Festa Sul Prato in Lewisham

First time I've ever been to this charming little park...on a beautiful sunny morning I spotted this cafe & thought fabulous I'll have a coffee. As I entered I was putting my mask on and one of the strings broke the mask was still covering my face as I was holding it. To my SHOCK I look up & this man behind the counter (the owner I think) which was at least 2 metres away wearing a mask himself starts to SHOUT AT ME!! The way in which this man spoke to me was actually shocking I've been reading some of the other reviews an this seems to be a reoccurring theme. In this time when so many businesses are struggling we as consumers have a choice were we spend our money and many of us choose to try and support local businesses...this one WONT get my support..this man is a RUDE & is going the right way about ruining his own business

Really great food, excellent value and friendly service. Outdoor seating. The food is freshly prepared and tastes superb. A great cycling cafe as it’s on the main cycle route from New Cross/Deptford to the South Bank (you can cycle here from central London almost entirely on segregated cycleways or quiet routes). Will be a regular lunchtime destination around the year for us!

Mi esposa y yo tuvimos una cena encantadora aquí con nuestro (casi) un año de edad. Entorno relajado y sin pretensiones, con un personal amable y un ambiente agradable y acogedor en el lugar. La cerveza local de la cervecería Brockley también fue una buena opción. Sin embargo, lo mejor fue la comida, muy buena calidad y un precio muy razonable. Fui por la carne mientras el ganso que tenía mi esposa también era muy decente, con ambos platos pulidos con abundantes verduras y papas al romero. Nuestro postre, una tabla de quesos, era encantador y fácilmente lo suficientemente grande para que los dos compartiéramos. Genial haber experimentado otro restaurante de vecindario realmente agradable cerca de nuestra casa. ¡Lugares como este merecen tener éxito!

Tuvimos nuestra fiesta de Navidad aquí el año pasado y la disfrutamos tanto que volvimos este año, solo para tener una experiencia que aseguró que no volveremos el año que viene. Pedimos comida por adelantado y llegamos a las 3:30 pm. Eran mucho más de las 5:30 pm que llegaron nuestros platos principales. Luego tuve una conversación completamente extraña con el propietario sobre por qué una espera de dos horas para la comida fue demasiado larga. No estaba dispuesto a admitir que constituía un mal servicio o simplemente no era lo que esperabas en un restaurante. Sin disculpas, sin regalos, no más fiestas de personal. Realmente decepcionado. Estábamos ansiosos por apoyar un negocio local, pero creo que podríamos ir mejor a Pizza Express en London Bridge. No pretenderán que es normal esperar dos horas para comer.

This little cafe / restaurant is the only place I’ve found in the UK to serve pasta that is up to a good Italian standard. The only difference is that the portions are bigger! I look forward to my next visit before I’ve finished eating.. On one occasion recently there were clearly a few staffing problems and there was a bit of chaos in the kitchen. But the guy who runs this place is lovely and the quality of food means I’ll forgive almost anything. Highly recommended.

We popped in here for cake today as we were walking in the area, and will definitely be returning for a proper meal very soon. Lovely staff and a most unexpected find in this area.

Here I am on my mobility scooter driving in +30C on a Sunday late afternoon dying for a cold coke and there I found it. Was even allowed into the shadow of the restaurant on the ramp inside. The man saved me from thirst! I’m going to pass there again, it’s about one mile from where I live but it’s “the wrong direction” so I never saw it in the past 9 years I’ve been living here. I’ll be back soon.

