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Top Rated in Peckham

Discover handpicked top rated in Peckham, London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

8 restaurants

1
Janda Diner

Malaysian · ££ · Peckham

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Satay Ayam

Universally praised as 'beautifully grilled to tender inside' with 'delicate flecks of char outside.' These skewers are described as 'supremely easy to enjoy' and 'exactly as we'd like it.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Artusi

Italian · £££ · Peckham

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Pappardelle with Lamb Shoulder Ragu

Jay Rayner calls these 'broad, silky ribbons' a 'standard bearer' for the restaurant, featuring meat cooked down until only the 'deep flavor' remains.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Peckham Bazaar

Pan-Balkan · £££ · Peckham

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Grilled Octopus

Regarded as a 'neighbourhood classic', this dish is consistently cited as a standout and is the main reason many reviewers promise to return.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Levan

Modern European · £££ · Peckham

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Comté Fries

These signature snacks are described as chunks of deep-fried chickpea flour batter with a cheesy center, finished with a layer of powdery Comté and a 'perfect puddle' of saffron aïoli.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Lai Rai

Vietnamese · ££ · Peckham

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Bò Lá Lốt (Betel Leaf Beef)

These 'well-knit beef patties' feature a 'medicinal' betel leaf spice and a 'thrillingly unfamiliar' coffee-laden barbecue sauce that The Evening Standard praised.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Ganapati

South Indian · ££ · Peckham

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Paratha

Described as a dish of 'flaky, buttery moreishness' so good it prompted a critic to quote the M&S ads: 'This isn’t just a paratha. This is a Ganapati paratha.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Yemanes'

North African · £ · Peckham

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Breaded Halloumi Wrap

This is a staple dish featuring halloumi that is 'crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle.' The absolute highlight is the freshly baked flatbread, which reviewers describe as a 'powdery pillow of dough.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
Mr Bao

Taiwanese · ££ · Peckham

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Mr Bao (Pork Belly)

The namesake bun and a 'classic' that critics agree the restaurant gets right; it features sticky sweet, tender pork belly with an 'unctuously fatty rind' and peanut powder.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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