Top 30 Best Evening meals with friends in Croydon

“What's not to love about Little Bay? Book for the back of the restaurant with the eccentric design and live opera on a Friday (it's better than it sounds, trust me! They literally sing the songs then explain the performance for those who aren't familiar so you understand). The food is great and such amazingly reasonable prices. Am addicted to the mussels and the chicken but they've never quite nailed my steak preference (but that could be more me than them). Highly recommend. Book NOW!”

“Hot desk friday at the store. Bottomless coffee and snacks :) I liked sharing the space with other people working out there. In these times of working from home its nice to take a break from home and go sit and work from cafe. I am glad Croydon has such place for us.”

“We came here for lunch after 4 years same place , great place some of the food has changed in menu , the waitress was super great and super fast in services .”

“Fabulous service and tastes of delicious food at the UK, I just personally loved it.”

“Do not judge a book by its cover! This place has stood the test of time. We ate in and the food was so good. We ordered so much I couldn't fault 1 plate! Their prices are also still very reasonable (please don’t increase them now ha)”

“Super friendly staff, well prepared food and the restaurant has a really nice, laid back atmosphere.”

“Not many in at the time so we got some really attentive service, great food also”

“Wonderful food and great prices - if you want to taste true authentic Pakistani food this is your go to place! The staff are so friendly and nice and the food is amazing. The lamb Nihari, biryani and Payee are the best I’ve ever tasted! I always book in family orders and events through Zaika, never had any complaints only praise. Thank you as always!”

“Great food, very friendly staff. Vada pav had a slightly different coating but tasted delicious. Pav bhaji was good, ras malai cake is a must try. Good find in Croydon given that there are rare Indian street food restaurants here.”

“Absolutely the best coffee shop around. Food is great, there are always a selection of freshly homemade cakes and treats plus a couple of quality savory items to chose from. The coffee drinks are excellent, they rival any of the great independent coffee shops in central London. The best thing about this place is the way it feels. It’s only little (as the name says) but it has a warm, lovely, homey, authentic vibe. (In normal times) there’s always a rotating crowd of people at the tables inside and outside, chatting and enjoying their neighborhood. When I moved to the area I found it hard to get know people but I always felt welcome here, wound up meeting the owners and lots of other patrons and got to learn a little more about the area thanks to the owners’ commitment to engaging with the wider community. Although they have been delivery only for the Covid period the tasty treats and warm vibes are still present. I can’t wait to be back in the shop again soon!”

“Love this place, family-owned & feels like it! Great breakfast selection, I go for toast & poached eggs with granola; eggs are perfect, quality Greek yoghurt and iced coffee is traditionally made. It’s really the little things that make this cafe 10/10 and I always stop by when passing!”

“We had a wonderful brunch at the Martil cafe in Croydon. The food was delicious and well presented! Generous portions and reasonably priced. The staff there were very friendly and made it a pleasant quick stop for some lunch! We ordered the Martil’s smash and eggs florentine- absolutely loved trying both!”

“First time visiting with a friend. Great coffee and the Cypriot Sausage and Halloumi panini was delicious. Will definitely visit again.”

“Really wonderful and authentic Thai food in a very unassuming setting. I love how everything is homemade, dim sum, gyzoa etc. It's BYOB which we didn't know but the newsagent across the road is perfect for this. The Massaman curry is the best I've tasted in the UK so definitely order this. If I had one positive criticism it would be they are far too busy with online orders and take aways (presumably as the food is soooo good) that service if you dine in can suffer on a busy Friday or Sat night. But the food is worth the wait!”

“This is by far one of my favourite restaurants in the UK! There are many reasons for this but in short, my experience on more than one occasion has been absolutely incredible. They offer exceptional customer service from start to finish. They are extremely friendly and welcoming. They understand the importance of customer satisfaction and always deliver to a high degree. I can tell this restaurant will continue to be a success because they are consistent in their service, which has led me to bring many of my friends and family there. The food is also 10 out of 10! The quality is excellent and they are also fast and efficient when serving. Everyone I have invited to this restaurant have also testified about the awesome experience that they have had! I can go on and on but to conclude I would like to say Thank you Unique Cusine! You are truly Unique indeed! May you continue to prosper! You deserve to be at the very top! Thanks again”

“Absolutely phenomenal pizza! Ordered as my friend is gluten intolerant - we weren’t disappointed. As you can see from my photos, there was no shortage of toppings! The website is way to navigate and it’s very clear how to make substitutions for any toppings if you have allergies, etc - my friend was very impressed. I would highly recommend and will certainly be ordering from Capones again!”

“Friendly staff, amazing coffee and very good portuguese products”

“Best Turkish food I have ever had! And certainly the best restaurant I have been to in Croydon with regards food and service. Ordered the salmon which was delicious, but the kind manager gave me extras on the house. Will definitely return with friends and family.”

“Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant! Pizza was cooked in the right temperature and indeed delicious. They offer great selection of wine and the staff are very courteous and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Delicious, high quality Indian cuisine with a large variety of dishes and lovely service. We were so impressed that we ordered some dishes takeaway for the next day as well! 150% recommend!”

“Great little high street cafe, doing well cooked, value for money food.”

“Came in with a group for a Saturday morning brunch, we were very well looked after. Food and drinks came out quickly and was all very tasty and enjoyed by the group, whether it was a fry up or a Moroccan pancake. Great value too! Thank you to Le Bon Café, looking forwards to returning soon!”

“Very kind staff, highly recommended. Having my full English free of carbohydrates tailor made for my dietary needs while waiting for my girlfriend seeing a client.”

“Lovely people working there and great food if anything to cheap (you could charge a lot more).”

“Good to see this place back open after the lockdown. Outdoor seating is 4 tables and they do takeaway. Nice place to stop for a coffee on caterham high street if you want to avoid the chain coffee shops. Staff are friendly and good to see COVID precautions adhered to rigorously.”

“Love this place, great kebabs I'd recommend them to anyone. However they use ubereats which is as reliable as the rhythm method.”

“Haven't gone anywhere else for Kebab since I discovered them, really friendly staff and the foods always cooked so well! Their kofte is my favourite, can't get that flavour and texture elsewhere. Definitely worth a visit, do not miss out.”

“Always great service and nice food. Highly recommended!!!”

“The staff are beyond friendly. They know my dogs and always have treats available. My order is there before I even technically order it.... A trully hidden Croydon gem. Dusty and Deminka say hi!”