Kennington Lane Restaurant in Lambeth

Excellent friendly restaurant. Food v tasty and bottomless drinks frequent a great offer 10/10 no faults at all.

We had to wait almost two hours for the main course to be served. Service was very slow. The heaters didn’t work outside either , which should be mentioned before people sit outside.

As every a lovely welcome, great cellar and delicious food.

Gran experiencia! Bonito lugar. Fui a cenar. Buen ambiente, buena comida, buen lugar. Sin duda recomendaría.

It could not have been a more delightful and delicious evening.... From our warm greeting by the hostess to the impeccable service to the outstanding food and drink. Excellent! We enjoyed the quiet courtyard gardens setting, which was subdued and relaxing. The service was attentive but not intrusive. And the food was above our expectations. It was our best meal in London over a 7-day visit!

Lo más para comer propietrais increíbles. Atención al cliente maravillosa. Y he trabajado allí y son unos jefes que me dieron todo y me ayudaron mucho. Os quiero y siempre os recordaré. Y sois los mejores y la comida espectacular. Nos veremos

Disappointing. Staff generally new and inexperienced. No food for over an hour. Food actually quite interesting, but nothing special for the high prices. And menu missing items such as the much vaunted oysters. Nice outdoor ambience. But seriously needs to improve.

Very tasty and fresh food. The drunken cucumber dessert was a total revelation - wonderful.

Really nice Persian food. Outside dining in the courtyard at the back.

Fabulous welcome, great food and wine, and courtyard in the summer.

A casual early dinner with friends. Food was delicious and service excellent. Excellent

Lovely food, with the most beautiful fresh herbs I've seen outside my own garden. Coupled with subtle spice mixes, perfectly cooked meat, and a robust choice of cocktails and wine. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

They have a lovely courtyard in the back with plenty of space, so on a warm night, it's very pleasant. The food was hit-and-miss: delicious lamb, a fantastic aubergine appetizer, spectacular Bakclava and Persian ice cream, a forgettable seafood appetizer, and a broccoli side dish. The service was very friendly but slow; they seemed overwhelmed, and it took over 30 minutes for someone to take our food order.

Fabulous neighbourhood restaurant with a great combination of Persian and Italian, and excellent wines

A little bit of Tehran in Kennington. We immediately got the warmest welcome on entry to the restaurant. Seated near the window, helpful as cushioned seats more comfortable. Menu given with advice on most popular options, food hot and so tasty and presented to please the eye. The Manager personally greets each customer and value for money. Great experience

Absolutely lovely experience. Food was outstanding and the drinks clearly so well thought out, staff were incredible. Can’t wait to be back!!!

We had a fantastic time - the food was to die for, the restaurant was lovely, and our server was both friendly and helpful (she was also very knowledgeable!). We'd definitely come back here again.

Great flavors. I would have loved to change more dishes but was dining alone. Next time I’m bringing a friend and will sample more.

The experience has been really good. The food was fantastic and the live music session helped in creating a wonderful ambience.

A wonderful discovery. Great food in a nice setting with super attentive staff. As a group of 6 it was very difficult to find somewhere local for an early morning brunch that allowed reservations - so glad we stumbled across this place.

Saturday brunch in the garden - really nice atmosphere and pretty space to be in. Food and drinks (even non-alcoholic) fairly expensive but very tasty (over £2 to add a few bits of feta!)

Delicious wine and tasty, authentic persian food. Good size helpings; not too much rice as can be the case.

The garden restaurant was wonderful, but We were all taken aback by the food, we found the expectation from the description quite different from what we received. It was fresh and the meat quite tasty, but was quite dry, and when raised with the owner, the comment was dismissed, stating this is how Persian food is served! The feta starter with herbs was a total surprise!! Comprising of a bowl of feta cheese with a bunch of mixed herbs with a couple of walnuts and about a dozen pomegranate seeds, and some slices a baguette. No authentic flatbread, and quite expensive!! I do not believe will be revisiting Amici

We came for lunch during the cricket and had a great meal. The staff were extremely helpful and brought the food quickly - the food was very tasty and we particularly enjoyed the Wagyu Burger and Calicio Pepe! Would definitely return and recommend!

We booked a table quite spontaneously, but got a space in the nice courtyard, which was quiet and very beautiful. The food was delicious and staff super friendly and helpful when we could not decide between two different drinks. The Persian ice cream was amazing!! We’ll definitely be back.

