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Artusi

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Chalkboard menu of unfussy seasonal Mediterranean dishes and Italian wines in a pared-back setting. People often mention service, menu, delicious, pasta, experience, wine, atmosphere, good,


Address

161 Bellenden Rd, London SE15 4DH, United Kingdom

Website

artusi.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 3302 8200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (609 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Monday: 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (12) menu (12) delicious (7) pasta (7) experience (7) wine (7) atmosphere (6) good (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Costa 7 months ago on Google
    Great food, with generous portions and plenty of flavour. The meatball with red cabbage was particularly delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophie My N. 1 year ago on Google
    Menu seems seasonal but I had the best mackerel in my life here! The gnocchi was one of the best I ever had as well. My husband got the other pasta and my friend got a veggie dish, all soooo gooood! Drooling again remember the dish and it’s just a few hours ago! It’s a quaint little spot but the service was excellent they pay attention and being so kind and accommodating to us being a walk-in with a toddler!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew P. 2 years ago on Google
    Quality, ingenuity (so far as I’m aware menu changes daily), price and service - all great. Just a little out of the way and nothing to wow at regarding decor, but as soon as that first bite hits your pallet, you won’t really be bothered.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia P. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant! Unbelievable delicious food (especial leek) Amazing service (the waiter Arthur is so lovely) Highly recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Milly M. 7 months ago on Google
    Pretty disappointed with our food at Artusi. A very limited menu which usually means the few options they do have are done to a high standard. This unfortunately wasn’t the case last night. I ordered the Pasta e Fagioli, which was literally over-cooked pasta with a tin of cannelloni beans, no sauce, no seasoning, for £17. It felt like a dish I would have put together as a uni student. The service and atmosphere were good, however I won’t be returning or recommending.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dath 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Spectacular! We’ve heard so much about this restaurant and I didn’t think it could reach the peak of my expectations, but it surely did. Food was perfectly cooked, paired and flavoured. Seasoning was on point, and great portion sizes. Staff and atmosphere was perfection. We’ll definitely be returning!!! The hispi cabbage was outstanding
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanya L. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cute, adorable Italian restaurant on beautiful Bellenden Road. It has a laid-back relaxing vibe. The menu is small so there will be about 3-4 starters, mains, and a couple of desserts. The pasta is made fresh each day so tastes amazing. We ate: Courgette Trifolate with Saffron Aoli and Smoked Almonds/Casarecce with Girolles, Confit Garlic/Spaghetti, Mussels, Parsley and Breadcrumbs/Torta di Caprese with Strawberries and Chantilly. Every dish was delicious. Inside the interiors are minimal and contemporary. On a sunny day you will find a few tables on the pavement and the restaurant doors will be open. It's a lovely place for a romantic dinner or lunch with a friend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy T. 2 years ago on Google
    Both venue and menu are brilliantly simple, and simply brilliant. Lamb with Oyster mushrooms was a highlight.

  • 5/5 Nick Abel S. 4 months ago on Google
    Compelled to write a review. A rare thing in London - fantastic food, with generous portions at reasonable prices. We had two courses each, with two drinks each and it came to materially under £100. I also loved the relaxed atmosphere which felt like I was eating at someone’s home. Relaxed staff but with great service - perfect for a modern dining experience. Please don’t change.

  • 4/5 London Double T. 11 months ago on Google
    Such a little hidden gem very much enjoyed this first experience at Artusi 🙏 it's a short walk from Peckham Rye Station as well. It was a hot day, so it's perfect if passing by and heading to the common to chill out or look around. The food was fresh, especially the pasta, and both were large dishes, and there was a nice menu for lunch and enough choices for drinks too. It's quite a small venue but don't be put off by that. Solid A**** LDT x

  • 5/5 Alastair B. 1 year ago on Google
    A rare find. Our experience at Artusi was amazing. We had the lunch menu. There were several vegetarian options available, and the wine list perfectly matched the food style. Staff were extremely friendly. If you are going to visit, then bookings are must as Artusi does fill up quickly.

  • 5/5 Tetiana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful small restaurant with wonderful food. Very good and friendly stuff. I really enjoyed the place. They changed the menu every week. So you can try very different and delicious meals. Wonderful place if you want some coffee with a dessert, lunch or dinner.

  • 5/5 Georgia T. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely place. Been wanting to go for a long while and it didn’t disappoint. The service was quick and attentive. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. Would recommend. 10/10

  • 5/5 Ted M. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply stunning. Intimate, contemporary and laid back ambience. A perfect menu containing a small (less is ALWAYS more) number of fab dishes. Add to this an extensive wine list, fab soundtrack & great service and the result is a very very good experience

  • 5/5 jack o. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the Sunday set menu, very tasty, slick service and nice environment to eat in. Also perfect temperature considering how close we were to the kitchen. Can’t wait to bring my friends back!

  • 5/5 Tom B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delightfully informal atmosphere but with the attentiveness and execution of a fine dining experience. You’re made to feel welcome from the second you step through the door. The food is wonderfully simple, Italian inspired, seasonal delights which change on a fortnightly basis, and at a price which makes you feel like you’re somewhere special but doesn’t make your head spin. After a second visit it’s firmly becoming one of my south east London favourites.

  • 5/5 Adam C. 2 years ago on Google
    The place to go for really good seasonal Italian dishes in South London! 👌

  • 5/5 Tristan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic wine list .. great set menu for wkd & fab deserts yum Super friendly service was so worth dragging myself from north London

  • 5/5 Pawel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Sunday afternoon can be topped by one thing only, plates of lovely food. Cotechino sausage dish was especially interesting. Thank you Artusi Team.

  • 5/5 Tina C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious and the staff nice and friendly. A good experience!!! I enjoyed very much!

  • 5/5 Ricardo G. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the best places for Italian food around. Lots of care and attention to detail (did they cool down the bowl for the ice cream??). Well, if you're looking for that wow factor of "how can a simple bread and butter taste so good", before even getting to the pasta, you should book a visit. I'll certainly do, as my cooking is nothing compared to them.

  • 5/5 E A. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has first-rate service as well as tasty menu. The best spot in the area. The meals arrived fast and the rates were inexpensive. Will definitely recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Marcelo B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Italian in Peckham/ Camberwell

  • 5/5 $ H I F T $. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful little treasure of a place in Peckham, perfect pasta dishes, gorgeous wine, excellent service, I was totally blown away by the whole experience. A lovely atmosphere and really hearty dishes that are packed full of flavor combine sumptuously to make you feel chubby and warm at the end of the night.

  • 5/5 Shaun B. 2 years ago on Google
    Simple but fantastic quality lunch menu. Good selection of wine. Helpful service. 2 entrees, 2 mains and a bottle of wine for 65 sterling. Well worth visiting but booking is probably needed in the evening.

  • 5/5 Steph 2 years ago on Google
    The food here is incredible. I'd been meaning to go for some time and was delighted when the opportunity came up. The starters were delicious, the pasta was spectacular and perfectly cooked (I'd recommend a small serving unless your really hungry). Very interesting wine collection, away from the usual. If you happen to be in Peckham Rye, this place is worth a visit.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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