Restaurant experiences in Orpington

“A true family run authentic restaurant. The owners put their hearts and souls into it and it really shows in the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere.”

“Amazing restaurant & a very high standard of food quality. I went with a friend and was met with lovely staff who make you feel very welcome and very attentive where needed. My family are from Corfu, Greece and I spent a lot of time there. The authentic flavours reminded me of being back! Beautiful decor and spotlessly clean (covid friendly). Plenty of Mediterranean food choices along with lovely wine & cocktails. We had complimentary pitta bread & tzatziki, grilled prawns with garlic, whole sea-bass and fillet of sea-bass! All absolutely delicious, highly recommend. One of the best restaurants in Orpington x”

“We have been going to the crispy cod regularly as a family. Great atmosphere, very clean and reasonably priced. Great choices on the menu, something for everyone. My children love the milkshakes and fried halloumi. It’s a family run business that take pride in what they do, I can’t recommend anymore”

“Amazing food. Lovely friendly staff. Genuine family run restaurant . The food was out of this world. Highly recommend the mixed grill. Amazing evening. Thank you”

“I had such a wonderful time going to the Orpington! I feel lucky we are locals to a place like this. The menu is a sophisticated take on classics. Everything is homemade and fresh, with an attention to detail in each dish. Music was great. Beer menu, excellent. I had a salt beef sandwich and it was perfect. We both wanted to order the whole menu and are looking forward to coming back. Scott also seems to care about his team, and that matters. To anyone saying it's a bit pricey: You get what you pay for, and that's never been more true than here. High quality, locally sourced ingredients with well thought-out menus, and a warm and personable experience.”

“5 star for everything! Maybe a little bit pricey for the size of the portions! 3 courses cost £70 that's with no drinks and including service charge. Baring in mind I had the vegetarian option which for that price sounds crazy! Otherwise food and service was really good, and a lovely atmosphere!”

“Had a lovely dinner last night! Starters and mains were delicious, plus they played good tunes!”

“Not been to the Atlas since before Covid shut us down. What a mistake on my behalf. Went there as a party of 8. They sat us in square enabling us to talk to one another. The food was outstanding with the Seafood mezze taking centre stage the prawns were fantastic. The mains also excellent. Cannot fault it, also as they do not sell alcohol you take your own which makes it a very reasonable night out. My advice is go and try it.”

“Discovered this restaurant on a friend’s recommendation and it was totally fantastic. Amazing Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes in and around Bromley/ Orpington area. They even gave a complimentary dish for being a first time visitor to the restaurant doing a take-away. The place looks empty but the kitchen was so busy with takeaway orders in these Corona times. Great tasting food as well. Really pleased with the food and have no hesitation recommending this place.”

“We have ordered many deliveries from here and dined in as well. Really good Banquet offer on Wednesday and Sundays - now has a drinks license. Can heartily recommend to anyone for a great Indian and really high quality food.”

“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.”

“Great place, lovely staff. They have very clear separate vegan and gluten free menus which is super helpful. Good selection of cocktails. We will definitely be back :)”

“Nice little gem. Had brunch on a Saturday. Food was good and prices not too bad. Staff was lovely. Will have to come back for drinks at some point.”

“Very good indian food. Great value. Excellent service. Our go to place when visiting friends who live in the area. Highly recommended.”

“Food is exceptional. The staff are very attentive. The restaurant is very clean and so are the toilets. We have been here twice now and still couldn't manage to eat all our food. Efes draft beer is the bees knees. Now need to blob on sofa. Would totally recommend this restaurant for all occasions. Enjoy. Thank you Eksular xx”

“Great food, great live music - definitely a place to visit for the weekend”

“This has been our go to for the last 3 years. Really gutted to be moving and not being able to continue having the perfectly made food. Parkside is the only restaurant which delivers food piping hot to your door! Every other restaurant fails to do in our deliver area. Would definitely recommend!!!”

“Love this cafe, second times this rounds. Found a rice dish too. Love the environment, great services from staff always smile and polite. Definitely favourite cafe on this area”

“Have loved Nandos since eating at one in South Africa years ago. Really tasty and vibrant food, served by friendly staff. Spicy chicken, chips and a very fresh salad along with a cold beer - fantastic after a film at the Odeon. Reccomended.”

“I recently hired Xenia for a private party and I can’t recommend it enough! The place is so beautiful and the staff are amazing. They helped with all aspects of my party planning and all my guests had a fantastic night!”

“An exquisite little gem with an amazing staff, delicious food and great drinks. Highly recommended!”

“Our first time at this local pizza shop. We had a large pizza and it was the best pizza we have had. Good service and very friendly staff. A lot of locals come here.”

“Lovely place run by the college and the students great food and amazing service and all very affordable, would recommend to everyone”

“Jenny who served us was exceptional as was the food. Very busy but we still felt special and didn't feel ever that anyone was trying to rush us out. Thank you. Personally I would like to have chopsticks as a default but as everyone there appeared to be very happy with forks and spoons I'm clearly in a minority!”

“Excellent pub that serves a great pint of Guinness. Very nice decor inside and spotlessly clean. The manager Maurice is a real gentleman. I can't wait to go back.”

“Went here for the Sunday buffet . Food was amazing , service brilliant , and the food was superb. Will be back .”

“I ordered chickpea burger and it was awesome. Quality was very good. My wife ordered boneless chicken thighs and it was very delicious. I recommend this place highly.”

“This place is ideally located in nugent centre Orpington (St Mary Cray really) and is ideal for a quick stop from your shopping trip Place is not that busy I have been here now at different times and never I have seen it busy The staff are super friendly and if I was to suggest then please order your burgers and share the drinks and fries, we ordered once a large fries and between us two we couldn’t finish it so lesson learnt There is a vegetarian option too and the burgers are really nice Plenty of spaces to sit and enjoy the meal there is place upstairs too I saw a lot of orders for take away as delivery drivers were in almost every minute so a very busy place The taste of the food is typical of a chain restaurant it tastes the same but for me it is the people and atmosphere and here you will find it and hence 5 stars from me Hope you all enjoy like we do here”

“Great service and very very quick. Food excellent. Just be aware that tables by windows are colder as servers go in and out to the outdoor pods. Lovely meal there!!”

“When entering creams Orpington I was absolutely amazed at how much option there was for dessert, I love the fact you can see all the food being made infront of you and you can see all the selection of ice cream on show at the front of the shop, after being seated we scanned a QR code on the wall and began to search through the massive selection of desert on offer, in the end I went for the cookie dough in the photo and could not had loved it anymore, I will definitely be going back and can’t wait.”