Really nice restaurant with a lovely garden for summer days/nights. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. There are so many options in the menu so definitely coming back to try more!

A lovely restaurant with alfresco dining, attentive and friendly staff. Will return. Not cheap, not too dear, good value for the £

It is back and better than before. An interesting Iranian based menu with a good range and excellent cooking at quite reasonable prices. Great to be able to sit outside in the garden on a sunny afternoon. Attentive service and a decent serve-up time. We asked for some adjustments owing to some dietary issues and they were happy to oblige.

Wonderful outside space; delicious food and friendly service. Shame about the unavailability of some dishes and wines but the replacements were fab.

Great hidden outside space, delicious food and friendly servers.

This is truly Kennington's best kept secret. A warm, family-run atmosphere and beautiful traditional food & drink. The biggest highlight however is the secret garden - a sun trap full of flowers and vibrant colours - One could almost convince themselves they were truly in the backstreets of Sorrento.

As usual, warm reception, very friendly and helpful staff, interesting menu with plenty of unusual dishes at very reasonable prices. A shame it was too cold to sit in the courtyard!

We had a very nice dinner at Doost@Amici. The service was great and very attentive. The food was fresh and well prepared. We had been so satisfied that we came back two times. If we would have stayed longer, we would have been returning a third time. Very recommendable.

Amazing food and great hosts, will definitely come back

The food was really delicious - and the menu is so varied, the mixture of Persian and Italian / European is great. Highly recommended.

Such lovely hosts and service-we opted to sit outside as the indoor part of restaurant was empty and lacked ambiance ( could do with dimmer lights and candles) - great service, good tasty food with great range on the menu. They lit a gas fire to keep us warm. They provided a cake with a candle for my daughter’s birthday. Immaculate clean and nice loos. Just a shame there weren’t more people….and the Persian bread was a little disappointing.

Absolutely gorgeous food! My partner is raving about the wagyu burger, you need to try it! The owner is so nice and spent time chatting with us about the history of the restaurant. She advised me to try some traditional seasoning with my rice and it was so full of flavour! We 100% recommend this local restaurant where the service is impeccable and the food is divine. We’ll definitely be back!

Very polite, friendly and great quality food served quickly

Good food, lovely setting and great service Really enjoyable evening

Lovely setting and nice food, if on the expensive side. However, sadly the service was not great which was distracting. They clearly didn't have enough staff and the ones that were working were pleasant but really hard to get their attention. We weren't told about additional costs to the dish which came as a surprise on the bill.

Consistent outstanding and very friendly service. Oysters have been delicious the 2 times I have ordered them. The secret garden is in the back so no traffic noise, has a nice atmosphere, tables are socially distant. Menu is Mediterranean (Italian, French, Spanish...). Good value. I go back regularly.

The loveliest host and waitresses, truely pleasant experience will defo be back again !!

Great food, really kind and friendly service. Will definitely be back!

Fantastic! This place is a hidden gem. The courtyard is gorgeous, feels like you are in Italy. Will definitely be visiting again

Great spot for outdoor dining. As the name suggests there’s a real Mediterranean feel. Food was great and the service from the manager was amazing. Really welcoming, you felt like you were in his home. I would return!

Booked Amici for a birthday meal with a few friends This restaurant was absolutely gorgeous and the staff were incredibly lovely and friendly! They really did make the evening a great one by making us feel welcome, warm and comfortable! They surprised me with a birthday cheer, cocktail and treat which was so heartwarming and lovey! We all left with full bellies and big smiles! The food is absolutely delicious!!! Fresh quality ingredients seasoned and cooked to perfection! The courtyard/ secret garden is stunning, spacious and private! I cant wait to see what it will be like in the summer! We will definitely be visiting again and I will be recommending this place to more friends as it was a 10/10 experience!

We had a lovely evening and our waiter (probably the boss I think) was absolutely brilliant. I would have given 5 stars but we were a little bit disappointed by how many things the kitchen had run out of - oysters, all the desserts except for baba au rhum, several bottles of wine. Also, the truffle chips had zero truffle flavour. Apart from that it was top notch and we would return again to try the things we wanted to but couldn't.

