Aqua Brasserie in Croydon

Bad food. Loooong wait both for drinks and food. Waiter (owner I was told) got 2 meals wrong. Brought calamari fritti for my husband and I which he never ordered in his life and I can't stand them as they are like rubber in the UK so would never have ordered that. Waiter insisted I did, not once but 3x! My husband actually asked for whitebait! My husband ordered calf's liver as a main which is soft and succulent in France, Germany and Greec etc. It was thin and like shoe leather. It is supposed to go into a hot pan, then turned over after a few seconds and taken out of pan - served. This is what it should be like "A classic of British cooking, Calf's Liver is succulently tender and fine-grained with a deliciously mild, sweet flavour. More and more people are discovering the delicious flavour of Calf's Liver due to its place on the menus.« I took it home to give to the dog and foxes!! My friend next to me (we were 13) ordered meatballs which were so salty she couldn't eat them. Another lady didn't like how the fish was done. It was mediocre. MY mussels had anorexia. I have photos. They were non existent or if there was one in the shell, it didn't measure more than 5mm. 20 were empty and the sauce was not nice. Obvs they were not fresh mussels, they were cooked already and just heated up. Lots and lots of small broken shells in the sauce. Must have been the last dregs. Just as well I didn't swallow one of the shards. Will I go back? No, I'll go to a real Italian restaurant next time. Bragging about an Italian chef! He needs to go on a cookery course IN ITALY! I lived, ate and cooked there. I know what Italian food is supposed to taste like!!!!! And sooo expensive.

This venue is now called Noto because it’s gone independent, which has proved to be confusing for those customers looking for Aqua. Online information must be updated if this venue is to attract/keep custom. However, the three course set lunch at £24.00 was extremely good value for money and comprised spinach soup, (very tasty), pan fried sea bass with mashed potato and broccoli (very good) and a choice of three desserts- all very nice. It was a wet Tuesday and the restaurant was very quiet, but service was charming, friendly and efficient. I’d definitely return to Noto. It sits among a plethora of eateries, many of which open for a very short time, then close because of lack of custom. As “Aqua” Noto has been trading successfully for years and it would be a great pity to see a genuinely good restaurant go under. I wish them every success.

Met some old work mates for a lunch get together. Had the 3 course lunch menu and really enjoyed it. I went for the calamari, then steak and finished with panna cotta. I recommend every dish. I would not hesitate to recommend this place. It was my first time here in around 7/8 years and still love it. Portions worked well and I thought sealing and lighting was very confortable too.

My favourite restaurant in Croydon, I come here all the time. I love the battered prawns and steak. Great value, you can taste it's fresh and the staff always friendly. My number 1 spot :)

Fabulous food, super service, great value. We will definitely return. Thank you. Would recommend booking because we hadn't and were lucky to get a quiet day and time.

Was here with a large group of lady friends and we all had a wonderful time. Great service and friendly staff. The food was very tasty (christmas menu) and everyone enjoyed their delicious desserts. Will definitely be returning again. Thank you for looking after us so well.

After visiting back in February, I booked out the private room for a special birthday and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The booking was for 25 people. I was able to decorate the space beforehand and drop off the cake the day before. We pre-ordered all of the food from a party menu which was £32pp for 3-courses. The duck salad starter was delicious! There were some lovely choices of dishes and the restaurant was organised when bringing out the food. The food was good and the atmosphere was great. One of the waitresses, Alessia was so great. She was very sweet and professional but also fun and was singing along with us as we partied as well as doing her job, She made our evening! All round, a fab night loved by all who attended. The restaurant couldn’t do enough for us all. Would definitely recommend - very well run business with great food, great atmosphere. Thank-you Aqua for a very fabulous evening!

This is our most frequented restaurant! The food is consistently good and the service is excellent. The staff are friendly. The decor is great and the whole premise is clean.