Unless you know this place you might well missed it and what a waste that is as it well worth a visit and after passing it a few times we’ll definitely going back you there’s plenty of room inside and out food and service was very good and it’s part of a small park so it’s ideal for the kids

After hearing so much about this celebrated cafe on the edge of Folkstone Gardens in Deptford, I decided to have breakfast there on Thursday 30th May. On approach the cafe looked modern and clean with its large glass windows and nice artwork on the walls. I was drawn to the framed review by #Jayraynor on the wall which lauded the cafe a year ago. Well Jay things have changed since you last visited I guess. Although the only people at in the cafe at the time, I noticed the greasy marks and fingerprints on all the tables thanks to the large windows reflecting light on to them. This should have rang alarm bells. We decided to have the full English breakfast at £8.50 with two cappuccinos coffees. The breakfast consisted of half a large tomato that was supposed to be grilled, to be honest it would been more at place in cold Ploughmans. The sausage was amemic in colour and not very appetising. The baked beans consisted of 12 beans on my plate, the Sourdough bread was tasteless and very tough. It was awful. The rest of the dish was mushrooms and bacon which came on a separate plate because the chef forgot to put it on my plate. When asked if everything was okay we complained about the quality of the cooking and it was obvious by our reaction that we were not at all happy. Yet we were still charged the full price. The Festa experience was more than disappointing, it was very, very poor. Definately not a party in the park...definately will not be back.

We love it here, very relaxed atmosphere, nice surroundings in the park, local beers, nice coffee and very well priced and tasty pasta. The staff are always very friendly to us too. Would happily recommend!

Had a great lunch sat out in the sunshine - on a February Saturday! Not so much a restaurant as an Italian bar/cafe located one the edge of playpark tucked away in a residential area. A limited menu of simple Italian fare, well cooked although perhaps little overpriced (£10 for a large dish of pasta with very straight forward homemade sauce). But very enjoyable. Other cooked dishes are available and they do good cakes. Licensed. Commendable that they were able to cope with an unpredictable London climate that drew out so many people for an Italian Saturday afternoon.

We’ve been at Festa sul Prato for the Valentine’s night, Which was not a good idea. The restaurant was totally overbooked with extra table added to the floor, our small one didnt evev had the chairs when we arrived. They gave us 2 outdoor very unconfortable and really cold metal chairs..what a start! The room was so Full that we were seating literally attached to other guest so zero privacy and athmosphere. We had to wait around 40 minutes fornour starters and we had our main at 10 pm ( table booked at 8.30 ) The couple next to us was in the same situation but they complained with the staff all the night which took away any romance left to the night. The weird thing was that at the other table part of the staff were having dinner instead to help to sort the situation out. Talking about food, nothing special, just ingredient put together on a plate. Never again

Found this place due to friend's recommend. Went for coffee (excellent) couple of times, finally had supper last night. Early in the day the owner Martin informed me that kitchen last orders are 9pm but if there was a party coming later he would stay open. He did indeed and we enjoyed a lovely supper with friends after a gallery opening nearby (no format). Olives and good wine plus most of us had excellent pasta. There is always a choice od veg or meat in the pasta menu. Two sizes of servings small is £6 large £10. The small was substantial and the large gigantic (no-one finished). My husband's beef tagliata (thinly sliced and flavoursome) was superb value. This restaurant deserves to do well and we recommend it for breakfast, lunch or supper. Jay Raynor agreed in the observer, hopefully this will bring customers in. There can not be much footfall in this location. Much better value and service than Marcella on Deptford High St. Possible to eat supper for twenty pounds even with wine. Friendly service, get down there. Lovely setting by folkestone Gardens and plenty of free on street parking.

What a real treat. Coffee and vegan lemon drizzle cake. A happy friendly and welcoming cafe. Well worth a visit. Menu looked varied and reasonably priced

Conjuring up the improbability of Festa sul Prato is easy. It is a former public toilet, on a skanky, bombsite park, in one of Deptford’s more obscure corners. From this owner Martin Hoenle (thats him pictured in the open kitchen) has crafted a delightful eatery serving generous portions of flavoursome, simple food at fair prices. I had the roast beetroot main dish, with mushroom, roast potato and broccoli. It was succulent juxtaposition of flavours and textures that kept me going for the rest of the day. There was enough of the delicious penne with pasta and sausage for my companion to share a fair bit of it with me. We arrived in the middle of a lunch time rush, that made for quite a long wait to order and eat. Once calm descended, owner Martin took time to pass among the tables chatting with diners. Two mains and two beers were £27.

I love this restaurant. I visit a couple of times a week in my lunch break. I don’t spend huge amounts of money but I am always made to feel so welcome. The pasta is always lovely and fresh and very tasty but my favourite...