We went here for our anniversary meal, mainly because of the 'secret garden' location the venue promised. Although the location was very nice, two other establishments occupied the same courtyard. This would not have been such a major factor except for the fact that at least one of the establishments (a cafe) was much, much cheaper and on first introduction their staff were a lot more welcoming: we had battled through traffic to get to Amicis and when we got there 15 minutes late, despite calling half an hour ahead of our booking to let them know we would be late, we received an extremely frosty reception. The reason given for this was that they were extremely busy and our lateness would inconvenience them. However, the place was practically empty for the whole time we were there. That being said, the Octopus starter and the burger which comprised our main meal was very nice. The other main meal and the waldorf salad really was nothing at all special and not particularly substantial. The wine was also very overpriced. I don't think the food really justifies the price tag and fine dining might be a bit of a stretch. The atmosphere was pleasant but not exactly vibing. The restaurant had asked us to write a review and the manager was very nice in the end, but I can't help feeling they may have been a little overconfident. The establishment seemed very clean and covid-secure though. In short, if it is the location you were going for and you are a keen home chef- try the cafe next door instead.

Seated in shade. They were resistant to move us. Food pre ordered via text but they forgot one of the orders. Guests who arrived after us were served before which was very frustrating. Eventually agreed to move us to the sun. Food arrived but no cutlery. We had to remind them. Food very tasty but service pretty chaotic. Good food, brush up on the service and I might return. Wouldn't go out of my way to recommend at this stage

The secret garden is beautiful and cosy. We ate well, even though many dishes from the menu were running out. Great service. I'll definitely go back.

This is our favourite restaurant! The Mediterranean food is excellent and the service is always very warm and friendly. In reasonable weather, the garden courtyard is a lovely, colourful and peaceful setting for an outdoor lunch or dinner.

Sensational meal - so good we had dessert x2 !!!

I got my dish and it was on time and was all good timing and was not a long wait but when I went to get a bite I found a life fish moving around my plate , I was disgusted and threw up all over the place because I felt sick , I went to the toilet and it had poo smeared up the walls and wee on the floor I don’t recommend this

Excellent food, felt very safe for covid-purposes. Lovely local restaurant as always.

The food was overall pretty decent. The staff were friendly and attentive, though I felt the atmosphere needed some work. Good, but lacking something. Would still go back though.

We had a lovely time at Amici! The food was delicious, all the staff were really friendly and their covid measures were reassuring without being intrusive. We can't wait to come back!

Great pizza and cocktails! Would recommend but go hungry

Great atmosphere in the sunny back courtyard. Friendly efficient service as always. Both the mushroom and the avocado brunch bruschettas were delicious with really fresh ingredients. Chardonnay was also very tasty and well priced.

Very unusual outside seating area. We went on an extremely warm evening and felt as if we were actually in Italy. Very good food and service

Went for lunch with a friend on a Saturday, my first trip out following the lockdown. Perfectly lovely al fresco dining in their secret garden, from a tasty menu of pizza and pasta and a variety of delicious bruschetta plus attention to safety without ever feeling oppressive and charming, good spirited staff where nothing was too much trouble - perfect for these times. We stayed in the garden chatting for more than 4 hours after our lunch without any pressure to leave from the owners. I will certainly return.

Good place. Good food. Good service. Will do you a company discount if you sometimes go for team lunches.

Amazing food, and the best creme brûlée in London!

STAFF - Funny and attentive, my friend got a bit lost and they were helpful with giving me directions. They were also very helpful with letting me know the specials of the day, and asking any questions I had which were a lot as I have new dietary requirements that I'm still adjusting to. FOOD - The food was DE-LI-CIOUS! Proper traditionally made food you could taste the love. My one complaint was that the Ravoli portion was very small for a main, if we had known we may have considered the option to order a side salad or fries. I also wished there were a few more toppings on my pizza. LOCATION AND LAYOUT - I loved the little reception bit before you enter the main restaurant, having somewhere to hang your coat or sit and read magazines while you wait made it feel really homely. The toilets were nice, the chairs were comfortable.

Un excellent restaurant italien. Des produits frais. Et un super accueil par les propriétaires. Une ambiance feutrée.

Good food, friendly and great service in a lovely courtyard setting

Perfect Afternoon location for a Cricket Lunch. Set Menu gave a decent selection while being affordable Bonus of being outside Service was spot on couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be coming back to try the full menu.

Great food and staff 5 of us went after watching cricket at the Oval short walk from the ground fantastic end to the evening

The pizzas were exceptional , my special pasta was a bit disappointing in flavour but well cooked

Excellent fresh food with interesting and different flavours and friendly service. We will be back

Very personal service. Amazing food and great value.