Fantastic menu and service - came away very full and exploding with flavours! We ordered (2 adults, 1 child): spaghetti with prawns, goats cheese with braised aubergine, garlic bread (the latter from kids menu), then Jacob’s ladder, Spaghetti with crab and spaghetti Bol (latter from kids menu) All very delicious and the service was excellent. If we find ourselves in Croydon again, will definitely be booking ourselves in again 👍🏻

Birthday meal tonight with family and partner. Food and service absolutely excellent, had an amazing time, highly recommend the Baileys brulee 👍🏻😊❤️

Just been for lunch with my family, all 3 of us had the special Sunday menu! The restaurant was not very busy however started to fill up as we left. Food came quickly and was delicious, staff looked after us well. Would recommend to friends and would return

Great service from the get go. Staff friendly and welcoming. Restaurant looks awesome and a nice size for all group sizes. A great wine list and awesome menu. Fish meat veggie and lots more. I was impressed with my evening. A nice restaurant in south croydon. Good parking and Trainsport links into main croydon.

Always good food and good service. Well cooked fish (not overcooked thank goodness) and lovely choice of dishes.

We booked a table for Valentines, they had the Valentines Special Menu which was the only option, their was plenty on the menu, the food was great, service was great and as always a great atmosphere

I visited Aqua with a group of friends for a birthday. Everything was amazing from the food, the drinks, the atmosphere and the brilliant, attentive staff. I chose 3 courses from their set menu (mon-thurs) and was very impressed. The manager, Kush couldn’t do enough for us and was very accommodating. The pork belly was really nice. I will definitely be returning. Highly recommend. Thank-you!

Really good evening, good food and service lovely cocktails, not cheap but around normal for the area, 2 areas to improve, buy a better quality prosecco rose for 31pd a bottle (vinegary), and the baileys creme brulee was more like coffee, not baileys taste, but otherwise lovely and would definitely return.

9 of us arrived last minute and were accommodated really well. Excellent food and service. Been here quite a few times over the years and never been disappointed

I have been going to Aqua Croydon for YEARSSSS. Today was just a casual evening with my Partner and it was a toss up between Nandos or Aqua. Aqua won being local (literally walking distance from home) and I have never regret a decision like I have today. Starters took a while, but ok fair enough. I ordered tiropitakia (feta and spinach pastry) it was freezing cold as if it had been served out the freezer. Replacement was given. Came out PIPING hot. It took a further 45mins for the mains to arrive considering the restaurant had about 5 people, with no communication as to why it was taking so long or apology for the wait -food was tasteless. Strawberry Daiquiri - tasted off, again tasteless. Overall, really disappointed. Sad to say.

The staff were welcoming and attentive but the food was bad. I love calamari for starters, when it arrived it was just eight tiny tasteless rings. My brother ordered the prawns and got 3 sorry looking small prawns for £11!!! The mains were no better. We had a meat platter and a fish platter. Not tasty or fresh! Our waiter was lovely and kept on asking if the food was ok. We didn’t have the heart to say it wasn’t. We just won’t be going back there again!

I suggested Aqua to my two friends when we met up and it didn’t let me down! The Manager and Karolina were brilliant hosts and the food was cooked to perfection. The cocktails were lovely and we were not rushed to finish. Would thoroughly recommend!

I took my husband there for his birthday and we have an incredibly pleasant time. The food was exceptional, we were still talking about the salmon this morning over breakfast. My husband preferred one of his cold starters warm and the staff were very helpful to make this change. The prices are very good and the waiting staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will be returning.

Amazing food and great service. The staff were attentive and ensured the food layout was like clockwork. Karolina was great! Recommending to everyone and visiting again soon!

I recently took my family to dinner at Aqua. We’ve been before and the food was lovely . This time we were all very disappointed. The service was poor. We waited ages for our drinks. The staff were not very friendly The food finally arrived....

Aqua used to be good but now it is terrible . It took about 15 minutes for lemonade. The portions were appalling and it tasted like elephant poo. And the worst thing is that I paid 81.50 for salt. The meals were so salty. Overall...

We’ve not been to Aqua for about 4 years. We decided to give it a try as we wanted to try somewhere new. The restaurant hasn’t changed much apart from all the staff and chefs. We asked if it had changed hands but the waitress...

We had dinner here on a Friday night. I thought the interior of the restaurant was great, with mood lighting and a modern appearance. The staff made us feel very welcome and the service was excellent. We ordered tiger prawns and chicken tempura to start,...