Well what a lovely lunch we had we shared between the three of us all adults The cypresse salad, Antipasti and a cheeseboard with sourdough bread washed down with wine and craft ale. The staff were very friendly welcoming and cheerful and the service excellent...

Lovely place, clean, inviting- great food and drinks. Will definitely go back for breakfast again. I had the avocado toast and my husband had the fried egg on toast, both were delicious. The location in the park is beautiful, we will have to try this...

He have been there twice to appreciate in nice, modern and calm atmosphere an excellent “full english breakfast” together with a high quality tee. The very fresh and high quality ingredients were accompanied by a well preparation and pleasant presentation. The food was served by...

We arrived at the recommendation of my daughters flat mate. Grunted at by grumpy stressed chef and an embarrassed waitress. We sat outside, which is ok. Service was slow but it was the waitresses first day. My partner used the toilets and they were disgusting...

My partner and I were welcomed to a neat, if a little over-cluttered space by friendly, attentive waiting staff. I chose 'Spinach, mushrooms, gorgonzola, poached eggs on toast' (£8). My partner chose the lunch pasta 'Farfalle pesto with pancetta' (£5). Both were cooked fresh (you...

We visited this location, which was just closing, as part of our personal ancestry trail having been brought up facing each other across the Thames separated by the Greenwich Tunnel in Deptford, South of the River Thames, and Plaistow in East London, North of the...

We live close by to this place and we have decided to go and try the cappuccino on Saturday morning. I must say that the quality of the coffee was excellent! The garden is so nice and peaceful, so It`s the perfect place for a...

We dropped in on a Thursday night for a meal with jazz. The jazz was great. Singer with a voice like Cleo Laine and guitarist with a 1935 Gibson amplifier. The good was very good. My partner had the lamb and described it as one...

Very nice and cozy setting in the park. Food was excellent and great value. Will definitely be back...

What a little gem! situated in the park with benches outside shaded by beautiful big trees. Good choice of food, from delicious starters that can be small healthy lunches and delicious main courses, care given to presentation too! Always a good choice of desserts too.

This isn't a restaurant you'd be likely to come across if you didn't know it was there, but I was lucky enough to have a friend who knows it. The food's great and staff friendly, and it's excellent value - two courses (and we couldn't...

I stumbled across this place and I’m so glad I did. The decor is clean, stylish and functional, yet somehow so homely, and the service brilliantly considerate. I’ll definitely be back for lunch - thank you for your kindness!

Great, authentic and well-sourced food prepared by nice people who know what they are doing. I was so impressed I visited for brunch and for dinner in the same week. The food is streets ahead of almost everywhere else in the area. It's certainly better...

I go there at least once a week. I live 2 minutes from the restaurant and me and my boyfriend love having a nice aperol and a glass of wine when we walk our dog. Staff is amazing, the owner is a very nice person,...

This is very local to us and we tried it for the first time last week. A nice local restaurant to have nearby.

Great place to eat daytime or evenings at weekend - right in the park - friendly staff and excellent food. Good value too.

Each month, Festa sul Prato has a Feast from a particular part of the World and on Wednesday it was the turn of Sardinia, Italy. Approaching the building (Unique in itself! Ask the question!) I was hit by the sharp, simple design of the place....

Another delicious meal at this hidden neighbourhood gem. Attentive and friendly service. Short but varied menu with food cooked very well to order, and simple, attractive presentation. Great wine list - unusual to get quality Italian wine at affordable prices. This is a restaurant with...

Set out for Festa Sul Prato on a really cold, dull and wet Thursday evening. Instantly uplifted by the welcome. Interior very nicely lit with candles on tables. Bright art work around the room and subtle music playing. Staff very smiley and helpful. Good selection...

We had lunch here on bank holiday weekend. It was busy and the service was a little slow-although friendly. The food was excellent.Really good quality ingredients and well prepared. The cheeses were superb. Although it is in a park the ambience and decor are more...

