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August 2022: Katlego Mlambo has been named the new head chef here; he hails from South Africa where he has worked at some of the country’s leading restaurants.

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Summary

£60
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Patrick Williams and Amy Corbin’s original Peckham opening (it now has siblings like Little Kudu, see also) has become a well-known pin on southeast London’s restaurant map (owing only partly to the celebrity of Amy’s father, Chris Corbin, among the capital’s foodie commentariat). Amidst the menu choices, there is the occasional nod to Patrick’s heritage (South African), but the inspiration for the “tasty, small plates” magpies from all over the globe. Brunch is a big occasion here for which there’s a dedicated menu; and “friendly” service is also a feature. Top Tip – eat in the back garden on warmer days.

Summary

£60
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A fun spot, with super food and surroundings” – Patrick Williams and Amy Corbin’s (yes, that Corbin) Peckham venture has earned its place on London’s foodie map with “quality” South African-influenced cooking and “personable” service. On warmer days, you can eat in the back garden.

Summary

£55
   ££
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Worth travelling to Peckham for” (and “an absolute gem to have on one’s doorstep”) – Patrick Williams and Amy Corbin’s “fun, buzzy and cramped-in-a-good way” venture enjoys an ever-increasing reputation. The South African-influenced food is “knockout with all sorts of wonderful flavour combinations, and service is especially warm and friendly – really on the ball, but also relaxed”. There’s a back garden for dining on warmer days. (See also Kudu Grill).

Summary

£54
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4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Just wow: bags and bags of flavour in every dish” – this “consistently interesting” Peckham three-year-old from chef Patrick Williams and front of house Amy Corbin (daughter of Chris) is hitting an ever-more impressive stride with its “modern and intelligent” South African-influenced cooking, service that’s “gracefully informal and knowledgeable” and an interior that’s “charming and relaxed, with subdued lighting”. It’s “generous, too – bread served with whole frying pans full of flavoured butter, for goodness sake!”. “A real treat and worth the (in my case) 350-mile round trip”, enthused one satisfied reporter.

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Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always   £65.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£6.80 £14.80 £6.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
119 Queen's Rd, London, SE15 2EZ
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
WednesdayCLOSED
Thursday6 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Saturday11 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Sunday11 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm

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