We had travelled up from Devon to celebrate someone’s birthday . And before going to our venue we stopped to have something to eat . The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much . Good food and reasonably priced . Would definitely recommend...

Disappointing experience, we tried the steak night but the quality of steak was very poor. Staff were great but the food let it down! The sister restaurant Galu I found a lot better.

This place never fails to amaze me! Defo numero uno along the "strip". Service is 1st class, food amazing and management delightful! Keep it up Aqua. X

It was a fabulous evening from start to finish. Took advantage of the eat out to help out and so the bill was a little cheaper than it would normally be which was an added bonus. It ticked all the boxes. Staff extremely friendly, polite...

This was a first time visit for me and I was very impressed. The food was delicious, the staff very welcoming and the service was excellent. A very enjoyable experience.

First time visited aqua and would definitely go back. Had calamari which was very good, husband had scallops he said best he’s had. Main I had rib of beef with mash etc was very tasty couldn’t manage a pudding as had two cocktails. Would recommend...

We visited last night - the three of us shared the trio of dips - fab tatziki and taramasalata, less fab hummus - then the chicken souvlaki and the fillet steak. The latter was amazing. Cooked beautifully rare and Med rare - amazing mash and...

The food was really tasty. Would definitely go again. Good service and nice atmosphere. The baileys creme brule was so nice.😋

Came here with a Friend for a Mid-week Dinner. Pre-booked and were seated straight away, we ordered 2 cocktails which arrived in good time and worth the £8 price. We ordered 2 started to share (Calamari & Halloumi), these arrived in good time, presented well...

Went there on Wednesday to take advantage of the eat out scheme. It’s always a pleasure to go to Aqua. Great food and service. A real gem for Croydon

Returning from lockdown they have organised the restaurant for social spacing ensure all the precautions are in place. Received a warm welcome on arrival and promptly seated. The full menu was available as before, no cut backs, on disposable paper. The service was bright, attentive and charming. The food as before was excellent. Please to be back.

We have been eating at Aqua for years and after four months of going nowhere looking forward to our first meal out! We chose Aqua so if you need anything else as a recommendation that's about as good as it gets!

Met friends here for a Christmas lunch, good service, nice menu, we were not hurried to leave and had much wine! I had the ribs, delicious. Would recommend.

Came here after work with colleagues to relax. We had a table for 13 of us. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was good. We shared a meze which was very tasty and I had rib eye steak with chips.

Had a meal tonight for our wedding anniversary. All the staff were brilliant and the food was great. They made it a really special night.

We went for a birthday celebration: we two old codgers, and a daughter and her two youngsters who live in Brighton. Had the restaurant been in the Lanes it would have been packed. As it was in South Croydon, the place was nearly empty: better for us.The very welcoming and sociable waiter was brilliant - just the right amount of attention and leaving us alone. The food was great: two steaks, a crayfish, a pork belly, some liver and a spaghetti bolognese were all delicious.We will be back.

Booked a table for my mother’s 60th birthday party - 16 of us. lush the manager was excellent! He allowed me to drop off decorations during the afternoon and set up the table for me, service was fantastic. Food was great, there were no mistakes with the bill or food. Lush and his staff made the evening very special! Thank you Aqua team will defiantly be returning.

A group of 11 of us went to Aqua for the Christmas set menu last weekend, only for every member of the group to become very unwell, some within an hour of leaving the restaurant. The following day we contacted them only to be told that we must have all already been ill beforehand and were not even given an apology! I am 5 months pregnant and spent the following day in complete agony I had to be sent home from work. I’m disgusted by the shocking customer service we received when we brought this to their attention, and will be certain to tell everyone to never go to this restaurant again.

Came here on a Saturday night just pop in and they had a table free the service was very good and had a good menu , we had the cod and calf livers which were both super and a nice bottle of wine a nice place waitress very friendly will come back

Went for daughter's birthday with family and friends. Service was efficient and quick. Food was delicious. Staff very helpful with the cake - cutting and providing takeaway containers for guests wanting to take their cake with them. Had a very enjoyable evening and wholeheartedly recommend the restaurant for family gatherings.