Great food and great atmosphere, will definitely be back!

I was meeting two friends and it was lovely to be greeted at the door and shown to our seats. The service was excellent, the food was really tasty and the whole atmosphere was great. We were able to talk without either the worry of being overheard or the noise from other customers. We weren't hassled by the staff at all and only when they knew we had finished our meal did they come over to clear the plates and to find out if we wanted anything else - that was perfect.

The food was delicious and exquisitely presented. The staff were lovely, polite and friendly. Great value!

Great place and great service. Highly recommend this eatery for a cosy meal with a delightful variety of options fit the connoisseur.

I love Amici, it's a great local restaurant. Fantastic pizza and pasta with a splendid brunch at weekends. The absolute gem of this place is the internal courtyard, it makes you feel like your on holiday with the bonus of no noise for the busy street outside. Friendly, efficient and helpful staff. I can't praise this place highly enough.

We booked Amici for a wedding anniversary lunch. Having read the postive reviews and being new to the area, we were keen to discover a nice local restaurant. We were not disappointed. Amici is indeed a little gem with a beautiful courtyard at the back that transports you from Kennington to the Mediterranean as soon as you sit down. Our family group varied in age from 20 to 90 and the well thought out yet varied menu had something for everyone. It was also good to see that a great, good value brunch menu was also available which from what I could see served will certainly warrant a return visit in the near future. The staff were courteous and knowledgeable without being intrusive and the owner who stopped by the table to speak with us was also charming and great fun. All in all, a winning combination - great food and wine, great staff and a lovely atmosphere. Well done Amici. Already looking forward to next time.

My friend brought me here recently and I loved it that much that I had to bring my boyfriend just 2 weeks later. The staff are incredibly friendly, the food is really tasty and I will definitely keep recommending it to other people. We sat in the outdoor courtyard, which is a sun trap surrounded by pretty pastel buildings. It's nice to find somewhere in London that seems so calm. I had the lime, feta and avocado on sourdough and my boyfriend had the full English. Both were lovely. So happy to have found a nice brunch place close to home.

Love this place. The menu has all the Italian favourites plus more besides. Pizzas are perfect with a proper Italian dough and their risottos are excellent too. Very friendly service with lots of interesting seasonal specials on the menu that they are happy to talk you through. We have been coming back to Amici again and again. Can’t go wrong here.

Amici was closed for nine months in order to recover from flooding. It is now open again with a new chef from Naples offering a limited menu (four starters, four pasta, four meat/fish) of beautifully presented dishes. £25 to £35 for three courses plus drinks. Cheerful service. In warm weather (!) one can eat in the courtyard. Worth a visit.

Dishes well presented and very tasty, but 'nouvelle cuisine' means helpings which, while OK for us oldies, are a bit meagre for healthy younger appetites. Noise levels from other tables a bit troublesome for us to hear.

If you are looking for a relaxing and friendly atmosphere this is the right place for you! The staff is super friendly and make you feel at home while you enjoy some really tasty food! Ticks all the boxes!

I've been to your restaurant and I wanted to thank you one more time for the amazing food and your great services that you provided us. Everything was more that perfect and i can't wait the next time when I can enjoy your delicious food!

Un descubrimiento agradable en Vauxhall (Londres) era este restaurante barrio super amable, muy sabroso y un poco moderno. Escondido en un hermoso vecindario, nuestros anfitriones nos hicieron sentir como en su exclusiva preocupación de (local) - Visita de teatro. La comida era lo mejor, pero los propietarios y el personal era increíble, un equipo de personas dedicadas. Hizo la visita muy especial. El entorno, por cierto, está limpio, ordenado y cálido. Espero poder volver pronto.

It was a great evening and the service was excellent! The food was brilliant!

Had an amazing time with my friend, the food it’s amazing, very taste, staff very friendly. Will be back soon.

It was our first visit to Amici since it reopened. I found the restaurant a little bleak and devoid of atmosphere while the midweek menu was uninspiring and over priced for what it was. We weren’t totally disheartened, the staff were excellent so we will probably try it again one weekend to see if it then proves a better dinning experience.

A good place for lunch - although the food was good it did come at a price, partly due to the fact that the Test Match was on at the Oval.

Very nice food and nice atmosphere. Quite empty on Sunday afternoon. Pizza was delicious. They have a nice terrace, but too cold in winter there.

