RestaurantsLondonPeckhamSE15

survey result

Summary

£45
   ££
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.

“A true neighbourhood go-to” – in her 20th anniversary year, Peckham food pioneer Clare Fisher is “still doing things with South Indian flavours that make the heart sing”. Top Tip – “don’t forget to buy a jar of homemade garlic or beetroot pickle to take home”.

Summary

£44
    £
4
Very Good
2
Average
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A South London gem” – Claire Fisher’s “authentic, fresh and delicious South Indian food” has been a “stalwart” of Peckham dining since 2004 (well before the area’s gastro scene took off). It’s a “lovely little restaurant”, “if a bit cramped”, especially if you “quite enjoy the fairly communal dining”, and “its regularly changing menu still entices and surprises”. Top Tip – “you must buy some jars of divine home-made pickles and chutneys to take home!”.

Summary

£44
    £
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “interesting little restaurant” in a residential Peckham street was opened in 2004 by Claire Fisher, to replicate the tastes she had experienced travelling in southern India. “As Peckham’s food scene continues to develop, this isn’t quite as all-conquering as it once was” – but it still rates highly for the food freshly made in-house. Ganapati is another name for the elephant-headed god, Ganesh.

Summary

£42
    £
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.

For “ace food” and “an upbeat local boho vibe”“Ganapati does it every time”. Chef Claire Fisher opened this small Peckham venue 15 years ago after travelling around South India. “Everything is home-made from the pickles to the parathas and you can even buy jars of pickle to take home” – and there’s a “fantastic choice for veggies and vegans too”. Top Tip – “great lunchtime thali for £8.50”.

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Restaurant details

Portions
Yes
No dress code
40

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch   £9.75

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£3.30 £10.00 £3.30 £6.75
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £2.75
Service 10.00%
38 Holly Grove, London, SE15 5DF
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Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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