Had dinner at this modern looking restaurant on Saturday night with my wife. The food was really good, especially the Jacobs Ladder......The only thing that let this restaurant down was the service. Once we were seated no one came over to ask if we wanted drinks! I had to call someone over to order food! Twice I had to call someone over to order drinks.

Great restaurant. Friendly as soon as we walked in. The starter I had which was baked aubergine and goats cheese was one of the best I've ever had, so delicious. I had Jacobs ladder for main and the beef was incredible, simply falling off the bone. I would definitely go back there again.

I've been there a couple of weeks ago with my colleagues, for dinner after work. The food was very nice and fresh and most of the dishes remind me of Greece. The waitresses were very nice especially Alessia, the Italian waitress. I definitely recommend it.

We’ve been coming here for years. Probably only once or twice a year, but always a friendly welcome from Betim and Ferdi. Service is always friendly and welcoming and food is perfectly cooked with generous portions. The menu is varied and always a great selection to suit most palates. Good veggie options.

Went here as a party of 6 - booked on line very easily. Waiting staff very friendly and food served in good time. The Greek mini meze was enjoyed by those that had it and my whitebait was tasty (although slightly overcooked). The kleftiko was very good and my calves liver was cooked to perfection. We all enjoyed the ambience in a good evening.

Went here for my friends birthday. Food was good but service was terrible, very slow. At this point we excused it as it was busy, however we were waiting for 25 minuets to pay as there was only one card machine which is ridiculous. We had a booking at a club so we needed to go as quickly as possible. Finally when we got the card machine as we weren't happy with the service so we didn’t want to pay service charge where we then had to wait for the manger to “ok” it which meant we had to wait further for the card machine to reach us as another table was waiting for it. When paying an error occurred with my card and my friend. It said it was unauthorised so she paid a further 2 times. It was then my turn to pay and it said card error. The manager then proceeded to say that I don’t have enough money in a very rude and degrading manner i then went on my online banking to show him proof that the transaction went through and he was trying to say that it will not go through and that it is un authorised. The way in which he done this was very rude and extremely unprofessional as a manager. However now looking and my bank statement the payment did in fact go through and my friend was charged 3 times for her meal. This was really off putting and meant that none of us would like to return here. The waiters were lovely and very happy but the manger is very rude and unprofessional. Will not be returning here again!!!!

Went for a meal with my Mum as an early Birthday present to her. Superb steak, cooked to perfection. Service was amazing, attentive but not too in your face. They had a large party in paying for their meal so while we waited for the card machine to be free were treated to free shots of Tia Maria and Baileys. Great atmosphere with great staff and food. Would definitely go again and happily recommend to others.

Went with a group of friends we had booked and were given a large round table which was perfect for our needs. The restaurant was busy but felt lively rather than crowded or load we could hold conversations over the table with no problem. We all eat from the set menu with a variety of dishes all were perfect. Thehouse wine was god and the service was excellent, friendly attentive staff.

I had my 18th birthday meal there great night all round staff where incredibly friendly and helpful food was lovely and the atmosphere was just great defiantly would recommend and will be returning soon

No discount - lies - deception - would avoid.

Good cocktail list, great menu and excellent food made fo4 the ideal place to enjoy lunch with friends. Definitely recommend

Fifteen friends and I enjoyed a fantastic birthday dinner. That’s a lot of people to cater for in one go but everything was spot on. Great choice of food and wine at such reasonable prices. Like the food, the service was sooo good. Friendly but absolutely professional. And the three birthday girls were given their own cake and candle AND a bottle of Prosecco. How nice was that! Thanks, everyone at Aqua, we had a great time. See you again!

Had a fabulous meal at Aqua last night. Went for Grandma's birthday meal and wasn't disappointed.

Fantastic food and wine !!! Really varied menu . The goats cheese and aubergine starter was amazing!! Haven’t been here for a long time & will return!!

Unpretentious interior, this restaurant does what it says on the tin, serving healthy portions of Mediterranean food. Very good service.

What a fabulous place. 5* all round. Service, drinks, food and ambience. A definite must if you are along the strip!