Stumbled across by accident when out for a walk. Fantastic food, fantastic wine and fantastic staff. 100% on everything I can't praise this place enough. We will definitely be going going back. Great for cake (all homemade and gluten free option) and coffee as well...

Super cafe with great food and a friendly relaxed atmosphere - worth making the effort to get to. Seafood linguine was excellent. A great place to have nearby. We will be back

What a fab place! Placed at the edge of the park, with lovely attentive staff and reasonably priced food, it's a gorgeous gem in Deptford. For dinner, mains go for £12 at tops, the pastas and risotto will cost you a paltry £8...here in Zone...

Actuellement en travaux de décoration mais ils servent des boissons chaudes et des snacks sur la terrasse :) Très bon...

I stumbled across this place while walking the garden's and it's a lovely little cafe. They do a good range of brunch options and the dinner menu looked great too. Inside is modern with a relaxing atmosphere but the best part is sitting outside on...

I have eaten here a few times now and Festa Sul Prato never fails to impress. The antipasti is varied and very good value! I've had delicious Italian sausages with creamy polenta and quality olives. The menu is diverse and changes with the seasons yet...

wonderful little hidden gem, very friendly, very good food & very, very recommended! seek this place out & you won't be dissapointed, especially if you cyle quietway1.

We were looking for the skatepark and found this little foodie gem, really authentic and superb food, nice chilled out buzz to the place with some friendly people serving out of an open kitchen. It all looked very classy too, but with a laid back...

Great food and new menu again. Thanks for a lovely birthday lunch with friends. See you again soon. Lissie

Freezing cold Saturday night, but a great meal for the four of us. This place has a great vibe, even better food and excellent wine too. Cost about £140 for two courses for the four of us, with a couple of bottles of wine. It's...

The first time I ate in this gem of a restaurant I couldn't believe the amazing value for money, the friendly but not in-your-face staff, the generous portions, the fact there was something for all tastes without being an unwieldy menu but most of the...

This is a real gem for this area, I'm sure that it will prove very popular. We had an excellent meal, the food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. The restaurant is well designed and has a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff were very friendly...

In Folkestone Gardens - a once-neglected little park now nicely renovated - a real gem has been created in a once-derelict block. Transformed with cool Scandi-chic decor of blonde wood and slate-coloured surfaces, Festa sul Prato should be on every foodie's shortlist. Wonderful cuisine -...

I had dinner here on Saturday night with my favourite auntie. The food was excellent - home cooked taste and extremely fresh. Flavours were delicate and sophisticated; a pleasure from start to finish. Lovely owners too! This place definitely puts Deptford on the foodie map.

We have just had our second visit to Festa. We went to the Feast night for an Italian thanksgiving meal . The starter was the best bean and mushroom soup I have ever eaten, it was delicious. Our table all had the turkey with roast...

A brilliant place on so many levels. Have visited on several occasions and it is always a delight to be there. Would give 10 stars if there was that option.

Excellent food, wine and atmosphere. Very happy that this little place has opened a few minutes' walk from our house. We've been a few times and we really recommend.

What a nice addition to this area! Festa Sul Prato is a brand new, modern and intimate Italian restaurant located on Folkestone Park. Built over an area that was historically damaged during WWII before becoming a nice park with pond and ducks, it brings new...

Delightful addition to the area. I was blown away by the atmosphere, service and quality. Great place to hang out for a coffee in the day and also a lovely relaxed meal in the evening. Really friendly staff and the food was amazing especially for...

The attention to detail in this café /restaurant is evident both in the interior design and quality of food served. Friendly service and moderate prices make a detour to this café in the park well worthwhile... but don't take our word for it, just go...

I cannot recommend this new place enough - great food, great wine and friendly service. If you are in the area or looking for a nice night out in Deptford this is the place.

Service was excellent Food was delicious After a long day at work this is great place to chill, enjoy great food and wine. 😃

This is a tiny restaurant with very modern, european decor and is situation right next to a little park. Easy to miss, well worth seeking out. We went to a chef's special night with a set menu - it was £25 a head which isn't...

A nice local place with friendly and attentive staff. We stopped for a breakfast which was really nice with very good coffee