
The Med Kitchen
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About The Med Kitchen
Run as an independent family business, The Med Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant at 39 Limpsfield Rd in South Croydon. Its open kitchen lets diners watch food being prepared from the dining area. The menu covers seafood, grilled dishes and vegetarian options. Meze starters include calamari, and the mixed grill pairs shish with kebab. Kleftiko, a lamb shank, gives the menu a slow-cooked main alongside the grills. Cocktails are served as well, so a drink can go with the meal. Fairy lights and music set the scene in the dining room.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, mixed grill, mezze starters and kleftiko lamb shank.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, mixed grill, mezze starters and kleftiko lamb shank.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the mixed grill, praising the shish and kebab as cooked perfectly, while the Kleftiko lamb shank and the salmon and prawn shish also draw praise for big portions that one diner couldn't finish. Close behind are the cocktails, with the mai tai, pina colada and a strawberry daiquiri that tastes like a dessert named as favourites. Others point to the calamari and various meze, and the garlic butter prawn and tender chicken. Service is described as friendly, helpful and quick, and the atmosphere as relaxed and welcoming, with fairy lights and music, plus tables outside. The main caveat is cost: one regular finds the starter and meze prices a bit high and says the mixed grill is stingy with the lamb, though the same reviewer still calls it generally good value. Another reviewer notes the restaurant sits in an uninspiring spot on the main road. Diners often mention celebrating birthdays here, and one says the beers arrived cold.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the mixed grill, praising the shish and kebab as cooked perfectly, while the Kleftiko lamb shank and the salmon and prawn shish also draw praise for big portions that one diner couldn't finish. Close behind are the cocktails, with the mai tai, pina colada and a strawberry daiquiri that tastes like a dessert named as favourites. Others point to the calamari and various meze, and the garlic butter prawn and tender chicken. Service is described as friendly, helpful and quick, and the atmosphere as relaxed and welcoming, with fairy lights and music, plus tables outside. The main caveat is cost: one regular finds the starter and meze prices a bit high and says the mixed grill is stingy with the lamb, though the same reviewer still calls it generally good value. Another reviewer notes the restaurant sits in an uninspiring spot on the main road. Diners often mention celebrating birthdays here, and one says the beers arrived cold.
Featured reviews
- Sheji H
“Had a lovely evening at Med Kitchen in Purley for my nephew’s birthday. The food was really tasty and full of flavour. I highly recommend the mixed grill, especially the shish and kebab — everything was cooked perfectly and delicious!”
- Guvinder Sira
“Lovely Experience at The Med, went for Dad's Birthday - served quickly and beers arrived cold. Waiter and the waitress were very helpful with questions about the food. And Of course 10/10 on the food! the Kleftiko (lamb shank) was amazing! beware of big portion too haha”
- Paula
“First time at the Med Kitchen and it won’t be my last! The food was amazing and such a great choice! The staff are so helpful and friendly and the cocktails are to die for! Definitely a place to go if you d not been before. I had the salmon and prawn shish and it was delicious and so much of it too, I couldn’t finish it! Can’t speak highly enough of the place and can’t wait to go back!”
- Jacqueline Jenkins
“From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted with genuine warmth and outstanding hospitality. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, making it perfect for everything from a special celebration to a casual meal with family and friends. The cuisine is nothing short of exquisite. Every dish is beautifully presented, expertly prepared, and bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavours. The ingredients are clearly fresh and of the highest quality, and the attention to detail in every plate is remarkable. Whether you are enjoying seafood, grilled dishes, or vegetarian options, the food is consistently outstanding. What truly sets this restaurant apart is the combination of exceptional food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. It is rare to find a place that excels in every aspect, but The Med Kitchen does exactly that. A true gem in Sanderstead and a restaurant I cannot recommend highly enough. Five stars all the way!”
- A C
“I was pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the food. The chicken was incredibly tender, and the garlic butter prawn was a delightful. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning. The service was also excellent.”
Hours
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Good to know
“Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine @ Sanderstead. Independent family business that promotes healthy & fresh food. #themedkitchenexperience”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Blue & Orange4.57374.6 mi
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- Pera Beckenham4.99715.5 mi away
mixed grill, ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, lamb ribs
- 6.1 mi away
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Med Kitchen | 4.7914 | — | cocktails, mixed grill, mezze starters |
| Blue & Orange | 4.5737 | 4.6 mi | mixed grill with kofte, house chilli sauce, moussaka |
| Pera Beckenham | 4.9971 | 5.5 mi away | mixed grill, ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, lamb ribs |
| Cyprianis Mediterranean Restaurant Orpington | 4.3403 | 6.1 mi away | bruschetta, crab linguine, tagliatelle cyprianis |
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