Best Lunch Restaurants in South Norwood

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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BansteadBeckenhamCity of LondonCoulsdonDocklands & Canary WharfEast London

Neighborhoods

AldgateAldwychAngelBalhamBankBankside

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

675 restaurants available nearby

1. Bistro Union

4.7

Exceptional(1002)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Clapham

Booked 15 times today

Located at 40 Abbeville Road in the centre of Abbeville Village, Bistro Union is owned and run by the team behind Trinity, Clapham Old Town. A British neighbourhood Bistro where the menu is made up of British Classics; changing seasonally to reflect the best of our indigenous ingredients.We welcome reservations, for Lunch or Dinner, please call us if the time you want is not available.

2. Levan

4.6

Exceptional(1093)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Peckham

Booked 12 times today

Levan is a restaurant in the heart of Peckham serving contemporary European dishes, inspired by the ‘bistronomy’ movement and our favourite eateries in Paris, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Stockholm and Berlin, with a focus on low intervention wines. Join us for dinner and lunch in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We offer an a la carte menu and a £65pp chefs tasting menu. Groups over 5 will be asked to dine from the chefs menu. Please check our website for our most up to date offering.Seatings are for 2 hours, after which we may require the table back. Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance. We may not be able to cater to them without advanced notice. If you arrive late for your booking we may ask you to choose from a reduced menu.Cancellations - we are a small, independent restaurant, so please let us know if you cannot make your reservation.Looking forward to welcoming you soon!

3. The Chancery

4.3

Awesome(508)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Beckenham

Booked 4 times today

Please use Opentable to book tables for food only, for drinks our bar area is first come first served and you can book tables in the garden for drinks on 02086505744. We will serve breakfast sandwiches 10am-12pm daily, Lunch Monday -Saturday 12-3pm and Dinner 5.30-9pm, on Sunday food hours are 12.5.30pm and drinks only in the evening. Operating since 2014 and providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere unrivalled in the area – with an exceptional seasonal menu and great range of quality beers, ales and handpicked fine wines to accompany it.

4. The Florence

4.4

Awesome(512)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Herne Hill

Booked 18 times today

A grand old dame of a pub in the centre of Herne Hill and opposite Brockwell Park. In the front, we are large, light and airy around our central island bar. Out the back, we have our large decked garden, with some shade. To eat, we serve traditional pub food with a modern approach. We go for product quality over marketing for our draught and bottled beer collection and have a range of rotating ales. Dog friendly, date-night friendly, spot of food and then drinks for a celebration friendly, bring your folks for lunch when they are visiting friendly. You get the idea - we are quite friendly.

5. Pierluigi's

4.7

Exceptional(229)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Beckenham

Booked 15 times today

For nearly three decades, Pierluigi’s has been a culinary cornerstone, serving up the finest Italian cuisine. Overtime, the restaurant has undergone an evolution, maintaining its menu of superb freshly prepared dishes from traditional Italy, now with a modern sophisticated charm.

6. Bordelaise

4.6

Exceptional(644)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Tooting

Booked 10 times today

OFFERS ;TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY STEAK NIGHT : Buy one get one FREE MOULES FRITES THURSDAY £12 ONLY EARLY BIRD : 30% OFF FOOD (Wednesday to Saturday/order between 5 & 6pm) SUNDAY ROASTS (All day)The kind of bustling bistro you dream of stumbling across a south west back street.' Bordelaise is a little French rustic steak house and bistro in the heart of Broadway Market in Tooting. Our critically-acclaimed flat Iron steaks, cote de boeuf, sole meuniere, confit duck, alongside many others options including vegetarians and vegans. French Sunday Roast available on Sunday all day and "We have air-con to keep our customers cool on hot season and a terrace that bring you straight to the hippest market vibe fully HEATED . Perfect for romantic dates, family gatherings and get-togethers with friends...

7. The Lordship Pub

4.7

Exceptional(519)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • East Dulwich

Booked 12 times today

We love delivering great food & service in a comfortable & relaxed environment. Our menu evolves with the seasons buying British & sourcing fresh local ingredients where possible.The Lordship is spacious with a courtyard garden & is the perfect place to spend lazy afternoons & evenings with friends & family. Our first floor private room & bar is ideal for private dining & events. We are also available for private hire for events such as wedding receptions, corporate events, etc. please email us directly for more information. For bookings greater than eight guests please email info@thelordshippub.co.uk we aim to respond within 24 hours. We do not accept online bookings for reservations with babies, toddlers or young children, please email info@thelordshippub.co.uk with your requirements & a member of the team will be in touch. Please note we do not monitor guest requests on OpenTable please email us directly with any special requests.

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8. The Blues Kitchen Brixton

4.7

Exceptional(3021)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Brixton

Booked 36 times today

American Grill cooking served in a warm and vibrant dining room.

9. Filoxenia

4.8

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Bromley

Booked 19 times today

🍴Greek Gastro Cuisine🥞Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner menu🍷Wine collection & Cocktails

10. TEMAKI

4.8

Exceptional(260)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Brixton

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to TEMAKI, we look forward to seeing you soon.

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ChristopherVIP
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Superb food, service, vibe, everything. A great way to spend a Wednesday lunch
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LevanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Peckham
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4.6
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JulieK
London •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Enjoyed dinner in their buzzy bar. The food was good and I would definitely dine here again.
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The FlorencePrice: Moderate• British• Herne Hill
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4.4
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BeckyVIP
London •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love the Sunday Suppers here. Great staff create convivial informal atmosphere. Goulash was unexpectedly on bone roasted to meltingly tasty with red peppers. Lemon cheese cake entirely decadent.
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Bistro UnionPrice: Expensive• British• Clapham
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4.7
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Simon
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Lovely gastropub interior . The food and service were excellent and extremely good value. A great pace to visit.
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The ChanceryPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Beckenham
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4.3
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Aliya Nicole
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 21, 2025
Very accommodating, friendly staff, amazing food.
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Pierluigi'sPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Beckenham
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4.7

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