7 friends enjoyed an excellent range of starters, mains and desserts. The service was attentive, ambience good and the only slight complaint was the coffee was much too weak. Overall a very good evening.

Esta es la segunda vez que he visitado este restaurante y no me decepcionó. Un amigo vive localmente, así que comer aquí cuando nos visite. Disfrutamos de la comida y me hicieron sentir bienvenido, así como mi hija de 8 años. A un precio razonable y con buenas opciones en el menú. Lo recomiendo y volvería de nuevo.

Chilled. Food very tasty. Atmosphere a little limited.

Nos vienen muy a menudo en el restaurante y siempre genial. La comida es deliciosa y el personal muy amable. El espacio exterior es perfecta, pero es mejor reservar para asegurarse de tener una mesa en una noche de verano. Altamente recomendado.

El hermoso patio es una joya escondida y exactamente lo que era necesario para el almuerzo en un día de calor. Pizza aún burbujeante cuando trajeron a la mesa con un corteza fabuloso sabrosa y fue una alegría ver a tantos vinos por copa. Esperamos que la próxima vez!

Utilizamos para comer aquí semanal cuando vivimos localmente. La comida era excelente y el gerente amable y servicial. Volvimos la semana pasada por primera vez en 3 años, ya que estábamos en la zona. Tienen un espacio exterior y fue una noche caliente. los veranos Llegamos al restaurante para ser recibido por una de las más desagradable y poco acogedora casa de personal que me he encontrado. Ella me dijo que no había disponibilidad y habría que esperar 20-30 minutos antes de sentarse. Al principio pensé que esto era una broma como todo el restaurante estaba completamente vacío y dentro fuera estaban ocupadas sólo alrededor de 10 mesas con al menos como muchos gratis. Cuando señalamos a ella dijo que muchas personas que habían llegado al mismo tiempo. Uno pensaría que cualquier restaurante merezca la pena si realmente contento de tener el negocio. Este lugar solía estar lleno. Yo señalamos a ella y ella bastante grosera dijeron "no quieres estar o dejar entonces? Cuando pedí hablar con el gerente (quien nos solía ser en términos amables con ella dijo que haría ninguna diferencia, ya que era su marido. De hecho cuando finalmente parecía que apenas nos recibió y nos persiguieron, pero todos. Claramente un ambiente muy descontento por el momento. No estoy seguro de qué pasó aquí pero claramente la tensión entre estos dos es que conduce a una atmósfera muy descontento y convirtiéndolas de clientes potenciales de distancia, creo que mi consejo sería que evita este lugar como la peste. Qué pena.

Un lugar precioso patio, si el tiempo lo permite. Lamentablemente, el servicio era terrible - tardó más de media hora para traer bebidas y sólo después de tener que pedirla. Sólo parecía haber una camarera y no pudo cuidar adecuadamente a todos los huéspedes. Una pena, ya que este tal tiene el potencial para ser un gran restaurante. Por desgracia, la comida no era nada especial y caro. Por ejemplo, ocho libras / £9 entrante. La comida también era muy salada, especialmente la Pizza así una cena muy decepcionante. Este restaurante realmente necesita alguien que de entrada así como contratar un número suficiente de personal.

My boyfriend and I had a really good time. Nice atmosphere, very nice waiters and waitress. Really good food as well!

Como residente de Kennington Amici es un firme favorito local para el almuerzo y la cena. El personal encantador y gambas ajo son para morirse!

We asked for a table outside as the weather was nice, and they gave us a table outside. The were a little bit disappointing in terms of service, not very attentive when giving out the menus, topping up water etc but on the whole it was good and it's a great setting.

We came in as a group and most of us order the pizza, the restaurant was pretty much empty but initially we felt a little uncomfortable as they said they would have to see if they could fit us in, at no point that evening was the restaurant busy but ok not the end of the world.

He estado un par de veces a este restaurante local. El propietario es un hombre amable que le gusta mantener sus clientes contentos. El lugar es espacioso, con un precioso patio exterior en la parte trasera. Hasta hace poco era tal vez tratando de hacer demasiado. En mi visita de anoche el menú era limitado, pero con una buena variedad y era de muy buena calidad. Parece que se están concentrando en la calidad en vez de tratar de complacer a todo el mundo. Espero que mi próxima visita. La sopa de espárragos era realmente maravilloso.