
Friends of Flavours Italian Restaurant & Garden
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About Friends of Flavours Italian Restaurant & Garden
Friends of Flavours Italian Restaurant & Garden is an Italian restaurant in Penge, London, on Green Ln. The kitchen cooks Italian food, with a lamb ragu and pollo Bruno among the dishes. The business is also listed as a cocktail bar, a bar and grill, and a seafood restaurant, and it falls under the vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free restaurant categories. A private dining room gives groups a space of their own, and dogs are welcome. The owner works the floor and attends to customers, and the restaurant runs deals, including a steak deal.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak deal on Wednesdays, tiramisu, lamb ragu and pollo Bruno.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak deal on Wednesdays, tiramisu, lamb ragu and pollo Bruno.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the Italian food as delicious and fresh, with the cheesecake, pollo Bruno, tiramisu and a lamb ragu singled out by name. A Wednesday steak deal also gets a mention. Several describe friendly waiters and an owner who attends to every table, and the house wine and outdoor seating draw comments. No complaints appear. Regulars say they have returned for years.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the Italian food as delicious and fresh, with the cheesecake, pollo Bruno, tiramisu and a lamb ragu singled out by name. A Wednesday steak deal also gets a mention. Several describe friendly waiters and an owner who attends to every table, and the house wine and outdoor seating draw comments. No complaints appear. Regulars say they have returned for years.
Featured reviews
- Baby Gifts
“I would like to say a big thank you to the restaurant. I came with a group of friends on Sunday for dinner, and everything was wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was lovely, and I was very happy with the service. There was a young lady serving us who was extremely kind, friendly and helpful. She always had a smile on her face and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. She really made our experience even more enjoyable. Thank you so much for the wonderful food, atmosphere and excellent service. We had a great time and will definitely come back again!”
- Karen Symonds
“Lovely restaurant staff and owner very friendly a nice atmosphere we had a steak deal they are doing on a Wednesday it was excellent”
- Ellie Lane
“Hands down the best Italian food I have tried in London I definitely will be going back to this restaurant. The quality and flavour of the food was delicious, service was excellent very friendly, welcoming and professional. Nice comfy environment with warm gentle lighting.”
- Els
“Great food, lovely waiters, nice atmosphere and amazing deals also! Have been coming for years and never disappoints… CANNOT recommend the cheesecake and pollo Bruno enough!”
- Piotr Fedzin
“Very nice, cozy restaurant with owner attending to every customer. Food very good, fresh and delicious. House wine of good quality. All at all money well spend and we will definitely come back again”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 2
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Italian restaurants near Friends of Flavours Italian Restaurant & Garden
- Trattoria Raffaele4.86530.8 mi£30–40
thin authentic pizza, margherita pizza, takeaway pasta
- Casa Rebecca4.81651.1 mi£20–60
arancini starter, risotto, chicken milanese
- 1.2 mi£30–90
scallops
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Flavours Italian Restaurant & Garden | 4.6515 | — | £20–30 | steak deal on Wednesdays, tiramisu, lamb ragu |
| Trattoria Raffaele | 4.8653 | 0.8 mi | £30–40 | thin authentic pizza, margherita pizza, takeaway pasta |
| Casa Rebecca | 4.8165 | 1.1 mi | £20–60 | arancini starter, risotto, chicken milanese |
| Bella Roma Beckenham - Italian Restaurant | 4.9927 | 1.2 mi | £30–90 | scallops |
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