where's good to eat out locally?

[granadaland]

I'd give the food in Si Mangia a generous 3/10.

Palmerston and Franklins get full marks though.

tiger ranks Wrote:

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> Good afternoon

> without a doubt the Si Mangia Ristorante 32 Forest

> Hill Rd, East Dulwich, SE22 ORR food is 10/10 and

> they do a deal on saturday where you can get a

> meal for a around six quid please check out the

> link below

>

> http://www.simangia.co.uk/

>

> regards

> The Tiger

[iheartED2]

Wuli Wuli for chinese in camberwell.

[the-e-dealer]

Here are the Marks Brothers.

1. SI Mangia 8/10

2. Palmerstone 5/10

3. Franklins 1/10

[Willard]

the-e-dealer Wrote:

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> Here are the Marks Brothers.

>

> 1. SI Mangia 8/10

> 2. Palmerstone 5/10

> 3. Franklins 1/10

Franklins 1/10?? Keep popping the jack and jills e-dealer...

[neilson99]

Another vote for Si Mangia on Forest Hill Road. Its not flash but the food is great and the service superb. My brother and sister in law always head there first when they bring their young girls down for the weekend.

Tandoori Nights - I've never had a better curry.

The Commercial in Herne Hill opposite the train station entrance has a very good menu that beats most of the pub food in ED.

One of the great things about ED is the independents and the choices available - get out there and enjoy!

[MissDumpling]

Si Mangia - if you tried it when it first opened and were underwhelmed, do give it another go. They've really raised their game. We gave it a second chance and have been back for more... Tasty!

[annabel42]

The fillet steak at Si Mangia is superb. The Rose and Si Mangia do excellent sea bass, Franklins is always top notch as is the Dartmouth Arms.

[lozzyloz]

Often overlooked but I think one of the best curry's on the lane is Jaflong next to The Seacow (a great F&C shop). The Sunday Buffett is great value.

[DulwichFox]

Jaflong defo one of the best restaurants. I use it 2-3 times a week.

Staff are brilliant and has a loyal following. Seems to avoid the 'John / Yob' element.

Friendly service.. reasonable prices.. Free after dinner Drink..

Fox.

[grabot]

I agree with all of those who rate the various curry houses on Lordship Lane. Before moving to ED I was a bit anti-curry; too many bellyaches after eating in City / Brick dumps! But the Lordship Lane curry houses generally have:

* Excellent service.

* Nice fresh food.

* Nicely decorated and clean interiors.

Many of them seem to offer something a little different. Not sure if they still do it, but Jaflong did a minted lamb chop. Not unlike the traditional English dish, but with and Indian twist. It shouldn't work, but it does.

Why a person would spend signifcantly more at somewhere like the Palmerston or Angel's and Gypsies is beyond me. I don't mind spending a bit of food, I loved Blumentahl's restaurant Dinner, but don't get these midmarket places.

[mrcee]

Babur, Stone Bar and Le Querce in HOP are really good options & worth a try

[katie1997]

grabot Wrote:

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> I agree with all of those who rate the various

> curry houses on Lordship Lane. Before moving to

> ED I was a bit anti-curry; too many bellyaches

> after eating in City / Brick dumps! But the

> Lordship Lane curry houses generally have:

> * Excellent service.

> * Nice fresh food.

> * Nicely decorated and clean interiors.

> Many of them seem to offer something a little

> different. Not sure if they still do it, but

> Jaflong did a minted lamb chop. Not unlike the

> traditional English dish, but with and Indian

> twist. It shouldn't work, but it does.

So...Lordship Lane curry house serves....minted lamb chop with an Indian twist. Is that really supposed to be innovative or am I missing something here?

> Why a person would spend signifcantly more at

> somewhere like the Palmerston or Angel's and

> Gypsies is beyond me. I don't mind spending a bit

> of food, I loved Blumentahl's restaurant Dinner,

> but don't get these midmarket places.

Why someone would spend significantly more at Blumenthals is beyond me, the Palmerston serves lovely food and is local.

[wildflower]

i would recommend IL MIRTO, right around the corner from ED station. it is reasonably priced italian food. and good italian food. the pizzas are great, as are the pastas, and the tiramisu is fab. it is a small place. as long as no one is obnoxiously loud eating there at the same time as you, it is a really lovely place to have a meal!

[grabot]

Palmerston bland and boring.

[ultraburner]

Another Si mangia fan here.

Good, straightforward Italian food. Excellent value with service that puts most places to shame.

[the-e-dealer]

Si Mangia Yes Friendly helpful staff, good prices , Comfortable not over crowded ( Le Chardon), Very Family Friendly.

Nice Terrace in the summer.

[annabel42]

Thoroughly agree about Si Mangia with the added comment that, although quite rightly, they are very family friendly, I have never seen children running riot there or families with children overwhelming other diners.

[lozzyloz]

And if you're looking for something local that's a little different check out:

Suzanne James Supper Club - Industrial Dining

Jacks - Sunday Roasts and Stew and Dumplings Nights

[SueJ]

Ooh, have been to Jacks for stew and dumplings and just loved it. Youngest is not the best of eaters and they bent over backwards to please him - and they did!

Really friendly evening with great food at a very good price.

Can't wait for Sunday lunch!

[Evie]

I went to Si Mangia last week, it was excellent for the price, I recommend their seafood dish cooked with brandy and squid ink pasta, the seafood was beautifully cooked and plenty of it; scallops, baby squid, mussels, really delicious. Service is very good too.

[fluffy]

Love Jaflong, Si Mangia and the Silk road in Camberwell, must say I've been utterly underwhelmed by Ganapati though, if you want decent South Indian food it seems one still has to go to Euston, unless there are some hidden South London gems I am unaware of?!

[Penguin68]

decent South Indian food

Sri Krisna in Tooting has many fans (including me) - definitely S. London if not ED.

[fluffy]

Oooh, thanks for that, I will definitely give them a go!

[Jeremy]

Safa in Camberwell is pretty good, if you're looking for a standard curry. They also have a couple of items on the menu (dosas, uttapam, a couple of indian desserts) that you won't find in many indian restaurants. And it's half price if you have a "Taste Card".

[SueJ]

Our next East Dulwich Supper Club is on Wednesday 22nd February.

Menu released on Monday which is when the booking lines will be open.

I will post again with menu

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