It was our first time at this restaurant the food and portions were good. Our meal was going well we had two courses and a bottle of wine. We didn't have dessert but an Irish coffee was ordered and after a few minutes the waiter made a comment do you want anything else people are waiting and then produced the bill and card machine Surely it is not unreasonable to be given time to digest our food, finish the coffee and wine. If there is a time limit then this need to be explained at the start of the meal. We were only there an hour which is hardly excessive for two courses with wine and coffee.

Aqua is a lovely restaurant in the heart of south croydon. We had to book the table just as well the place was packed.

First time visit here, and yes we will be going back. Started halloumi and whitebait, followed by Jacob ladder beef rib and duck confit, absolutely superb food, and excellent service from friendly staff

Visited here with a group of friends.

A group of 6 of us visited. The food was fantastic. There was a lovely atmosphere and the staff were friendly. Reasonably priced too! Would definitely go back for another visit.

We had a table of 9 people and ordered the mini Meze with dolmades, meatballs, tzatziki, hummus etc. Very nice. The feta saganaki was delicious. Good meaty mains like kleftiko and mixed souvlaki plus plenty of fish and pasta dishes.

It was my friends birthday so we can had dinner here. Food was good but the only let down was that the restaurant was consistently cold especially the toilets were freezing as much as the toilet bins don’t work. Would scored them higher and being regulars there not much of an invite of a re-visit so how do you retain your customers? Especially when we told you that it was our friends birthday? Need to rethink of next visit.

This venue lacks ambience. There's their small fish tank with some random gold fish and a lonesome sucker fish. It seemed out of place.

I am very disappointed with the New Years Eve inflated menu price - the food was good but not worth the money. I booked for the evening of New Years Eve, that afternoon I received a call from a member of staff informing me that there was a set menu and that it was half price...I thought great!! On arrival to Aqua we were presented with a menu (3 courses for £75 & they claimed this was half price), I nearly fell off my seat - they were the same dishes from the regular menu and what I ordered would have cost £28.50 from the regular menu excluding drinks. There was not even a complimentary drink thrown in for this ridiculously over priced menu. I certainly will not be dining there New Year's Eve 2019!!

Wow what a night! We had 23 people at my surprise 50th who were looked after superbly. The area we were given was spacious and separate from other diners in the restaurant. The food was served fast and hot but we were not rushed at any stage. Everything everyone ordered was cooked beautifully and if we needed anything it was brought straight away. Portion sizes were large and nothing was scrimped on. Considering there were so many of us the service was fantastic, fast and delivered with a smile. The interior is modern but cosy and the atmosphere is buzzy!! Toilets are clean and smell nice, lots of paper to use. Individual all the guests commented how lovely the place was and they would definitely go back. We were allowed to decorate our section and bring our own cake. Parking at the rear is a bonus all in all a perfect evening.

I visited Aqua on New Year’s Eve with 10 members of my family - what a fantastic night! The food was lovely and the staff couldn’t do enough for you! Hope to go again next year. Margaret Poole

Recently met with a good friend at this lovely restaurant for lunch. Despite being extremely busy with office party groups both the food and the service were spot on. Really enjoyed and were not rushed at all.

This restaurant seems to be all about making money and bumping up prices due to the festive season.

Second time we’ve been here, the food here is very good there is no doubt but it’s more about the people and service and it’s here it goes a little tits up.

I found the staff not very welcoming or attentive, the food was ok nothing special, I wont be in a hurry to go back.

This restaurant is so so you either get good or you get really bad never have I had a excellent experience there

We’ve been to Aqua several times over the years. It says something that it’s survived so long on this very competitive street with many restaurants. And last night it lived up to expectations, faultless food. 4 of us had the Janice ladder beef dish - delicious. Beer and wine flowed with an attentive service.

We go here for lunch on workdays mostly and they offer excellent two course offers for £12. Their pasta is delicious and the cocktails are very good also

We booked a table for 6 to celebrate a major birthday and were really in the mood to enjoy our evening. As it was a Sunday night we did not expect a busy restaurant and loads of atmosphere but hoped we’d be made welcome.

