The Patch

[Nelson]

Went there for lunch, amazing food, good service and prices reasonable.

So nice to have something local as good as if not better than The Palmerston

[PandG]

WOW ! First time today we have been able to try the Patch ( the old Mag - - no comparison!) and what a lunchtime treat! Just a fabulous menu and the food was exquisite - well done you lot especially the very talented Masterchef Champ Keri Moss and her chefs! Couldn't fault anything! (Hake and the Duck were the two chosen dishes with a side of seasonal veg! Will be back ASAP!!

P and G

[PandG]

It was especially good today and made us so happy - here is our post from 24/02/2013 11:09PandG

55. Re: The Mag on LL -Masterchef Kerri needed!!!

We need Kerri Moss Masterchef champion winner, lives in Nunhead ?, to open up the Mag's kitchen - that would be Champion!!

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[jennyh]

Can anyone tell me what the menu is like on a Sunday? Heading there for lunch today but have a toddler and wondering if its just roasts or other options too??

[lane lover]

I can also recommend The Patch. The food is great, and the new fitout gives the place a warm feel.

Its nice to have another decent eatery in ED.

A recent review here: http://dulwichonview.org.uk/2014/01/16/dinner-at-the-patch-east-dulwich-a-review/

[KrackersMaracas]

What a lovely blog!

[Hawley]

Had an excellent meal in there on Saturday night. Good feel to the place. Great service + top-notch tucker = two very happy punters. Great to see so many wines available by the glass, too.

[jennyh]

Afraid we didn't rate it when we went :-( it's the age old issue of whether kids are welcome and in Dulwich it's a bit dangerous not to cater for them when the midday rush is usually only families with rugrats. We went at midday a few weeks ago and every table was filled with families yet there was nothing on the menu that remotely suited a toddler, she ended up picking at al dente vegetables and a very rich gravy which was to our taste but not good for her. Don't expect places to have kids menus or to openly embrace them with stickers and colouring in (I always take lots of entertainment for my kids when I eat out) but it was a bit off putting having nothing for her to eat...red cabbage and hard sprouts aren't really the types of veg she would eat. The staff were pretty brusque and when I asked about hiring the room upstairs they dismissed me saying it wasn't the right time to ask. I found it all a bit uncomfortable to be honest. The food was nice enough and may give it one more shot but will def be leaving the kids at home!

[jimbo1964]

It would be a good idea during the day for them to have a couple of kid friendly dishes on the menu. Like a simple pasta or a burger.

[KidKruger]

well it depends who they're marketing to / targetting.

I think some of the community would welcome a place unlikely to be full of kids (and their behaviours).

[jimbo1964]

I completely agree in the evening. But for lunchtime it's slightly different I think. Up to them of course, there are plenty of places that already cater for families.

[simonethebeaver]

ToastED sets itself up as a destination restaurant with exciting food and they have children's food at lunchtime, a colouring table to help distract them, and are very welcoming. Franklins are very sweet with babies and small children at lunch time. It can be done.

[MrBen]

I posted a bit on the other thread. but after having a few doubts based on their stuttering start /mixed marketing messages I've been won over. I've eaten there twice now and hope to go again soon. Both times the food was excellent and I enjoyed the atmosphere.

[rachel83]

I don't think there's a need for a kids' menu and colouring tables, it's perfect how it is.