Harden's says
Brixton locals Alice Staple and Dickie Bielenberg have teamed up with ex-Bruno Loubet chef Dominique Goltinger to create this little Tuscan haven in Brixton.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “brilliant local in Brixton” scores well for its “delicious, light food”, taking inspiration from the Maremma, a region of coastal marshes in the south of Tuscany. “A lovely candlelit ambience” makes it “perfect for a fun date night”.
Summary
“Incredibly good, inventive food” – “delightfully light, with loads of flavour” – has put this Brixton two-year-old on the map with its focus on the cuisine and wine of the Tuscany marshland it’s named after. It’s a “lovely local”, run by “friendly and knowledgeable people”, and the unusual wine list includes some “good choices at a reasonable price”.
Summary
Brixton locals Alice Staple and Dickie Bielenberg have teamed up with ex-Bruno Loubet chef Dominique Goltinger to create this little Italian haven. It opened in early summer 2019, too late for survey feedback, but early reviews are very upbeat about its honest Tuscan cuisine.
Summary
Brixton locals Alice Staple and Dickie Bielenberg have teamed up with ex-Bruno Loubet chef Dominique Goltinger to create this little Italian haven. It opened in early summer 2019, too late for survey feedback, but early reviews are very upbeat about its honest Tuscan cuisine.
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Restaurant details
Maremma Restaurant Diner Reviews

"The food is solid Italian, but a bit hit and miss - a fresh garlic pasta was an exciting and seasonal menu item but lacked careful seasoning. Fish stew was robustly flavoured but not a well designed main course - came with a not particularly fresh slice of bread. Nice wines, good service. Ambience score reflects that we weren't in the lovely old shop dining area but a service cellar downstairs by the unusually noisy pot washer."

"Cute little restaurant, caring staff and super food"
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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Service | 10.00% |
36 Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1PE
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | CLOSED |
Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Friday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Saturday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
Sunday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm |
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