Had a lovely meal here with my husband for our Anniversary.The staff are always lovely and look after you. This us only the second time I have been here I would recommend it as I will be going back again.

Three of us went for Sunday lunch (wife’s birthday) ... not too busy , attentive polite staff .. service at a comfortable pace not hurried .. food above expectations. Tasty, not over seasoned and generous portions.. will definitely go back..

Good selection of dishes on menu so perfect for dining with friends and family. Seafood, steaks, pasta dishes. Not too pricey. Service was fantastic although the restaurant was very quiet so can't comment as to how it would be on a busy night.

We have been to Aqua bar and grill a couple of times over the last 6 months as it was recommended to us. We went today with our family as the food has always been good. We had a delicious lunch and all chose different courses from the set menu. The food was very good quality, beautifully presented (thank you chefs).The service was excellent.

Went with family because of tastecard deal and asked about any restrictions and was shown the red print on the main menu, were then handed paper set menus with no restrictions on them so we all ordered. When it came to paying he bluffed his way out of hounouring the deal and came out with such nonsense I gave up trying to get through to him. This was after a very ordinary meal ( including a lemon tiramisu with no lemon and meals not appearing as written on the menu, eg: no mash with chicken or fish dinners). I will report to tastecard about getting them taken off.

My first time here with a group of friends, some of who have been here before. What a lovely place. Very welcoming and friendly staff. The menu is not overwhelming which is great. A nice choice of Mediterranean food. Reasonable prices too.

We’ve been coming to Aqua for years and always have fabulous food, excellent friendly service in a lovely modern restaurant.

Was a second visit and much better than the first . The manager looked after us very well , recommended us the maze platter what was great . Follow by the steak medium rare with a lovely salad . The price for 4 people with 2 bottles of wine £250 in my opinion for the quality and service was just perfect. We will return for sure !!

Absolutely LOVED the food here. Pork belly was melt in your mouth amazing, I could have eaten it over and over. Friendly staff and space for the buggy. Can't wait for my next meal!!

We have been eating at Aqua since they first open and never had a bad meal or experience. The service is always great and the food delicious. I was pleased to see that they have live music now every Friday. I really enjoyed the Greek music the other day, great idea and well done!

Often visit Aqua, this time for a 60th birthday celebration. The food was excellent as always and the service very good. The steaks are hard to beat as are the scallops.

18th May was my Birthday and my kids had organised a party at this venue. We arrived at about 13.30 for a 1400 start and the staff were serving the Prosecco. The table was laid out on two sides with a gap in the middle which is where I sat. I seemed as if nothing was too much trouble for the staff who very attentive but discrete. The food was delicious and everyone commented so. There was an a-la-cart menu but we (my son and daughter) opted for the fixed menu of three courses for £15.00. All the drinks were reasonable and yes there was an optional 12.5 % service charge but well worth it. We were never rushed and left the restaurant about 17.40. My daughter-in-law provided the cake, balloons and place setting pictures. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and would highly recommend the venue. I will be going there again soon to try the Greek side.

Can’t recommend this place more. The staff here couldn’t be more helpful. I was arranging a 70th birthday from a distance and they made it completely hassle free.

We came here as a party of 4 for dinner over a weekend, it was a nice day so we sat near the windows and they were all open which was nice.

First class lunch and great value for money . its not just a fish only restaurant as the title suggests its very European with Greek , Italian , English , Cypriot and everything is home made .

After reading reviews my friend and I decided to go here for dinner. We have a tastecard and they were really accommodating to that. There are some things on the menu which you cannot have if you are using the taste card which is a...

My partner & I recently visited the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. We was seated really quick & the waiter bought over the normal menu & the Sunday roast menu. There is a lot to choose from on the menu all the food looks tasty....

Really nice food and very good service. Coats were not taken though had to hang on back of chair or on a chair. Could have had oil and vinegar on the table as salad garnish was very plain. Waited 30 minutes for coffee? Desserts came...

The scallop starter was amazing, although the first time we went the scallops were bigger, the second time half the size. The slow cooked lamb, Kleftiko, melts in your mouth and lovely in rich flavours, the Lobster Ravioli had a flavoyrsome sauce but the filling...