Peckham Bazaar

"Candlelight isn’t, for the most part, ideal for living or working conditions. A candlelit bath, yes. A candlelit batch of washing and ironing, no. Peckham Bazaar, however, thrives in candlelight. It’s a postcard of a neighbourhood restaurant: intimate and a bit out of the way. This place serves some lovely Mediterranean food from its charcoal grill—like octopus with white taramasalata, or quail with tagine. And the atmosphere is as relaxed and slow-burning as the candles on your table." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager, riaz phillips

"The Eastern Mediterranean menu at Peckham Bazaar is that oh-so-familiar cliché. You know the one, about summer being on a piece of crockery? Anyway the point is that with a spot on their very cute and covered, greenery-filled terrace, with a plate of grilled octopus in front of you, you won’t even notice it’s pissing down behind you." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"Peckham Bazaar’s terrace is not only a lovely place to eat grilled octopus and baked feta, it’s also completely protected from the British weather. As well as providing shelter for a rainproof catch-up, this Mediterranean restaurant in Peckham is laid-back enough that you also won’t be interrupted by any noisy groups or blaring music. Perfect. " - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak, jake missing, daisy meager

"Rule one of the PLCU: Do not mention banana bread. We repeat, do not mention banana bread. Unless of course you want your dining companion to take cover under the table and start whispering ‘please don’t talk about adding cinnamon’. Anyway, rule number two is: pick somewhere that’s covered if the weather looks like it might be trash. On that note, Peckham Bazaar’s terrace is not only a lovely place to eat grilled octopus and baked feta, it’s also completely protected from the British weather. As well as providing shelter for a rainproof catch-up, this Mediterranean restaurant is laid back enough that you also won’t be interrupted by any noisy groups or blaring music. Perfect." - heidi lauth beasley

"Peckham Bazaar is still relatively undiscovered, which is bizarre given it is some of the best food in the city. Nestled in a residential square behind Rye Lane, the restaurant specializes in Balkan cuisine, coupled with Turkish and Greek influences. The menu changes frequently, but standouts, like the beetroot and chestnut manti (Turkish dumplings similar to tortellini) and zucchini fritters, are usually available. All the meat and fish have a strong, smoky flavor thanks to the charcoal grill in the open kitchen. Reservations are essential given the small size of the bright dining room. Start with a glass of sparkling Bulgarian wine, the perfect precursor to a spicy, smoky dinner. "