Cozy dining experiences in Sidcup

“Under new ownership the last few weeks, and now the food is fresh and really high quality, the batter has a lovely crunch and the cod really light and fresh. Cash only at the mo, but the owner said once it gets busy he will start accepting card. Very friendly owner. Let's hope the standard stays as high as it is at the moment. Will be back.”

“Went in late Dec for a meal with my wife. The ambience is quite in your face so if you like a quiet restaurant, maybe here is not for you but they play nice music and it's not so loud you can't talk. Food portions are huge, which we appreciated! Ordered the shared platter for two with a lovely bottle of Greek wine. Waiters were pleasant enough. It's not fancy but it is honest, solid food (and a ton of it), with a robust party atmosphere! It's not cheap but it's also not expensive either. I'd go back.”

“Hi Big Mamma. We love your food, so super fresh & tasty. Goat and Ackee and saltfish our favs. Big generous portions too, rice and peas, hard food and yummy fried dumpling!!!!. Thank you . Best Caribbean food. Customers,I recommend you order for an earlier time than you want to eat , sometimes takes a few minutes longer, but so worth it. XX”

“Cute little cafe, staff are very friendly and attentive. Food is great quality and the service is excellent :)”

“Me and my friend have been here almost every day for the last couple of weeks for lunch. The food is amazing and fresh. The service and staff are lovely. We are planning to go again next Tuesday and bring some more people with us. If you are vegan they have the Tofu & Avocado banh mi which is really good. Everything we have tried has been good and that's almost the whole menu. Would highly recommend.”

“Been here twice now and I am very impressed. Quality of the food is very good, comfortable seating and friendly, helpful staff. I won’t hesitate to recommend to others.”

“First time trying The Caverna, it was absolutely lovely. Food was fresh, tasty and arrived hot! The salt and pepper calamari was melt in the mouth. Thank you for a lovely takeaway, we will definitely be ordering again in the future!”

“Very friendly, family-run café. Wide variety of excellent, freshly-made food. Choose from Italian, Korean or English. Staff always approachable and willing to help. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble. Highly recommended.”

“Really good food, I loved the Escargot and French Sausage, staff were lovely too Highly recommended”

“Food is always amazing and the service is always perfect. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, I would highly recommend a visit.”

“The food is to die for, absolutely gorgeous. All the different meats are cooked to perfection and the staff are so attentive, thank you Amy for looking after us. Xx”

“Thank you so much for the amazing fish. Best fish i have ever tasted and extra thanks for the extra chips”

“My family and I went here for breakfast it was amazing. The staff were friendly helpful, they were very attentive. Food was great.”

“I eat out every day. So I know quality over quantity. This little Italian restaurant always delivers high quality food and an experience. Only criticism I would have never known it’s there. I literally went in there by accident to try something new and I loved the food so much I haven’t stopped going back. I’ve eaten at this place for a good few years now. I’m really surprised it’s not full to capacity every single day. It’s a small family owned Italian with delicious food and the service is 10/10.”

“What a beautiful little resturant with amazing food. Came here for my dad's 60th waitress was so attentive nothing was too much trouble. Mario and his wife are lovely can't wait to go back!”

“Very clean and tidy restaurant and food is lovely. Very friendly staff and a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended this restaurant”

“I have been coming here since 1981 when I was 10 years old. My father took us and his clients here when Valecci opened and me, the same, 25 years later. It was my eldest son’s 21st last night and this is where he wanted to come. 3 generations later and still the same classy experience; The food is exceptional, Enzo and his staff are the best in the business and nothing is too much trouble. If cost is your priority, this is not your kind of restaurant. If first class food served by exceptionally attentive yet subtle waiters in intimate and personal surroundings is what’s required, come here as you’ll never be disappointed.”

“We stopped here for a spot of dinner and we were very impressed. The restaurant was very quiet but it was early evening, and we were greeted with a warm welcome. The food was good and value for money. There are alcoholic and soft drinks available and an extensive menu The restaurant is clean and modern and the staff Very friendly and helpful.”

“Quality grub, Cod was very generous in size and chips were very delicious. Definitely try the cod and they do surprisingly good grilled burgers! Also southern fried chicken with chip shop chips is awesome!”

“Staff are so polite, I was a regular customer and staff would know exactly what I would order. Food was great and quick service.”

“Breakfast menu has a great choice and the food is decent quality. Brunch and lunch menus are good for a quick bite to eat”

“Had a wonderful lunch at Sophie’s Choice celebrating my 70th Birthday. The food was delicious and plenty of it as usual with a wide choice. All my guests were very impressed. The staff and service were excellent. Would thoroughly recommend this gem of a restaurant”

“Really nice little restaurant. Street parking available around the area. Was a bit apprehensive at first, as they were selling both, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, as we had gone there predominantly for sushi. Needless to say, the food was GREAT!!! The guy that served our table was brilliant. Friendly, attentive, and always at hand. Definitely on my list of favourite restaurants!”

“The best of the best! It’s amazing! I love this place. Quick and Great service.”

“Great classic Chinese takeaway-a little family run gem in Sidcup. We’ve been coming here for years and the food quality is consistently good and amazing value. Excellent Chinese style curry and Singaporean Rice vermicelli our favourites. Pancake rolls are hand-made which means we’ll happily wait for delivery but if busy go and collect!”

“Great cafe, good food, good prices and friendly service”

“Went to Penelope’s on Wednesday, it’s opening day. My daughter and I had the Penelope’s special pancakes. They were amazing with fresh fruit , syrup and clotted cream. The restaurant has been beautifully decorated inside and has an fab outdoor area. There is a farm shop which you can also access via the restaurant selling lots of local produce. I picked up some funky pasta, a baking kit for my daughter and some doggy treats . A super first experience and can’t wait to try the pizzas .”

“Yum!! Such a delicious Chinese takeaway. We ordered a fairly large selection and it was all so so lovely. The ribs in bbq sauce and the crispy aromatic duck were highlights! Definitely reccomend!!”

“Great Wetherspoons pub. Compact and friendly. Good value food and drink. Staff helpful and welcoming, we stayed further along the road at the Travelodge so this place was ideal for a night cap, then breakfast in the mornings. Spotlessly clean first thing in the morning! (Credit to your cleaner! ) Good place to visit. Good breakfasts too, enjoyed.”