosphere and see what you fancy. Don't forget to have an ice cream from the Argentinian Artisan Ice Cream Parlour on your way out, the salted caramel is fantastic. Walk through Market Row, look at Franca manca, the Mexican and Bukowski, then into BV to check out Honest Burger and Kao Sarn and all the other places there.

[LondonMix]

It's great. When we go to the Ritzy we normally try to get a table at Mama Lan the dim sum place. The wait can be 20 minutes though. The Italian gelato place is good too.

[Gidget]

Casa Sibella is quite expensive as is Cornercopia, compared to the other places anyway. Toilet in BV not great so best to go at cinema in my opinion. Think there is only one toilet in whole place which you have to get a key to. BV nice to go to on a Sunday for lunch/brunch.

[nylonmeals]

Also a great place during the day for meals with kids as its covered so weather never an issue.

Love love every place that we have tried in Brixton Village!

[spanners45]

Aaaahhhaaa, we've got the EXACT same plan for Sat night (I'm silly excited!). I definitely second the reccs for Brixton village. Thai place is ok (I didn't love it but most people rave about it), Honest Burgers is good too as are French and Grace (simple food and short menu but lovely), MamaLan has delicious dumplings and soup-y bowls. You can't really book anywhere but you could walk around and see what takes your fancy. I think it's a brilliant place for a night out!

[alfie]

Just to add that I think you can book tables on Fri and Sat eves at Khao Sarn (the very excellent Thai place) which makes it a bit easier if you're going to a film. Definitely need more than one trip to make the most of Brixton Village though!

[cactus]

I've booked a table at KaoSarn at least 3 times recently, so give them a ring 02070958922